Introduction
The U.S. commercial landscaping industry generated approximately $188.8 billion in revenue in 2025, supporting over 1.4 million jobs across nearly 693,000 businesses nationwide. The companies at the top of this market set the pricing benchmarks, service standards, and technology trends that ripple across the entire industry.
Commercial landscaping extends well beyond weekly mowing. The largest firms offer a full range of services:
- Landscape maintenance and design/build construction
- Irrigation installation and management
- Arboriculture and tree care
- Snow removal and ice management
These companies serve corporate campuses, homeowners' associations (HOAs), municipalities, retail centers, and healthcare facilities — built through decades of acquisitions, franchise expansion, and service diversification.
TLDR
- The U.S. landscaping industry generates over $188 billion annually across 693,000 businesses
- Top 10 companies ranked by annual revenue and national service footprint
- Services include maintenance, design/build, irrigation, tree care, and snow management
- Growth is fueled by acquisitions, franchising, and service diversification rather than organic expansion alone
- Knowing what separates industry giants from local providers helps property managers choose the right vendor
Overview of Commercial Landscaping in the USA
Commercial landscaping covers large-scale property maintenance, curb appeal management, and grounds services for businesses, municipalities, HOAs, and commercial real estate. Unlike residential work, it typically involves multi-year contracts, specialized equipment, and a broad range of service lines:
- Landscape maintenance and mowing
- Design, build, and installation
- Irrigation systems
- Arboriculture and tree care
- Seasonal property management (snow and ice removal)
The U.S. landscaping services industry reached $188.8 billion in revenue in 2025/2026, employing over 1.4 million people across approximately 692,777 businesses. Growth projections through 2030 differ by source: Grand View Research forecasts a 7.3% CAGR, while IBISWorld estimates a more conservative 2.5%.
While the market is vast and fragmented, a handful of companies dominate commercial revenue — the rankings below cover the 10 largest by reported annual revenue.
Top 10 Largest Commercial Landscaping Companies in the USA
These companies are ranked by annual revenue based on publicly reported figures and industry publication rankings (Lawn & Landscape Top 100, Landscape Management LM150). Revenue figures reflect the most recently available data and may vary year over year.
BrightView Holdings
Headquartered in Blue Bell, PA, BrightView was formed through the 2014 merger of ValleyCrest and Brickman. The undisputed revenue leader in U.S. commercial landscaping, BrightView employs over 18,600 people and operates a nationwide footprint.
BrightView's publicly traded status (NYSE: BV) distinguishes it from competitors, enabling aggressive mergers and acquisitions that fuel expansion.
Its end-to-end commercial service offering—landscape maintenance, enhancements, irrigation, snow and ice management, and tree care—positions it as a turnkey solution for corporate campuses, healthcare facilities, and retail properties. The company reported $2.77 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2025.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Blue Bell, PA |
| Estimated Annual Revenue | ~$2.77 billion |
| Core Services | Landscape maintenance, design/build, irrigation, snow & ice management, tree care |
TruGreen
Headquartered in Memphis, TN, TruGreen is primarily a lawn care and chemical treatment franchise serving both residential and commercial customers across the continental U.S. through thousands of franchise and company-owned locations.
TruGreen's franchise model enables rapid national scalability without the capital intensity of corporate expansion. Its science-based turf management programs—fertilization, weed control, aeration, and pest control—make it the dominant player in the chemical lawn care segment.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Memphis, TN |
| Estimated Annual Revenue | ~$1.72 billion |
| Core Services | Lawn fertilization, weed control, aeration/seeding, pest control |
The Davey Tree Expert Co.
Headquartered in Kent, OH, Davey Tree is an employee-owned (ESOP) company with roots dating back to 1880. One of the longest-established names in commercial tree care and grounds management in North America, Davey generated $1.84 billion in 2024 revenue.
Davey's employee ownership model, in place since 1979, drives quality and retention.
It operates across utility line clearance and commercial tree care, giving it a foothold in both private and municipal/utility markets. This diversification provides stability and insulates the company from cyclical commercial construction downturns.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Kent, OH |
| Estimated Annual Revenue | ~$1.84 billion |
| Core Services | Tree care, utility line clearance, landscape maintenance, consulting |
Yellowstone Landscape
Headquartered in Bunnell, FL, Yellowstone is one of the fastest-growing commercial landscape companies in the Southeast and Sun Belt, built through aggressive acquisition of regional commercial landscaping operators. The company generated $718.5 million in 2024 revenue.
