Jonathan Green

What Jonathan Green does

Jonathan Green Inc. is a privately held, six-generation family lawn-care business founded in 1881 and headquartered in Farmingdale, New Jersey (per domain and history signals; specific address undisclosed). The company develops, breeds, and sells premium grass seed and a full lawn-care product portfolio — including soil amendments (Mag-I-Cal, Love Your Soil), the Veri-Green fertilizer line, weed and pest controls, spreaders, and coordinated bundles — under registered brands Black Beauty, Blue Panther, Veri-Green, Mag-I-Cal, and Love Your Soil. Its proprietary technology is a breeding program at a company-owned turfgrass research farm that produces hybrid turf-type tall fescues, Kentucky bluegrass, and perennial ryegrass with deep root systems (up to four feet) and natural waxy leaf coatings for drought, heat, and disease tolerance. A separate Turf-pro line targets professional landscapers, contractors, and turf managers.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market: primary distribution is through independent hardware stores, garden centers, and landscape supply retailers nationwide (Costello's Ace Hardware, English Gardens, Daddario Hardware, Powell Stone & Gravel, Sweetbrook Nursery, Mattawan Landscaping Supply, Gold Leaf Turf Solutions), with an explicit no-big-box policy that preserves channel exclusivity. Direct-to-consumer e-commerce on jonathangreen.com provides a second channel with $75 free-shipping threshold and same-day fulfillment. Region-specific formulations (Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountain/Colorado, Southern, transition zone) and an organic/natural sub-line extend geographic and vertical reach. Pricing is unit-based per bag or coverage area, with no subscription, contract, or recurring billing model — all revenue is transactional consumer-product sales. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the company reports only 1–10 corporate employees, indicating an owner-operated structure with likely outsourced production and logistics.

Name

Jonathan Green

Legal name

Jonathan Green Inc.

Website

https://jonathangreen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jonathan Green is a six-generation, family-owned U.S. lawn-care company founded in 1881 that breeds and sells premium Black Beauty grass seed, soil amendments, fertilizers, and pest controls exclusively through independent retailers, DTC e-commerce, and a dedicated Turf-pro professional dealer network serving homeowners and lawn-care professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lawn and Garden Care Products

NAICS

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers (444)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Turf & Ornamental Seeds (Lawn, Golf, Landscaping) (AFABAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Turf & Ornamental Specialty Fertilizers (Golf, Sports Turf, Landscaping) (AFABACAM), Organic & Eco-Friendly Lawn Treatments (HSAIAGAH), Natural/Green Pest Control Products (CRAJAHAK)

Keywords

• Grass seed products
• Lawn fertilizers
• Soil amendments
• Turf care products
• Lawn care supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Farmingdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Grass Seed Products: Sale of proprietary grass seed mixtures including Black Beauty Ultra, Sun & Shade, Heavy Traffic, Heat & Drought Resistant, Dense Shade, Pacific Northwest, and regional variants. Available in multiple weight options from 1 lb to 50 lb bags.
2. Lawn Care Products: Complete line of lawn care supplies including fertilizers (Veri-Green line), soil amendments (Mag-I-Cal, Love Your Soil), weed controls, insect and disease control products, spreaders, and accessories.
3. Turf-pro Professional Line: Professional-grade products specifically formulated and priced for landscapers, contractors, and turf professionals through dedicated dealer network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jonathan Green develops and sells proprietary grass seed varieties (Black Beauty and Blue Panther lines), soil amendments (Mag-I-Cal, Love Your Soil), fertilizers (Veri-Green line), and weed, insect, and disease control products for residential and professional turf care. Products are sold exclusively through independent hardware stores and garden centers, through the company's own e-commerce site, and via a dedicated Turf-pro dealer network serving landscapers and contractors.

Product overview

Jonathan Green is a six-generation family business offering a comprehensive lawn care product portfolio centered around premium grass seed, soil amendments, fertilizers, and pest control products. The core Black Beauty® grass seed line includes multiple specialized varieties (Ultra, Sun & Shade, Dense Shade, Heavy Traffic, Heat & Drought Resistant, Original Tall Fescue) with patented high-performance grass seed featuring roots up to 4 feet deep and natural dark-green color. The Blue Panther® sub-brand provides region-specific varieties for Southern lawns and Kentucky Bluegrass. Supporting products include Mag-I-Cal® soil amendment products (for pH adjustment and compaction relief), Love Your Soil® for soil loosening, and the Veri-Green fertilizer line (Weed & Feed, Nitrogen Rich, Starter, Crabgrass Preventer). The Turf-pro™ professional line serves landscapers and contractors. Product bundles offer coordinated solutions for specific needs (shade, acidic soil, new lawn installation).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Turf-pro™: Professional-grade lawn care product line uniquely formulated and priced for landscapers, contractors, and other turf professionals. Includes grass seed, soil amendments, lawn fertilizer, and weed control products.

