LandCare

What LandCare does

LandCare is a US commercial landscape management company headquartered in Frederick, Maryland, operating 76 branches across six regions with more than 4,000 team members. The company delivers four core service lines — recurring Landscape Management, project-based Landscape Design & Installation, Irrigation & Water Management, and Snow & Ice Management — to enterprise customers in healthcare, hospitality, Class A commercial real estate, corporate campuses, technology sites, and managed residential communities. LandCare was originally formed in 1997 as TruGreen LandCare under ServiceMaster, separated from ServiceMaster in 2011, rebranded as LandCare in 2015, and became management-owned in 2019 following a buyout from PE sponsor Aurora. The company holds the #2 position in the US lawn care market with 20.9% share and positions itself as the largest private, management-owned commercial landscape operator in the country.

The underlying operating model combines localized branch teams with site-specific horticulture expertise, weather-based irrigation controllers that adjust to real-time conditions, a 800+ piece electric handheld equipment fleet, and 150+ electric vehicles supporting sustainability commitments that save an estimated 2.5 million lbs of carbon annually. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with a consultative selling motion anchored by a free Landscape Quality Audit, which functions as a low-friction conversion tool. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring multi-year maintenance contracts complemented by project-based design and installation work and seasonal snow and ice services. Pricing is custom and quote-based, reflecting property size, scope, and service mix. Supporting the operating model are formalized leadership development programs (Management Training, Advanced Leadership Development Program), a WIN mentorship initiative, and internal foundations (TERF and LEAF) that address retention in a labor-intensive industry.

Name

LandCare

Legal name

LandCare

Website

https://landcare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

LandCare is the largest private, management-owned US commercial landscape management company, operating 76 branches and 4,000+ team members delivering recurring maintenance, design, irrigation, and snow services to enterprise customers in healthcare, hospitality, real estate, and corporate verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Landscape Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Turf Care (Fertilization, Aeration & Weed/Pest Control) (IMAIAIAD)

Keywords

• Commercial landscape management
• Landscape design installation
• Irrigation water management
• Snow ice management
• Commercial property maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Frederick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Landscape Management Services: Recurring landscape maintenance contracts providing ongoing property care including mowing, pruning, planting, and general landscape upkeep. Revenue is generated through long-term service agreements with commercial property owners and managers.
2. Landscape Design & Installation: One-time project-based services for landscape design, installation, and renovation including hardscape elements. Projects range from small upgrades to complex renovations with specialized field teams.
3. Irrigation & Water Management: Water management services including audits, system optimization, and customized irrigation programs. May include ROI analysis and coordination with local water authorities.
4. Snow & Ice Management: Seasonal services for winter weather preparedness including pre-treatment, removal, and post-storm reporting. Contract-based with seasonal budgeting using historical regional data.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LandCare provides commercial landscape management services to property owners, HOAs, healthcare facilities, hotels and resorts, and corporate campuses across the United States. Core offerings include ongoing Landscape Management (mowing, pruning, planting, and maintenance), Landscape Design & Installation, Irrigation & Water Management with weather-based smart controllers, and seasonal Snow & Ice Management. Services are delivered through 76 branches and supported by regular Landscape Quality Audits and water conservation programs.

Product overview

LandCare is a commercial landscaping services company offering a unified suite of landscape management services. The core offerings consist of Landscape Management (ongoing maintenance), Landscape Design & Installation, Irrigation & Water Management, and Snow & Ice Management. These services are delivered through a network of licensed professionals across 70+ branches nationwide. The company also provides a Landscape Quality Audit as a free service offering to prospective customers. All services emphasize sustainability, water conservation, and customized maintenance programs tailored to each property's needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TERF (Tangerine Employee Relief Fund): A 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing financial relief for active employees facing unforeseen hardship.
• LEAF (LandCare Education Assistance Foundation)

