HighGrove Partners

What HighGrove Partners does

HighGrove Partners is a privately held commercial landscaping services company headquartered in Austell, Georgia, founded in 1988 and serving the Atlanta metropolitan area. The company delivers a full suite of recurring and project-based services to commercial property managers, owners, and institutional clients, including weekly landscape maintenance, in-house design/build and hardscape installation, water management programs built around smart irrigation and soil-sensing technology, commercial snow and ice removal, tree care, and pond management. Its customer base exceeds 400 commercial properties across four verticals — Class A office and retail, industrial, HOA and multi-family residential, and institutional (higher education and healthcare) — with named enterprise clients including Jones Lang LaSalle, Cousins Properties, The Shopping Center Group, Transwestern, Emory Healthcare, Northside Hospital, Morehouse College, and the Atlanta Braves' Truist Park / Battery Atlanta.

HighGrove operates an enterprise field-sales motion targeting property managers and institutional buyers through direct relationships, complemented by content marketing (e-books, case studies, seasonal guides), social channels, a BOMA Georgia membership, and a Georgia Real Estate Commission–accredited school that delivers CEU courses to property managers. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring maintenance contracts with monthly billing, project-based design/build revenue, professional services for water management, and contingency-based snow and ice removal — a mix that produces visible recurring cash flow with seasonal and project-driven upside. Headcount is in the 101–250 range, and the firm has been recognized on Landscape Management's LM150 list (No. 88 in 2013) and by Atlanta Business Chronicle as a top commercial landscape contractor.

Since November 2025, HighGrove has been a portfolio company of Agellus Capital, a middle-market private equity firm that acquired the business for approximately $25 million to anchor a commercial landscaping platform in the Southeastern United States. Under Agellus ownership the company has executed an aggressive regional rollup, completing the acquisitions of Tampa-based Synergy Landscapes in April 2026 and Gainesville-based Lawn Enforcement Agency in May 2026, expanding its footprint into North, Central, and West-Central Florida while retaining acquired brands. Leadership continuity is preserved through CEO Jim McCutcheon, with the PE sponsor providing capital and strategic direction for continued add-on M&A and capability investment, particularly in water management and irrigation technology.

Name

HighGrove Partners

Legal name

HighGrove Partners, LLC

Website

https://highgrove.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Landscaping Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (56173), Landscape Architectural Services (54132), Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance (IMAIAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial & HOA Irrigation Services (Large-Scale Systems) (HSAIAEAJ), Landscape Construction Project Management & General Contracting (HSAIABAK)

Keywords

• Commercial landscaping services
• Landscape maintenance contracts
• Irrigation water management
• Snow and ice removal
• Commercial design build

Headquarters

HQ city

Austell

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Landscape Maintenance Services: Recurring landscape maintenance contracts for commercial properties including mowing, edging, pruning, and general upkeep. Services are delivered on weekly schedules with additional seasonal maintenance tasks.
2. Design/Build & Installation Services: One-time project-based services for landscape design, installation, irrigation, lighting, and hardscaping projects. Single point of contact for project delivery.
3. Water Management Services: Irrigation system installation, maintenance, and upgrade services including smart controllers, soil sensors, and rain shutoff devices.
4. Commercial Snow & Ice Removal Services: Seasonal snow and ice removal services contracted on contingency basis, with no cost until actual snow and ice events occur. Available 24/7 during winter season.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HighGrove Partners provides commercial landscape maintenance, design/build and installation, water management with smart irrigation, snow and ice removal, commercial tree services, and pond management to commercial properties across metro Atlanta and Florida. Services are delivered through recurring maintenance contracts, project-based design/build engagements, and 24/7 emergency snow response. The company also operates a Georgia Real Estate Commission accredited school for property manager continuing education.

