GreenSweep

What GreenSweep does

GreenSweep LLC is a privately-held, founder-owned full-service landscaping firm headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, serving commercial and residential properties across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia metro area since 1991. The company delivers three integrated service lines: recurring grounds maintenance (mowing, trimming, seasonal cleanups, snow removal); landscape enhancements (plant installation, drainage solutions, irrigation); and landscape design and construction (full design/build for landscapes and hardscapes). Following the February 2020 acquisition of Garden Gate Landscaping (established 1964), GreenSweep operates two branded divisions — GreenSweep for commercial/HOA/municipal and Garden Gate for high-end residential — with residential maintenance consolidated under the GardenCare team in 2024. Customer concentration spans HOAs and community associations, multi-family residential, government/municipal, and high-end residential segments, with documented relationships of 9-10+ years.

The company's operating technology is conventional industry SaaS rather than proprietary AI: Aspire business-management software for job tracking, time entry, and internal communication; PropertyIntel advanced measuring and mapping for accurate estimating; tablets enabling paperless field operations; and a cloud-based Customer Portal (launched June 2020) for proposals, invoicing, payments, and account history. Owned assets include a 4+ acre operations facility purchased in 2020 with multiple buildings for trucks, equipment, materials, and in-house vehicle/equipment maintenance. GreenSweep holds Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC #128725), Maryland Department of Agriculture (#29528, Fertilizer #0074), Maryland Tree Expert (#002136), and District of Columbia Contractor (#10484) certifications.

GreenSweep's revenue model combines subscription-style recurring maintenance contracts (annual billing cadence with customizable add-ons), one-time design/build project revenue with phased completion options for larger investments, and enhancement services billed per project. The 2020-era HFS Financial partnership adds a financing/channel layer for larger projects. Go-to-market mixes enterprise field sales (Client Relationship Managers and Account Managers, partnerships with property managers such as Summit Management) with bottom-of-funnel request-for-estimate forms on the website and organic social/blog content (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and an archive-dated blog). The firm has no disclosed external funding and is bootstrapped; awards include the 2023 NALP Gold Award in Residential Design/Build, 2023 NALP Silver Award for Safety, and 2021 LCA Distinction Award.

Name

GreenSweep

Legal name

GreenSweep LLC

Website

https://greensweepllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GreenSweep LLC is a privately-held, founder-owned full-service landscaping firm founded in 1991, serving commercial and residential properties across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia metro area with grounds maintenance, landscape enhancements, and design/build services through its GreenSweep and Garden Gate Landscaping divisions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Landscaping Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (56173)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance (BPABADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Landscaping & Lawn Care (BPABADAB), Seasonal Color & Flower Rotation (Spring/Fall Plantings) (HSAIAFAE), Plant Replacement, Transplanting & Garden Refresh Services (HSAIAFAG), Garden Bed Installation & Planting (Annuals, Perennials, Shrubs) (HSAIAFAB)

Keywords

• Commercial landscaping services
• Grounds maintenance
• Landscape design build
• Hardscape construction
• Turf management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Silver Spring

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Grounds Maintenance Services: Recurring grounds maintenance contracts for commercial properties including mowing, trimming, leaf removal, and seasonal services. Base contracts typically include spring clean-ups, mowing, and leaf removal with customizable add-on services.
2. Landscape Design & Construction: One-time project-based landscape design and construction services including landscape installation, hardscape construction, and design services. Phased completion options available for large investments.
3. Landscape Enhancements: Enhancement services for existing landscapes including annual flower installation, plant replacement, tree and shrub trimming, and drainage solutions.
4. Financing Services: Partnership with HFS Financial to offer financing options for landscape projects, enabling clients to achieve their goals through installment payment plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GreenSweep LLC is a full-service landscaping firm providing grounds maintenance, landscape enhancements, and design/build services for commercial and residential properties in the DC/MD/VA area. The company delivers recurring seasonal maintenance (mowing, trimming, leaf/snow removal), enhancement services (plant installations, drainage, irrigation), and full landscape and hardscape construction projects. It also operates a residential division (Garden Gate Landscaping) serving high-end residential clients.

