What Mapledale Farm does

Mapledale Farm is a sixth-generation family-owned landscape supply and farm operation headquartered in Chardon, Ohio, serving residential homeowners, commercial contractors, and municipalities across Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula counties. Established in 1874 as a dairy farm and reorganized in 1982 as Mapledale Landscaping, the business operates a hybrid retail-and-delivery model from a physical showroom at 9763 Old State Road, selling more than 100 SKUs spanning bulk landscape materials (mulch, topsoil, compost, stone, sand, aggregates), bagged products, turf chemicals, PVC drainage, fertilizers and seed, salt and ice melter, firewood, livestock and bird feed, and seasonal items. It is the only existing Class III compost facility in Geauga County and is EPA registered.

Revenue is generated through unit-priced retail and wholesale sales (with a 3-yard delivery minimum and fuel surcharges on bulk materials), custom and catalog poly furniture sales under authorized dealer relationships with LuxCraft, Buckeye Poly, and Artistic Poly (supported by layaway and financing), and project-based landscape construction services (retaining walls, patios, design and install) performed by in-house crews. Complementary agricultural revenue streams include Johnson Family Farm maple syrup (produced at an on-property sugarhouse at roughly 150 gallons per season using traditional wood-fired evaporator methods), honey sourced from on-site Mark's Apiaries hives, and firewood. Maple syrup is distributed through the company's own channels and via a third-party retailer (Beans Coffee Shop & Bistro) on Chardon Square, with shipping available beyond the local market.

The underlying technology stack is operationally modest: no proprietary software, AI/ML, or digital platform is disclosed; the website supports e-commerce style ordering via email and includes a mulch-and-soil calculator, while back-office functions run through conventional channels including an online bill-pay link. Operating leverage comes from physical assets (compost facility, sugarhouse, delivery fleet, showroom), regulatory positioning (Class III compost designation, EPA registration), distribution density across four counties, and multi-generational brand equity reinforced through civic involvement (Chardon Chamber of Commerce, Chardon Rotary, Geauga County Juvenile Court partnership, 4-H sponsorship). The firm's pricing is unit-based across all streams with delivery surcharges, no disclosed subscription, SaaS, or recurring contracted revenue model exists.

Name

Mapledale Farm

Legal name

Mapledale Farm Inc.

Website

https://mapledalelandscaping.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1874

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mapledale Farm is a sixth-generation, family-owned landscape supply and farm business in Chardon, Ohio, retailing and delivering 100+ bulk landscape products, authorized poly furniture, agricultural supplies, and maple syrup across four Northeast Ohio counties while running landscape construction services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Materials and Services

NAICS

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers (444), Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (444240), Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Retailers (4442)

SIC

Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Compost Product Distribution, Retail & Landscape Supply (Bulk/Bagged) (BPALAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Yard Waste, Land Clearing & Green Waste Processing (Mulch/Compost Feedstock) (BPALAEAG), Landscape Material & Dirt Removal (Soil, Sod, Rocks) (HSAIAOAC), Edible Sap, Syrups & Sweeteners (Maple, Birch) Tapping/Processing (AFAMAFAL), Straw & Bedding Roughage (Baled Straw, Chaff, Stover) (AFADAHAE)

Keywords

• Bulk landscape materials
• Outdoor poly furniture
• Landscape construction services
• Agricultural supplies retail
• Maple syrup production

Headquarters

HQ city

Chardon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bulk Landscape Materials Sales: Retail and wholesale sales of bulk materials including topsoil, mulch, compost, stone, sand, limestone, gravel, and related products. Delivery fees apply for bulk orders.
2. Landscape Construction Services: Professional landscape installation including custom retaining walls, patios, landscape design, planting, and maintenance. Provided by experienced crews and equipment for projects of any size.
3. Poly Furniture Sales: Sales of maintenance-free poly furniture including Buckeye Poly, Artistic Poly, and LuxCraft brands. Available in showroom or custom order. Financing and lay-away options offered.
4. Agricultural Products: Sales of firewood (bundled, half cord, full cord, kindling), livestock feed, bird feed, maple syrup (pint, quart, half-gallon), and honey.
5. Winter Products: Seasonal sales of bulk salt, bagged ice melter, bagged rock salt, and snow shovels during winter months.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mapledale Farm operates a retail and wholesale landscape supply business selling over 100 bulk and bagged landscape products (mulch, topsoil, compost, stone, sand, aggregates, fertilizers, and drainage products) alongside outdoor poly furniture (LuxCraft, Buckeye Poly, Artistic Poly). The company also provides professional landscape design and installation services with in-house crews, and sells ancillary agricultural goods including firewood, maple syrup, honey, and livestock/bird feed.

