What Castle Gardens Groundscapes does

Castle Gardens Groundscapes is a privately held landscape design, installation, and maintenance firm headquartered in Vestal, New York, serving the Triple Cities market (Vestal, Binghamton, Johnson City). The company offers a full residential exterior service stack: backyard living space design, patios and walkways, full landscape design-build, lawn maintenance, irrigation systems including rainwater harvesting, landscape lighting, water features, excavation, and seasonal snow removal. Its work is delivered by a small team (1–10 employees) and is anchored by industry credentials — LEED Accredited Professional for sustainable design, plus NCMA and ICPI certifications for masonry and interlocking paver installation — which enable specification-grade hardscape work that uncertified competitors cannot easily perform.

The business operates on a project-based revenue model for design-build work (hardscape, irrigation, lighting, water features) combined with recurring maintenance contracts and a separate seasonal snow removal line that targets both residential and commercial customers. Revenue mechanics are diversified across many small tickets rather than concentrated on a few anchor clients, which limits single-customer exposure but leaves the firm reliant on regional homeowner demand. A materials partnership with Techo-Bloc supports paver and retaining-wall supply on its hardscape projects, and a project-portfolio website functions as the principal digital sales channel for inbound residential leads.

There is no public disclosure of revenue, ownership structure, or management team, and no evidence of external funding, M&A activity, geographic expansion beyond the Southern Tier, or adoption of AI/ML tooling in operations. The firm should be understood as a long-tenured, credentialed, regionally anchored service business whose growth posture is incremental and defensive rather than venture-style.

Name

Castle Gardens Groundscapes

Legal name

Castle Gardens Groundscapes

Website

https://cggroundscapes.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Castle Gardens Groundscapes is a Vestal, New York-based landscape design, installation, and maintenance firm serving residential and commercial customers in the Triple Cities area with patios, irrigation, lighting, water features, and snow removal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730), Landscaping Services (56173)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Patio Construction (Pavers, Concrete & Stone) (HSAPALAB), Garden Bed Installation & Planting (Annuals, Perennials, Shrubs) (HSAIAFAB), Porch & Veranda Construction (HSAPALAG)

Keywords

• Landscape design services
• Landscape installation services
• Lawn maintenance programs
• Hardscape construction
• Residential snow removal

Headquarters

HQ city

Vestal

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Landscape Maintenance Services: Weekly lawn and landscape maintenance services provided on a recurring contract basis.
2. Design/Build Services: Design and construction of full-featured outdoor living spaces including patios, walkways, fire pits, water features, and landscape installations. One-time project-based revenue.
3. Snow Removal Services: Commercial and residential snow removal services including driveway and walkway clearing with ice control services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Castle Gardens Groundscapes is a full-service landscape company that designs, installs, and maintains residential outdoor environments. It delivers one-time hardscape and landscape construction projects (backyard living spaces, patios, walkways, water features, lighting, irrigation) alongside recurring weekly lawn maintenance and seasonal snow removal. Certified installers (NCMA, ICPI) and LEED certified landscape design techniques are applied across all engagements for homeowners in the Triple Cities area.

Product overview

Castle Gardens Groundscapes is a full-service landscape company offering a unified portfolio of services rather than a software platform. The core offerings include Backyard Living Spaces (fire pits, outdoor bars, hot tubs), Patios & Walkways (hardscape construction with Techo-Bloc materials), Landscape Design/Installation, Lawn Maintenance & Treatment, Irrigation Systems (rainwater harvesting), Landscape Lighting Design/Installation, Water Features (Koi Ponds, waterfalls), Excavation/Skid Steer Services, and Snow Removal. The company also offers a Landscape Beautification Program that bundles services into customized packages. All services are delivered by NCMA and ICPI certified installers, with over 30 years of industry experience and LEED certified landscape design techniques.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Backyard Living Spaces Outdoor living space design and construction for residential homeowners, including fire pits, water features, outdoor bars, and hot tubs, customized to maximize available area.
• Patios & Walkways Hardscape construction of walkways, patios, fire pits, and retaining walls for residential customers using Techo-Bloc premium materials, installed to last a lifetime.
• Landscape Design and Installation Full landscape makeover services for residential homeowners, including design and consultation, guiding projects from concept to completion with a client-focused approach.
• Lawn Maintenance & Treatment Weekly lawn and landscape maintenance services for residential customers, offered as part of the Beautification Service program for professionally managed landscapes.
• Irrigation Systems Rainwater harvesting and irrigation system installation for residential properties that captures roof runoff to water landscapes, reducing water costs and managing environmental impact.
• Landscape Lighting Design and Installation Outdoor lighting design services for residential properties, including walkway and up-lighting installations to enhance safety, security, and nighttime aesthetic.
• Water Features Installation of water gardens, Koi ponds, and waterfalls for residential customers, creating relaxing environments with natural oxygenating plants and fish.
• Excavation and Skid Steer Services Equipment rental and excavation services for project starts, including French drain installation, drainage applications, and other excavation projects supporting landscape installations.
• Snow Removal Commercial and residential snow removal services including main driveway and walkway clearing along with ice control services for the Triple Cities area.
• Landscape Beautification Program Comprehensive landscape management program that serves as a one-stop shop for residential customers, bundling Castle Gardens Groundscapes' full portfolio of services into customized packages that fit the client's budget.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Techo-BlocminorOthersMaterials supplier partnership for paver and retaining wall installations. Uses industry-leading materials from Techo-Bloc in all paver and retaining wall projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• U.S. Lawns: Franchise-based commercial and residential landscaping company offering landscape management, design, and snow removal through locally owned operator franchises. Operates on a similar small-business, owner-operator service model.
• LandCare: Commercial and residential landscape maintenance and design company operating across multiple U.S. markets. Direct overlap in maintenance contracts, design/build projects, and snow services.
• NaturaLawn of America: Franchise lawn care company providing environmentally responsible fertilization and lawn maintenance. Similar subscription-style service delivery to residential customers with comparable operational footprint.
• The Grounds Guys: Franchise network providing residential and commercial landscape maintenance, lawn care, and design services. Closely mirrors Castle Gardens Groundscapes' service portfolio and direct-to-consumer motion.
• Lawn Doctor: Franchise lawn care provider offering fertilization, weed control, and lawn maintenance services to residential customers. Comparable recurring service model and small-business delivery format.

Broad incumbents

• Ruppert Landscape: Multi-regional landscape construction and management company serving residential and commercial clients in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Comparable service mix including design/build, maintenance, and snow services.
• TruGreen: Largest U.S. residential lawn care company offering lawn treatment, maintenance, and related services through a national branch network. Overlaps with the maintenance and treatment portion of Castle Gardens Groundscapes' services.
• SavATree: Established provider of tree, shrub, and lawn care services plus landscape design and installation across the Northeast. Operates in Castle Gardens Groundscapes' regional corridor with overlapping residential services and certifications.
• Davey Tree Expert Company: Established provider of tree care, landscape services, and grounds management to residential and commercial clients. Substantially larger than Castle Gardens Groundscapes with overlapping landscape design and installation offerings.
• BrightView Landscapes: National landscape services company providing landscape design, installation, maintenance, and snow removal to commercial and residential clients. Much larger scale and broader geographic reach than Castle Gardens Groundscapes but directly overlapping service offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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