John Richmond Landscaping

What John Richmond Landscaping does

John Richmond Landscaping, Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned residential landscaping services company headquartered in Manakin Sabot, Virginia (P.O. Box 115, Manakin Sabot, VA 23103) and serving the Richmond, Virginia metropolitan area. Established in 1987 by Ike Carter and incorporated in 1991, the firm operates as a full-service landscape, landscape maintenance, and lawn maintenance provider exclusively for residential homeowner clients. Its service portfolio spans landscape design and installation (including hardscape, drainage, timber walls, sump pumps, gravel and grading, vista clearing, and light carpentry), recurring landscape and lawn maintenance on weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly schedules, and turf and integrated pest management programs delivered by a licensed in-house specialist since 2012.

The company's underlying operational technology is horticultural rather than digital. Crews use specialized planting techniques incorporating topsoil, compost, and Perma-til (rotary kiln fired slate) as a soil amendment to address compaction, drainage, and vole infestation, alongside disciplined pruning protocols for Crape Myrtle, English and American Boxwoods, Azaleas, and specialty shrubs. Seeding operations rely on a tested triple blended tall fescue blend combined with lime, fertilizer, and pH testing. The firm is a Virginia Class A Contractor (certified January 26, 2011) and holds memberships in VNLA, CVNLA, and the BBB, signaling regulatory standing and industry affiliations.

Its business model combines recurring maintenance contracts (weekly/bi-weekly/monthly schedules, plus subscription-like turf and pest programs) with one-time landscape installation and specialty projects. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, anchored by a 'Request a Proposal' website flow, individual client consultations, and direct phone/email contact; production is delivered by more than 10 company-owned maintenance crews, with a stated operating philosophy of assigning the same crew to each property routinely. Customer examples on the testimonials page describe relationships spanning 20+ years, indicating high retention within a long-tail residential book concentrated in a single regional market.

Name

John Richmond Landscaping

Legal name

John Richmond Landscaping, Inc.

Website

https://johnrichmondlandscapinginc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

John Richmond Landscaping, Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned residential landscaping company in Richmond, Virginia, providing landscape installation, recurring maintenance, lawn care, and specialty services to homeowners using more than 10 in-house crews since 1987.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Landscaping Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Landscaping & Lawn Care (BPABADAB)

Keywords

• Residential landscaping services
• Landscape maintenance
• Lawn care services
• Landscape design installation
• Hardscape construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Landscape Installation Services: Design and installation of new landscapes for residential properties, including plant selection, proper planting techniques, and plant installation. This is a project-based revenue stream driven by one-time installation projects.
2. Landscape Maintenance Services: Ongoing landscape maintenance including mowing, weed eating, blowing, weeding, pruning, shearing, fertilization, and mulching. Services offered on weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly schedules, providing recurring revenue from maintenance contracts.
3. Lawn Care and Weed Control: Lawn weed control and small tree and shrub disease and insect control programs implemented in-house since 2012. These services complement maintenance offerings and may be bundled or sold separately.
4. Specialty Services: Additional services including sod installation, paver installation, drainage systems, sump pump installation, gravel and grading for driveways, vista clearing, and light carpentry. These are typically one-time project-based services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

John Richmond Landscaping, Inc. is a full-service residential landscape, landscape maintenance, and lawn maintenance company serving homeowners in the Richmond, Virginia area since 1987. The company designs and installs new landscapes (plant and hardscape), provides ongoing landscape and lawn maintenance on weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly schedules, and delivers specialty services such as sod, paver, drainage, timber wall, mulching, seeding, and aeration work. In-house lawn weed control and small tree/shrub pest programs (since 2012) are delivered by a licensed specialist.

