Greensource, Llc

What Greensource, Llc does

Greensource, LLC is a privately held landscape design, construction, and maintenance firm headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, with an operational facility in Bedford Heights located near Interstate 480 and 271. The company serves residential estate owners and commercial property operators across the Northeast Ohio region through a vertically integrated, single-vendor model — design, build, and ongoing maintenance are all delivered by in-house employees without reliance on subcontractors. Founded in an undisclosed year by President Bob Oster, the firm has accumulated multiple industry recognitions including consecutive Best of Houzz awards (2014, 2015), the Founder's Award and Best Water Feature Award at the 2011 Cleveland Home and Garden Show, and the 2013 Build the Circle Award from University Circle Inc.

The company's service portfolio spans residential and commercial landscape design, full-service landscape construction (excavation, hardscapes, masonry, woodworking, drainage, project management), and ongoing property maintenance (lawn cutting, weeding, pruning, cultivation, watering, fertilization, winter snow removal). Greensource differentiates through specialized capabilities in low-voltage LED landscape lighting — leveraging a strategic technology partnership with Kichler Lighting for Radiax optics-based products and proprietary moonlighting or canopy lighting techniques — and engineering of pondless water features with recirculating reservoirs. The revenue model combines three streams: design billed at $120.00 per hour plus reproduction and imaging fees (with a 50% deposit minimum), project-based landscape installation under proposal and contract, and recurring maintenance services including seasonal snow removal. Customers are acquired through consultative direct field sales targeting high-value residential properties (where projects typically represent 15-30% of home value) and commercial clients including office complexes, golf courses, country clubs, and resorts. Marketing channels include a content-marketing website and blog, Houzz, social media, annual participation in the Cleveland Home and Garden Show, and a strong client testimonial and referral engine.

Greensource employs 11-50 people across design, project management, electrical, masonry, carpentry, horticulture, and equipment operations. The privately held LLC does not publicly disclose revenue, has no institutional investors, parent company, subsidiaries, funding rounds, or M&A activity on record. The firm maintains membership in the U.S. Green Building Council, Ohio Landscape Association, Green City Blue Lake, and the AOLP Association of Lighting Professionals, and holds partnerships including a strategic technology alliance with Kichler Lighting, a co-development relationship with Cleveland Botanical Gardens, and a corporate giving partnership with Habitat for Humanity.

Name

Greensource, Llc

Legal name

GreenSource LLC

Website

https://greensourceohio.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Greensource, LLC is a Cleveland, Ohio-based landscape design, build, and maintenance firm delivering full-service, vertically integrated landscape architecture, construction, and ongoing property care to high-end residential and commercial clients throughout Northeast Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Architecture and Construction Services

NAICS

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

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Landscape Design & Installation (HSAIABAJ), Landscape Renovation & Re-Design (Yard Makeovers) (HSAIABAC), Residential Landscaping & Lawn Care (BPABADAB), Landscape Construction Project Management & General Contracting (HSAIABAK)

Keywords

• Landscape design services
• Landscape construction services
• Landscape maintenance services
• Outdoor living spaces
• Hardscape installation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Landscape Design Services: Hourly design fees at $120.00 per hour plus reproduction and imaging fees. Requires minimum deposit of half of total design fees at signing, remainder due upon delivery of final plans.
2. Landscape Installation and Construction: One-time project-based revenue from installation of landscapes, hardscapes, outdoor kitchens, water features, lighting systems, and other design elements. Follows formal proposal and contract process after design completion.
3. Landscape Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance services including lawn cutting, weeding, pruning, cultivation, watering, fertilization, and winter snow removal services for existing client properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Greensource LLC provides landscape design, construction, and maintenance services for residential and commercial outdoor spaces throughout Northeast Ohio. The firm delivers an integrated design/build/maintain solution—covering site assessment, master planning, hardscape and masonry construction, water features, outdoor kitchens, low-voltage lighting, patios, plantings, and seasonal snow removal. All project work is performed by in-house staff without reliance on subcontractors.

