What Keesen Landscape does

Keesen Landscape Management, Inc. is a Colorado-based commercial landscape management company founded in 1972 and headquartered in Englewood, CO, operating as a subsidiary of the Heartland portfolio of landscape companies since 2016. The company provides recurring grounds-care services — including turf maintenance, irrigation system maintenance, seasonal color, shrub and tree care, mulch and weed control, grading and drainage, seasonal cleanup, and winter snow and ice management — to commercial property owners across seven vertical segments: multi-family, office, planned communities, industrial, healthcare, religious facilities, and retail. Its service delivery is built around dedicated account managers, production managers, specialized crew leaders, and technical personnel assigned per client, rather than subcontracted labor.

The company's underlying technology stack is intentionally light: the most differentiated technical component is a "Smart Irrigation System" offering that uses soil-moisture sensing to apply water only when and where needed, supported by environmental stewardship practices such as phosphate-free fertilizers. The company has no public application, no API, and no documented AI/ML capability. Operational tools include a website with downloadable service brochures, an annual maintenance schedule, and a content blog ("The Trusted Advisor"), alongside an active social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Keesen generates revenue through managed-services contracts — quote-based, customized to property size and scope — with services delivered by company-employed crews. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company has historically served the Denver metropolitan area and, in August 2024, expanded into a second operational hub in Colorado Springs. It reports a "very high annual renewal rate" in an industry known for high customer turnover, and its go-to-market is direct-to-client via its website, direct outreach, and community presence, with no reseller or distributor channel.

Name

Keesen Landscape

Legal name

Keesen Landscape Management, Inc.

Website

https://keesenlandscape.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Keesen Landscape Management is a Denver-based commercial landscape management company, founded in 1972 and part of the Heartland portfolio, that delivers recurring grounds-care services — turf, irrigation, seasonal color, tree and shrub care, drainage, and snow removal — to multi-family, office, industrial, healthcare, retail, and community property owners across the Denver metro and Colorado Springs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Landscaping Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Maintenance Plans & Post-Installation Care (Establishment Services) (HSAIABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seasonal Color & Flower Rotation (Spring/Fall Plantings) (HSAIAFAE), Landscape Installation (Plants, Sod & Soil) (HSAIABAB)

Keywords

• Commercial landscaping services
• Irrigation maintenance
• Snow removal services
• Turf maintenance
• Landscape management

Headquarters

HQ city

Englewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Landscape Management Services: Recurring landscape maintenance services including turf maintenance, irrigation system maintenance, seasonal color, shrub & tree care, mulch & weed control, grading & drainage, seasonal services, and winter services & snow removal. Services are contracted on an ongoing basis with high annual renewal rates.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Keesen Landscape provides recurring commercial landscape management services to property owners and managers in the Denver Metropolitan Area and Colorado Springs, Colorado. Core service modules include turf maintenance, irrigation system maintenance, seasonal color, shrub and tree care, mulch and weed control, grading and drainage, seasonal services, and winter services and snow removal. Services are delivered by in-house crews coordinated by dedicated account managers, production managers, and crew leaders under customized maintenance programs.

Product overview

Keesen Landscape offers a comprehensive suite of commercial landscape management services organized around a unified service delivery model. The core offering consists of multiple integrated service modules including Turf Maintenance, Irrigation System Maintenance, Seasonal Color (landscape design and floral design), Shrub & Tree Care, Mulch & Weed Control, Grading & Drainage, Seasonal Services, and Winter Services & Snow Removal. Additional offerings include Landscape Design and Renovation, Advanced Water Management, and a Landscape Management Program with associated maintenance scheduling resources. These services are delivered through dedicated account managers, production managers, specialized crew leaders, and technical personnel who coordinate all aspects of grounds maintenance for commercial clients across Denver and Colorado Springs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Turf Maintenance
• Irrigation System Maintenance
• Seasonal Color
• Shrub & Tree Care
• Mulch & Weed Control
• Grading & Drainage
• Seasonal Services
• Winter Services & Snow Removal
• Landscape Design and Renovation
• Advanced Water Management
• Floral Design

Quantifiable outcome

• High annual renewal rate in an industry with typically high customer turnover

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HeartlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016In 2016, Keesen joined forces with other landscape industry leaders to become a Heartland company. Heartland is dedicated to putting people first, building relationships and delivering exceptional service. Together they operate with a shared vision of excellence combining best practices with the right tools.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• BrightView Holdings: BrightView is the largest commercial landscape services provider in the U.S., offering maintenance, design, irrigation, and snow removal to a similar commercial customer base. It competes with Keesen at the high end of the Colorado commercial market and represents the closest broad-incumbent comparable.
• TruGreen Limited Partnership: TruGreen is the largest U.S. lawn and turf care company, focused primarily on residential but also serving commercial customers with fertilization, weed control, and irrigation services. It overlaps with Keesen on turf and chemical-application capabilities and represents the broad incumbent in adjacent lawn services.
• The Davey Tree Expert Company: Davey Tree is a major North American provider of tree care, environmental horticulture, and grounds management services to utilities, commercial clients, and municipalities. Its tree care and integrated utility vegetation management overlap with Keesen's shrub & tree care and grading/drainage offerings.

Direct peers

• Yellowstone Landscape: Yellowstone Landscape is a national commercial landscape maintenance and installation provider serving HOAs, multifamily, office, retail, and industrial clients across multiple states. Like Keesen, it offers one-stop grounds management including turf, irrigation, and seasonal color under long-term contracts.
• Ruppert Landscape: Ruppert is a large, privately-held commercial landscape services firm providing maintenance, irrigation, landscape enhancements, and snow services to commercial and institutional clients. Its full-service commercial model and multi-state footprint make it a strong direct comparable to Keesen.
• LandCare: LandCare is a commercial landscape management company serving office, retail, industrial, and HOA customers across multiple U.S. markets with maintenance, irrigation, and snow removal services. Its service mix and target customer profile closely mirror Keesen's offering.
• Mariani Landscape: Mariani Landscape is a privately-held residential and commercial landscape services firm offering maintenance, design, irrigation, and seasonal services to high-end clients. It is comparable to Keesen in service breadth and recurring contract focus.

Emerging players

• Bartlett Tree Experts: Bartlett is a large tree-care specialist serving residential, commercial, and utility clients with pruning, removal, and integrated landscape management. It overlaps with Keesen on the tree/shrub care portion of its service portfolio and competes for arboriculture-led commercial contracts.

Others

• Heartland (parent portfolio): Heartland is the strategic parent company that Keesen joined in 2016, bringing together independent landscape operators. While not a direct competitor, Heartland dictates capital allocation, M&A strategy, and operating best practices that shape Keesen's growth trajectory.

Regional players

• Apex Companies, LLC (Apex Landscape): Regional commercial landscape providers in the Mountain West, such as Apex-affiliated operators in Colorado, compete directly with Keesen on multifamily, office, and HOA maintenance contracts in the Denver metro. They are useful comps for regional pricing and contract structure benchmarks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/keesenlandscape
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/keesen-landscape
• Instagraminstagram.com/keesen_landscape

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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