Product overview

HighGrove Partners is a commercial landscaping services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of landscape maintenance, design/build, and water management solutions primarily serving the Atlanta metropolitan area and expanding into Florida. The core service offering consists of six main service lines: Commercial Landscape Maintenance, Design/Build & Installation, Snow & Ice Removal, Water Management Programs, Commercial Tree Services, and Pond Management Services. The company operates across multiple property segments including office/retail, industrial, HOA/multi-family, and institutional clients. HighGrove has expanded through acquisitions of Synergy Landscapes (Tampa, 2026) and Lawn Enforcement Agency (Florida, 2026), and offers educational resources including water management guides, seasonal color guides, and Georgia-accredited real estate continuing education courses. The company is backed by private equity firm Agellus Capital and serves as the platform for their commercial landscaping strategy in the Southeastern United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HighHopes: Community service arm of HighGrove Partners where employees make tax deductible donations through payroll deduction to support local community service initiatives.

Products and services

• Commercial Landscape Maintenance Services Complete recurring landscape maintenance for commercial properties throughout metro Atlanta, including mowing, edging, pruning, debris removal, and seasonal color installation on weekly schedules.
• Design/Build & Installation Services In-house design/build services providing a single point of contact for landscaping and hardscaping design, installation, irrigation, and lighting projects at commercial properties.
• Water Management Programs Cost-effective water management solutions including smart irrigation systems, irrigation audits, smart controllers, soil sensors, rain shutoff devices, and stormwater management, with documented 20–50% water budget savings.
• Commercial Snow & Ice Removal Services 24/7 emergency snow and ice removal services for Atlanta commercial properties, with crews equipped with state-of-the-art vehicles to clear entrances, parking lots, and sidewalks, contracted on contingency basis.
• Commercial Tree Services Professional tree care for commercial properties including tree trimming, pruning, removal, and ongoing tree health management.
• Pond Management Services Management and maintenance of retention and detention ponds, including inspections and ongoing maintenance to ensure proper stormwater handling on commercial sites.
• Georgia Accredited Real Estate School & Courses Accredited Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC) school offering three continuing education units (CEUs) per course to property managers and real estate professionals on landscape management, water management, landscape construction, and sustainable landscaping topics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Smart irrigation systems can save up to 50% on water budgets
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BrightView Holdings: Largest publicly traded commercial landscaping services provider in the US (NYSE: BV), offering maintenance, development, and tree care to enterprise commercial customers nationwide. Directly comparable as a multi-region competitor pursuing the same Class A commercial property RFPs HighGrove targets.
• Davey Tree Expert Company: Employee-owned tree care and landscape services provider with national utility and commercial presence. Overlaps with HighGrove's commercial tree services and grounds maintenance lines, especially for institutional and utility customers.

Direct peers

• Yellowstone Landscape: Privately held commercial landscaping company headquartered in the Southeastern US, providing maintenance, irrigation, and design/build services to commercial clients. Directly comparable in service mix, customer profile (commercial real estate / institutional), and regional footprint strategy.
• Ruppert Landscape: Large privately held commercial landscape services firm based in the Mid-Atlantic/Southeast offering maintenance, construction, and irrigation. Comparable in full-service commercial positioning, design/build capabilities, and PE-style growth orientation.
• Mariani Landscape: Privately held commercial and residential landscape design/build and maintenance firm operating in the Midwest and Southeast. Comparable in premium commercial positioning, design/build integration, and institutional clientele.
• LandCare: Commercial landscaping services company serving office, retail, and industrial properties with maintenance and water management offerings. Directly comparable in customer segments (CRE, industrial) and recurring maintenance revenue model.
• Gothic Landscape: Privately held full-service commercial landscaping provider in the Western US with maintenance, design/build, and irrigation. Comparable in integrated service delivery and commercial property customer mix, though geographically Western.
• Frampton's Landscape: Commercial landscape services and design/build firm serving office parks, retail centers, and HOAs across the Southeast. Comparable in customer profile and recurring maintenance business model.

Regional players

• Bland Landscaping: Regional commercial landscape services provider based in the Carolinas, offering maintenance, installation, and irrigation across the Southeast. Comparable as a Southeastern competitor with overlapping customer profiles and service mix.
• Mainscape: Commercial landscape and turf management company focused on the Southeastern and Midwestern US, serving commercial properties and HOAs. Comparable in commercial maintenance focus and multi-state regional model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/highgroveprtnrs
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HighGrovePartners
• Facebookfacebook.com/highgrove-partners-196440285152
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/highgrove-partners-llc
• Instagraminstagram.com/highgroveatlanta

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

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

M&A3 records

Investments

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

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