Product overview

GreenSweep LLC is a full-service landscaping firm offering three core service lines: Grounds Maintenance (routine seasonal care, mowing, trimming, leaf/snow removal), Landscape Enhancements (plant installations, drainage solutions, irrigation), and Landscape Design & Construction (full design/build for landscapes and hardscapes). The company operates two branded divisions: GreenSweep (commercial and residential services) and Garden Gate Landscaping (high-end residential design/build acquired in 2020). Supporting offerings include a Turf Weed Control & Fertilizer Program and a Customer Portal for digital account management. The company also employs PropertyIntel technology for precision estimating.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Garden Gate Landscaping: A division of GreenSweep LLC specializing in high-end residential landscape design, build, and maintenance services. Established in 1964, acquired by GreenSweep in February 2020.

Products and services

• Grounds Maintenance Recurring grounds care including seasonal mowing, edging, trimming, leaf removal, and snow removal for commercial and residential properties in the DC/MD/VA area.
• Landscape Enhancements Property improvement services including annual flower installation, dead/diseased plant replacement, tree and shrub trimming, drainage solutions (French drains, dry wells), and irrigation system installation.
• Landscape Design & Construction Full-service landscape and hardscape design and installation including trees, shrubs, perennials, sod, walkways, patios, retaining walls, fences, fire pits, landscape lighting, and irrigation systems.
• Garden Gate Landscaping (Residential Division) High-end residential design, build, and maintenance services operated as a division of GreenSweep LLC, serving residential clients in the DC and Baltimore metro areas.
• Turf Weed Control & Fertilizer Program Six-application yearly turf management program including pre-emergent crabgrass control, broadleaf weed control, balanced fertilizers, slow-release summer fertilizer, high-nitrogen late fall fertilizer, and lime applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Award-winning designs recognized by NALP and LCA nationally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Garden Gate LandscapingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2020In February 2020, GreenSweep acquired Garden Gate Landscaping, a design-build firm established in 1964 serving high-end residential customers in DC and Baltimore metro areas. The acquisition enhanced GreenSweep's service offerings and included a new facility that streamlined internal communications. Garden Gate operates as a division of GreenSweep LLC with residential maintenance transitioning to GardenCare team in 2024.
• Summit ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProperty management company managing Tiers at Wheaton Condo Association, a long-term GreenSweep customer for 9 years. Property manager Mark Olinger describes relationship as 'partnership' with GreenSweep viewing the community as more than a contract.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• The Grounds Guys: Neighborly franchise brand focused on commercial and residential landscape maintenance. Comparable service offering and customer profile, but competes via a franchise model with distributed ownership rather than a single regional operator.

Broad incumbents

• Davey Tree Expert Company: National tree care and landscape services provider serving residential, commercial, and utility customers. Comparable in tree/shrub care and grounds maintenance service lines, and relevant because GreenSweep holds a Maryland Tree Expert license.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: Established national tree care and consulting firm with residential and commercial clients. Comparable arborist-led service capability and recurring care contracts, particularly relevant given GreenSweep's MD Tree Expert certification.
• Yellowstone Landscape: Multi-regional commercial landscape maintenance and design/build firm. Comparable commercial client base, recurring contract structure, and geographic expansion model, though at larger scale.
• SavATree: National provider of tree, shrub, and lawn care services for residential and commercial clients. Comparable in tree/shrub care expertise and recurring service contracts, though it is more science-driven and ecologically focused.
• BrightView Landscapes: Largest commercial landscaping company in the U.S., providing maintenance, design/build, and snow services nationally. Comparable end markets and service mix to GreenSweep, but at much greater scale and as a public-company incumbent.

Direct peers

• Level Green Landscaping: Upper Marlboro, MD-based commercial landscape company serving the DC/Baltimore region. Closely comparable in geography, commercial grounds maintenance focus, and recurring contract model.
• Ruppert Landscape: Maryland-based commercial landscape services firm operating across the Mid-Atlantic. Directly comparable to GreenSweep given the same regional footprint, commercial/HOA client mix, and full-service maintenance plus design/build offering.
• McHale Landscape Design: Mid-Atlantic high-end residential design/build and maintenance firm, particularly active in the DC/MD market. Comparable to GreenSweep's Garden Gate division in client profile, design-led approach, and premium positioning.

Regional players

• Mariani Enterprises: Midwest-based (with East Coast presence) high-end residential and commercial landscape design/build and maintenance firm. Comparable in design/build-led positioning and premium client mix, though anchored in a different primary region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GreenSweepLLC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greensweep-llc
• Instagraminstagram.com/greensweepllc
• Xx.com/GreenSweepLLC

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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