Commercial Landscape Management

What Commercial Landscape Management does

Commercial Landscape Management (CLM) is a North Carolina-based commercial landscaping services provider operating under Lion Group Services, LLC as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Grand Entrance Group since 2019. Founded in the 1980s and headquartered in Willow Spring with operational roots in Apex, the company has served the greater Raleigh Triangle area for over 37 years and operates 8 maintenance crews from its Apex office alongside a second branch in Fayetteville opened in December 2021 through the acquisition of Outdoor Environments of Fayetteville. CLM serves commercial properties, homeowner associations, business parks, and large-scale residential developments, with a notable engagement at the 425+ lot Jordan Pointe Community in Apex.

The company's service portfolio is organized around four core offerings: Grounds Management (lawn care, automated 24/7 remote irrigation monitoring, floriculture, and weed & pest control), Landscape Design (with in-house designers covering lighting and hardscape), Tree & Shrub Service, and Hardscape Design. Its primary technical differentiator is automated remote irrigation monitoring that delivers a documented 30% reduction in irrigation costs for commercial clients. The business model combines recurring subscription-style maintenance contracts with project-based design-build and installation work, sold through a direct field-sales motion targeting property owners, property managers, and community/HOA managers. Quote-based pricing is customized to property needs and scope.

Go-to-market is regional and relationship-driven, supported by a multi-channel presence including a content-marketing blog ("Inside Look"), active organic social profiles on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Google My Business, and a comprehensive website with a "Get a Quote" call-to-action. Organizational structure reflects multi-branch scaling, with dedicated Project Managers, Client Relations Managers, Quality Judges, a Fleet Manager, an IT Manager, and a full-time trainer/culture ambassador enforcing the codified L.I.O.N.S. (Leadership, Innovation, Outstanding communication, Noble character, Selfless attitude) company values. Stated strategic intent is to expand across additional North Carolina metros — Wilmington, Jacksonville, Greensboro, Charlotte, and Asheville — primarily via acquisition-led roll-up.

Name

Commercial Landscape Management

Legal name

Lion Group Services, LLC

Website

https://commerciallandscape.management

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Commercial Landscape Management is a North Carolina commercial landscaping services provider, operating 8 crews from Apex and a Fayetteville branch under Grand Entrance Group. It delivers grounds management, landscape design, tree and shrub, and hardscape services to commercial properties, HOAs, and master-planned communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Landscape Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance (BPABADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance (IMAIAIAA), Commercial Landscape Design & Installation (HSAIABAJ), Landscape Lighting Installation & Maintenance (BPABADAM)

Keywords

• Commercial landscape services
• Grounds management
• Landscape design
• Irrigation services
• Tree and shrub care

Headquarters

HQ city

Apex

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Grounds Management Services: Ongoing commercial landscape maintenance including lawn care, irrigation services, floriculture, and weed & pest control. Regular maintenance programs help protect landscaping investments.
2. Landscape Design & Installation: In-house design services for grounds, lighting, hardscape, and floriculture. Includes landscape lighting design for pathways, accents, decks/patios, entrances, drives, and vegetation.
3. Tree & Shrub Service: Year-round tree and shrub maintenance including proper irrigation, regular maintenance, and ongoing inspection to develop healthy trees and shrubs that create lasting first impressions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Commercial Landscape Management is a commercial landscaping services contractor that provides full-service grounds management, in-house landscape design, hardscape design, and ongoing tree and shrub care for commercial properties, HOAs, and business parks across North Carolina. Services include lawn care, automated irrigation, floriculture, weed and pest control, landscape lighting design, and hardscape construction, delivered through 8 dedicated crews from the Apex office with recurring maintenance contracts and project-based installations.

Product overview

Commercial Landscape Management is a commercial landscaping services provider operating as part of Grand Entrance Group. The company offers a comprehensive suite of landscape services organized around four core offerings: Grounds Management (including Lawn Care, Irrigation Services, Floriculture, and Weed & Pest Control sub-services), Landscape Design (including Landscape Lighting), Tree & Shrub Service, and Hardscape Design. Operating for over 37 years in the Greater Raleigh area with 8 crews based in Apex, the company serves commercial properties, HOAs, and businesses throughout North Carolina including Fayetteville, with expansion plans for Wilmington, Jacksonville, Greensboro, Charlotte, and Asheville.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grounds Management Full-service commercial landscape management program providing comprehensive maintenance for beautiful, healthy grounds, including lawn care, irrigation services, floriculture, and weed and pest control. Targeted at commercial properties, HOAs, and business parks.
• Landscape Design In-house landscape design services transforming commercial grounds into beautiful spaces with creative, sustainable designs for grounds, lighting, hardscape, and floriculture.
• Tree & Shrub Service Comprehensive tree and shrub maintenance including proper irrigation, regular maintenance, ongoing inspection, and pruning to develop healthy trees and shrubs that create lasting first impressions.
• Hardscape Design Design and building of stunning hardscapes with more than 3 decades of experience serving the greater Raleigh area.

Quantifiable outcome

• Automated irrigation monitoring can cut irrigation costs by 30%

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Grand Entrance GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Grand Entrance Group acquired Commercial Landscape Management (CLM) in 2019, integrating CLM into their portfolio of commercial landscape services. The acquisition combined complementary expertise, creating a comprehensive one-stop solution for commercial landscape management. Grand Entrance Group was founded on the premise of 'First Impressions Matter' and focuses on design, installation, and maintenance throughout the Raleigh area.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Davey Tree Expert Co. Large, established U.S. provider of tree and shrub care, irrigation, and landscape services for commercial and residential customers. Comparable to CLM especially in tree & shrub service and irrigation monitoring.
• Yellowstone Landscape: Large national commercial landscape maintenance provider serving HOAs, municipalities, and commercial properties across the Southeast and beyond. Directly comparable to CLM on service mix, customer segments, and Southeast U.S. focus.
• U.S. Lawns: Franchise-based commercial landscape maintenance provider with national footprint serving commercial properties. Comparable on commercial maintenance and franchise-driven expansion model that CLM could adopt regionally.
• BrightView Holdings: Largest publicly traded U.S. commercial landscaping services provider, offering maintenance, design/build, irrigation, and tree care to commercial properties and HOAs nationwide. Comparable as a direct competitor in CLM's commercial maintenance and design categories, but at national scale.
• TruGreen: Largest U.S. lawn care provider offering fertilization, weed/pest control, and irrigation services. Overlaps with CLM on lawn care, weed & pest control, and irrigation sub-services, particularly for commercial accounts.

Direct peers

• Heartland Industries: Privately held commercial landscape services provider with maintenance, irrigation, and enhancement services for HOAs and commercial clients. Comparable to CLM on customer mix and service scope.
• Gothic Landscape: West Coast/Southwest commercial landscape services company with design, installation, and maintenance capabilities. Comparable on full-service commercial landscape offering, though operating in different U.S. geographies.
• Mariani Premier Group: Family-owned, multi-brand residential and commercial landscape services platform with multiple regional brands. Comparable as a peer that has pursued an acquisition-driven expansion model similar to CLM/Grand Entrance.
• Ruppert Landscape: Mid-Atlantic/Southeast-headquartered commercial landscape services firm with full-service offerings (maintenance, design/build, irrigation, tree care). Closely comparable to CLM on geography (East Coast/Southeast U.S.), service portfolio, and target customer mix of HOAs and commercial properties.
• Level Green Landscaping: Mid-Atlantic commercial landscape management firm offering grounds maintenance, landscape design, irrigation, and snow removal. Comparable on full-service commercial offering and regional focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/clmlandscaperaleigh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/commercial-landscape-management

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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