Zak George Landscaping

What Zak George Landscaping does

Zak George Landscaping is a privately-held, family-owned full-service landscaping company founded in 2005 and headquartered at 335 S Summit View Dr, Fort Collins, Colorado. It operates exclusively in northern Colorado and the Front Range region, serving two structurally distinct segments: residential homeowners seeking design and installation of outdoor living spaces, and commercial customers — including businesses, metro districts, HOAs, apartment/condo complexes, office buildings, government agencies, and educational institutions — that require ongoing landscape maintenance and seasonal snow/ice management. The company is led by founder Zak George with Robben George as CFO, supported by a 20+ named operational and management team across construction, maintenance, irrigation, mowing, and commercial account functions.

The company's core offering is a vertically integrated service stack: landscape design, full installation (including hardscapes, pavers, outdoor kitchens, water features, lighting, irrigation, and planting), and ongoing grounds maintenance, supplemented by specialized add-on lines such as lawn aeration, rock and bark mulching, xeriscape design, retaining walls, sod installation, holiday lighting, and snow/ice management. Technology is limited to standard industry equipment and design tools; no proprietary software, AI/ML systems, or digital platform is disclosed. The Landscape Design Survey on the website is a simple self-evaluation intake tool rather than a software product.

The business model combines one-time project-based revenue (residential and commercial installations) with recurring subscription-style revenue from commercial landscape maintenance and seasonal snow management contracts. Pricing is custom and project-based, with free consultations and detailed estimates; no standardized pricing is publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct sales — phone, website form, and in-person consultation — augmented by listings and reviews on HomeAdvisor, Angie's List, Yelp, and Google, plus a maintained presence on Facebook and Instagram. The company has no external funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, no disclosed partnerships, and operates from a single Fort Collins headquarters serving a defined regional footprint.

Name

Zak George Landscaping

Legal name

Zak George Landscaping

Website

https://zakgeorgelandscaping.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zak George Landscaping is a privately-held, full-service landscaping company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado. It provides residential and commercial landscape design, installation, maintenance, and snow management services across northern Colorado and the Front Range region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscaping Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (56173), Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance (IMAIAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape Installation (Plants, Sod & Soil) (HSAIABAB), Seasonal Color, Planting & Horticultural Services (BPABADAL), Garden Bed Design, Layout & Planting Plans (HSAIAFAA)

Keywords

• Landscape design services
• Commercial landscape maintenance
• Residential landscaping installation
• Snow and ice management
• Irrigation and hardscape services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Collins

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Landscaping Design Services: Custom landscape design for residential and commercial properties. Includes initial consultation, design planning, and project execution.
2. Commercial Landscape Maintenance: Ongoing landscape maintenance contracts for commercial properties including routine lawn care, tree and shrub care, irrigation management, and seasonal services.
3. Snow and Ice Management: Seasonal snow removal and ice management services for commercial properties during winter months.
4. Landscape Installation: Installation services including hardscapes, pavers, outdoor kitchens, water features, outdoor lighting, and landscape construction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Zak George Landscaping is a full-service landscaping company based in Fort Collins, Colorado, providing landscape design, installation, and ongoing maintenance for residential and commercial properties. Core offerings include residential landscape design and installation, commercial landscape design and construction, recurring commercial landscape maintenance, and seasonal commercial snow and ice management. The company serves homeowners, businesses, metro districts, HOAs, apartment complexes, office buildings, and government and educational organizations throughout northern Colorado and the Front Range.

