Landscape Workshop

What Landscape Workshop does

Landscape Workshop LLC is a privately held, full-service commercial grounds maintenance company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1984 by Joey Dobbs with four employees, the company has grown into one of the largest commercial landscaping operators in the United States, operating 38+ branch locations across 12+ Southeastern US states (with recent expansion into Maryland, Virginia, and Missouri). Its service portfolio covers landscape maintenance, enhancements, seasonal color, irrigation systems, snow and ice management, landscape installation, and bundled facility services, delivered primarily through recurring contracts with commercial property owners, HOAs, municipalities, healthcare facilities, hospitality venues, retail centers, industrial sites, educational institutions, and financial institutions.

The company's revenue model blends recurring maintenance contracts (subscription-style annual engagements) with project-based installation and enhancement work, priced on a quote basis tailored to property scope. Service delivery is managed through a field sales/account management motion across the branch network, with operational standardization since 2017 enabled by Aspire Software (a ServiceTitan company). The business has been built via an aggressive rollup strategy — more than 20 acquisitions executed between 2023 and 2026 — initially under Carousel Capital sponsorship and now under Ares Private Equity, which acquired a majority stake in May 2025 to accelerate both organic growth and continued M&A.

Landscape Workshop employs a deep management bench spanning operations, sales, finance, IT, data analytics, supply chain, and human resources, with dedicated Corporate Development resources to source and integrate acquisitions. The company has been recognized on the LM150 list of largest US landscape companies for seven consecutive years (ranked #41 in 2019 on $40M of 2018 revenue) and has received NALP safety and excellence awards. The firm operates as a labor-intensive service business rather than a technology platform; its primary differentiators are scale, geographic density, workforce quality, and disciplined acquisition integration.

Name

Landscape Workshop

Legal name

Landscape Workshop LLC

Website

https://landscapeworkshop.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Landscape Workshop is a Birmingham, Alabama-based commercial grounds maintenance company operating 38+ branches across the US Southeast (plus recent Virginia, Maryland, and Missouri expansion), serving commercial property owners, HOAs, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and government clients with recurring maintenance, installation, and facility services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Landscaping Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730), Landscaping Services (56173)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Landscape Design & Installation (HSAIABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape Installation (Plants, Sod & Soil) (HSAIABAB), Landscape Design, Build & Installation (Hardscapes/Softscapes) (BPABADAF), Landscape Maintenance Plans & Post-Installation Care (Establishment Services) (HSAIABAL)

Keywords

• Commercial landscaping services
• Grounds maintenance contracts
• Landscape installation services
• Irrigation management solutions
• Snow and ice removal

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Commercial Grounds Maintenance Services: Recurring grounds maintenance contracts for commercial properties including landscape maintenance, irrigation, snow and ice management, and facility services. Revenue generated through ongoing service contracts with commercial property owners and managers.
2. Landscape Installation and Enhancement Projects: One-time project revenue from landscape installation, landscape enhancements, and seasonal color services for commercial properties.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Landscape Workshop provides commercial grounds maintenance, landscape installation, irrigation, snow and ice management, seasonal color, landscape enhancements, and facility services to commercial property owners and managers. Services are delivered through a regional branch network spanning 38+ locations across the Southeastern US, with both recurring maintenance contracts and one-time project work. The firm serves multiple verticals including commercial offices, HOAs, government, healthcare, hospitality, retail, industrial, senior living, equine, educational, and financial institutions.