Product overview

John Richmond Landscaping is a full-service landscape, landscape maintenance, and lawn maintenance company serving residential properties in Richmond, Virginia since 1987. The company operates a single unified service offering organized around landscape installation and ongoing maintenance. The core portfolio consists of Landscape Installation (including plant and hardscape installation), Lawn Maintenance (mowing, weeding, pruning, fertilization), Lawn Weed Control and Pest Control (implemented in 2012), and specialized add-on services including Seeding and Aeration, Mulching, Sod Installation, Paver Installation, Drainage Systems and Sump Pump Installation, Timber Wall Construction, Gravel and Grading, Vista Clearing, and Light Carpentry. The company maintains more than 10 landscape maintenance crews and employs a licensed specialist for turf and pest management programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landscape Installation Full-service landscape design and installation for residential properties in the Richmond, Virginia area, including plant selection, proper planting techniques (topsoil, compost, and Perma-til soil amendment), and both plant and hardscape installation. Crews select plants suited to site-specific conditions such as drainage, sunlight, shade, exposure, and deer.
• Lawn Maintenance Recurring landscape and lawn maintenance including mowing, weedeating, blowing, weeding, pruning/shearing, fertilization, and mulching, scheduled weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, delivered by the same crew routinely for consistency.
• Lawn Weed Control and Pest Control In-house lawn weed control and small tree and shrub disease and insect control delivered by a licensed specialist, with warm and cool season turf programs and integrated pest management.
• Seeding and Aeration Services Fall full seeding with thatch removal and aeration using tested triple blended tall fescue seed with lime and fertilizer application; includes soil pH testing and amendment for problem areas.
• Mulching Services Mulching service with selection of hardwood, organically dyed hardwood, and pine bark mulches, with proper edging and weeding before application.
• Sod Installation Installation of sod for new or renovated residential lawn areas.
• Paver Installation Installation of pavers for patios, walkways, and other hardscape features on residential properties.
• Drainage Systems and Sump Pump Installation Installation of drainage systems and sump pumps to address residential water management issues.
• Timber Wall Construction Custom timber wall construction used to solve residential grading issues.
• Gravel and Grading Services Gravel installation and grading services for residential driveways and other areas.
• Vista Clearing Vista clearing services to improve sightlines and views on residential properties.
• Light Carpentry Light carpentry services supporting residential landscape and hardscape projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lawn appearance described as 'the best in 25 years' by customer after one year of service
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (VNLA)minorOthersJohn Richmond Landscaping is a proud member of the VNLA. Membership in this state-level industry association demonstrates professional standing and provides networking opportunities within the Virginia nursery and landscape industry.
• Better Business Bureau (BBB)minorOthersJohn Richmond Landscaping maintains accreditation with the BBB, demonstrating commitment to ethical business practices and customer satisfaction standards monitored by the consumer protection organization.
• Central Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (CVNLA)minorOthersJohn Richmond Landscaping is a proud member of the CVNLA. Membership in this regional industry association connects the company with other landscape professionals in the Central Virginia area.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• LandCare: Commercial and residential landscape services provider with a recurring maintenance model. Comparable as a similarly positioned regional/emerging player with bundled installation and maintenance offerings.
• Yellowstone Landscape: Regional full-service landscape company serving the Southeast U.S. from a multi-state footprint. Comparable for its recurring maintenance model and cross-sell into installation and specialty services similar to JRL's offering.

Broad incumbents

• SavATree: Residential and commercial tree, shrub, and lawn care provider with integrated pest management. Comparable for its vertical integration of turf/pest care and horticultural expertise delivered to homeowners.
• Davey Tree Expert Co. Established U.S. tree care and landscape services company offering residential and commercial maintenance. Comparable for its specialty horticultural expertise and integrated residential maintenance offering.
• Ruppert Landscape: Mid-Atlantic-headquartered landscape contractor with strong regional presence including Virginia. Comparable for scale and commercial/residential service mix near JRL's Richmond market.
• BrightView Landscape: Largest U.S. commercial landscaping services provider with a residential-adjacent service portfolio. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating in the same landscape maintenance category at national scale.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: Specialized residential and commercial tree/shrub care company with an integrated landscape service offering. Comparable for its specialized horticulture and arboriculture expertise adjacent to JRL's planting and pruning services.

Direct peers

• TruGreen: The largest U.S. residential lawn care company offering recurring fertilization, weed control, and maintenance programs—the direct large-scale analog to JRL's recurring maintenance and in-house weed control turf programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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