What Australian Native Landscapes does

Australian Native Landscapes (ANL) is a privately held, family-owned commercial landscape management and construction company founded in 1975 by Max Thomas and headquartered in Chadstone, Victoria, Australia. The company provides end-to-end landscape services spanning early contractor involvement and consultancy, design and construction, indoor plantscaping and biophilic design, and ongoing commercial landscape maintenance. Its core technology is operational delivery rather than software, combining qualified horticulturalists, landscapers, and project managers with an Integrated Management System covering quality, environment, and safety, supported by enterprise-focused landscape management software. Four operational sites across Victoria (Chadstone HQ, Campbellfield depot, Braeside depot, and the Chadstone Shopping Centre depot) enable regional service delivery.

ANL operates an enterprise field sales go-to-market model, engaging large property owners, developers, construction firms, and government entities during the conceptual planning stages and continuing through construction and long-term maintenance contracts. The revenue model combines recurring subscription-based landscape management services (mowing, pruning, irrigation, turf management, seasonal displays, water conservation) with one-time design and construction project revenue, plus specialist procurement services for strategic sourcing. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to individual project requirements, with no public pricing disclosed. The company serves six primary vertical segments — retail property, government, commercial/industrial, residential developments, healthcare facilities, and education — with a high-profile client roster that includes Vicinity Centres, Chadstone Shopping Centre, GPT, Gandel Group, NAB, CBRE, RMIT, City of Melbourne, and the Shrine of Remembrance. Second-generation leadership under CEO Marcus Thomas (ex-Land Securities, CBRE, ISPT) and COO James Thomas (registered builder, 15+ years landscaping experience) now runs the business, with strategic partnerships supporting inclusive employment and urban greening initiatives.

Name

Australian Native Landscapes

Legal name

Australian Native Landscapes (ANL) Ltd

Website

https://anlandscapes.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Australian Native Landscapes is a family-owned Victorian commercial landscape management and construction firm offering end-to-end design, construction, plantscaping, and maintenance services to enterprise clients across retail, government, commercial, healthcare, education, and residential sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Landscape Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Landscape Design & Installation (HSAIABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape Construction & Hardscaping (Patios, Retaining Walls, Outdoor Structures) (IMAIAIAE), Seasonal Color, Planting & Horticultural Services (BPABADAL), Landscape Maintenance Plans & Post-Installation Care (Establishment Services) (HSAIABAL)

Keywords

• Commercial landscape management
• Landscape construction services
• Grounds maintenance services
• Landscape design services
• Horticultural services

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Landscape Management Services: Recurring landscape maintenance services including mowing, pruning, edging, weeding, tree works, irrigation management, and seasonal displays. Services are delivered to commercial properties under long-term contracts.
2. Design and Construction: One-time project-based revenue from landscape design, construction, and installation services for new developments or redevelopments. Includes design, procurement, landscaping, and indoor plantscaping services.
3. Commercial Landscape Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance contracts covering annual cost plans, landscape budgets, water conservation strategies, irrigation systems, sports surface management, and pest control programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Australian Native Landscapes (ANL) is a commercial landscape management specialist that delivers integrated landscape services across the full asset lifecycle. Core offerings include Early Contractor Involvement & Consultancy, Design & Construct, Indoor Plantscaping, and ongoing Commercial Landscape Management (mowing, pruning, irrigation, sports surface management, and seasonal displays) for retail, government, commercial, residential, healthcare, and education clients in Victoria, Australia.

