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Level Up: Schendel Lawn & Landscape Scales for Employee Advancement

Brandon Moore, managing partner of Schendel Lawn & Landscape, based in Topeka, Kansas, doesn’t have an ideal company size set for his company, as he never wants to limit where they can go. However, he does say that in seven years, they want to reach $27 million in annual revenue. Moore originally had no expectation […]

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Top 5 Level Up Stories from 2025

The Level Up series is a collection of articles sharing the successful strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies reach the next level. Check out some of the most-read stories in this series for 2025. Click on each company’s name to read the full Level Up article. 5) Level Up: GreenWeaver Landscapes’ Commitment to […]

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Level Up: Fisk Lawnscapes’ Commitment to Their Core Values Drives Their Growth

Ben Fisk wanted to make a difference when he founded Fisk Lawnscapes, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. ā€œI’ve always enjoyed transforming outdoor spaces into beautiful, functional environments, but for me, it was about more than just aesthetics,ā€ Fisk says. ā€œIt was about creating spaces that bring joy and fulfillment to the people who live in […]

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Level Up: EdenScapes Grows Through People, Processes and Purpose

EdenScapes, based in Lafayette, Louisiana, is on track to generate $5 million in revenue this year and expects to double that figure without expanding to multiple locations. Owner Chap Gary says he wants to grow the company to make space for professional-level people to move up within the company. ā€œWhat excites me is to bring […]

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Level Up: Bumgardners Landscape’s Full-Service Line Fuels Their Growth

Bumgardners Landscape, based in Medford, Oregon, has been growing steadily since they started in 1993, and they have recently experienced a sudden burst of growth over the past three years. Bill Bumgardner, owner, president and CEO of Bumgardners Landscape, says this was due to the post-pandemic market shift, as many commercial and HOA clients realized […]

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Level Up: Timberline Landscaping Grows As They Expand Their Services

Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Timberline Landscaping, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has an annual revenue of $30 million and is always in a growth mindset. Josh Pool, COO of Timberline Landscaping, says they never want to settle and become stagnant. […]

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Level Up: Monarch Landscape Management Focuses on Their Long-Term Vision

Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. In the next 10 years, Monarch Landscape Management, based in Houston, Texas, is looking to become a $100 million company. Currently, the company is at $14+ in annual revenue. Jason Mathers, president of Monarch, says the […]

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Level Up: Employee Training Drives Midwest Landscape Industries’ Success

Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Midwest Landscape Industries, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, takes pride in the industry expertise and knowledge they bring to every job. They currently budget over $75,000 for training and certification for their team. ā€œYou are not growing […]

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Level Up: Blanchford Landscape Group’s Top Talent Drives Their 15% Growth This YearĀ 

Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Andy Blanchford, CEO of Blanchford Landscape Group, based in Bozeman, Montana, doesn’t have an ideal company size he’d like to reach, but he does expect the company to be close to $10 million in five years […]

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Level Up: Saluda Hill Landscapes Blossoms Through Builder Partnerships

Our Level Up series shares the strategies that help landscape and lawn care companies get to the next level. Saluda Hill Landscapes, based in Lexington, South Carolina, has carved out a niche for themselves by primarily serving homebuilders. The company has experienced steady, but fast growth since starting in 1991. ā€œBuilder landscaping remains our most […]

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