Private equity firms Harvest Partners and Neuberger Berman back Yellowstone's exclusively commercial focus. Its platform acquisition model retains local operational leadership while centralizing back-office functions—an approach that lets acquired companies maintain client relationships while benefiting from enterprise-scale resources.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Bunnell, FL |
| Estimated Annual Revenue | ~$718.5 million |
| Core Services | Commercial landscape maintenance, enhancements, irrigation, tree care |
Bartlett Tree Experts
Founded in 1907 and headquartered in Stamford, CT, Bartlett Tree Experts is a global tree care specialist with locations across the U.S., Canada, UK, and Ireland. The company reported $526 million in 2024 revenue.
Bartlett's research division (Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories) and staff of over 400 ISA-certified arborists distinguish it from generalist landscapers. It serves high-end residential, commercial, and municipal clients demanding expert-level tree health management, including advanced diagnostics and pest/disease treatment.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Stamford, CT |
| Estimated Annual Revenue | ~$526 million |
| Core Services | Tree care, plant health, pruning, pest/disease management, consulting |
HeartLand
Headquartered in Kansas City, MO, HeartLand is a private equity-backed commercial landscaping platform that grew from a regional operator to a national player primarily through acquisitions of established regional companies. The company generated $583.3 million in 2024 revenue.
With Pritzker Private Capital behind it, HeartLand pursues rapid consolidation of commercial-focused companies while preserving local brand identity and operational teams. It serves corporate offices, retail centers, HOAs, and industrial properties across multiple regions.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Kansas City, MO |
| Estimated Annual Revenue | ~$583.3 million |
| Core Services | Commercial landscape maintenance, enhancements, irrigation, snow removal |
SavATree
Headquartered in Bedford Hills, NY, SavATree is a full-service tree care and lawn care company with a strong presence in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, growing through targeted acquisitions of arborist and lawn care firms. The company generated $479 million in 2024 revenue.
With Apax Partners' investment, SavATree combines certified arborist expertise with lawn and landscape services under one roof, giving commercial and residential clients a comprehensive solution. Its reputation for environmental stewardship and certified specialists gives it a premium market position.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Bedford Hills, NY |
| Estimated Annual Revenue | ~$479 million |
| Core Services | Tree care, lawn care, plant health, landscape maintenance |
Sperber Landscape Companies
Headquartered in Westlake Village, CA, Sperber Landscape Companies is led by the Sperber family—descendants of ValleyCrest founder Burt Sperber. The company re-entered the market post-BrightView with a focus on building a West Coast commercial landscape platform through acquisitions, generating $427 million in 2024 revenue.
Sperber leverages deep industry relationships, family legacy, and a track record of scaling commercial landscape operations. It focuses on high-revenue commercial properties including HOAs, corporate parks, and retail centers primarily in California.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Westlake Village, CA |
| Estimated Annual Revenue | ~$427 million |
| Core Services | Commercial landscape maintenance, design/build, irrigation, tree care |
Gothic Landscape
Headquartered in Valencia, CA, Gothic Landscape is one of the largest privately held commercial landscaping companies in the Western U.S. Originally founded as a family business in Southern California, the company generated $442 million in 2024 revenue.
Gothic has a strong design/build capability alongside maintenance, serving large commercial developers and construction projects in California and the Southwest. It maintains a high percentage of commercial revenue with a focus on quality construction-phase landscaping.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Valencia, CA |
| Estimated Annual Revenue | ~$442 million |
| Core Services | Commercial landscape maintenance, design/build, irrigation installation |
Weed Man
Headquartered in Orono, Ontario, with major U.S. operations, Weed Man is a lawn care franchise brand with a large footprint of independently owned franchise locations across the U.S. and Canada. The company generated $371.5 million in 2024 revenue.