Product overview

Mapledale Farm operates as a wholesale and retail landscape supply company offering a diverse portfolio of over 100 bulk and bagged landscape products alongside professional landscape construction services. The product portfolio centers on core landscape materials (mulch, topsoil, compost, stone, sand, aggregates, and soil products) and outdoor poly furniture (LuxCraft, Buckeye Poly, and Artistic Poly brands). Additional product categories include firewood, bird and livestock feed, turf and weed control chemicals, fertilizers and grass seed, PVC drainage products, landscape tools, rock salt and ice melter, straw and hay, and specialty items like maple syrup and honey. The company provides landscape design and installation services for custom retaining walls, patios, and general landscape construction. Products are available for both retail customers and wholesale/contractor accounts with delivery options for bulk materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bulk Landscape Materials Wholesale and retail bulk landscape supplies including topsoil, mulch, compost, stone, sand, limestone, gravel, PVC pipe, fertilizers, grass seed, straw, and turf care chemicals sold to retail customers, contractors, and municipalities.
• Poly Outdoor Furniture Maintenance-free outdoor poly furniture made from sustainable lumber including LuxCraft Poly, Buckeye Poly Furniture, and Artistic Poly Furniture collections, available in a showroom or by custom order with financing and lay-away options.
• Seasoned Firewood Seasoned firewood available in bundled, half cord, and full cord quantities, plus bagged kindling, sold by unit volume with pickup or delivery options.
• Bird and Livestock Feed Animal feeds including show pig feed, R Brand hog and chicken feed, Cedar Crest Farm chicken feed, goat feed, duck and goose feed, deer feed, bird seed, and pine shavings.
• Johnson Family Farm Maple Syrup Pure Geauga County maple syrup produced from the farm's own maple woods, available in pint, quart, and half-gallon containers in Grade A light, medium, and dark varieties; approximately 150 gallons produced per season.
• All Natural Honey All natural honey processed from bee hives located on the farm (Mark's Apiary), available in one-pound and two-pound containers.
• Rock Salt and Ice Melter Winter products including bulk rock salt, bagged ice melter, and bagged rock salt for retail and wholesale customers.
• Landscape Construction Services Professional landscape design and installation services including custom retaining walls, patios, landscape design, planting, and landscape installation for residential and commercial projects, performed by in-house crews and equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24 poly picnic tables purchased by City of Chardon for public parks, still looking new years later
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Buckeye Poly FurniturecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMapledale Farm is an authorized reseller of Buckeye Poly Furniture, offering their product line in-store and for custom orders. Buckeye poly furniture features stainless steel hardware and heavy-duty swivels for lasting durability. Catalog available at Mapledale.
• Artistic Poly FurniturecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMapledale Farm stocks and sells Artistic Poly Furniture, which produces outdoor furniture designed to withstand everyday use while maintaining its beauty. Catalog available for download.
• LuxCraft Poly FurniturecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMapledale Farm is an authorized dealer of LuxCraft Poly Furniture, offering durable outdoor furniture that is highly resistant to moisture, insects, splintering, and warping. Brochures available in-store and online.
• Chardon Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member and sponsor of Chardon Chamber of Commerce. Participated in 50th Golf Outing as Hole Sponsor. Hosted Business After Hours event for 40th anniversary. Dave Johnson serves as Chardon Rotary President.
• Chardon RotarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDave Johnson (President) leads Chardon Rotary. Company participates in Harvest Auction as bar sponsor. Rotary donates to Geauga County Veterans Food Pantry and Geauga Faith Rescue Mission with Mapledale support.
• Geauga Beef and Swine 4H ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMapledale supports 4H club through raffle fundraisers, donated poly glider, and supplies feed/shavings to fair winners.
• Beans Coffee Shop & BistrominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail location at 121 Main Street in Chardon Square sells Johnson Family Farm Maple Syrup products.
• Mark's ApiariesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeekeeper who has set up bee hives on Mapledale Farm property. Mapledale sells honey processed from these hives under their brand.
• Geauga County Juvenile CourtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDave Johnson partnered with Geauga County Juvenile Court to provide resources and land for youth rehabilitation through gardening program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kurtz Bros: Ohio-based landscape supply company offering mulch, topsoil, compost, and aggregates across multiple Ohio locations. Highly comparable bulk landscape materials and compost production business with similar B2B/B2C customer base.
• Oakland Nursery: Ohio-based nursery and garden center offering landscape materials, plants, and bulk products. Comparable family-operated landscape supply business serving residential and contractor customers.
• Wilson Farm: Long-established family-owned farm and garden center (since 1884) offering landscape supplies, plants, firewood, and seasonal products. Closely comparable multi-generational family model and diversified product mix.

Broad incumbents

• Lowe's Home Improvement: National big-box retailer selling mulch, topsoil, stone, fertilizers, and outdoor furniture. Competes for the same DIY homeowner and contractor bulk materials customers, albeit at vastly larger scale.
• The Home Depot: National big-box retailer offering bulk landscape materials, poly/resin furniture, and seasonal products. Direct competing channel for Mapledale's retail and bulk delivery customers.
• Stoneco (Luck Stone / Aggregate Industries): Large-scale aggregate and stone producer supplying washed stone, gravel, and limestone to contractors and retailers. Competes directly with Mapledale's stone and aggregate product lines in Ohio.
• Petitti Garden Centers: Larger Northeast Ohio garden center chain with multiple locations, offering plants, mulch, soil, stone, and landscape services. Comparable category offering but with materially larger scale and broader footprint.

Regional players

• Corso's Garden Center: Family-owned garden center and landscape supply business based in Northeast Ohio, offering mulch, stone, plants, and landscape services. Comparable multi-generational family business with similar product breadth and regional customer base.
• Rohsler's Allendale Nursery: Multi-generational family-owned garden center and nursery in New Jersey offering plants, landscape materials, and outdoor furniture. Comparable family business model with multi-product retail and contracting services.
• Bremec Garden Center: Cleveland-area independent garden center providing landscape materials, plants, and nursery stock. Comparable retail garden center with overlapping customer base in Geauga-Cuyahoga region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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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