Apex Landscaping

What Apex Landscaping does

Apex Landscaping is a family-owned, full-service landscape company founded in 1991 and headquartered in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, serving residential, commercial, HOA, and municipal customers across Chicagoland, Northern Illinois, and Southeastern Wisconsin. The company operates an integrated service platform spanning landscape design (including 2D layouts and 3D photorealistic renderings), hardscape construction (patios, walkways, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, water features), year-round maintenance (mowing, fertilization, pest control, mulching), commercial snow and ice management (24/7, coordinated through a central Snow Command hub with GPS-monitored equipment), and certified arborist tree care. The operating model is asset-heavy and labor-driven: 30 full-time staff supplemented by approximately 300 seasonal employees, 40 daily crews, and a fleet of 140+ plowing vehicles anchored at an owned 11-acre facility with on-site fuel, workshops, and plant-material storage.

Name

Apex Landscaping

Legal name

Apex Landscaping

Website

https://apexlandscaping.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Apex Landscaping is a family-owned, full-service landscape company founded in 1991 serving residential, commercial, HOA, and municipal clients across Chicagoland and Southeastern Wisconsin with design, build, maintenance, snow management, and certified tree care delivered by 200+ staff and 40 daily crews.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730), Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Grounds & Exterior Services (Landscaping/Snow Removal/Parking Lot Maintenance) (IMAIAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tree Care & Arborist Services (BPABADAD), Residential Landscaping & Lawn Care (BPABADAB), Landscape Maintenance Plans & Post-Installation Care (Establishment Services) (HSAIABAL)

Keywords

• Landscape design services
• Commercial snow management
• Landscape maintenance
• Hardscape construction
• Tree care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Zurich

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Landscape Design Services: Custom landscape design services for residential and commercial properties including design consultation, landscape builds, and implementation. Process includes topography and engineering plans.
2. Landscape Build Services: Hardscape construction services including brick paver patios, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, fireplaces, ornamental ponds, water features, and landscape lighting.
3. Landscape Maintenance Services: Year-round landscape maintenance including mowing, lawn fertilization, pest control, garden cleanup, mulching, leaf removal, edging, trimming, and beautification.
4. Commercial Snow Management: 24/7 commercial snow and ice management services including plowing, shoveling, de-icing, snow relocating and hauling. Coordinated through Snow Command hub with GPS-monitored equipment.
5. Tree Care Services: Certified arborist services including tree pruning, removal, stump grinding, tree analysis, plant diagnostics, and emergency tree care.
6. Additional Landscape Services: Additional services including plant care, turf healthcare, turf aeration, lighting installation, fire pit installation, water feature installation, and shoreline restorations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Apex Landscaping provides full-service landscape design, construction, and maintenance for residential and commercial properties across Chicagoland and Southeastern Wisconsin. Service lines include custom landscape design with 2D layouts and 3D photorealistic renderings, hardscape builds (patios, walkways, driveways, pergolas, water features), year-round landscape maintenance, 24/7 commercial snow and ice management coordinated through a central Snow Command hub, and certified arborist tree care. The company operates with employed crews and owned equipment, serving homeowners, HOAs, commercial properties, and municipalities.

