Midwest Landscape Industries

What Midwest Landscape Industries does

Midwest Landscape Industries (MLI) is a privately held, founder-led landscape services firm headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, operating across Central Indiana. The company delivers five integrated service lines: Landscape & Snow Management (recurring grounds maintenance, turf care, integrated pest management, seasonal rotations, and snow/ice management), Landscape Design & Consultation (architecture, hardscapes, outdoor living, water and fire features, pool design), Landscape Development (pre-construction, on-grade construction with utility infrastructure and drainage, hardscape construction, large-caliper tree installation, and stormwater management), Lighting (path, architectural, water-feature, and security lighting installation and seasonal service), and Irrigation (design, installation, backflow testing, audits, reconfiguration, and maintenance for residential, commercial, municipal, and athletic-field properties). Notable operational differentiators include the registered Advanced Plant Acquisition® methodology for large-caliper tree sourcing and installation, ISNetworld safety certification, and exclusive Central Indiana dealer status for Husqvarna professional equipment.

MLI serves four primary customer segments: commercial properties (retail, corporate headquarters, industrial facilities, business parks, hospitals, medical facilities, and institutional/public properties such as IU Health and Wabash College), residential properties (single-family homes, multifamily, townhomes, condominiums, estates, and senior/assisted living), municipal water management clients, and athletic fields (intercollegiate and high school sports facilities). Distribution is direct service delivery with quote-based pricing; sales channels include the company's website (mli-in.com), phone (317.672.3788), email ([email protected]), and a self-serve customer portal, supported by referral pipelines from nine industry-association memberships.

The business model blends subscription-style recurring revenue (landscape management, snow/ice management, irrigation maintenance) with project-based professional services revenue (design, development, lighting installation, irrigation installation). The company is governed by founders Adam N. Bossung (President) and Stephen S. Hastings (Sr. Vice President), and operates from two Indianapolis addresses (6800 E. 30th Street headquarters and 2828 North Catherwood Avenue operational headquarters) with an additional operations point in Whitestown. Revenue, headcount trend, ownership structure details, and capital history are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Midwest Landscape Industries

Legal name

Midwest Landscape Industries

Website

https://mli-in.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Midwest Landscape Industries is a privately held, founder-led Indianapolis-based landscape services firm serving Central Indiana with five integrated service lines: landscape and snow management, design and consultation, landscape development, lighting, and irrigation. Its primary customers are commercial properties, residential properties, municipal accounts, and athletic-field operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Installation (Plants, Sod & Soil) (HSAIABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Garden Bed Installation & Planting (Annuals, Perennials, Shrubs) (HSAIAFAB), Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GI/LID) (Bioretention, Permeable Pavements, Green Roofs) (EUANAEAE), Garden Cleanups & Debris Removal (Bed-focused) (HSAIAFAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial landscaping services
• Residential landscape maintenance
• Irrigation system services
• Snow and ice management
• Landscape design consultation

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Landscape Management Services: Recurring landscape maintenance and snow/ice management services for commercial and residential properties including grounds management, turf care, integrated pest management, seasonal rotations, and snow removal
2. Landscape Design and Consultation: Expert landscape architecture and design services including outdoor living spaces, hardscapes, softscapes, water features, fire features, pool design, and grading
3. Landscape Development and Construction: Comprehensive landscape development including pre-construction services, on-grade construction, utility infrastructure, drainage systems, site lighting, hardscape construction, and large caliber tree installation
4. Irrigation Services: Irrigation system design, installation, new development, reconfiguration, backflow testing, troubleshooting, and seasonal maintenance for residential, commercial, municipal, and athletic field properties
5. Lighting Installation and Service: Landscape lighting systems including path lighting, architectural lighting, pool/water feature lighting, outdoor living spaces, downlighting/uplighting, and seasonal service with full-service installation or guided self-installation

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Midwest Landscape Industries (MLI) is a Central Indiana landscaping company that delivers integrated landscape design, development, and ongoing management services for commercial and residential properties. The company provides five core service lines — Landscape & Snow Management, Landscape Design & Consultation, Landscape Development, Lighting, and Irrigation — covering the full lifecycle from initial consultation through construction, installation, and recurring maintenance including seasonal snow and ice management.

