Lyngso Garden Materials

What Lyngso Garden Materials does

Lyngso Garden Materials, Inc. is a family-run and employee-owned landscaping materials supplier headquartered in San Carlos, California, operating from a single 345 Shoreway Road yard since its founding in 1953 by John and Mary Lyngso. The company sells bulk and bagged landscaping products across sand, gravel and decorative aggregates, composts, mulches, soils and amendments, biologicals and fertilizers, natural stone, pottery, water features, building materials and tools, and precast concrete, with specialty lines in LEED-qualified stone, OMRI-listed organic products, and SB 1383-compliant composts and mulches.

Core technical capabilities include an automated custom soil blending machine for specification-grade mixes, in-house natural stone fabrication (stair treads, pool copings, wall caps, core drilling for boulders), and locally brewed Actively Aerated Compost Tea (AACT). The company has an in-house delivery fleet offering dump, direct load, and flatbed/forklift services with per-trip fees starting at $125 for dump and $185 for flatbed deliveries across the Bay Area.

The business operates a dual-channel go-to-market: an e-commerce storefront (store.lyngsogarden.com) and a walk-in retail yard, targeting landscape contractors as the primary segment and homeowners as the secondary segment. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales priced per ton, cubic yard, bag, or piece, plus delivery fees and custom service premiums. The company supports demand generation via free weekly gardening classes, an extensive community content library, and a Professional Resources Program offering virtual presentations, samples, and lab testing to landscape architects and designers. Leadership passed to the third generation following founders John and Mary Lyngso, with Theresa Lyngso as Board Chair and CFO, Linda Lyngso as Vice President, and John Lettko as CEO.

Name

Lyngso Garden Materials

Legal name

Lyngso Garden Materials, Inc.

Website

https://lyngsogarden.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lyngso Garden Materials is a family-run, employee-owned landscaping materials supplier founded in 1953 in San Carlos, California, serving Bay Area landscape contractors and homeowners with bulk and bagged soils, aggregates, stone, and organic gardening products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscaping & Garden Materials Supply

NAICS

Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (444240), Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (44424)

SIC

Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)

akta.pro primary industry

Sod Installation & Lawn Seeding (Turf Establishment) (HSAIAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape Material & Dirt Removal (Soil, Sod, Rocks) (HSAIAOAC), Fertilization Programs (Granular & Liquid) (HSAIAGAA)

Keywords

• Landscaping materials supply
• Bulk garden materials
• Natural stone fabrication
• Organic soil products
• Landscape contractor supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

San Carlos

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Landscaping Materials Sales: Sale of landscaping and gardening materials including sand, gravel, decorative aggregates, composts, mulches, soils, amendments, biologicals, fertilizers, natural stone, pottery, water features, building materials, tools, and precast concrete products. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with per-unit pricing (tons, cubic yards, bags).
2. Delivery Services: Delivery fees for dump delivery, direct load delivery, and flatbed/forklift delivery to residential and commercial job sites. Fees start at $125 per trip for dump delivery and $185 per trip for flatbed delivery.
3. Custom Products and Services: Custom pre-bagged products, custom soil mixes, custom natural stone fabrication, and custom shipping options for products requiring special handling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lyngso Garden Materials supplies bulk and bagged landscaping and gardening materials — including sand, gravel, decorative aggregates, composts, mulches, soils, amendments, biologicals, fertilizers, natural stone, pottery, water features, building materials, tools, and precast concrete products — to landscape contractors and homeowners across the San Francisco Bay Area. The company differentiates with custom value-added services such as automated custom soil blending, custom natural stone fabrication (stair treads, pool copings, wall caps, core drilling), and dedicated delivery via dump truck, direct load, and flatbed/forklift.

