Swazy & Alexander Landscaping

What Swazy & Alexander Landscaping does

Swazy & Alexander Landscaping is a privately held Consumer Services company headquartered in Newburyport, Massachusetts, founded in 2004 with 11-50 employees. Operational data associated with the firm describes a residential lawn care, plant health care, and pest control provider serving homeowners across the Greater Newburyport area and surrounding Massachusetts communities, including Amesbury, Beverly, Boxford, Hamilton, Ipswich, and Salisbury. The service portfolio spans Optimized Lawn Fertilization (OLP), Plant Health Care (PHC) with deep root fertilization, Organic Mosquito and Tick Control (OMT), Perimeter Pest Control (PPC), weed control, insect control, disease prevention/treatment, soil testing and amendment, and aeration/overseeding, all delivered under an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) framework that prioritizes organic and eco-friendly methods while retaining chemical options where organic alternatives are unavailable.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and quote-based: homeowners request free estimates through the company website, services are priced per property rather than via published rate cards, and the firm explicitly does not price match, citing service-quality differences. Revenue streams are predominantly recurring or seasonal subscription-style (lawn fertilization cycles, plant health care programs, ongoing pest control), supplemented by one-off professional services such as soil testing and aeration/overseeding. The go-to-market relies on a free-estimate website funnel, Google Reviews (incentivized via a $10-per-review charitable donation), and organic social media presence on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

The company positions itself as a family-owned, locally rooted operator emphasizing transparency, environmental stewardship ("safer, smarter, sustainable"), and a "5 Star Guarantee" covering honest scoping, in-house phone answering, property-specific recommendations, and customer communication. It claims to be the highest-rated local fertilization company in its market, asserting 10x more 5-star Google reviews than many competitors and 50x more than some. No funding, M&A, partnerships, executive team details, or enterprise customers are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Swazy & Alexander Landscaping

Legal name

Green Sphere Lawn Care

Website

https://swazyalexander.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Swazy & Alexander Landscaping is a privately held Newburyport, Massachusetts-based Consumer Services firm founded in 2004 with 11-50 employees, operating lawn care, plant health care, and pest control services for residential homeowners across the Greater Newburyport area and surrounding Massachusetts towns via a direct-to-consumer, quote-based subscription model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lawn Care Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730), Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Turf Care (Fertilization, Aeration & Weed/Pest Control) (IMAIAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Eco-Friendly/Organic Outdoor Pest Control (Botanical, Beneficials, IPM) (HSAIANAJ), Lawn & Ornamental Insect Control (Grubs, Chinch Bugs, Aphids) (HSAIANAH), Grounds Pest & Mosquito Control (Outdoor) (BPABADAK), Organic Mosquito/Tick/Flea Control (Eco Yard Programs) (HSAMALAG)

Keywords

• Lawn care services
• Organic fertilization
• Integrated pest management
• Plant health care
• Residential pest control

Headquarters

HQ city

Newburyport

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Lawn Care Services: Recurring lawn care services including fertilization, weed control, insect control, and disease prevention/treatment. Services provided to residential homeowners on an ongoing basis with potential for recurring revenue from seasonal treatments.
2. Plant Health Care Services: Tree and shrub care services including insect treatment, disease treatment, and deep root fertilization for residential properties.
3. Pest Control Services: Mosquito and tick control, perimeter pest control, and general pest management services using eco-friendly methods for outdoor spaces.
4. Soil Testing and Amendment: Soil testing and amendment services to optimize lawn health from the soil up.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Swazy & Alexander Landscaping operates Green Sphere Lawn Care, providing eco-friendly residential lawn care, plant health care, and pest control services to homeowners in the Greater Newburyport, Massachusetts area. Core deliverables include Optimized Lawn Fertilization (OLP), Plant Health Care (PHC), Organic Mosquito and Tick Control (OMT), and Perimeter Pest Control (PPC), supported by add-on services such as weed control, insect control, disease prevention, soil testing, and aeration/overseeding. Service delivery uses Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles, combining organic methods with targeted chemical controls where organic alternatives are unavailable.

