What SCOTT LANDSCAPING does

Scott's Landscaping, Inc. is a Central Pennsylvania full-service landscape contractor headquartered at 110 Maple Drive, Centre Hall, PA, serving the State College and Happy Valley market since 1990. The company operates across both residential and commercial customers, delivering an 11-line service portfolio that spans landscape design, hardscape and softscape installation, fencing, low-voltage landscape lighting, seasonal enhancements, hydroseeding, commercial bid/build (including Prevailing Wage projects and WBE credits), recurring maintenance, multi-step lawn care programs, commercial snow removal, and bulk materials (mulch, stone, topsoil, compost) for pickup or delivery from its on-site landscape yard.

The business is built on standard landscaping equipment combined with two differentiated technical capabilities: a hydroseeding operation using wood hydromulch/fertilizer/seed/tackifier mix for new lawn establishment, and a low-voltage landscape lighting offering using solid bronze CAST fixtures with integrated LEDs, marine-grade wiring, and astronomical digital time clocks. Plant material is sourced primarily through a long-standing partnership with co-located Wheatfield Nursery, and earthwork/erosion-control work is delivered through operational integration with Pinnacle Erosion Control, enabling unified commercial bid/build delivery.

Scott's revenue model blends one-time project revenue (design, installation, fencing, lighting, enhancements, hydroseeding, bulk goods) with recurring contract revenue (residential and commercial maintenance, multi-step lawn care programs, commercial snow removal). All services are quote-based with no public pricing. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct: a Design and Sales team handles residential consultations, while a dedicated Commercial Account Management function targets builders, developers, property managers, and design firms for bid/build work. The company was acquired by Ruppert Landscape, LLC and continues to operate under its own brand as "A Ruppert Landscape Company."

Name

SCOTT LANDSCAPING

Legal name

Scott's Landscaping, Inc.

Website

https://scottslandscapinginc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scott's Landscaping is a Central Pennsylvania (State College / Happy Valley) full-service landscape contractor serving residential and commercial customers with design, installation, maintenance, lawn care, lighting, fencing, snow removal, and bulk goods since 1990, now operating as a Ruppert Landscape company.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Contracting Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance (IMAIAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Landscaping & Lawn Care (BPABADAB), Seasonal Color, Planting & Horticultural Services (BPABADAL), Seasonal Color & Flower Rotation (Spring/Fall Plantings) (HSAIAFAE)

Keywords

• Landscape design services
• Commercial landscaping
• Residential landscaping
• Lawn care services
• Landscape maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Centre Hall

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Landscape Design Services: Design and consultation services for residential and commercial outdoor projects, including outdoor living spaces, privacy planting, and curb appeal enhancements.
2. Landscape Installation Services: Full installation of hardscapes (walkways, patios, pavers, retaining walls), softscapes (planting), water gardens, rooftop gardens, and custom projects.
3. Landscape Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance contracts covering weekly mowing, seasonal cleanups, bed edging, mulching, pruning, weed control, de-thatching, irrigation maintenance, and lawn de-thatching.
4. Lawn Care Programs: Seasonal and individualized lawn care programs including fertilization, crabgrass control, broadleaf weed control, grub control, core aeration, topdress and overseed, and lime application.
5. Bulk Goods Sales: Sale of mulch (brown dyed, black dyed, double-ground, triple-ground), decorative gravel, construction aggregate, topsoil, and compost for pickup or delivery.
6. Commercial Snow Removal: Snow and ice removal services for commercial properties including roadways and walks, plus distribution of bulk salt and TruMelt ice melt products.
7. Commercial Bid/Build Services: Installation of commercial landscapes for clients and design firms on Prevailing Wage and privately-funded projects, including WBE credits for diversity participation.
8. Landscape Lighting Installation: Installation of outdoor low-voltage lighting systems including path lighting, uplighting, moonlight-effect downlighting, and recessed niche fixtures.
9. Fencing Installation: Installation of vinyl, aluminum, and wood fencing for property security and aesthetics.
10. Enhancement Services: Seasonal enhancements including seasonal containers, bedding annuals, spring flowering bulbs, and holiday decor and lights.
11. Lawn Prep & Seeding / Hydroseeding: Soil preparation combined with hydroseeding for new lawn establishment using a mixture of hydromulch, fertilizer, seed, and tackifier.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Scott's Landscaping provides end-to-end landscape design, installation, and maintenance services for residential and commercial clients in Central Pennsylvania. Core offerings include landscape design consultation, hardscape and softscape installation, fencing, ongoing maintenance contracts, lawn care programs, low-voltage landscape lighting, hydroseeding, commercial bid/build projects, snow removal, and bulk landscaping materials (mulch, stone, topsoil, compost).