Product overview

Landscape Workshop is a full-service commercial grounds maintenance provider offering a comprehensive suite of landscaping services for commercial properties across the Southeastern United States. The company's service portfolio includes Landscape Maintenance (core ongoing grounds upkeep), Landscape Enhancements (upgrades and improvements), Seasonal Color (rotational flower displays), Irrigation Systems (installation and management), Snow & Ice Management (winter weather services), Landscape Installation (new landscape construction), and Facility Services (complementary maintenance). The company operates as a service business rather than a software platform, delivering professional landscaping through a network of branch locations across 12+ states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landscape Maintenance Recurring grounds maintenance for commercial properties including mowing, trimming, edging, and ongoing landscape upkeep delivered through the company's branch network.
• Landscape Enhancements Upgrades and improvements to existing commercial landscapes including hardscaping, planting, and design enhancements delivered as one-time projects.
• Seasonal Color Installation and maintenance of seasonal flowers and color displays designed to enhance commercial property appearance year-round.
• Irrigation Systems Installation, maintenance, and management of irrigation systems for efficient water delivery to commercial landscapes.
• Snow & Ice Management Winter weather services including snow removal and ice treatment for commercial properties to maintain safe access and operations.
• Landscape Installation Design and installation of new commercial landscapes including plant material, hardscapes, and complete landscape construction delivered as projects.
• Facility Services Comprehensive facility maintenance services that complement the company's landscape care offering for commercial property clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Well-maintained landscapes can increase perceived property value by up to 15%

Named customers4 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• K&L GatesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025K&L Gates advised Carousel Capital and Landscape Workshop on the sale of a majority stake to Ares Management Corporation. The transaction showcases the firm's capabilities in private equity and corporate law.
• Aspire Software (ServiceTitan)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017Aspire Software, a ServiceTitan company, has supported Landscape Workshop's operational initiatives since 2017, enabling standardized processes, workflow streamlining, acquisition integration, and real-time business insights. Aspire's business management solutions have been instrumental in scaling operations across 12 Southeastern U.S. states.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BrightView Landscapes: BrightView is the largest commercial landscaping services provider in the US, offering maintenance, design/build, and snow & ice services across a national footprint. Directly comparable as a full-service commercial landscape operator at much larger scale.
• Yellowstone Landscape: Yellowstone Landscape is a large commercial landscape maintenance and installation provider operating across the Southeastern US, with comparable service lines, customer segments (commercial, HOA, municipal), and acquisition-driven growth strategy.
• Ruppert Landscape: Ruppert Landscape is a privately held commercial landscape services provider headquartered in the Mid-Atlantic/Southeast, offering maintenance, installation, irrigation, and snow services to commercial clients. Comparable in size, geography overlap, and PE-backed growth strategy.
• Schill Grounds Management: Schill Grounds Management is a commercial landscape services company serving Ohio and surrounding Midwest/Southeast markets with maintenance, snow & ice, and enhancement services. Directly comparable in service lines, customer mix, and growth trajectory.
• Level Green Landscaping: Level Green Landscaping is a commercial landscape maintenance and enhancement provider serving the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern US. Comparable in commercial focus, service offering, and PE-backed growth.
• Mariani Landscape: Mariani Landscape is a privately held commercial landscape maintenance, design/build, and enhancement provider serving the Midwest and Southeast. Comparable in commercial services, geographic overlap, and family-to-institutional growth transition.
• US Lawns (Franchise): US Lawns is a commercial landscape maintenance franchise serving commercial properties across the US. Comparable in commercial grounds maintenance focus, geographic reach, and recurring contract model, though structured as a franchise system rather than corporate branches.

Broad incumbents

• Davey Tree Expert Company: Davey Tree is a large, established provider of tree care, grounds maintenance, and environmental services for commercial, utility, and residential customers. Comparable in grounds maintenance services but broader in tree care and utility line clearance.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: Bartlett Tree Experts is a national tree care and grounds services company serving commercial and residential clients. Overlaps with LW on commercial grounds maintenance but specializes more in arboriculture and tree care.
• TruGreen: TruGreen is the largest US lawn care company, focused on residential and commercial lawn treatment, weed control, and pest services. Adjacent rather than direct peer - overlaps on commercial lawn care but does not offer the broader landscape installation/enhancement services that anchor LW's offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/landscapeworkshopllc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/landscape-workshop-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/landscapeworkshop
• Xx.com/landscapewrkshp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries26 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A7 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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