What Green Acres does

Green Acres LLC, also doing business as Landscape Architects of Virginia and Green Acres Landscaping, is a privately held, founder-owned landscape design and construction firm founded in 1994 by Bill Garren and headquartered in Elliston, Virginia. The company delivers integrated landscape, hardscape, and waterscape services — including patios, retaining walls, walkways, driveways, water features, swimming pools, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, fire pits, artificial turf, and landscape lighting — to residential property owners as the primary customer segment and to commercial accounts (restaurants, churches, resorts, office buildings) as a secondary segment across Southwestern Virginia and Smith Mountain Lake. Operations are carried out through a single construction crew and lead architect under a Virginia Class A Contractor license (#2705060128A) and Virginia Landscape Architect license (#001925).

The technical foundation combines traditional masonry expertise with modern interlocking paver and retaining wall systems, supported by computer-aided scaled design planning that details each plant, hardscape element, and waterscape feature. Differentiated certifications across the team include ISA Certified Arborist, Certified Concrete Paver Installer, NCMA Level 1 SRW Installer, and Virginia Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator; the Lead Architect and three Craftsmen contribute more than 70 years of combined hands-on experience. The firm has accumulated multiple Best of Show awards at the Greater Roanoke Home & Garden Show (2010, 2012, 2016, 2020) and a City of Roanoke Excellence in Historic Preservation recognition, and stands behind a 5-year unconditional hardscape warranty and a 100% plant survival guarantee.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven: each engagement is priced in writing before work begins, projects range from one-day jobs to phased multi-year builds, and revenue is generated entirely through direct-to-consumer outreach (phone, email, website contact form) augmented by home-show presence, SEO, and customer referrals. Green Acres is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding, no parent company, no M&A activity, and no leadership changes; the company operates as a single-entity Virginia LLC with no subsidiaries.

Name

Green Acres

Legal name

Green Acres LLC

Website

https://greenacresllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Green Acres LLC is a privately held, founder-owned landscape design and construction firm in Southwestern Virginia, founded in 1994, serving residential homeowners and select commercial clients with integrated landscape, hardscape, and waterscape services on a custom quote-based model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Architecture Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (541320)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Design, Build & Installation (Hardscapes/Softscapes) (BPABADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor Kitchens & Living Space Build-Out (Softscape Integration) (HSAIABAH), Landscape Construction & Hardscaping (Patios, Retaining Walls, Outdoor Structures) (IMAIAIAE)

Keywords

• Landscape design services
• Landscape architecture
• Hardscape construction
• Waterscape installation
• Outdoor living design

Headquarters

HQ city

Elliston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Landscape Design Services: Design and consultation services including scaled plans, planning meetings, and design revisions until customer satisfaction is achieved. Part of full-service design-build offering.
2. Landscape Construction and Installation: Complete installation of landscapes, hardscapes, and waterscapes. Construction crew handles projects from start to finish, minimizing disruption. Projects can be completed in whole or stages based on budget or scheduling needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Green Acres LLC (also known as Landscape Architects of Virginia) designs and builds advanced residential and creative commercial landscapes, hardscapes, and waterscapes in Southwestern Virginia. Services span landscape architecture and design consultation, softscape installation (plants, trees, lawns), hardscape construction (patios, walkways, retaining walls, driveways using natural stone, brick, and pavers), and waterscape features (fountains, ponds, waterfalls, swimming pools). Projects are delivered as a single integrated design-build contract with custom written quotes and long-term warranties.