Product overview

Greensource LLC is a landscape design, build, and maintenance company serving Northeast Ohio. The company operates as a unified service offering combining creative landscape design, full-scale construction, and ongoing property maintenance into a single integrated solution. The core portfolio spans residential and commercial landscape design, with specialized design elements including outdoor kitchens, water features, landscape lighting, patios, retaining walls, fire features, walkways, plantings, fencing, and architectural elements. The company also provides seasonal snow removal services. All projects are delivered by in-house staff without subcontractors, following a five-step process: consultation, design, installation proposal/contract, installation, and ongoing maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Landscape Design Custom landscape design and master planning services for residential properties, covering site assessment, traffic flow, grading, drainage, and budget-aligned master plans. Targeted at homeowners seeking extraordinary personalized landscape designs.
• Commercial Landscape Design Landscape architecture and design services for office complexes, corporate headquarters, golf courses, country clubs, and resorts. Designed to extend corporate image and profile through professionally designed outdoor environments.
• Landscape Construction Full-service landscape construction including excavation, hardscapes, masonry, woodworking, drainage installation, and end-to-end project management. Delivered by in-house staff following a formal proposal and contract process.
• Landscape Maintenance Ongoing property maintenance services for existing client properties, including lawn cutting, weeding, pruning, cultivation, watering, fertilization, and seasonal services.
• Outdoor Kitchens Custom outdoor kitchen design and installation featuring built-in grills, side burners, refrigerators, sinks, and countertops in various materials.
• Water Features Water feature design and installation including ponds, waterfalls, pondless water features, fountains, and container water gardens. Pondless systems recirculate through their own reservoir for safety and easier maintenance.
• Landscape Lighting Low voltage and LED outdoor lighting installation using Kichler products, including accent lighting, moonlighting, canopy lighting, and pathway lighting. Utilizes surface mounting brackets in trees to create natural moonlight effects.
• Patios and Terraces Custom patio and terrace design and installation using natural stone, bluestone, and premium precast brick and concrete pavers. Includes flat, elevated, terraced, or sunken designs built on compacted aggregate bases.
• Retaining and Garden Walls Engineering and construction of retaining walls, garden walls, and freestanding walls for elevation changes and aesthetic enhancement.
• Fire Features Fire pit and fire feature installation available in natural gas or wood-burning options for outdoor entertainment spaces.
• Walkways Custom walkway and path design and installation using various materials and shapes to complement landscape designs.
• Plantings Planting design services using deciduous, evergreen, perennial, and annual plants to create color, texture, and seasonality in landscapes.
• Fencing and Privacy Solutions Fence, privacy wall, trellis, and living wall design and installation using pressure treated wood, cedar, composite, vinyl, and metal materials.
• Architectural Elements Design and installation of residential and commercial architectural elements including columns, railings, benches, and stoops.
• Snow Removal Services Winter snow removal services for residential and commercial properties including walkways, driveways, parking lots, and de-icing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Less than 1% plant material loss on major projects over 3+ years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• U.S. Green Building CouncilminorOthersProud member organization supporting sustainable building practices and environmental stewardship in the green building industry.
• Ohio Landscape AssociationminorOthersProud member of state landscape industry association for Ohio landscaping professionals.
• Green City Blue LakeminorOthersProud member of regional environmental organization promoting sustainable practices in the Cleveland area.
• AOLP Association of Lighting ProfessionalsminorOthersProud member of professional lighting association. President Bob Oster achieved CLVLT certification through this organization.
• Kichler LightingcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for low voltage and LED landscape lighting. Kichler, headquartered in Independence, Ohio, provides LED accent lights and lighting products with Radiax optics. President Bob Oster holds CLVLT certification through partnership training.
• Cleveland Botanical GardenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCombined effort resulted in 2013 Build the Circle Award recognition. Collaboration on landscape projects within University Circle area.
• Habitat for HumanityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate giving partnership where Greensource donated silent auction items to Habitat for Humanity events for multiple years.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Neave Group Outdoor Solutions: Full-service landscape design, build, and maintenance firm serving high-end residential and commercial clients in the Hudson Valley/New York metro. Closely comparable in business model (in-house crews, project-based + recurring maintenance, premium positioning) and in product mix (lighting, water features, masonry).
• McHale Landscape Design: Design/build landscape firm specializing in high-end residential and commercial properties in the Mid-Atlantic. Directly comparable on integrated design-build-maintenance model, premium customer segment, and feature breadth (lighting, outdoor living, masonry).

Broad incumbents

• Ruppert Landscape: Large Mid-Atlantic/regional landscape construction and management firm serving commercial and high-end residential clients. Comparable in integrated design/build/maintenance but operates at materially greater scale with broader geographic reach.
• LandCare: National commercial landscape management and maintenance provider. Overlaps with Greensource on groundskeeping, snow removal, and recurring contracts, but is predominantly commercial-focused without Greensource's premium residential design specialization.
• BrightView Landscapes: Largest commercial and residential landscape services provider in North America. Overlaps with Greensource on landscape maintenance, snow/ice, and design/build, but operates at national scale with significantly broader commercial focus and subcontracted delivery model.
• Davey Tree Expert Company: Established national tree care, landscape management, and environmental services company. Comparable in residential/commercial grounds maintenance and landscape construction, but offers a far wider portfolio across utility vegetation management and consulting.
• TruGreen: National lawn and landscape care provider focused on recurring residential services. Overlaps with Greensource's maintenance arm and snow removal, but lacks Greensource's design-build depth and premium residential estate focus.

Emerging players

• Yardzen: Tech-enabled online landscape design platform that connects homeowners with designers and contractors. Competes indirectly for residential landscape design work and represents a digital-channel alternative that could pressure traditional consultative firms like Greensource over time.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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