Foothills Landscaping

What Foothills Landscaping does

Foothills Landscaping is a third-generation, family-owned commercial landscaping company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, founded in 1964 by Henry Heuver. The company provides four core service lines to commercial, institutional, and select high-end residential clients across Southern Alberta: commercial landscape construction, landscape maintenance, 24/7 snow removal, and flower design. Notable project work spans Class A office developments (Oxford Properties, Devon Tower), commercial fit-outs (NORR Architects, Kingswood Cabinets), retail sites (Dufferin Convenience Gas Bar & Car Wash), and bespoke residential landscapes (Oliver Residence), demonstrating capability across asset tiers and project scales.

The business operates on a hybrid revenue model combining project-based construction contracts with recurring maintenance and seasonal snow removal agreements. Geographic coverage extends from Calgary into surrounding municipalities including Okotoks, Cochrane, Airdrie, Strathmore, and High River. Service delivery is labor- and equipment-intensive, with a seasonal workforce supplemented through a documented training partnership with Olds College via the Landscape Alberta Nursery Trades Association. Seasonal hiring commences each February to staff peak summer construction and winter snow operations. The company holds subcontractor and general contractor relationships with regional construction firms (e.g., CANA Construction, Longhorn Building Products), embedding it within the Southern Alberta commercial construction value chain.

Ownership transitioned to the third generation in 2023 when grandsons Connor and Kyle Heuver became majority stakeholders, continuing the leadership lineage from founder Henry Heuver (1964) through second-generation owner George Heuver (2007). The company is privately held with no disclosed financials, external funding, or M&A activity. There is no evidence of proprietary technology platforms, AI/ML deployment, or non-services revenue streams; competitive positioning is built on operational longevity, multi-decade client relationships, regional density, and workforce development rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Foothills Landscaping

Legal name

Foothills Landscaping (2000) Ltd.

Website

https://foothillslandscaping.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Foothills Landscaping is a third-generation, family-owned Calgary-based commercial landscaping contractor founded in 1964, providing landscape construction, maintenance, 24/7 snow removal, and flower design to commercial, institutional, and select residential clients across Southern Alberta.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Landscaping Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (56173)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance (IMAIAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Seasonal Color, Planting & Horticultural Services (BPABADAL)

Keywords

• Commercial landscaping
• Landscape construction
• Landscape maintenance
• Snow removal services
• Flower design

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Commercial Landscape Construction: One-time project-based revenue from designing and constructing commercial landscapes including grading, sodding, tree and shrub planting, landscape pavers, fencing, and hydroseeding for commercial developments and private estates.
2. Landscape Maintenance Services: Recurring maintenance services including lawn mowing, bed weeding, pruning, seasonal cleanup, watering, and flower design for communities and businesses.
3. Snow Removal Services: 24/7 on-call snow removal services including parking lots, sidewalks, loading docks, parkades, snow hauling, sanding, and ice management. Year-round service component.
4. Flower Design Services: Seasonal flower planting, maintenance, perennial designs, interior plants, and winter/seasonal planters.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Foothills Landscaping is a Calgary-based commercial landscape contractor offering four core service lines: commercial landscape construction (grading, sodding, planting, pavers, fencing, hydroseeding), recurring landscape maintenance (mowing, pruning, irrigation, fertilizing), 24/7 snow removal, and commercial flower design. The company serves businesses, developers, contractors, institutions, and select private estates across Calgary and southern Alberta.

Product overview

Foothills Landscaping is a commercial landscaping company founded in 1964, offering landscape construction and maintenance services. The company's portfolio consists of four main service areas: Commercial Landscaping and Construction (including grading, sodding, tree/shrub planting, landscape pavers, fencing, hydroseeding, and interior tropical plants), Landscape Maintenance (covering lawn mowing, pruning, irrigation management, fertilizing, and lot sweeping), Snow Removal (24/7 services for parking lots and sidewalks), and Flower Design (commercial flower beds, perennial designs, and seasonal planters). The company also showcases completed projects including Devon Tower, Oliver Residence, Dufferin Convenience, and Kingswood Cabinets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Landscaping and Construction

Quantifiable outcome

• Devon Tower project completed within six weeks with 2,000 new plantings
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CANAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2020Construction company that oversaw the creation of the Kingswood Cabinets warehouse. Foothills Landscaping was subcontracted for landscaping work, completing approximately 350 new plantings and 1,600 m² of sod within 19 days.
• Longhorn Construction Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2020Prime contractor for the Dufferin Convenience project. Foothills Landscaping served as the exterior landscape subcontractor. The project involved coordinating with the prime contractor to ensure all workers complied with COVID-19 health and safety requirements.
• Axiom Architecture Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2020Design firm for the Dufferin Convenience project that provided the landscape design including approximately 150 trees/shrubs and 650 m² of sod.
• NORR Architects Engineers PlannerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2019Design firm engaged by Oxford Properties Group for the Devon Tower reconstruction project in 2019. Foothills Landscaping was hired to implement the landscape design provided by NORR, completing approximately 2,000 plantings within six weeks.
• Olds CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partnered with for industry advancement and employee continuing education. Part of Foothills' commitment to developing the horticultural industry in Alberta.
• Landscape AlbertaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association that Foothills Landscaping is committed to for the advancement of the landscaping and horticultural industry in Alberta.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• LandCare: Commercial landscape services company providing landscape management, design/build, snow and ice management, and irrigation services to commercial customers across North America. Comparable in service breadth and enterprise customer focus.
• Ruppert Landscape: Mid-Atlantic-based commercial landscape construction and management firm serving commercial clients, developers, and institutions with construction, maintenance, and snow services. Highly comparable business model and customer profile to Foothills' Calgary commercial operation.
• Yellowstone Landscape: National commercial landscaping contractor providing landscape construction, maintenance, irrigation, and snow removal for commercial properties, HOAs, and developers. Directly comparable in service mix and enterprise customer focus.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: Leading scientific tree and shrub care company with commercial and residential services including pruning, removals, and plant health care. Comparable as a specialized tree-care and grounds services operator serving commercial and high-end residential clients similar to Foothills.
• Senske Landscape Services: Western U.S. commercial and residential lawn care, landscape, and pest control provider with snow removal services. Comparable service mix and recurring-revenue model aligned with Foothills' maintenance and snow business.

Broad incumbents

• Davey Tree Expert Company: Large North American provider of tree care, landscape architecture, and grounds management services to commercial, utility, and residential customers. Comparable to Foothills in commercial grounds services, with a deeper tree-care specialization.
• BrightView Landscapes: Largest commercial landscaping services company in North America, offering landscape construction, maintenance, snow removal, and tree care to enterprise and municipal clients. Comparable as the scaled national benchmark for the same commercial landscaping service mix Foothills delivers in Calgary.

Regional players

• MCL Landscapes: Western Canada-based commercial landscape construction and maintenance contractor serving developers, property managers, and municipalities. Highly comparable as a direct Canadian/regional peer to Foothills' commercial landscape construction and maintenance work.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FoothillsLandscaping
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foothills-landscaping-2000-ltd-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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