Product overview

Green Acres operates as a dual-brand landscape architecture and contracting firm offering comprehensive outdoor living solutions through three integrated service lines: Landscape Architecture (design and project management), Landscape Installation (planting, lawns, greenery), Hardscapes (patios, walkways, retaining walls, driveways, steps), and Waterscapes (fountains, ponds, waterfalls, pools). The company provides additional specialized modules including outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, fire pits, artificial turf, and landscape lighting. The product architecture follows a single integrated service model where the Landscape Architecture service leads project design and oversight, with installation services covering both softscape (plants/lawns) and hardscape (masonry/stone work) elements. Commercial landscaping services extend the offering to business properties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landscape Design & Installation Professional landscape design and installation services including trees, shrubs, ground covers, perennials, annuals, and manicured lawns that enhance outdoor living spaces and property value for residential and commercial clients.
• Hardscapes Hardscape construction using natural stone, brick, pavers, and masonry to create patios, retaining walls, steps, walkways, and driveways with both traditional and modern interlocking systems.
• Waterscapes Water feature design and installation including fountains, babbling streams, cascading waterfalls, and ponds that create serene and visually stunning outdoor environments.
• Landscape Architecture Certified landscape architect services led by Bill Garren (Virginia Landscape Architect #001925), providing comprehensive design and project management from concept through construction completion.
• Swimming Pools Custom swimming pool design and installation, including pools integrated with paver patios, retaining walls, and landscaping features.
• Outdoor Fireplaces & Fire Pits Custom outdoor fireplace and fire pit construction using stone and brick, creating focal points for outdoor entertainment areas.
• Artificial Turf Artificial turf installation for lawns, putting greens, and pet areas, providing low-maintenance alternatives to natural grass.
• Commercial Landscaping Commercial landscaping services for businesses, churches, apartments, and other commercial properties including resort-style projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-year unconditional warranty on most hardscape construction
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI)minorOthersIndustry certification body for interlocking concrete pavers. Green Acres crew members hold ICPI certifications in contemporary paver installation systems.
• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)minorOthersProfessional organization for arborists. Bill Garren holds ISA Certified Arborist certification.
• Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA)minorOthersIndustry association for concrete masonry and hardscapes professionals.
• Roanoke Area Builders Association (RRBHA/RRHBA)minorOthersRegional builders association. Green Acres participates in association home shows and has received multiple awards at RRBHA/RRHBA events.
• American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)minorOthersNational professional association for landscape architects. Green Acres is a member organization.
• National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA)minorOthersIndustry certification body. Bill Garren holds NCMA Level 1 SRW (Segmental Retaining Wall) Installer certification.
• Techo-BlocminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of concrete pavers and retaining wall products. Green Acres installs Techo-Bloc products.
• BelgardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of hardscape materials including pavers and walls. Green Acres installs Belgard products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• BrightView Holdings: Largest U.S. commercial landscaping services company offering landscape design, installation, and maintenance at national scale. Comparable as a full-service landscape provider serving both residential and commercial clients, though much larger and more maintenance-focused than Green Acres' design-build specialty.
• Davey Tree Expert: Large U.S. tree care and landscape services company offering arboriculture, landscape design, and installation. Comparable for its arborist-led service model and residential/commercial mix, though significantly broader in scope and geographic reach than Green Acres.

Direct peers

• McHale Landscape Design: Mid-Atlantic residential design-build landscape firm offering custom landscape architecture, hardscaping, pools, and outdoor living spaces. Comparable in its premium residential positioning, design-build integration, and Mid-Atlantic operating footprint adjacent to Green Acres' Virginia service area.
• Yellowstone Landscape: Commercial-focused landscape design, installation, and maintenance company serving the Southeast U.S. Comparable in its integrated landscape and hardscape capabilities and regional commercial client base, though primarily focused on commercial contracts rather than residential design-build.
• Mariani Landscape: Boutique Midwest design-build landscape firm serving high-end residential clients with landscape architecture, hardscaping, pools, and outdoor living elements. Highly comparable to Green Acres in premium design-build positioning, certified landscape architecture leadership, and integrated outdoor living offerings.
• Ruppert Landscape: Regional Mid-Atlantic landscape design-build and management firm offering integrated landscape construction, hardscaping, and tree care. Closely comparable to Green Acres in its design-build commercial/residential model, though operating at significantly larger scale across multiple states.

Others

• Techo-Bloc: Manufacturer of concrete pavers, retaining walls, and outdoor living products. Listed as a Green Acres channel partner/installer; comparable as a key supplier ecosystem participant whose products underpin Green Acres' hardscape and outdoor living offerings.
• SiteOne Landscape Supply: Largest U.S. wholesale distributor of landscape supplies, irrigation, and hardscape products. Comparable as a critical supplier to the landscape design-build industry and an indirect ecosystem participant that supports firms like Green Acres.
• Belgard: Manufacturer of hardscape materials including pavers and segmental retaining walls. Listed as a Green Acres channel partner/installer; comparable as an ecosystem supplier whose products the firm installs and specifies in its design-build projects.

Emerging players

• Bartlett Tree Experts: U.S. tree care and landscape services company with ISA-certified arborists and residential/commercial client base. Comparable for its certified arborist leadership (matching Bill Garren's ISA certification) and ability to bundle tree care with broader landscape services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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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