Ponderosa Landscaping

What Ponderosa Landscaping does

Ponderosa Landscaping is a privately held, founder-owned landscaping services firm headquartered at 4850 State Highway in Eastham, Massachusetts. Founded by Paul Moore in 1979/1980, the company has operated continuously for over 40 years serving residential and commercial properties across the Lower and Outer Cape Cod region. Its service portfolio spans six lines: Landscape Design & Construction (custom planning, planting, excavation, drainage, driveways), Custom Stonework (masonry walls, patios, fire-pits, outdoor kitchens using natural stone), Maintenance (spring/fall clean-ups, lawn care, pruning, snow removal), Conservation (coastal restoration, wetland mitigation, invasive species management), Irrigation (eco-friendly system installation and servicing), and Fine Gardening (annual and perennial garden design). The company also operates a separate retail Garden Center as a complementary channel. Service delivery is on-site at customer properties with pricing provided via custom proposals following consultation, combining one-time project fees with recurring maintenance contracts.

The business model is a traditional local services operation with no proprietary software or technology platform. Revenue is generated through one-time design/build project fees and recurring maintenance subscriptions, both quoted on a per-project or per-property basis with no publicly disclosed pricing. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven: customers initiate contact via phone (508-255-4773) or the website contact form, complemented by community-based marketing through Facebook, Instagram, Houzz, and chamber memberships (Orleans, Eastham, Cape Cod Landscapes Association). Differentiation rests on long-tenured, credentialed personnel — including a founder with 40+ years of experience, a Master's-level landscape architect with conservation commission tenure, and a Massachusetts Certified Landscape Professional — plus deep domain knowledge of Cape Cod's coastal conditions, conservation regulations, and permitting processes. The company employs 11-50 people, has no external investors, and has no disclosed funding events, acquisitions, or M&A activity.

Name

Ponderosa Landscaping

Legal name

Ponderosa Landscaping

Website

https://ponderosacapecod.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ponderosa Landscaping is a privately held, founder-owned landscaping firm in Eastham, Massachusetts, delivering landscape design, construction, stonework, maintenance, conservation, and irrigation services to residential and commercial properties across Cape Cod.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Landscaping & Lawn Care (BPABADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA), Landscape Maintenance Plans & Post-Installation Care (Establishment Services) (HSAIABAL), Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC), Native & Pollinator Garden Design/Install (HSAIABAG)

Keywords

• Landscape design construction
• Property maintenance services
• Custom stonework fabrication
• Irrigation system installation
• Fine garden care

Headquarters

HQ city

Eastham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Landscape Design & Construction Services: One-time project fees for custom landscape design, construction, and installation services including plantings, driveways, drainage systems, and stonework. Revenue generated per project based on scope and custom proposals.
2. Property Maintenance Contracts: Recurring maintenance services with customized maintenance packages for residential and commercial properties including spring/fall clean-ups, mowing, fertilization, pruning, and snow removal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ponderosa Landscaping provides full-service residential and commercial landscape design, construction, and maintenance services on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Offerings span landscape architecture, custom stonework, irrigation, fine gardening, and conservation work, supported by an on-site retail Garden Center. The company delivers projects from initial design through long-term maintenance for properties across the Lower and Outer Cape.

Product overview

Ponderosa Landscaping is a single-location landscaping company offering an integrated suite of services for residential and commercial properties in Cape Cod. The core portfolio centers on four main service lines: Landscape Design & Construction (custom landscape planning, planting, excavation, drainage, and driveways), Custom Stonework (masonry walls, patios, fire-pits, outdoor kitchens using natural stone), Maintenance (full property care including lawn care, pruning, and snow removal), and Conservation (coastal restoration, invasive species management, and water recycling). Additional specialized offerings include Irrigation system services and a Fine Gardening division for garden design and installations. The company operates as a unified service business rather than a software platform, with services delivered through an integrated design-to-completion workflow.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Orleans Chamber of CommerceminorOthersProud member of the Orleans Chamber of Commerce, providing networking and community visibility within the Cape Cod business community.
• Eastham ChamberminorOthersMember of the Eastham Chamber of Commerce for local business community engagement and regional credibility.
• Cape Cod Landscapes Association (CCLA)minorOthersMember of the Cape Cod Landscapes Association, the regional industry organization for landscaping professionals on Cape Cod.
• Arts Empowering Life FoundationminorOthersPhilanthropic beneficiary receiving financial support and donated equipment/labor for the new Arts Empowering Life performing arts building in Brewster. Many Ponderosa employees donated their time and talents to the project.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• BrightView Landscapes: BrightView is the largest commercial landscape services company in the US, offering design, development, maintenance, and snow removal across enterprise and HOA clients. Comparable to Ponderosa in the breadth of design-build-maintain-snow services, though at much greater scale and with a commercial tilt.
• Davey Tree Expert Company: Davey is a national tree care, environmental consulting, and landscape services firm with residential, utility, and commercial clients. Overlaps with Ponderosa's full-service landscape design, arboriculture-adjacent work, and integrated maintenance offerings.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: Bartlett is an established North American arboriculture and tree/landscape care firm serving residential and commercial customers with pruning, plant health care, and design support. Comparable for plant-health, pruning, and landscape stewardship rather than heavy hardscape.
• SavATree: SavATree is a multi-region tree, shrub, and lawn care company combining design, plant health care, and maintenance on residential and commercial properties. Closely comparable on residential maintenance and plant care mix.
• TruGreen: TruGreen is the largest US residential lawn care company offering fertilization, weed/pest control, and recurring maintenance programs. Comparable to Ponderosa's residential lawn fertilization, weed control, and recurring maintenance contract stream.
• Yellowstone Landscape: Yellowstone is a large East Coast commercial landscape services company providing design-build, maintenance, irrigation, and snow removal across multi-state accounts. Comparable full-service commercial maintenance and snow removal operations.
• Ruppert Landscape: Ruppert is a mid-Atlantic landscape construction and management firm specializing in commercial design-build, enhancements, and grounds maintenance. Comparable on integrated landscape construction and commercial maintenance.
• The Grounds Guys: The Grounds Guys is a Neighborly franchise brand offering residential and commercial landscape, lawn care, and snow & ice management. Comparable on residential maintenance contracts and snow removal ancillary service.
• Lawn Doctor: Lawn Doctor is a large residential lawn care franchise providing fertilization, weed control, and pest management with recurring service plans. Comparable to Ponderosa's fertilization, weed management, and recurring residential service revenue.
• Senske Lawn & Tree Care: Senske is a regional Pacific Northwest lawn care, tree care, and pest control franchise serving residential and commercial customers with recurring programs. Comparable on recurring residential service contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ponderosalandscaping
• Instagraminstagram.com/ponderosanurseries

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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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