Pizzo & Associates, Ltd.

What Pizzo & Associates, Ltd. does

Pizzo & Associates, Ltd. (doing business as Pizzo Habitat Restoration) is a privately held ecological restoration company founded in 1988 and headquartered in Leland, Illinois. The firm specializes in the design, installation, and long-term stewardship of native landscapes and green infrastructure across the Midwestern United States, with active service delivery in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin through four office locations and 15+ field crews. Its core service lines include natural area installation, pollinator and rain gardens, invasive species control, erosion control and shoreline stabilization, prescribed fire management, ecological consulting, and ongoing stewardship and maintenance; all crew leaders are certified burn managers and the firm emphasizes regional ecosystem expertise.

The company operates a project-based professional services model, generating revenue through custom-quoted contracts that range from residential backyard prairies to large municipal and enterprise engagements such as Northwestern Medicine hospital campuses, The Field Museum, and S&C Electric Company. Pizzo complements its field operations with vertically integrated native plant supply through its affiliated Pizzo Native Plant Nursery and supports customers with recurring stewardship contracts. Go-to-market relies on direct sales, website-based quote requests, industry events, educational content (Summer Solstice event, blog, social channels), and a portfolio highlighted by 170+ industry awards from ASLA, the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association, USEPA, and Chicago Wilderness Alliance, positioning the firm as one of the most credentialed ecological restoration providers in the Midwest.

Name

Pizzo & Associates, Ltd.

Legal name

Pizzo & Associates, Ltd.

Website

https://habitatrestoration.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pizzo & Associates is a Midwest ecological restoration firm that designs, installs, and stewards native landscapes for HOAs, municipalities, healthcare and corporate campuses, and homeowners across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ecological Restoration Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730), Landscaping Services (56173)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Native & Pollinator Garden Design/Install (HSAIABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape Maintenance Plans & Post-Installation Care (Establishment Services) (HSAIABAL), Native, Pollinator & Drought-Tolerant Garden Installations (HSAIAFAL), Invasive Species Control & Site Restoration (Pre/Post Planting) (AFAMACAN)

Keywords

• Ecological restoration services
• Habitat restoration
• Native plant installation
• Invasive species control
• Prescribed fire management

Headquarters

HQ city

Leland, IL

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ecological Restoration Services: Project-based professional services for habitat restoration including natural area installations, stewardship, invasive species control, erosion control, prescribed fire, and ecological consulting. Revenue generated through service contracts for projects of varying scales from residential to large commercial/municipal.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pizzo & Associates, Ltd. is an ecological restoration services company that designs, installs, and stewards native landscapes for clients across the Midwest. The company provides end-to-end habitat restoration, including natural area installation, pollinator and rain gardens, stewardship and maintenance, invasive species control, erosion control and shoreline stabilization, prescribed burning, and ecological consulting. Projects range from private residential estates under an acre to state forest preserves covering thousands of acres, delivered through more than 15 field crews operating out of four Midwest offices.