Product overview

Apex Landscaping is a full-service landscaping company offering a comprehensive portfolio of services for residential and commercial clients in the Chicagoland area. The company operates as a unified service offering rather than a modular platform, with distinct service lines covering the entire landscaping lifecycle: Landscape Design provides custom design consultation with 2D/3D visualization; Build Services executes hardscape construction including patios, pergolas, and water features; Landscape Maintenance delivers year-round upkeep; Commercial Services serves HOAs, municipalities, and businesses; Snow Management provides 24/7 winter snow and ice removal; Tree Care offers certified arborist services; and Other Services includes specialty installations like lighting, fire pits, and water features. The company was founded in 1991 and serves Northern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landscape Design
• Build Services Hardscape construction services including brick paver patios, walkways, driveways, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, ornamental ponds, water features, and landscape lighting installations. For residential and commercial property owners seeking outdoor living and hardscape additions.
• Landscape Maintenance Year-round residential and commercial landscape maintenance including mowing, lawn fertilization, pest control, garden cleanup, mulching, leaf removal, edging, trimming, and beautification services. For homeowners and commercial property owners needing recurring landscape upkeep.
• Commercial Services Full-service commercial landscaping for HOAs, municipalities, and commercial properties including landscape maintenance, snow and ice removal, tree services, plant health care, and commercial lawn care. For HOAs, municipalities, and commercial property managers.
• Snow Management 24/7 commercial snow and ice management services including snow plowing, shoveling, de-icing, snow relocating and hauling, coordinated through a central Snow Command hub with GPS-monitored equipment. For commercial properties, HOAs, and municipalities requiring winter operations.
• Tree Care Certified tree care and arborist services including tree pruning, tree removal, stump grinding, tree analysis, plant diagnostics, emergency tree care, drought services, storm damage care, fertilization, and soil management. For residential, commercial, and municipal clients needing professional tree care.
• Additional Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 trees planted for 60 local municipalities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• SIMA – Snow and Ice Management AssociationminorOthersProfessional membership organization for the snow and ice management industry. Membership provides access to industry best practices, networking, and professional development resources.
• ILCA – Illinois Landscape Contractors AssociationminorOthersState-level trade association for landscape contractors in Illinois. Provides networking opportunities, industry updates, and professional resources for member companies.
• National Association of Landscape ProfessionalsminorOthersNational trade association supporting landscape professionals. Offers certification programs, industry standards, and professional development resources.
• CAI – Community Association InstituteminorOthersOrganization serving community associations including HOAs. Provides resources for effective community management and vendor partnerships.
• BOMA – Building Owners and Managers AssociationminorOthersCommercial real estate association supporting building owners and managers. Offers networking, education, and advocacy for commercial property management professionals.
• ILAA – Illinois Arborist AssociationminorOthersState association for arborists and tree care professionals in Illinois. Provides certification support and industry standards for tree care providers.
• BNI – Business Network InternationalminorOthersBusiness networking organization connecting local business professionals for referrals and business development through structured networking groups.
• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)minorOthersGlobal nonprofit organization providing arborist certification. Apex employs certified arborists who hold ISA credentials.
• Tree Care Industry AssociationminorOthersNational trade association for tree care companies. Provides safety standards, training resources, and certification support for professional tree care providers.
• Landscape Industry Certified StaffminorOthersCertification program for landscape professionals through NALP. Apex employs staff members who have achieved Landscape Industry Certified status.
• Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)minorOthersHR professional association providing resources and best practices for human resource management. Supports Apex's employee-focused company culture.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TruGreen: Largest US residential lawn care company offering fertilization, weed/pest control, and tree/shrub services on a subscription model. Comparable in its recurring residential lawn maintenance economics, but focused on chemical lawn care rather than full landscape design/build.
• BrightView Landscapes: The largest commercial landscaping services company in the US, offering design/build, maintenance, snow management, and tree care across a national footprint. Comparable because it sells the same integrated grounds-services bundle Apex does, but at vastly greater scale and across many geographies.
• The Davey Tree Expert Company: Large North American provider of tree care, utility vegetation management, and environmental consulting with a sizable residential and commercial landscape services arm. Comparable for its ISA-certified arborist services and integrated grounds offerings, though it spans far more geographies and utility-scale work.

Emerging players

• Lawn Love: Tech-enabled marketplace connecting homeowners with local lawn care providers across the US. Comparable as an emerging consumer-facing channel competing for residential maintenance dollars, though it does not deliver service with its own crews.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: National tree care service firm specializing in pruning, removal, and plant health care with ISA-certified arborists. Comparable as a tree-care specialist that overlaps with Apex's arborist services, though it does not bundle full landscape maintenance or snow management.

Regional players

• Senske Services: Pacific Northwest regional provider of lawn care, pest control, tree care, and snow removal to residential and commercial customers. Comparable in its integrated lawn/tree/snow bundle and recurring service model, but operates in a different geography than Apex.

Direct peers

• LandCare: Commercial landscaping company providing landscape maintenance, tree care, irrigation, and snow services to property managers, HOAs, and corporate clients. Direct peer because its service mix and customer base closely mirror Apex's commercial and HOA segments.
• Yellowstone Landscape: Regional commercial landscape maintenance, design/build, and snow removal provider operating across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic US. Direct peer because it bundles the same multi-service offering (maintenance, enhancements, irrigation, snow) for commercial and HOA customers at regional scale.
• Gothic Landscape: Western US regional commercial landscape construction, maintenance, and tree care provider serving HOAs, municipalities, and commercial properties. Direct peer in multi-service commercial grounds care with design/build capability, though concentrated in the Southwest.
• U.S. Lawns: Franchise-based commercial landscaping network serving businesses, HOAs, and municipalities with maintenance, enhancements, and snow/ice management. Direct peer because it targets the same commercial/municipal segments with the same recurring-service model Apex uses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ApexLandscaping

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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