Product overview

Australian Native Landscapes (ANL) offers a comprehensive suite of commercial landscape management services as a single integrated portfolio. The core offering comprises four main service pillars: Early Contractor Involvement & Consultancy (engaging during project conceptual stages), Design & Construct (full design and construction delivery), Plantscaping (indoor biophilic design solutions), and Commercial Landscape Management (ongoing maintenance). These are supported by specialist Procurement Services for strategic sourcing and supply chain management, Landscaping Services covering civil and construction work, and Maintenance Services for ongoing asset care. ANL operates across six primary sectors: Retail, Government, Industry/Commercial, Residential & Estates, Health Facilities, and Education. The company positions itself as a one-stop solution for landscape needs from initial concept through long-term maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Contractor Involvement & Consultancy Engages with clients during conceptual project stages to provide buildability assessments, cost-planning, and design development workshops, ensuring projects are innovative, sustainable, and resilient with speed to market and budget control.
• Design & Construct Full design and construction package for landscapes, enabling customers to engage ANL for both design vision and on-time, on-budget delivery of landscape projects.
• Plantscaping Indoor plantscaping design and installation services delivered in collaboration with architects, design managers, and developers to enhance interior environments with biophilic design solutions for high-profile feature areas and ambience upgrades.
• Commercial Landscape Management Ongoing landscape maintenance services including mowing, pruning, edging, weeding, tree works, annual cost plans, seasonal displays, water conservation strategies, irrigation systems, sports surface management, and turf and lawn management.
• Procurement Services Strategic sourcing solutions to control materials, contractors, and ensure quality and timely delivery, de-risking delivery programs by controlling procurement at initial project stages with early design and contractor collaboration.
• Landscaping Services Full range of landscape and civil construction services including landscape design, project management, soft and hard landscape, carpentry, soft fall rubber, civil works, concreting, retaining walls, and custom furniture.
• Maintenance Services Comprehensive maintenance services delivered by qualified horticulturalists, landscapers, and project managers covering irrigation systems, grounds management, water management strategies, turf management, tree care, weed control, lawn mowing, pest and disease control, hedging, pruning, and fertilizer programs.

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Outlook AustraliacoreOthersPartnership with Outlook Australia to provide inclusive diverse workplace opportunities. ANL employs people with disabilities or disadvantaged backgrounds, delivering positive change to their lives through secure paid employment. This partnership demonstrates ANL's commitment to social responsibility while realizing commercial benefits.
• Outcome.LifeminorOthersPartnership with Outcome.Life focused on empowering international students through sustainable employment opportunities within ANL's operations.
• The Killara FoundationminorOthersPartnership with The Killara Foundation providing support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through sustainable employment opportunities at ANL.
• Greener Spaces Better PlacesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerANL is committed to being a positive contributor to the Greener Spaces Better Places initiative, working with market-leading landscape architects and consultants on new options for greening buildings, spaces, and cities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Landscape Solutions: Australian commercial landscape construction and maintenance firm servicing retail, commercial, government, and residential developers. Comparable end-to-end service model (design through maintenance) and similar asset class focus to ANL.
• Ambius (Rentokil Initial): Specialist indoor plantscaping and workplace greenery provider, part of Rentokil Initial. Directly competes with ANL's plantscaping service line for corporate office interior installations across Australia.
• Green by Nature: One of Australia's largest commercial landscape management providers, offering design, construction, and maintenance services nationally. Directly comparable to ANL in service offering and customer base (retail, commercial, government), with a national footprint that exceeds ANL's Victorian focus.

Regional players

• Hassell: International design practice with significant Australian presence, including landscape architecture integrated with architectural projects. Comparable on the design side of major commercial and public realm projects, though broader in architectural scope.
• Aspect Studios: Australian landscape architecture and urban design practice with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. Comparable in participating in major urban development and public realm projects, though primarily a design firm rather than a construction and maintenance operator.
• McGregor Contracting Services: Australian commercial landscape construction and maintenance contractor with multi-state operations. Comparable end-to-end landscape service offering, particularly in commercial property and government sectors.
• Reedy Group: Australian commercial landscape and civil construction firm serving retail, commercial, and government clients. Comparable in construction-heavy landscape delivery and multi-state presence.

Broad incumbents

• Programmed (Programmed Maintenance Services): Large ASX-listed facility services and maintenance provider in Australia and New Zealand, with landscaping as part of a broader property services portfolio. Comparable in serving commercial and government clients, but operates at much larger scale with broader service breadth.
• Ventia (formerly Spotless): Major ASX-listed infrastructure and facilities management services provider in Australia and New Zealand. Offers landscape maintenance as part of integrated property services contracts to enterprise and government clients, representing bundled competition for ANL's standalone offering.

Emerging players

• Verde Landscape: Australian commercial landscape services provider with growing focus on sustainable and green infrastructure projects. Comparable in targeting environmentally conscious commercial developments and design-construct-maintain integration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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