Carolina Landscape Service Inc

What Carolina Landscape Service Inc does

Carolina Landscape Service Inc is a privately held landscape design, build, and maintenance firm headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, serving residential and select commercial properties across the Lowcountry, including Isle of Palms, Mt. Pleasant, James Island, and Downtown Charleston. The company was established in 1958 when Harold Wade acquired the landscape contracting division of Carolina Floral Nursery in Berkeley County, transitioned through Derek Wade's principalship from 1991 to 2017, and was acquired by Erik and Sara Engstrom in 2017; Erik and Sara joined the firm in 2011 and now serve as Principal/CEO and Principal/CFO, respectively. Operations are organized around three service pillars: an iterative, CAD-based Landscape Design process (free consultation, site inventory and analysis, conceptual design, design development, HOA/township submittals, and installation), turnkey Landscape Build services (drainage, grading, masonry, irrigation, low-voltage lighting, water features, fire pits, arbors, fences, and outdoor kitchens), and Maintenance & Seasonal Flowers (weekly or bi-weekly full-service garden care with organic-focused soil/turf/shrub programs and seasonal flower change-outs).

The business runs a sales-led, direct-to-consumer go-to-market with free on-site consultations and a single point of contact across the design-build-maintain lifecycle, supported by an active presence on Houzz, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn and membership in industry associations including the National Association of Landscape Professionals, the Charleston Horticultural Society, and the Charleston Preservation Society. Revenue is generated through quote-based project pricing for design and build (professional services and one-time project fees) and recurring maintenance contracts (subscription) on weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly cadences; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The firm employs 11-50 people, has no external investors or parent company, and relies on local Lowcountry horticulture expertise and a portfolio of completed residential estates as primary competitive differentiators.

Name

Carolina Landscape Service Inc

Legal name

Carolina Landscape Service Inc

Website

https://carolinalandscape.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carolina Landscape Service Inc is a Charleston, South Carolina-based landscape design, build, and maintenance firm serving residential and select commercial properties across the Lowcountry, integrating iterative CAD-based design, turnkey installation, and recurring maintenance under a single point of contact since 1958.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (541320), Landscaping Services (561730), Landscaping Services (56173)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA), Landscape Installation (Plants, Sod & Soil) (HSAIABAB), Landscape Maintenance Plans & Post-Installation Care (Establishment Services) (HSAIABAL), Landscape Lighting Design & Layout (HSAIAHAA)

Keywords

• Landscape design services
• Landscape build services
• Garden maintenance services
• Outdoor living construction
• Residential landscaping

Headquarters

HQ city

Charleston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Landscape Design Services: Comprehensive landscape design services including free consultations, site inventory and analysis, conceptual design, design development, and HOA/township submittals. Design fees are quoted based on project scope.
2. Landscape Build/Installation: Turnkey landscape installation services including site preparation, drainage, grading, masonry, plant installation, irrigation, lighting, and finishing touches. Project-based pricing.
3. Maintenance Services: Weekly or bi-weekly tailored full-service maintenance contracts with comprehensive programs for soil, turf, and shrub health. Also offers seasonal flower services and one-time change outs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Carolina Landscape Service Inc is a Charleston, SC-based landscape firm that delivers integrated design, build, and maintenance services for residential and select commercial properties. The company follows an iterative design process covering free consultation, site inventory and analysis, conceptual design, design development with CAD master plans, HOA/township submittals, and installation, then supports properties with recurring full-service maintenance and seasonal flower programs. Pricing is quote-based with free initial consultations serving as the customer acquisition channel.

