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.
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5) Level Up: GreenWeaver Landscapes’ Commitment to Sustainability Fuels Their Growth
Since 2008, GreenWeaver Landscapes, based in Media, Pennsylvania, has had the mission of creating and maintaining beautiful, useful, and healthy landscapes for people and the planet. The company has steady growth of about 15% annually, with a few large growth years, like in 2022, where they grew by 50% after winning two large jobs. They are approaching $3 million in annual revenue.
“We have not set any limits on size,” says Jennifer Nichols, president of GreenWeaver Landscapes. “I hope to create a company where every employee can support a family, build a career, and retire in comfort. This requires growth.”
4) Level Up: Employee Training Drives Midwest Landscape Industries’ Success
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.
“You are not growing if you are not learning!” says Steve Hastings, founder and president of landscape development for Midwest Landscape Industries. “You will be left behind – we want to be in the driver’s seat!”
3) Level Up: Peak Landscape Builds Their Success by Fostering Trust
Peak Landscape, based in Hillsboro, Oregon, has grown to an annual revenue of $14 million. Mark Pyrah, president of Peak Landscape, says their goal is to reach $20 million and is excited for the path they are on to get there.
“We measure success at the individual level,” Pyrah says. “Success is when we achieve the goals that our team has set for themselves, when each person is successful in accomplishing the work before them. We all lift in our own space, and that makes us successful overall.”
2) Level Up: Monarch Landscape Management Focuses on Their Long-Term Vision
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 company has been growing steadily for the past few years, but they’re laying the groundwork for a major leap.
“We’re always working toward growth — but we’re intentional about building a solid foundation first,” Mathers says. “Rapid growth without stability can be risky and unsustainable.”
1) Level Up: Creativity Fuels Drost Landscape’s Success
Drost Landscape, based in Petoskey, Michigan, has a revenue approaching $20 million and 145 employees during the peak season. General manager Dale Drier says they have one-, three-, five- and 10-year goals they are working toward, and their five-year goal is to reach 250-275 employees. Drier says they retain their employees by treating them well.
“We do discretionary incentives, and we do bonuses based on profitability,” Drier says. “Those are tangible items that they can see in their check. Others are trying to do things for our staff. We’re doing an employee gathering every other week during the summer to give them updates on how the company is doing. We’re also doing an annual outing where they get the day off, and we cater to them.”
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