What Mariani Landscape does

Mariani Landscape is a privately held, family-owned landscape design, construction, and maintenance firm founded in 1958 by Italian immigrant Vito Mariani and headquartered in Lake Bluff, Illinois. The company operates across three Illinois locations (Lake Bluff HQ, Westmont, Highland Park Design Studio) and serves clients throughout the Chicago metropolitan area plus portions of Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan. Its core service pillars are Landscape Design, Landscape Construction, and ongoing Property Care/Maintenance, with commercial extensions into HOAs, healthcare campuses, business parks, and large venues, plus seasonal Snow & Ice Removal. The company self-describes as the country's largest residential landscape company and has been led since 1973 by Frank Mariani, who assumed the presidency at age 19 following his father's passing.

The business model blends one-time project revenue (design/build services including outdoor kitchens, pools, patios, retaining walls, hardscaping, and outdoor structures) with recurring revenue streams from landscape maintenance contracts, turf and rose care programs, snow & ice removal, and ancillary services such as firewood delivery, furniture storage, and the Automower robotic mowing program. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; sales run through dedicated Client Representatives conducting on-site assessments and producing custom proposals. Underlying technology is light: the company operates as a labor-intensive service business with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, proprietary software platform, or published APIs, and its differentiation rests on horticultural expertise, brand reputation, and integrated delivery rather than technology.

Mariani operates as Mariani Enterprises, LLC with no external investors or parent company identified, has expanded organically and through the 2021 merger with Rocco Fiore & Sons, and runs a leadership team with deep tenure (multiple senior executives with 20-36+ years at the firm). It holds 251-500 employees, has won multiple NALP, LUXE, and Modern Luxury design awards through 2025, and markets primarily through its website portfolio, social media, customer reviews, industry publications, and a dedicated Client Representative sales motion targeting both luxury residential homeowners and commercial property managers.

Name

Mariani Landscape

Legal name

Mariani Enterprises, LLC

Website

https://marianilandscape.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Mariani Landscape is a family-owned, luxury residential and commercial landscape design, construction, and maintenance firm founded in 1958, serving the Chicago metro and parts of Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan, and self-described as the country's largest residential landscape company.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730), Landscape Architectural Services (541320), Landscaping Services (56173)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Landscape Design & Installation (HSAIABAJ), Landscape Construction Project Management & General Contracting (HSAIABAK), Outdoor Kitchens & Built-In BBQ Islands (HSAIACAF), Groundskeeping, Landscaping & Snow/Ice Management (EDALALAB), Landscape Lighting Design & Layout (HSAIAHAA)

Keywords

• Landscape design services
• Landscape construction
• Residential property maintenance
• Commercial landscaping services
• Snow and ice removal

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Bluff

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Landscape Design Services: Custom landscape architecture and design services for residential and commercial properties, creating outdoor environments from concept to completion
2. Landscape Construction: Design/build services including outdoor kitchens, pools, patios, retaining walls, hardscaping, and outdoor structures
3. Landscape Maintenance Services: Ongoing property care programs with dedicated Client Representatives overseeing all landscape maintenance needs including lawn care, garden maintenance, and seasonal services
4. Snow & Ice Removal: Winter maintenance services for residential and commercial properties including proactive snow plowing, de-icing, and sidewalk care

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mariani Landscape is a luxury residential and commercial landscape company providing end-to-end outdoor services across three integrated pillars: Design (landscape architecture and master planning), Construct (outdoor kitchens, pools, patios, retaining walls, hardscaping, and outdoor structures), and Maintain (residential and commercial property care, lawn care, garden maintenance, turf care, snow and ice removal, and specialty programs such as Rose Care, Natural Areas stewardship, and the Automower robotic mowing program).

