Mean Green Lawn and Landscape

What Mean Green Lawn and Landscape does

Mean Green Lawn and Landscape, now operating as Black Hill Landscaping, is a privately held Texas-based grounds-services contractor founded in 2006 and headquartered at 230 S Grants Lane, White Settlement. The company delivers integrated landscape maintenance, installation, drainage, irrigation, and tree-care services to premium residential estates and commercial properties (offices, HOAs, retail centers) across 13+ North Texas communities centered on the Fort Worth metro. Service delivery is governed by a documented 20-point completion checklist and a recurring maintenance cycle intended to produce consistent execution across crews.

Revenue is generated through two streams: one-time project work (landscape design and installation, hardscaping, drainage solutions, sod, irrigation installation, tree care) priced via custom estimates, and recurring maintenance programs (lawn care, fertilization, weed control, aeration, sprinkler inspection) sold as monthly service agreements following a structured Property Analysis. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, combining inbound inquiries through the website and Microsoft Outlook booking, on-site consultations led by a designer and project manager, and a reputation-driven funnel supported by 70+ verified five-star reviews and a stated 98% customer retention rate.

Operationally, the company runs with 51–100 employees and no disclosed institutional capital, partnership network, or acquisition activity. Recent strategic emphasis is on geographic expansion into higher-income North Texas submarkets (Colleyville, Southlake, Westlake, Westover Hills), digital channel build-out (customer portal, online booking), and brand repositioning away from the consumer-coded Mean Green identity toward a portfolio name more aligned with commercial and estate-class clientele.

Name

Mean Green Lawn and Landscape

Legal name

Black Hill Landscaping

Website

https://meangreenlawncare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mean Green Lawn and Landscape (operating as Black Hill Landscaping) is a privately held Texas landscaping contractor providing lawn care, landscape design and installation, drainage, irrigation, and tree-care services to premium residential estates and commercial properties across the Greater Fort Worth / North Texas market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscaping Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Landscaping & Lawn Care (BPABADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sod Installation & Lawn Seeding (Turf Establishment) (HSAIAFAO), Aeration & Overseeding (Seeding, Topdressing, Renovation) (HSAIAGAD)

Keywords

• Lawn care services
• Landscape maintenance
• Irrigation services
• Drainage solutions
• Tree care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Texas

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. Landscaping Services: One-time and project-based landscaping installation services including landscape design, sod installation, hardscaping, stonework, drainage solutions, and irrigation installation. Revenue generated through project estimates and fixed-price contracts.
2. Recurring Maintenance Services: Ongoing landscape maintenance programs including lawn care, fertilization, weed control, aeration, sprinkler inspection/repair, and seasonal property upkeep. Sold as monthly service agreements with fixed, predictable investment.
3. Specialty Services: Emergency tree care, drainage engineering, French drain installation, and irrigation system installation billed as distinct project work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mean Green Lawn and Landscape (now Black Hill Landscaping) provides integrated landscaping, lawn care, irrigation, drainage, hardscaping, and tree care services for residential homeowners and commercial properties in the Fort Worth, Texas metro area. Service delivery is built on a 20-point Property Analysis and 20-point completion checklist system intended to standardize quality across one-time installation projects and recurring monthly maintenance contracts.

Product overview

Mean Green Lawn and Landscape (now operating as Black Hill Landscaping) is a landscaping and lawn care service company providing a comprehensive suite of grounds maintenance and landscape installation services for both residential and commercial clients in the Fort Worth, Texas area. The company operates as a unified service portfolio organized into six primary service categories: Commercial Maintenance (encompassing commercial landscape maintenance, fertilization, and irrigation), Drainage Solutions (handling erosion and standing water issues), Landscaping (including design, sod installation, and hardscaping), Lawn Services (aeration and fertilization/weed control), Sprinkler Services (inspection, repairs, and installation), and Tree Care (including emergency services). The company also offers proprietary assessment services through its 20-point Property Analysis protocol and operates a recurring Flowerbed Detail Service for ongoing maintenance contracts. Rather than a software platform with modular components, the offering consists of integrated service delivery with documented operational standards including a 20-point completion checklist and systemized maintenance cycles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Landscape Maintenance Professional ongoing landscape maintenance for commercial properties including offices, HOAs, and retail centers, following documented 20-point implementation protocols.
• Commercial Fertilization and Weed Control Specialized fertilization and weed control treatments designed for commercial properties to maintain healthy turf and landscape appearance.
• Commercial Irrigation Inspection and Repairs Irrigation system audit, adjustment, and repair by licensed specialists to optimize sprinkler performance at commercial properties.
• Drainage Solutions Engineering solutions for erosion control and standing water issues, including French drains and river rock drainage systems to protect property structural integrity.
• Landscaping Services Custom landscape design and installation including plant selection, planting, and outdoor space transformations.
• Sod Installation Professional sod installation services including Amerishade St. Augustine grass and other grass varieties for residential and commercial properties.
• Hardscaping Stone work and hardscape installation including patios, pathways, river rock paths, pergolas, and decorative stone features.
• Aeration Lawn aeration services to improve soil health and address soil compaction issues.
• Fertilization and Weed Control Residential and commercial fertilization and weed control treatments for healthy lawn maintenance.
• Sprinkler Inspection and Repairs Irrigation system inspection, diagnosis, and repair services by licensed specialists.
• Sprinkler Installation New irrigation system installation including sprinkler heads, piping, and complete irrigation setup for lawns and landscapes.
• Tree Care Tree trimming, canopy raising, arborist evaluations, and emergency tree care services.
• Property Analysis Initial property assessment using a 20-point protocol evaluating soil health, drainage patterns, sun exposure, and landscape needs to develop strategic maintenance plans.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% customer retention rate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SavATree: Tree, shrub, and lawn care service provider with a focus on higher-end residential and commercial customers in multiple U.S. regions. Comparable on tree care, lawn treatments, and integrated property services.
• Lawn Doctor: Franchise-based residential lawn care provider offering fertilization, weed control, and pest management on recurring programs. Comparable to Black Hill's recurring residential lawn care service line.
• Massey Services: Privately held lawn, pest, and termite service provider operating across the southern U.S. Comparable on integrated residential lawn care programs and recurring service contracts.
• Weed Man: Franchise lawn care network offering fertilization and weed control programs to residential customers. Comparable on recurring lawn treatment service model and customer base.
• Yellowstone Landscape: Privately held commercial landscape maintenance company serving the southern U.S., including Texas. Directly comparable on commercial grounds maintenance, irrigation, and enhancement services for HOAs, office parks, and retail properties.
• LandCare: Commercial landscape services company with a strong Texas and Southwest presence, serving HOAs, municipalities, and commercial properties. Closely comparable customer mix and service portfolio.
• Ruppert Landscape: Privately held commercial landscape management and installation company operating in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast U.S. Comparable on commercial maintenance contracts and landscape installation project work.
• TruGreen: National lawn care service provider offering fertilization, weed control, and aeration on recurring programs. Comparable to Black Hill's residential lawn care and fertilization/weed control recurring service line.

Broad incumbents

• BrightView Landscapes: Largest U.S. commercial landscaping services company, providing maintenance, design, and enhancement services to commercial clients nationwide. Most comparable at the commercial maintenance and account-management level, though it operates at vastly greater scale.
• Davey Tree Expert Company: Large, established tree care and landscape services company serving residential, commercial, and utility clients. Overlaps directly with Black Hill's tree care and emergency tree services lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/meangreenlawnlandscape
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mean-green-lawn-and-landscape
• Instagraminstagram.com/blackhilllandscaping
• Xx.com/meangreenlawns

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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