Products and services

• Black Beauty Grass Seed Line Premium patented grass seed mixtures featuring naturally dark-green color, deep root systems (up to 4 feet), and waxy leaf coating for drought, heat, disease, and insect resistance. Available in multiple specialized blends for shade, traffic, regional climates, and sun conditions. Sold to homeowners and lawn care professionals.
• Blue Panther Grass Seed Line Grass seed brand offering Bermudagrass, Southern Lawn, and Kentucky Bluegrass varieties formulated for Southern and transition zone growing conditions.
• Mag-I-Cal Soil Amendments Calcium-based soil supplements that adjust soil pH (raising for acidic soils, lowering for alkaline soils) and relieve soil compaction while stimulating microbial activity. Available in formulations for acidic, alkaline, and hard soils.
• Love Your Soil Natural soil food that loosens hard, compacted soil and enhances root growth through added calcium, sulfur, and iron.
• Veri-Green Lawn Fertilizer Line Complete lawn fertilizer line including Weed & Feed (21-0-3), Nitrogen Rich, Starter Fertilizer for new seeding and sodding, Crabgrass Preventer (20-0-3), and Southern Weed & Feed formulations.
• Weed and Pest Control Products Weed and pest control products including broadleaf weed killer (Trimec-based, controls 200+ weeds), moss control (iron-based), Season-Long Weed Preventer, Corn Gluten Weed Preventer, Natural Grub and Lawn Insect Control, Summer Survival Insect Control with Fertilizer, and Lawn Fungus Control.
• Lawn Spreaders and Testing Equipment Lawn care application equipment including Standard Broadcast Spreader, Hand Spreader, Soil pH Test Kit, and Pro pH and Moisture Soil Tester.
• Turf-pro Professional Product Line Professional-grade grass seed, soil amendments, fertilizers, and weed control products uniquely formulated and priced for landscapers, contractors, sod growers, and turf professionals. Distributed through a dedicated dealer network separate from the consumer retail channel.
• Lawn Care Bundles Coordinated lawn care bundles combining grass seed, fertilizer, and soil amendments for specific use cases including new lawn installation (Lawn Starter Kit, $249.99), natural lawn care, acidic soil repair, shade lawns, and Bermudagrass establishment.
• Organic Lawn Food Organic-based lawn fertilizer for homeowners seeking natural and eco-friendly lawn care solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Roots grow up to 4 feet deep
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Costello's Ace HardwarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent hardware store retailer and authorized Jonathan Green reseller. Owner Mike Costello provides testimonial praising the company's superior products and independent-exclusive offerings that provide competitive advantage.
• Daddario Hardware & Supply (Do It Best)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent hardware store operating under Do It Best banner. Owner Jack Daddario cites excellent relationship with responsive, caring sales team as primary vendor for grass seed and fertilizer.
• English GardenscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier garden center retailer with Vice President Dean Darin providing 22-year personal endorsement of Black Beauty grass seed and Love Your Soil products.
• Gold Leaf Turf Solutions / Windy Acres Landscape SupplycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLandscaping company that became Turf-pro dealer after experiencing above-par results. Owner Adam Simcock exclusively carries Jonathan Green products.
• Powell Stone & GravelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLandscape supply retailer in Lunenburg, MA serving New England region. Pro Sales Manager Daniel Wong reports Turf-pro products are superior to competitor offerings for regional reliability.
• Mattawan Landscaping SupplycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLandscape supply retailer in Mattawan, MI. Owner Brian Morga reports landscapers and homeowners consistently achieve great results with Jonathan Green products.
• Sweetbrook Nursery & Garden CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNursery and garden center in Staten Island, NY. Owner Steven J. Korkowski cites consistent results and customer loyalty as key benefits of carrying Jonathan Green.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pennington Seed: Pennington Seed is a grass seed and lawn care brand owned by Central Garden & Pet. It offers grass seed, fertilizers, and lawn care products through mass and independent retail channels, making it the most directly comparable peer in product mix and category.
• Barenbrug USA: Barenbrug USA is the U.S. arm of Royal Barenbrug Group, one of the world's largest grass seed breeding companies, offering turf and forage grass seed varieties to professional and consumer markets. Its proprietary turf-type tall fescue and bluegrass breeding program directly parallels Jonathan Green's seed breeding strategy.
• The Andersons Plant Nutrient Group: The Andersons' Plant Nutrient Group produces specialty turf and lawn fertilizers sold to professional and consumer markets. Overlapping fertilizer technology and pro-channel focus make it a comparable peer to Jonathan Green's Veri-Green and Turf-pro lines.
• Lebanon Seaboard: Lebanon Seaboard manufactures and distributes turfgrass fertilizers and lawn care products (including Lebanon Pro and Country Pride brands) sold through independent retailers and pro channels — directly comparable product portfolio and distribution to Jonathan Green.

Emerging players

• Nature's Seed: Nature's Seed is a direct-to-consumer online grass seed retailer offering region-specific seed blends and lawn care products. Its DTC-first approach and region-specific SKUs mirror parts of Jonathan Green's playbook, though it lacks a brick-and-mortar retail channel.
• Outsidepride: Outsidepride is a smaller online grass seed and lawn care retailer selling through e-commerce channels. While smaller in scale, it competes in the same grass seed and lawn care category with a similar product portfolio.
• Sunday: Sunday is a DTC lawn care company selling customized fertilizer and soil treatment plans via subscription. While its business model is subscription/DTC, it competes for the same homeowner lawn care customer with differentiated, science-driven messaging.

Broad incumbents

• Scotts Miracle-Gro: Scotts Miracle-Gro is the dominant U.S. lawn and garden care company, offering grass seed, fertilizers, weed control, and related products through mass retail. It is the broad incumbent against which Jonathan Green competes at the shelf and consumer-mindshare level.
• SiteOne Landscape Supply: SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest U.S. distributor of landscape supplies, including grass seed, fertilizers, and turf products, primarily serving professional landscapers. It competes for the same professional turf buyer that Jonathan Green targets via the Turf-pro dealer network.
• Central Garden & Pet: Central Garden & Pet is the parent company of Pennington Seed and Amdro, distributing lawn, garden, and pet products through mass and independent channels. As the corporate parent of Jonathan Green's closest peer, it is a relevant broad incumbent in the same distribution ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/JonathanGreenInc
• Facebookfacebook.com/JonathanGreenInc
• Instagraminstagram.com/jonathangreen_lawn
• Pinterestpinterest.com/jglawncare
• TikToktiktok.com/@jonathangreen_lawn
• Xx.com/jglawncare
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jonathan-green-lawn-products

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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