Product overview

Lyngso Garden Materials operates as a family-run, employee-owned landscaping materials supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of bulk and bagged landscaping products. The core product lines include Sand, Gravel & Decorative Aggregates, Composts/Mulches/Soils & Amendments, Biologicals/Fertilizers/Bagged Soils, Natural Stone, Pottery & Garden Ornaments, Water Features, Building Materials & Tools, and Precast Concrete Products. These are available for customer pickup or delivery, with value-added services including Custom Pre-Bagged Products, Custom Soil Mixes, Custom Natural Stone Fabrication, and Custom Shipping Options. The company specializes in organic and sustainable products, with signature offerings like Actively Aerated Compost Tea (AACT) and a range of SB 1383-compliant composts and mulches. Delivery is supported through a fleet of dump trucks, flatbed trucks, and transfer trucks with various capacity configurations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sand, Gravel & Decorative Aggregates Bulk and bagged sand, gravel, pebbles, boulders, and decorative aggregates for landscaping projects, available in multiple sizes and colors. Sold to landscape contractors and homeowners via online store, pickup at the San Carlos yard, or job-site delivery.
• Composts, Mulches, Soils & Amendments Organic composts, mulches, soil mixes, and soil amendments designed to improve soil health and plant growth. Includes SB 1383-compliant organic composts and mulches. Sold to contractors and homeowners.
• Biologicals, Fertilizers & Bagged Soils Biological products, organic fertilizers, and pre-bagged soils for garden and landscape applications. Available for pickup or delivery.
• Natural Stone Natural stone products including flagstone, boulders, and dimensional stones for landscaping and hardscape projects. Includes LEED-qualifying stone such as Bouquet Canyon Flagstone and Hooker Creek Boulders.
• Pottery & Garden Ornaments Garden pottery, containers, statuary, and decorative ornaments for landscape beautification, offered to homeowners and contractors.
• Water Features Fountains, water gardens, and related water feature components and supplies, available for purchase and delivery via flatbed.
• Building Materials & Tools Building materials and landscaping tools for professional contractors and homeowners.
• Precast Concrete Products Precast concrete products for landscaping applications including pavers, blocks, and architectural elements.
• Actively Aerated Compost Tea (AACT) Locally brewed actively aerated compost tea, a signature organic soil improvement product. Subscription notifications are sent via the dedicated Compost Tea newsletter when batches are available.
• Organic Green Waste Garden Compost SB 1383-compliant organic compost derived from diverted green waste, suitable for amending clay soils and supporting native plant installations. Available in bags from $3.95 to $42.95.
• Custom Soil Mixes Custom soil mixing service in which Lyngso uses its automated blending equipment to produce soil mixes to project specifications, with optional soil analysis. Designed for landscape contractors and homeowners needing tailored blends.
• Custom Natural Stone Fabrication Custom fabrication of natural stone including stair treads, pool copings, wall caps, architectural elements, and core drilling for boulders. Serves contractors and homeowners with bespoke stone requirements.
• Custom Pre-Bagged Products Onsite custom bagging service with bag sizes ranging from 1/2 cubic foot to 2 cubic feet, available for palletized pickup or direct shipping. Lets customers specify materials in preferred bag sizes.
• Dump Delivery Service Delivery service for orders of one ton/yard or more, accommodating up to three different materials per truckload, with local delivery fees starting at $125 per trip and a $50 smaller-truck surcharge.
• Direct Load Delivery Direct delivery from various sources for larger quantities; the most cost-effective option for bulk orders, with custom arrangements based on quantities and requirements.
• Flatbed/Forklift Delivery Palletized delivery service using flatbed trucks and forklifts for materials such as boulders, flagstones, fountains, pottery, and statuary, with fees starting at $185 per trip and a $60 per 15-minute standby fee for delays at the job site.

Quantifiable outcome

• 153,625 lbs of CO2 greenhouse gas emissions saved
• +2 more outcomes

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

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliation through professional organization membership providing networking and credibility within the landscape architecture community.
• Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional membership supporting connections with landscape design professionals who specify materials for client projects.
• California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFounding member of Bay Area CLCA chapter. Core partnership for connecting with landscape contractors who are primary customers.
• Natural Stone InstituteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association membership providing credibility and networking within the natural stone industry.
• Allied Stone IndustriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustry affiliation for natural stone sourcing and distribution partnerships.
• UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco CountiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong community partnership with educational organization. Co-hosts events and provides educational content. Terry Lyngso serves as a presenter.
• Bay Area Gardeners Association (BAGA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliation with environmental conservation organization supporting community engagement.
• California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSustainability partner through seal/recognition of compliant products.
• OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProducts carry OMRI listing for organic use, providing certification of organic compliance.
• US Green Building Council (USGBC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSustainability partnership supporting LEED product offerings and green building practices.
• Peninsula Clean EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSustainability partner providing renewable energy certification for business operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/category/Environmental-Conservation-Organization/Bay-Area-Gardeners-Association-104511274290934

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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