Product overview

Carolina Landscape is a landscape design, build, and maintenance service company serving residential and select commercial properties in Charleston and the Lowcountry. The company offers three integrated service pillars: Landscape Design Services (an iterative design process from consultation through installation, working with CAD, rain gardens, native plants, and pollinator gardens), Landscape Build Services (comprehensive construction including drainage, masonry, plant installation, irrigation, lighting, water features, and outdoor kitchens), and Maintenance & Seasonal Flowers Services (weekly/bi-weekly garden care with fertilization, pest control, and seasonal flower installations). The company was established in 1958 and is currently led by Principals Erik and Sara Engstrom.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landscape Design Services Iterative landscape design process for residential gardens in Charleston and the Lowcountry, starting with a free consultation, site inventory and analysis, conceptual design, and design development with CAD-based master plans, followed by estimated proposals, HOA/township submittals, and installation. Designers work with rain gardens, native plants, and pollinator gardens.
• Landscape Build Services Turnkey landscape construction with a single point of contact spanning site preparation, drainage, grading, mulch, masonry, plant installation, turf and artificial turf installation, irrigation, low voltage outdoor lighting, water features, fire pits, arbors, fences, and outdoor kitchens. Project-based pricing.
• Maintenance Services Tailored weekly or bi-weekly full-service garden maintenance visits including lawn care, site clean-up, pest/weed/disease control, fertilization, irrigation diagnostics, and low voltage lighting diagnostics. Programs emphasize organic-focused soil, turf, and shrub health.
• Seasonal Flowers Service Year-round care or one-time change outs for seasonal flowers with horticulturally trained flower designers. Covers window boxes, seasonal pots, and flower beds across the Lowcountry, available as weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly contracts or seasonal one-time change outs.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Charleston Horticultural SocietyminorOthersProfessional membership organization supporting horticultural education and awareness in the Charleston community.
• Charleston Garden ClubminorOthersLocal garden club membership fostering community engagement in garden design and horticulture.
• National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)minorOthersNational industry association membership providing resources, standards, and networking for landscape professionals.
• Charleston Preservation SocietyminorOthersOrganization dedicated to preserving Charleston's historic architecture and landscapes, providing community connections.
• SC GreenminorOthersSouth Carolina green industry association supporting sustainable landscaping practices.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bartlett Tree Experts: National tree and shrub care specialist serving high-end residential and commercial clients with arboriculture-led maintenance. Overlaps with Carolina Landscape's pruning, soil health, and shrub care offerings for affluent residential customers.
• SavATree / SavaLawn: Northeast/Mid-Atlantic provider combining tree care, lawn care, and landscape services for residential and commercial clients. Comparable integrated plant-health and maintenance offering, with some overlap on affluent residential design work.
• TruGreen: National lawn care leader offering recurring turf, fertilization, and pest management services. Comparable on the maintenance and recurring-service side, though more focused on lawn care than full landscape design/build and lacks regional design specialization.
• Yellowstone Landscape: Southeast-focused commercial and residential landscape services firm with design-build and maintenance capabilities. Comparable business model and regional scope, though with stronger commercial/HOA mix than Carolina Landscape's residential tilt.
• LandCare: National commercial landscape maintenance and enhancement provider with recurring service contracts. Comparable recurring maintenance model, though primarily commercial rather than residential design-led like Carolina Landscape.
• BrightView Holdings: Largest U.S. commercial landscape services provider with extensive residential and maintenance operations nationwide. Comparable as a full-service landscape design, build, and maintenance firm, but operates at far greater scale across many geographies rather than specializing in a regional market like Charleston.
• Davey Tree Expert Company: Large North American tree care and landscape services company offering residential and commercial landscape maintenance, design, and installation. Overlaps with Carolina Landscape's maintenance and tree/shrub care services but serves a broad national footprint with utility-side work.
• Ruppert Landscape: Mid-Atlantic-based commercial and high-end residential landscape design, build, and maintenance firm. Closely comparable integrated service model and client profile, though geographically focused on the DC/Mid-Atlantic region.

Regional players

• Level Green Landscaping: Mid-Atlantic commercial landscape maintenance and design-build firm. Comparable integrated service model and recurring maintenance contracts, but serves a different geography from Carolina Landscape's Charleston base.

Emerging players

• Conserva Irrigation: Franchise-based irrigation installation, repair, and maintenance specialist. Comparable on the irrigation side of Carolina Landscape's build services, though narrowly focused on irrigation rather than full landscape design and construction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CarolinaLandscapeinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carolina-landscape/about
• Instagraminstagram.com/carolina_landscape

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 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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