Product overview

Green Sphere offers a suite of lawn care, plant health care, and pest control services primarily for homeowners in the Greater Newburyport area. The core service offerings include Optimized Lawn Fertilization (OLP), Plant Health Care (PHC), Organic Mosquito and Tick Control (OMT), and Perimeter Pest Control (PPC). Additional services include weed control, insect control, disease prevention and treatment, soil testing and amendment, and lawn aeration/overseeding. The company positions itself as an eco-friendly provider that uses organic methods where possible while retaining chemical control options for situations lacking organic alternatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Optimized Lawn Fertilization (OLP) Lawn fertilization service providing nutrients through Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices to promote greener and thicker grass growth for residential homeowners in the Greater Newburyport area.
• Plant Health Care (PHC) Tree and shrub care service utilizing IPM methods and Deep Root Fertilization to maintain plant health and treat insect and disease issues for residential properties.
• Organic Mosquito and Tick Control (OMT) Organic pest prevention service targeting mosquitoes and ticks to create pest-free outdoor environments without harsh chemicals, for residential homeowners.
• Perimeter Pest Control (PPC) Preventative pest management service for home perimeters that eliminates pest problems before they become substantial issues, using environmentally responsible methods.
• Weed Control Weed elimination service using both organic and chemical control products as needed to maintain lawn health for residential homeowners.
• Insect Control Insect management service for lawns and plants, employing organic options where available and chemical controls where necessary.
• Disease Prevention and Treatment Lawn and plant disease management service utilizing both eco-friendly and chemical treatments as needed, tailored to specific property conditions.
• Soil Testing and Amendment Soil analysis service that tests soil conditions and provides amendment recommendations to optimize lawn health.
• Lawn Aeration and Overseeding Lawn health improvement service combining aeration and overseeding techniques to promote thicker grass growth for residential lawns.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10x more 5-star reviews than many competitors

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Terminix: Major residential and commercial pest control provider with recurring treatment plans covering perimeter, mosquito, and general pest services. Overlaps directly with Green Sphere's PPC and OMT offerings at national scale.
• TruGreen: Largest U.S. residential lawn care company offering fertilization, weed control, and pest services nationwide. Directly comparable service mix (lawn fertilization, weed/insect control) to Green Sphere, but at vastly greater scale and with a national brand and technician network.
• Orkin: National pest control incumbent offering residential perimeter pest, mosquito, and general pest management. Comparable to Green Sphere's Perimeter Pest Control (PPC) service line, though Orkin's portfolio spans structural pests and broader geographies.
• Davey Tree Expert Company: Large established provider of tree, shrub, and lawn care services for residential and commercial clients. Comparable to Green Sphere's Plant Health Care and broader turf offerings, but with national scale, a wider service portfolio, and commercial clientele.

Direct peers

• Mosquito Squad: Franchise specializing in residential mosquito and tick control with recurring barrier-treatment programs. Directly comparable to Green Sphere's Organic Mosquito and Tick Control (OMT) service line and overlapping customer base of suburban homeowners.
• SavATree: National tree, shrub, and lawn care company offering plant health care, fertilization, and pest management to homeowners. Overlaps with Green Sphere's Plant Health Care (PHC) and lawn fertilization services, including deep root fertilization and IPM-based treatments.
• NaturaLawn of America: Franchised lawn care company built specifically around organic and environmentally responsible lawn fertilization and weed control. Closely mirrors Green Sphere's eco-friendly, IPM-led positioning and homeowner subscription model.
• Lawn Doctor: Franchised residential lawn care provider offering fertilization, weed control, and pest management programs on a recurring-service basis. Closely matches Green Sphere's subscription model, target customer (homeowners), and core lawn fertilization/IPM offerings.
• Mosquito Joe: Franchised outdoor pest control company focused on mosquito, tick, and perimeter pest treatments for homeowners. Operates with a similar recurring-service model and eco-friendly treatment positioning to Green Sphere's OMT and PPC services.

Regional players

• Pure Solutions: Massachusetts-based organic lawn care and pest control company serving North Shore and Greater Boston homeowners. Closest direct regional comparable — same geography, same eco-friendly/IPM positioning, similar homeowner subscription model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWN49KhOqez2nZ2xLx0f9DQ?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/greenspherelawn
• Instagraminstagram.com/greenspherelawn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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