apl landscape solutions

What apl landscape solutions does

APL Landscape Solutions is a privately held landscape design and installation contractor founded in 1985 by Wayne Anderson and headquartered at 541 W 90th St, Bloomington, Minnesota. The company serves residential homeowners and commercial/industrial property owners across the Twin Cities metropolitan area, including Bloomington, Burnsville, Eden Prairie, Minneapolis, and St. Paul. Its service portfolio spans seven core offerings: brick paver and natural stone patios and driveways, retaining and freestanding walls, outdoor kitchens and fireplaces, drainage solutions, planting services, custom water features, and commercial snow plowing.

The company's technical capabilities center on physical hardscape and softscape construction using segmental block, precast big block, natural stone, boulder, and brick paver materials, alongside engineered drainage systems (dry creek beds, drain tile, proper grading) and custom water feature construction (ponds, waterfalls, pondless waterfalls, bubbling rocks, fountains). Its differentiators include an industry-leading 5-year warranty on hardscape installations, a one-year post-completion check-in service, and BBB A+ accreditation. The company does not maintain a public mobile app, API, or software platform; delivery is entirely through in-house crews.

The business model is sales-led and project-based: customers request quotes via the company website, phone, or email, and pay one-time project fees for installation work. A secondary recurring revenue stream comes from commercial snow plowing on per-event or monthly contracts. There is no franchise, reseller, or dealer network, no subscription software product, and no publicly disclosed revenue or headcount. Ownership appears to remain with founder Wayne Anderson, with no institutional investors or parent company indicated.

Name

apl landscape solutions

Legal name

APL Landscape

Website

https://apllandscape.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Short description

APL Landscape Solutions is a 40-year-old, founder-owned landscape design and installation contractor in Bloomington, MN, serving residential and commercial clients across the Twin Cities metro with hardscape, drainage, planting, water features, and snow plowing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bloomington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Landscape Design and Installation Services: Project-based revenue from designing and installing outdoor spaces including brick paver patios and driveways, retaining and freestanding walls, outdoor kitchens and fireplaces, drainage solutions, planting services, water features, and commercial snow plowing services. Revenue is generated through one-time project fees rather than recurring contracts, though ongoing maintenance relationships may develop.
2. Commercial Snow Plowing Services: Winter commercial snow removal services offered on both per-event and monthly contract basis, providing recurring revenue opportunity during winter months for commercial and industrial properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

APL Landscape Solutions is a landscape design and installation contractor that designs and builds outdoor spaces for residential and commercial customers in the Twin Cities metro area. Core offerings include brick paver patios and driveways, retaining and freestanding walls, outdoor kitchens and fireplaces, drainage solutions, planting services, custom water features, and commercial snow plowing/ice control services.

Product overview

APL Landscape Solutions is a landscape design and installation company offering a comprehensive suite of complementary outdoor space services. The company's portfolio consists of seven core service offerings: Brick Paver & Natural Stone Patios and Driveways (hardscaping for walkways, patios, and driveways); Retaining & Freestanding Walls (structural and decorative wall solutions using various materials); Outdoor Kitchens & Fireplaces (custom outdoor living space extensions); Drainage Solutions (water management systems including dry creek beds and drain tiles); Planting Services (plant design, selection, installation, and rain gardens); Water Features (custom ponds, waterfalls, fountains, and bubbling rocks); and Commercial Snow Plowing Services (24/7 winter maintenance for commercial properties). Founded in 1985 and serving the Twin Cities and Bloomington, MN area, the company emphasizes custom design, quality materials, professional installation, and offers a 5-year warranty on hardscape projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brick Paver & Natural Stone Patios and Driveways Custom brick paver and natural stone installation for patios, driveways, and walkways, designed to enhance property aesthetics and functionality with durable, low-maintenance solutions available in various colors, shapes, and textures. Targeted at homeowners seeking hardscape improvements.
• Retaining & Freestanding Walls Engineered retaining walls for soil erosion prevention and freestanding walls for decorative, privacy, and seating purposes, using segmental block, precast big block, natural stone, and boulder materials. Used to address grade changes and structural needs in residential landscapes.
• Outdoor Kitchens & Fireplaces Custom outdoor kitchen design and installation using man-made and natural stone products, ranging from basic grill stations to fully equipped culinary setups, plus custom fireplaces and fire pits for warmth and ambiance. Targeted at homeowners expanding their outdoor living spaces.
• Drainage Solutions Comprehensive drainage systems including dry creek beds, retaining walls for water management, drain tile systems, and proper grading services to protect landscapes from water damage and erosion. Designed to solve property water management challenges.
• Planting Services Landscape planting design, plant selection, and installation services including rain gardens that manage water runoff naturally while adding ecological diversity to outdoor spaces. Targeted at residential property owners.
• Water Features Custom water feature design and installation including ponds, waterfalls, pondless waterfalls, bubbling rocks, and fountains to enhance outdoor tranquility and visual appeal for residential customers.
• Commercial Snow Plowing Services Commercial and industrial snow removal services including plowing, hauling, stacking, and ice control with 24/7 availability during winter season, offered via per-event or monthly contract plans. Targeted at commercial and industrial property owners and managers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-year warranty on all hardscape installations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Southview Design: Twin Cities-based landscape design/build firm offering patios, retaining walls, outdoor living spaces, and planting. Direct regional peer competing for the same Bloomington-to-St. Paul residential hardscape and design projects.
• Bachman's Landscaping: Long-established Twin Cities landscape design, installation, and maintenance provider. Comparable scope across hardscape, planting, and seasonal services in the same metro footprint as APL.
• McAdam Landscaping: Minnesota-based landscape design and build firm serving the Twin Cities with hardscape, planting, and outdoor living services. Direct regional competitor with similar residential project-based model.

Broad incumbents

• BrightView Landscapes: Largest US commercial landscaping services company with full design, installation, and maintenance capabilities nationally. Sets the ceiling for what scaled landscape operators can deliver and competes for larger commercial accounts APL cannot service.
• Davey Tree Expert Company: Large national provider of tree, landscape, and environmental services to residential, commercial, and utility customers. Overlaps with APL on planting and landscape maintenance at a much larger, multi-service scale.
• TruGreen: National residential lawn care and landscape services franchise operator. Comparable in residential softscape and lawn services but focused on recurring maintenance rather than APL's design/build hardscape orientation.

Regional players

• Yellowstone Landscape: Large multi-state regional landscape services provider focused on commercial maintenance, irrigation, and snow services. Comparable in commercial snow plowing and grounds services though typically at a larger multi-region scale.
• Ruppert Landscape: Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regional landscape design/build and management firm with commercial snow services. Comparable service mix (hardscape, planting, commercial snow) but operates in a different geography than APL's Twin Cities base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/apl-landscape-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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