Product overview

Mariani Landscape is a luxury residential and commercial landscaping company offering comprehensive outdoor living services. Founded in 1958, the company operates as a unified service provider with Design, Construct, and Maintain as its core service pillars. The product portfolio centers on full-service landscape architecture and design, residential and commercial landscape construction (including outdoor kitchens, pools, patios, retaining walls, and outdoor structures), and ongoing property care/maintenance programs with dedicated Client Representatives. Key specialty offerings include the Automower Program (robotic lawn mowing technology), rose care, natural areas stewardship, holiday lighting, and wedding/event staging. Commercial services extend to HOAs, business parks, hospitals, professional campuses, and large venues. The company maintains three Illinois locations (Lake Bluff, Westmont, and Highland Park Design Studio) and serves the Chicago metropolitan area plus parts of Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landscape Design Services Professional landscape architecture and design services creating custom outdoor environments for residential clients, including concept development, master planning, and horticultural expertise for estates and luxury properties. The service is delivered by landscape architects with over 150 years of combined experience and is targeted at luxury residential property owners on Chicago's North Shore and surrounding affluent suburbs.
• Residential Landscape Construction Services Full-service residential landscape construction including design-build delivery, project management, and installation of landscaping features, with integrated teams and comprehensive care from concept to completion. Scope includes outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, pools, patios, hardscaping, and outdoor structures for luxury residential properties.
• Residential Property Care / Landscape Maintenance Comprehensive residential property care with dedicated Client Representatives overseeing all landscape maintenance needs, including lawns, gardens, trees, and architectural features, delivered through a unified service model with a single point of contact, weekly progress updates, and customizable care programs.
• Commercial Landscaping Maintenance Premium commercial landscape maintenance for HOAs, business parks, hospitals, professional campuses, municipalities, airports, and large venues, including proactive care and precision landscape management with dedicated Client Representatives.
• Commercial Landscape Construction Streamlined commercial landscape construction services for businesses, property managers, and government entities, with project coordination, trade professional collaboration, and transparent communication across the build.
• Snow & Ice Removal Services Comprehensive commercial and residential snow and ice removal services, including Snow Command central coordination, dedicated Client Representatives, property-specific equipment, salting, and 24/7 service for hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dedicated Client Representative ensures personalized accountability and communication
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Night Light IncminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing relationship for landscape lighting design and installation. Night Light Inc has worked with Mariani Landscape for decades, providing exceptional lighting installations that complement landscape designs. The partnership is described as producing world-class quality designs and installations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yellowstone Landscape: Privately held Southeastern U.S. commercial landscape maintenance and installation provider. Comparable to Mariani on full-service commercial landscape offering and recurring maintenance contracts though focused on commercial rather than luxury residential.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: Premier residential and commercial tree and landscape care firm known for high-end clientele and scientific horticultural expertise. Comparable to Mariani on premium residential positioning, expert-led service model, and recurring care programs.
• Ruppert Landscape: Privately held mid-Atlantic full-service landscape company providing design/build, maintenance, and snow services for commercial and high-end residential clients. Comparable to Mariani in integrated service model, regional premium positioning, and similar scale and operating geography.
• LandCare: National commercial landscape services firm offering landscape maintenance, enhancement, and snow services. Comparable to Mariani on integrated maintenance + snow subscription model and enterprise customer focus.
• Schill Grounds Management: Privately held full-service grounds management company in Ohio serving commercial, HOA, and high-end residential clients with landscape maintenance, design/build, and snow services. Comparable to Mariani on integrated offering in the Midwest U.S.

Broad incumbents

• ValleyCrest / Landscape Development: Major Western U.S. landscape design, construction, and maintenance firm serving high-end residential and commercial customers. Comparable to Mariani in full-service premium offering and integrated design/build/maintain model.
• Davey Tree Expert Co. Large, established North American tree care and landscape services firm with residential and commercial offerings. Comparable as a broad landscape-services incumbent with horticultural expertise and recurring maintenance contracts.
• BrightView Landscapes: Largest publicly traded U.S. commercial landscape services firm with design, build, maintenance, and snow services nationally. Directly comparable to Mariani on integrated service model and snow offerings, though Mariani is more residential and luxury-focused while BrightView is predominantly commercial.
• TruGreen: Largest U.S. lawn care company with national footprint focused on residential lawn, tree, and shrub care. Comparable as a recurring-service landscape incumbent at far greater scale, though with less emphasis on luxury design/build than Mariani.

Emerging players

• Degree Lawn and Landscape: Mid-size residential landscape design, build, and maintenance firm with similar premium positioning to Mariani at smaller scale. Useful comparable for unit economics and pricing dynamics in the luxury residential landscaping niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCvRd4BheDL4kV8d4fuZpJfA
• Facebookfacebook.com/marianilandscape
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mariani-landscape
• Instagraminstagram.com/marianilandscape
• Pinterestpinterest.com/marianilandscap

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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