Product overview

Midwest Landscape Industries (MLI) is a landscaping services company offering five core service lines: Landscape & Snow Management, Landscape Design & Consultation, Landscape Development, Lighting, and Irrigation. These services are offered as integrated solutions for both residential and commercial clients across Central Indiana, covering the full lifecycle from design and consultation through construction, installation, and ongoing maintenance including seasonal snow management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landscape & Snow Management Comprehensive landscape care services including grounds management, integrated pest management, turf care, seasonal rotations, rooftop maintenance, snow & ice management, and holiday installations for commercial and residential properties.
• Landscape Design & Consultation Expert landscape architecture and design services including softscapes, hardscapes, grading, timber structures, water features, drainage, and green infrastructure solutions for residential and commercial properties.
• Landscape Development Full-service landscape construction including pre-construction services, on-grade construction with utility infrastructure and drainage systems, hardscape construction, large caliper tree installation, and storm water management for commercial and residential projects.
• Lighting Landscape lighting design, installation, and maintenance services including path lighting, architectural lighting, pool & water feature lighting, outdoor living spaces, downlighting & uplighting, low-voltage systems, and seasonal service evaluations.
• Irrigation Complete irrigation system services including design, installation, backflow testing, troubleshooting, irrigation audits, seasonal evaluations, and reconfiguration for residential, commercial, municipal, and athletic field properties.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HusqvarnacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHusqvarna's Preferred and Exclusive Central Indiana Dealer, providing access to professional outdoor power equipment, chainsaws, lawn mowers, and related products for landscape maintenance and development operations.
• Indianapolis Landscape AssociationminorOthersProfessional industry association membership supporting the landscape industry in the Indianapolis region.
• Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)minorOthersProfessional association for real estate managers, supporting commercial property management industry connections.
• American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)minorOthersNational professional association for landscape architects supporting industry standards and professional development.
• BOMA IndianaminorOthersBuilding Owners and Managers Association Indiana chapter supporting commercial real estate industry connections.
• Indiana Professional Lawncare Association (IPLLA)minorOthersRegional professional association for lawncare and landscaping professionals in Indiana.
• Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association (INLA)minorOthersState association for nursery and landscape professionals supporting industry growth in Indiana.
• National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)minorOthersNational professional association for landscape professionals supporting industry standards and certifications.
• ISNetworldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafety certification program verifying MLI's safety, health, and procurement data to meet and exceed regulatory requirements for contractor prequalification.
• Bosma EnterprisesminorOthersCommunity involvement partnership supporting disability services organization in Indianapolis.
• ShalmonminorOthersCommunity involvement partnership supporting local business community in Indianapolis.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BrightView Landscapes: BrightView is the largest commercial landscaping services provider in the U.S., offering maintenance, development, and snow/ice management to enterprise and institutional clients nationwide. Directly comparable service lines and target customer segments, but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach than MLI.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: Bartlett Tree Experts provides tree and shrub care, landscape management, and consulting services through a national branch network. Comparable in arboriculture expertise and recurring maintenance contracts, though more narrowly focused on tree care than full landscape services.
• TruGreen: TruGreen is the largest U.S. residential lawn care provider offering fertilization, weed control, and pest management through a franchise model. Comparable in residential maintenance and IPM offerings but differs in scale, franchise structure, and absence of design/build services.
• Davey Tree Expert Company: Davey Tree provides tree care, landscape management, and environmental consulting for residential, commercial, and utility clients. Comparable in offering tree/plant installation and grounds management, but operates nationally with utility-sector exposure MLI does not have.

Regional players

• The Grounds Guys: The Grounds Guys is a Neighborly-branded franchise network providing commercial and residential landscaping, lawn care, and snow removal. Comparable in service mix (maintenance, snow, irrigation) and customer segments, but franchise-based vs. MLI's independent operating model.
• Heartland Industries: Heartland Industries is a Midwest-focused commercial landscape and snow management provider serving Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. Directly comparable in service lines (commercial maintenance, snow/ice, irrigation) and regional Midwest operating geography.
• McFarlane's Landscape: McFarlane's is a Midwest-based landscape design, installation, and maintenance company serving Indiana and surrounding states. Highly comparable in service mix and regional Midwest positioning, though slightly different geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• Ruppert Landscape: Ruppert Landscape provides commercial landscape management, design/build, and tree care across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. Directly comparable service portfolio and institutional customer focus, with similar branch-based regional operating model.
• Yellowstone Landscape: Yellowstone is a regional commercial landscape maintenance and installation provider with strong presence in the Midwest and Southeast. Closely comparable in target customer mix (commercial properties, HOAs, institutional), service breadth (maintenance, irrigation, enhancements), and regional operating model.
• Mariani Landscape: Mariani is a high-end residential and commercial landscape design, build, and maintenance firm serving affluent clients in the Midwest. Comparable in design/build/manage integrated service model, customer profile (estates, commercial), and emphasis on horticultural expertise.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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