53-year-old lawn and garden giant faces Chapter 11, liquidation

The lawn and garden industry continues to see strong overall spending, with $79.0 billion spent in 2025, an all-time high and 13.5% increase year-over-year. Per-household spending reached a record $740, a 18.3% year-over-year increase. However, one major player in the industry, BFG Supply, is facing significant financial troubles and preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Despite selling to businesses in all 50 states and regions of Canada, BFG Supply is experiencing mounting pressures and is laying off employees while canceling scheduled events. The company is working with Goodwin to explore restructuring options, including potential liquidation, but plans are not final and could change. BFG Supply's financial struggles may be due to consumers driving to big-box retailers like Home Depot and Walmart for their lawn and garden needs, squeezing commercial growers on prices.