Product overview

Zak George Landscaping is a full-service landscaping company offering a comprehensive portfolio of residential and commercial services. The core offering consists of Residential Landscaping Design and Installation, Commercial Landscaping Install and Design, and Commercial Landscape Maintenance. These are supplemented by specialized add-on services including Hardscape and Pavers, Outdoor Lighting, Outdoor Kitchens and Firepits, Landscape Elements and Design, Snow and Ice Management Services, and Landscape Design Survey for customer onboarding. Additional specialized services include Lawn Aeration, Rock Mulching, Water Features, Xeriscape Landscaping, Retaining Walls, Sod Installation, Irrigation Services, Lawn Care, Mulching, Holiday Lighting, and ongoing Grounds and Landscape Maintenance. The company serves residential homeowners and commercial clients including businesses, metro districts, HOAs, apartment complexes, office buildings, and government organizations across northern Colorado.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Landscaping Design and Installation Full-service residential landscaping including landscape design, installation, hardscapes, outdoor lighting, outdoor kitchens, firepits, water features, and strategic plantings, targeted at homeowners seeking to enhance their outdoor living spaces.
• Commercial Landscaping Install and Design Commercial landscape design, installation, and construction services for businesses, metro districts, HOAs, apartment complexes, office buildings, and government properties, including custom designs tailored to specific property needs with sustainable and easy-to-maintain outcomes.
• Commercial Landscape Maintenance Ongoing maintenance services including routine lawn care, tree and shrub care, irrigation management, landscape bed maintenance, lighting maintenance, and snow/ice management, contracted on a recurring basis for commercial properties and dozens of government and educational organizations.
• Snow and Ice Management Services Commercial snow and ice removal services including plowing, shoveling, deicing, and preventive salting and sanding for parking lots, sidewalks, and common areas, keeping commercial properties safe and accessible for employees, customers, and visitors during winter months.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BrightView Landscapes: BrightView is the largest commercial landscaping services provider in the US, offering landscape design, installation, maintenance, snow removal, and tree care to enterprises, HOAs, and government clients. It is the national-scale analog of ZGL's commercial maintenance business and represents the competitive ceiling on institutional contracts.
• Yellowstone Landscape: Yellowstone Landscape is a large national provider of commercial landscape maintenance, installation, and irrigation services to HOAs, municipalities, and corporate clients across the southern US. Comparable to ZGL's recurring commercial maintenance and snow management contracts at a larger scale.
• Ruppert Landscape: Ruppert Landscape is a Mid-Atlantic-based full-service commercial landscaping company providing landscape design, installation, maintenance, and snow/ice management. Closely mirrors ZGL's full-service design-build-maintain model with recurring maintenance contracts.
• Davey Tree Expert Company: Davey Tree is a large US provider of tree care, landscape maintenance, and utility vegetation management services to residential, commercial, and government clients. Comparable to ZGL's tree/shrub care, irrigation, and grounds maintenance offerings, particularly on the commercial and institutional side.
• TruGreen: TruGreen is the largest US residential and commercial lawn care company offering fertilization, weed control, and lawn maintenance programs. Comparable to ZGL's recurring lawn care, mulching, aeration, and seasonal maintenance services at a national subscription scale.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: Bartlett Tree Experts is a large US tree care and landscape services company providing pruning, removal, plant health care, and landscape management to residential and commercial clients. Overlaps with ZGL's tree/shrub care, pruning, and commercial grounds maintenance services.

Direct peers

• LandCare: LandCare is a national commercial landscape services company focused on maintenance, irrigation, and enhancements for office, retail, HOA, and multifamily properties. Directly comparable to ZGL's commercial landscape maintenance and enhancement business with recurring contract economics.
• US Lawns: US Lawns is a franchise-based commercial landscaping network offering grounds maintenance, landscape installation, and snow/ice management to commercial clients across the US. Closely comparable to ZGL's commercial maintenance and snow management subscription offerings, differing mainly through the franchise model.

Regional players

• Gothic Landscape: Gothic Landscape is a large Western US full-service landscape contractor based in Southern California, providing commercial landscape construction, maintenance, and water-efficient design. Comparable to ZGL's design-build-maintain model and xeriscape focus, operating primarily outside ZGL's Colorado footprint.

Emerging players

• SavATree: SavATree is a growing US provider of tree, shrub, and lawn care services including integrated landscape management for residential and commercial properties. Comparable to ZGL's recurring maintenance, tree/shrub care, and seasonal service offerings as a multi-service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ZGLandscaping
• Instagraminstagram.com/zglandscaping/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zak-george-landscaping

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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