What Summit Landscape & Design, Inc. does

Summit Landscape & Design, Inc. is a privately held, full-service landscape company founded in 1999 by Jonathan Peterson and headquartered at 122 County Road 4621, Hondo, Texas. The company serves commercial and residential customers across South Texas, with commercial accounts spanning San Antonio HOAs, retail facilities, schools, churches, office buildings, manufacturing complexes, government projects, and multi-family properties, and a residential business focused on design-led installations for homeowners.

The service portfolio is delivered as an integrated bundle rather than discrete product lines: commercial maintenance (turf care, shrub and bed care, tree pruning, irrigation management, fertilization, weed control, pest and disease management); residential design and installation with 3D planning and a five-step consultation process; arbor care (pruning, canopy elevation, structural training, health assessments, storm preparation); plus irrigation, fertilization, and field maintenance services. Texas-issued sector credentials (TCEQ Irrigator #11663, Pesticide Applicator #0135945, Backflow Inspection #BP0019781) underwrite the irrigation and chemical-application work. Operating technology is conventional landscaping equipment and horticultural practice; no proprietary software, AI systems, or APIs are disclosed.

Revenue mechanics combine recurring commercial maintenance contracts (subscription-style) with project-based residential design/install work and professional-services billing for arbor care. GTM is sales-led and field-driven: dedicated Business Developers (Josh Dowling, Reid Sherer) pursue commercial accounts while residential customers book consultations via the website. The owner-led organization of roughly 28 named personnel is supported by industry-association memberships (ISA, TNLA, NALP), an internship pipeline, and a material-supply relationship with related entity Dunlay Material.

Name

Summit Landscape & Design, Inc.

Legal name

Summit Landscape & Design, Inc.

Website

https://summitlandscapedesign.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Summit Landscape & Design is a privately held, full-service landscape company founded in 1999 in Hondo, Texas, serving commercial and residential customers across South Texas with design, installation, maintenance, arbor care, irrigation, and fertilization services delivered by licensed in-house crews.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730), Landscaping Services (56173), Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Installation (Plants, Sod & Soil) (HSAIABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Landscape Design & Installation (HSAIABAJ), Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA), Landscape Construction Project Management & General Contracting (HSAIABAK), Landscape Lighting Design & Layout (HSAIAHAA)

Keywords

• Landscape design services
• Commercial landscape maintenance
• Residential landscape installation
• Irrigation system installation
• Arbor care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hondo

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Landscape Design & Installation: One-time project-based revenue from residential landscape design, 3D planning, and installation services. Process includes initial consultation, site visit, preliminary plan review, final revision, and installation by production team.
2. Commercial Maintenance Services: Recurring maintenance contracts for commercial properties including turf care, shrub and bed care, tree pruning, irrigation management, fertilization, weed control, pest management, and disease control.
3. Arbor Care Services: Tree care services including pruning, canopy elevation, structural training, health assessments, clearance management, storm preparation, and hazard reduction. Revenue from both one-time services and ongoing maintenance relationships.
4. Residential Fertilization Programs: Organic fertilization methods for residential landscapes. Ongoing service for soil health and landscape vitality.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Summit Landscape & Design provides integrated landscape services for commercial and residential properties in South Texas. The company delivers landscape design and 3D planning, installation, ongoing maintenance (turf care, shrub and bed care, fertilization, weed and pest control), arbor care (pruning, health assessments, storm preparation), and irrigation system services performed by licensed technicians.

Product overview

Summit Landscape & Design, Inc. is a landscape services company offering a unified set of integrated services rather than a modular software product. The core service portfolio includes Commercial Maintenance (covering San Antonio and South Texas commercial properties with turf care, irrigation management, pest management, and installation services), Residential Services (design, installation, and fertilization), and Arbor Care (tree pruning, health assessments, and debris recycling). Supporting services include Irrigation Services, Fertilization Services, and Field Maintenance. The company also operates internship programs to develop future industry talent. All services are delivered through a single integrated operations model rather than separate product tiers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Maintenance
• Residential Landscape Design and Installation
• Arbor Care
• Irrigation Services
• Fertilization Services
• Field Maintenance Services

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)minorOthersIndustry association membership providing arbor care standards and professional development resources. Logo displayed on About page indicating active membership.
• Texas Nursery and Landscape Association (TNLA)minorOthersState industry association for nursery and landscape professionals in Texas. Membership indicates commitment to industry standards and networking within the Texas landscape market.
• National Association (implied - National Association of Landscape Professionals)minorOthersNational industry association membership supporting broader industry awareness and professional development at national level.
• Dunlay MaterialminorOthersRelated company sharing same Hondo, TX location. Jason Dailey serves as Yard Manager for both Summit Landscape and Dunlay Material. Likely material supply relationship.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• US Lawns: Franchise-based commercial landscape maintenance company serving commercial properties across multiple states, including Texas. Competes directly with Summit for commercial maintenance contracts and shares a similar target customer base of HOAs, retail, and office properties.
• Davey Tree Expert Company: Large employee-owned tree care and landscape services firm offering arbor care, fertilization, irrigation, and commercial landscape maintenance. Overlaps with Summit's arbor care and commercial maintenance lines and is a benchmark for scaling a multi-service tree/landscape operation.
• Yellowstone Landscape: Privately held commercial landscape services company operating across the southern U.S., including Texas. Provides commercial maintenance, irrigation, tree care, and enhancements — a near-direct comparable to Summit's commercial book of business.
• Landscape Workshop: Privately held commercial landscape services company with operations across the southern and southeastern U.S. Provides maintenance, irrigation, enhancements, and snow/ice management — a comparable integrated services model to Summit's.
• SavATree: National tree, shrub, and lawn care company offering arbor care, fertilization, and integrated landscape health services. Overlaps directly with Summit's arbor care, fertilization, and maintenance offerings and is a relevant comparable for service-line bundling.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: Multi-branch tree and shrub care company providing arbor care, pruning, plant health care, and consulting. Comparable to Summit's arbor care service line and a model for scaling a technical, ISA-affiliated tree care business.

Broad incumbents

• TruGreen: Largest U.S. residential lawn care company offering fertilization, weed control, and lawn health services. Comparable to Summit's residential fertilization and field maintenance services but at national scale and with a residential-only focus.
• BrightView Landscapes: Largest commercial landscape services company in the U.S., providing design, installation, maintenance, and tree care nationally. Directly comparable services to Summit's commercial maintenance, irrigation, and arbor care offerings, but at a national scale with a much broader portfolio.

Regional players

• Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping: Texas-based landscape design, installation, and maintenance company serving residential and commercial customers. Comparable to Summit's combined residential and commercial service model in the same regional market.
• EarthWorks Companies: Texas-based landscape services company providing commercial maintenance, irrigation, and tree care across the state. Closest geographic peer to Summit, competing for the same San Antonio and South Texas commercial accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/summitlandscape
• Facebookfacebook.com/summitlandscapedesign
• Instagraminstagram.com/summitlandscapedesign
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@summitlandscape

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles29 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 →

Frequently asked questions about Summit Landscape & Design, Inc.