Product overview

Pizzo & Associates, Ltd. is a habitat restoration company founded in 1988 offering a comprehensive suite of ecological restoration services throughout the Midwest. The company operates as a single integrated service offering with multiple specialized service lines rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core services include Natural Area Installation, Pollinator Gardens, Rain Gardens, Stewardship & Maintenance, Invasive Species Control, Erosion Control, Shorelines & Wetlands, Dune Restoration & Management, Woodlands, Prairies, Prescribed Fires, Ecological Consulting, and Winter Clearing. The company is affiliated with Pizzo Native Plant Nursery for supplying native plants and plugs. Services span from permitting and design through installation and maintenance, utilizing 15 field crews across 4 locations to serve properties ranging from private estates under an acre to state forest preserves covering thousands of acres.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Natural Area Installation Design and installation of sustainable natural landscapes and green infrastructure, including site preparation, native plant installation, and restoration of natural areas to support biodiversity and ecosystem services. For municipalities, HOAs, healthcare, corporate, educational, and residential clients across the Midwest.
• Pollinator Gardens Installation of gardens specifically designed to attract and support bees, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, and other pollinators using native flowering plants.
• Rain Gardens Native shrub, perennial, and grass installations designed to help manage stormwater runoff while providing habitat and aesthetic value.
• Stewardship and Maintenance Ongoing management of restored landscapes including mowing, herbicide application, native seed collection and dispersal, and monitoring to ensure long-term ecological success.
• Invasive Species Control Management and removal of invasive plant species using hand pulling, brush cutting, mowing, and targeted herbicide treatments to protect native ecosystems.
• Erosion Control and Shorelines Deep-rooted native plant installations that stabilize soil, prevent erosion, and manage storm water systems along shorelines, wetlands, and sloped areas.
• Shorelines and Wetlands Restoration Restoration of shoreline and wetland areas using deep-rooted native plants to lock in soil and sand, preventing erosion and supporting aquatic ecosystems.
• Dune Restoration and Management Eradication of invasive Phragmites and restoration of coastal dune ecosystems using native dune grasses and specialized planting techniques.
• Woodlands Restoration Woodland restoration including invasive species removal, thinning, and management to improve air flow and reduce tick and mosquito populations while supporting native understory plants.
• Prairie Restoration Conversion of turf to native prairies filled with wildflowers, songbirds, and butterflies. Includes seed installation, plug planting, and ongoing stewardship.
• Prescribed Fires Controlled burning services to remove dead plant material, enrich soil, extend growing seasons, and maintain prairies and oak savannas. All crew leaders are certified burn managers.
• Ecological Consulting Expert ecological assessment, monitoring, and consulting services leveraging extensive expertise in ecology to help clients achieve conservation goals.
• Winter Clearing Seasonal land clearing and management services performed during winter months for invasive species control and site preparation.
• Pizzo Native Plant Nursery Native plant nursery supplying plugs, perennials, and ornamental grasses for restoration projects. Provides over 3,500 plugs and approximately 4,500 perennials for installations, with approximately 50 unique native species.

Quantifiable outcome

• Native plants take up to 3 years to begin to thrive after seeding and typically 5 years for large, full prairies. Using plugs instead of seeding can reduce time by half.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Site Design Group, Ltd.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSite Design Group, Ltd. brought in The Pizzo Group as a subcontractor for The Field Museum terrace and grounds project. Pizzo provided expertise on native plants and consulted on natural areas within the museum campus.
• Pizzo Native Plant NurserycoreOthersAffiliated company within Pizzo Group of Companies providing native plants for restoration projects. Pizzo Native Plant Nursery supplied over 3,500 plugs of ornamental grasses, ~4,500 perennials, and many other species for The Field Museum project.
• Pizzo Group of CompaniescoreOthersParent company family including Pizzo Habitat Restoration, Pizzo Native Plant Nursery, and other affiliated companies dedicated to ecological restoration and native plant propagation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Native Edge Landscape: Midwest-based landscape firm specializing in native landscaping, ecological design, and habitat restoration. Comparable in native plant installations and ecological landscape services for residential and commercial clients.
• V3 Companies: Woodridge, IL-based ecological restoration and natural resource management firm operating across the Midwest. Directly comparable in ecological restoration, native plantings, and stewardship contracts.
• Hey and Associates: Libertyville, IL-based environmental consulting and ecological restoration firm serving the Chicago/Midwest region. Comparable in restoration services, native landscape design, and municipal contract focus.
• Applied Ecological Services: Wisconsin-based ecological restoration firm providing prairie, wetland, and shoreline restoration across the Midwest. Directly comparable in service mix (native installation, prescribed burns, invasive control) and regional footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Stantec: Global professional services firm with a sizable environmental and ecological restoration practice. Overlaps with Pizzo on native restoration consulting and stewardship but serves a much broader portfolio.
• Resource Environmental Solutions (RES): National-scale ecological restoration firm focused on stream, wetland, and habitat mitigation. Comparable in restoration services but operates at much larger scale with broader geographic reach.
• TruGreen: National lawn and landscape services firm beginning to incorporate sustainability and pollinator offerings. Adjacent competitor as it expands into native and eco-friendly landscape services.
• Davey Tree Expert Company: Large national tree care and landscape services firm with utility vegetation management and some habitat restoration offerings. Overlaps on stewardship and landscape services but with a much broader portfolio.
• Cardno (now Stantec): Engineering and environmental consulting firm with significant ecological restoration practice. Comparable in wetland/shoreline restoration, native plantings, and environmental consulting.
• SWCA Environmental Consultants: Large environmental consulting firm offering ecological restoration, natural resource management, and permitting. Comparable service capabilities across a national footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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