Products and services

• Landscape Management Full-service recurring commercial landscape maintenance including regular assessments, customized audits, sustainable resource conservation, reliable scheduling, local horticulture expertise, and responsive teams for properties such as corporate campuses, healthcare facilities, hotels, and HOAs.
• Landscape Design & Installation Professional landscape design and installation services for commercial properties, including cost-effective strategies, water conservation practices, sustainable outdoor spaces, hardscape elements, and installation by specialized field teams for projects ranging from small upgrades to complex renovations.
• Irrigation & Water Management Water conservation service including irrigation audits, certified technicians, customized water programs, weather-based smart controllers that adjust watering using real-time weather tracking, xeriscape design, and coordination with local water authorities.
• Snow & Ice Management Winter weather services including reliable snow removal estimates, pre-season planning, weather monitoring, pre-treatment services, ready-to-go crews, hauling equipment, and post-storm reports for commercial properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.5 million lbs of carbon emissions saved annually through electric vehicle and equipment transition
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 50+ Community OrganizationsminorOthersLandCare partners with 50+ community organizations across the country through its CommunityCare initiative. Partners include Frederick County Public Schools, Steele Lane Elementary, Special Hearts Farm, Booksin Elementary School, Fostering Hope RVA, FeedMore Richmond, Southside Nazarene Church, San Diego Coastkeepers, Ronald McDonald House Seattle, San Mateo School District, Boys & Girls Club of Frederick, Phoenix Hometown Hires, Seattle Cemetery, Seattle Strawberry Festival, Maple Valley Church, Luther Crest Retirement Community, Lake Travis High School, Homes4Families, Operation Victory Block Leave, Rady Children's Hospital, Providence Animal Shelter, Boca Raton Helping Hands, Family Giving Tree, Pomona Elementary School, Middletown Valley Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, Oklahoma City Kids Korral, Casa de Apmaro, Somerset County Food Bank, ASPCA, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, College Park Middle School, Father Joe's Villages, City of Hope, City of Newport Beach, City of Redwood City, Surfrider, Twin Hickory Elementary School, West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School, Redwood Empire Food Bank, Children's Miracle Network, Food Bank of North Central Carolina, Habitat for Humanity, Hope's Crossing Camp, Cape Fear River Watch, I Love A Clean San Diego, The Nature Conservancy, Associa Cares, Joy's House, Food for Greater Elgin, Green Oaks Senior Living, Houston Parks & Recreation Department, Samaritan's Inn, Sterling Montessori School, and Monocacy Elementary School.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BrightView Holdings: BrightView Holdings (NYSE: BV) is the largest publicly traded commercial landscaping services company in the US with ~$2.5B in annual revenue and 14.7% market share. It is the most direct comparable to LandCare in customer base, geographic reach, and full-service commercial landscape offering, and serves as the public-market proxy for valuing the sector.
• SavATree: SavATree is the largest US lawn care services provider with 28.4% market share and is owned by AEA Investors. It offers integrated tree, shrub, and lawn care services to commercial and residential customers and is the most direct competitor to LandCare at the top of the market.
• Park West Companies: Park West Companies is a private commercial landscape management provider holding 16.8% US market share. The company offers landscape maintenance, design/build, and irrigation services to commercial and residential clients, making it a direct competitor in LandCare's core commercial segment.
• Yellowstone Landscape: Yellowstone Landscape is a privately held commercial landscape maintenance provider operating across the southern US. It offers full-service commercial landscape management, irrigation, and tree care to HOA, municipal, and corporate clients, directly competing with LandCare in overlapping geographies.
• Ruppert Landscape: Ruppert Landscape is a private commercial landscape services company based in the Mid-Atlantic, with branches across the eastern US. It provides landscape design/build, maintenance, and irrigation services, directly overlapping with LandCare's commercial customer focus and Mid-Atlantic branch presence.
• US Lawns: US Lawns is a commercial landscape maintenance franchisor with hundreds of franchise territories across the US. It targets commercial property managers and competes directly with LandCare's commercial landscape management offering through a franchise-based delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Davey Tree Expert Company: Davey Tree is one of the largest employee-owned tree care and landscape services firms in North America. While historically focused on utility and residential tree care, it has expanded into commercial landscape services and competes with LandCare on enterprise and municipal contracts.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: Bartlett Tree Experts is the largest scientific tree and shrub care company in the US, owned by F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company. It serves commercial, residential, and utility customers and overlaps with LandCare's tree care and landscape maintenance offerings in the commercial segment.
• TruGreen: TruGreen is the largest US residential lawn care provider and shares a heritage with LandCare (formerly TruGreen LandCare). It remains a broad incumbent in the broader lawn care market, with a primarily residential focus that makes it adjacent rather than directly competitive with LandCare's commercial emphasis.

Emerging players

• Monarch Landscape Holdings: Monarch Landscape Holdings is a private equity-backed commercial landscaping rollup operating in the western US. It is a smaller but rapidly growing competitor that is actively consolidating regional landscape providers, directly competing with LandCare in target acquisition markets and adjacent geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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