Weed Man's franchise model drives rapid geographic expansion with low corporate overhead. Franchisees operate locally with a proven service system for fertilization, weed control, and pest management—covering hundreds of territories across North America under a single recognizable brand.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Orono, Ontario (North American HQ) |
| Estimated Annual Revenue | ~$371.5 million |
| Core Services | Lawn fertilization, weed control, aeration, pest management |
How We Chose These Companies
Rankings are based on annual revenue reported by each company or drawn from credible industry publications including Lawn & Landscape's Top 100 and Landscape Management's LM150. Revenue figures reflect the most recently available reporting year and include all landscape-related profit centers.
Key factors separating the largest from the rest:
- Serve clients across multiple states or regions, not just a single metro market
- Offer full-service capabilities beyond mowing — tree care, irrigation, snow removal, and design/build
- Maintain infrastructure for high-volume commercial accounts including corporate campuses, retail chains, and municipalities
- Show consistent revenue growth through acquisitions or franchise expansion
That said, ranking by size alone doesn't tell the whole story for every buyer.
Common mistakes buyers make:
- Choosing a vendor on brand name alone without checking local service quality or response times
- Overlooking contract flexibility — large firms often use rigid, standardized agreements
- Assuming bigger means better for mid-sized properties, where local providers frequently deliver faster issue resolution and more attentive account management
Conclusion
The largest commercial landscaping companies built their reputations through scale, service breadth, and decades of strategic growth. Their national footprints, standardized service agreements, and centralized billing make them a practical fit for multi-location corporate clients managing dozens of properties.
That said, scale comes with trade-offs. National companies run on standardized schedules and regional crews — and for smaller properties, that often means slower response times and less flexibility. Smaller businesses, community organizations, and commercial property owners in markets like Buffalo, NY frequently find that a local, owner-operated provider like Percy's Lawn Care and Son delivers what the nationals simply can't: personalized attention, genuine local knowledge, and the kind of responsiveness that comes from actually being part of the neighborhood.
Founded in 1999, Percy's has spent over 25 years learning Buffalo's climate, soil conditions, and seasonal rhythms firsthand. That experience shows in how the team handles everything from spring cleanup timing to heavy-snow removal — with the speed and care a national franchise rarely matches.
Percy's strengths at a glance:
- 25+ years serving Buffalo and surrounding communities
- Local climate expertise — familiar with Buffalo's distinct seasonal demands
- Responsive service — no call centers, no regional dispatch queues
- Family-owned — Percy and David Eldridge treat every property like their own
For property managers and business owners seeking a partner who shows up and follows through, reach out to Percy's Lawn Care and Son at (716) 245-5296 or hello@percyslawncare.com for a consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the largest commercial landscaping company in the USA?
BrightView Holdings is the largest by annual revenue, reporting approximately $2.77 billion for fiscal year 2025. Formed through the 2014 merger of ValleyCrest and Brickman, BrightView is publicly traded (NYSE: BV) and employs over 18,600 people nationwide.
What services do the largest commercial landscaping companies typically offer?
The largest companies offer services including landscape maintenance, design/build installation, irrigation management, arboriculture, and seasonal snow and ice management. Most also provide chemical lawn care programs covering fertilization and weed control.
How do large national landscaping companies differ from local providers?
National companies bring standardized processes and the capacity to manage large multi-location accounts across wide geographies. Local providers typically respond faster, know regional soil and climate conditions firsthand, and understand local regulations—such as New York State's strict fertilizer application laws.
What should I look for when choosing a commercial landscaping company?
Prioritize proper licensing and insurance, local climate experience, references from similar properties, and contract flexibility. Mid-sized commercial properties often get more responsive, tailored service from a regional provider than from a national firm.
How are the top commercial landscaping companies ranked?
Industry publications like Lawn & Landscape and Landscape Management rank companies based on self-reported annual revenue from landscape profit centers, supplemented by public financial disclosures for traded companies like BrightView. Rankings exclude revenue from non-landscape business units and reflect the most recently available reporting year.
When's the best time to put nitrogen on your lawn?
For cool-season grasses (Kentucky bluegrass, fescues) common in Buffalo, NY, the optimal time for nitrogen application is late summer to early fall (late August through November). Fall nitrogen promotes root development and winter survival. Warm-season grasses benefit most from late spring to early summer applications. Always conduct a soil test for precise timing and rates.