Product overview

Scott's Landscaping is a commercial and residential landscaping company offering a comprehensive suite of services organized as distinct offerings: Design Services (consultation and planning), Installation Services (hardscapes, planting, water features, custom projects), Fencing Services, Maintenance Services (residential and commercial ongoing care), Bid/Build Services (commercial installation for contractors), Lawn Care (fertilization, weed control, aeration), Enhancements (seasonal decorations, annuals, bulbs), Landscape Lighting (low-voltage bronze fixtures), Bulk Goods (mulch, stone, soil materials), Snow Removal, and Lawn Prep & Seeding (hydroseeding). The company operates as a unified service portfolio with design, installation, and maintenance as interconnected offerings, and sources plant materials from Wheatfield Nursery and erosion control services from Pinnacle Erosion Control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design Services Professional landscape design consultation helping residential and commercial clients envision and plan outdoor spaces including outdoor living areas, privacy planting, and curb appeal improvements. Delivered by the Design and Sales Team.
• Installation Services Complete landscape installation including hardscapes (walkways, patios, pavers, retaining walls), planting (softscapes), water gardens, rooftop gardens, and custom projects. Managed by experienced Project Managers and Foremen.
• Fencing Services
• Maintenance Services Ongoing landscape maintenance for residential and commercial properties including weekly mowing, seasonal cleanups, bed edging, mulching, pruning, weed control, de-thatching, and irrigation system maintenance. Delivered through recurring contracts by Maintenance Account Managers and field staff.
• Bid/Build Services Commercial landscape installation services for builders, developers, design firms, and project estimators including hardscapes, planting, erosion control, rooftop gardens, and site furnishings. Covers prevailing-wage and privately funded projects with WBE credit options through Pinnacle Erosion Control.
• Lawn Care Full-service lawn care including seasonal fertilization programs, crabgrass control, broadleaf weed control, grub control, core aeration, lime application, topdressing, overseeding, and lawn renovation using Integrated Pest Management.
• Enhancements Landscape enhancement services including seasonal containers, bedding annuals, spring flowering bulbs, and holiday decorations and lights.
• Landscape Lighting Low-voltage landscape lighting installation using solid bronze CAST fixtures, integrated LED bulbs, marine-grade wiring, sealed waterproof fittings, and astronomical digital time clocks with automatic DST adjustment. Includes path lighting, uplighting, moonlight-effect downlighting, step lighting, and recessed niche fixtures.
• Bulk Goods Bulk landscaping materials including mulch (brown dyed, black dyed, double-ground, triple-ground), decorative gravel, construction stone, construction sand, limestone, topsoil, and compost. Available for customer pickup or delivery from the Centre Hall landscape yard.
• Snow Removal Commercial snow and ice removal services for roadways and walks using fleet equipment and operators, plus distribution of bulk untreated and treated salt and TruMelt ice melt products.
• Lawn Prep & Seeding (Hydroseeding) Soil preparation combined with hydroseeding for new lawn establishment using a mixture of wood hydromulch, fertilizer, seed, and tackifier to achieve seed-to-soil contact for efficient lawn establishment.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Wheatfield NurserycoreOthersWheatfield Nursery is described as Happy Valley's largest and leading resource for high-quality plant material, located just a mile from Scott's Landscaping's office in Centre Hall. Much of Scott's plant material is sourced through this nursery, making it a critical supply chain partner for plant procurement across installation and maintenance services.
• Pinnacle Erosion ControlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScott's Landscaping works closely with Pinnacle Erosion Control for earthwork stabilization, hydroseeding, and erosion and sedimentation projects. The companies frequently coordinate timing and installations to meet project deadlines. Scott's also acquired Pinnacle Erosion Control alongside its own acquisition by Ruppert Landscape, indicating a deep operational integration. Scott's can offer WBE Credits for projects through this partnership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ruppert Landscape: Parent company of Scott's Landscaping and one of the largest commercial landscape contractors in the Mid-Atlantic. Directly comparable in service mix (design, installation, maintenance, snow removal) and serves as the benchmark for the commercial bid/build capabilities Scott's now accesses.
• Level Green Landscaping: Mid-Atlantic commercial landscaping contractor focused on landscape maintenance, enhancements, and snow services for commercial properties. Closely comparable to Scott's commercial maintenance and snow removal offering.
• The Grounds Guys: Franchised commercial and residential landscape maintenance provider offering mowing, fertilization, and seasonal cleanups. Comparable on recurring residential maintenance contracts in a regional setting.
• Focal Pointe Outdoor Solutions: Regional commercial landscape services firm offering design, installation, maintenance, and snow removal. Comparable in size and service mix to Scott's commercial operations.

Broad incumbents

• Yellowstone Landscape: National commercial landscape services company providing design, installation, maintenance, irrigation, and snow removal. Comparable in offering Scott's commercial customers the same end-to-end service model.
• SavATree: National provider of tree, shrub, and lawn care services serving both residential and commercial clients. Overlaps with Scott's lawn care and grounds maintenance services.
• BrightView Landscapes: Largest commercial landscaping services provider in the U.S., offering design-build, maintenance, and snow services nationally. Comparable as a full-service commercial landscape incumbent with overlapping service lines to Scott's.
• Asplundh Tree Expert: Large national vegetation management and landscape services company with utility, commercial, and residential work. Comparable on commercial grounds maintenance, tree/shrub care, and large-scale site services.
• Davey Tree Expert Co. Established national provider of tree care, landscape maintenance, and environmental services. Overlaps with Scott's on grounds maintenance, lawn care, and commercial property services.

Emerging players

• TruGreen: National lawn care specialist offering fertilization, weed control, and lawn health programs. Comparable to Scott's Lawn Care Programs revenue stream on the residential and commercial side.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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