Summit Landscape and Design

What Summit Landscape and Design does

Summit Landscape and Design is a private, founder-owned landscape services company headquartered in Hondo, Texas, serving the San Antonio and broader South Texas region since 1999. The company operates three primary service lines: commercial landscape maintenance (ongoing turf care, shrub and bed care, irrigation management, fertilization, tree pruning and removals, pest and disease control, wide-area maintenance, and enhancement work for HOAs, retail facilities, schools, churches, offices, manufacturing complexes, government projects, and multi-family properties); residential design and installation delivered through a structured 5-step process that includes phone consultation, site visit and budget setting, 3D plan review, and final proposal; and arbor care covering pruning, canopy elevation, structural training, health assessments, storm preparation, and on-site debris mulching. Service delivery is supported by licensed credentials (TCEQ Irrigator #11663, Pesticide Applicator #0135945, Backflow Inspection #BP0019781) and industry association memberships (ISA, TNLA, NALP).

The business has no proprietary technology systems and runs on standard web, social, and JotForm-based marketing and hiring infrastructure; its competitive position rests on licensed field crews, a long-tenured team culture branded as 'Growing People,' and a recurring commercial maintenance book that creates modest switching costs. Revenue is generated through a mix of subscription-style commercial maintenance contracts and project-based residential and arbor care engagements, with all pricing conducted on a quote basis following consultations. Distribution is direct-to-customer via field sales, an online appointment scheduling flow, and a dedicated Commercial Business Developer and Business Developer added to expand pipeline coverage.

Ownership remains with founder Jonathan Peterson, who has led the company since inception; his wife Morgan Peterson serves as Culture & People Coordinator, and the broader management team includes Finance, Maintenance Operations, Installation, Irrigation, Fleet & Facilities, and Account Management functions. The company has not raised external capital and shows no M&A or parent-company relationships, operating as an independent regional services business with roughly 28-30 team members.

Name

Summit Landscape and Design

Legal name

Summit Landscape and Design

Website

https://summitlandscapedesign.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Summit Landscape and Design delivers commercial landscape maintenance and arbor care plus residential design and installation. The founder-owned Hondo, Texas company serves HOAs, retailers, schools, churches, offices, manufacturers, government entities, and homeowners across San Antonio and South Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscaping Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Design, Build & Installation (Hardscapes/Softscapes) (BPABADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Landscape Design & Installation (HSAIABAJ), Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA), Landscape Maintenance Plans & Post-Installation Care (Establishment Services) (HSAIABAL)

Keywords

• Commercial landscaping services
• Residential landscape design
• Arbor care services
• Irrigation management
• Landscape maintenance

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, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commercial Landscaping Services: Ongoing landscape maintenance, irrigation management, enhancements, and installation services for commercial properties including HOAs, retail facilities, schools, churches, office buildings, manufacturing complexes, government projects, and multi-family projects.
2. Residential Landscaping Services: Design, installation, and maintenance services for residential properties including initial consultations, 3D design plans, project management, and installation services.
3. Arbor Care Services: Tree care services including pruning, canopy elevation, structural training, health assessments, routine maintenance, storm preparation, hazard reduction, and debris mulching/recycling.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Summit Landscape and Design provides commercial landscape maintenance and fertilization and residential landscape design and installation. The company also offers arbor care, irrigation management, and enhancement services across San Antonio and South Texas. Services are delivered by licensed professionals (TCEQ Irrigator, Pesticide Applicator, Backflow Inspector) using a structured 5-step residential design process and recurring commercial maintenance contracts.

Product overview

Summit Landscape and Design is a landscaping service company offering a comprehensive suite of services for both commercial and residential properties. The core offerings include Commercial Landscaping Maintenance (serving HOAs, retail facilities, schools, churches, office buildings, manufacturing complexes, government projects, and multi-family projects), Residential Design and Installation, and Arbor Care services. The company provides supporting services including Irrigation Management, Tree Health Assessments, Fertilization, Pest and Disease Control, and Enhancement Services. These services work together to deliver complete landscape solutions from design through installation and ongoing maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Landscaping Maintenance
• Residential Design
• Residential Installation
• Arbor Care
• Irrigation Management
• Tree Health Assessments
• Turf Care
• Shrub and Bed Care
• Fertilization Services
• Tree Pruning and Removals
• Wide Area Maintenance
• Pest and Disease Control
• Enhancement Services

Named customers3 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

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)minorOthersIndustry association membership displayed on About page, indicating professional affiliation in arbor care services.
• Texas Nursery & Landscape Association (TNLA)minorOthersState-level industry association membership supporting the landscaping and nursery industry in Texas.
• National Association of Landscape ProfessionalsminorOthersNational industry association membership providing industry advocacy and professional development resources.
• Dunlay MaterialminorOthersMaterial supplier partner; logo appears on Summit Landscape website footer; Dunlay Material is related company providing landscaping materials.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Monarch Landscape Companies: Commercial landscape management firm serving commercial properties, HOAs, and municipalities across the Western US. Comparable to Summit as a recurring-revenue commercial landscape maintenance provider servicing similar property types.
• Yellowstone Landscape: Large national commercial landscape services firm with deep Texas roots and full maintenance, design/build, irrigation, and enhancement capabilities. Comparable to Summit as a full-service commercial landscape contractor with overlapping service menu and customer verticals.
• Mainscape: National commercial landscape maintenance company built around recurring-contract service to HOAs, retail, corporate, and multi-family. Comparable to Summit as a recurring-revenue commercial maintenance provider pursuing account-based growth.
• Ruppert Landscape: Regional commercial landscape services firm (Mid-Atlantic and Southeast) offering maintenance, installation, and enhancements to commercial, HOA, and institutional clients. Comparable to Summit as a full-service landscape contractor with repeat commercial maintenance revenue.
• BrightView Landscape Services: Nation's largest commercial landscape services company with a maintenance, design/build, and enhancement offering across HOAs, retail, municipalities, and corporate campuses. Directly comparable to Summit as a full-service commercial-and-residential landscape provider, though at materially larger national scale.
• Terracare Associates: Commercial landscape maintenance and snow & ice management firm serving corporate campuses, municipalities, and HOAs across the Western US. Comparable to Summit as a commercial landscape maintenance provider with property-management client profile.
• Landscape Workshop: Commercial landscape maintenance company serving multi-family, commercial, and HOA clients across the Southeast and Texas. Comparable to Summit as a regional commercial landscape maintenance and enhancement provider with similar customer verticals.
• SavATree: Tree, shrub, and lawn care company serving residential and commercial clients with integrated plant health care and lawn services. Comparable to Summit at the intersection of its arbor care and turf/fertilization service lines.
• The Davey Tree Expert Company: Largest North American tree care services company providing arboriculture, plant health care, and utility line clearance. Comparable to Summit as a specialist arbor care provider whose service menu directly overlaps Summit's Arbor Care offerings.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: National arbor care specialist providing pruning, removals, plant health care, and risk assessments to commercial and residential clients. Comparable to Summit as an arbor care service provider with professionally licensed field staff (ISA-certified arborists).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 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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