Catch up with the biggest green industry headlines from August

Ruppert Landscape acquires Greatscapes Property Management Group

Greatscapes Owner and President James Printz will continue leading the business in the local Virginia market.

Ruppert Landscape has acquired Greatscapes Property Management Group. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Greatscapes has operated in Virginia for nearly 30 years, serving a diverse client base in Winchester and the surrounding region. Greatscapes Owner and President James Printz will join Ruppert Landscape as a partner and continue leading the business in the local Virginia market.

“We are excited to welcome Greatscapes to the Ruppert family,” says Phil Key, CEO of Ruppert Landscape. “James and his team have built an impressive business founded on values that closely align with ours. This partnership not only broadens our presence in Virginia but also reinforces our shared commitment to delivering quality services and fostering long-term relationships with customers and employees alike.”

“We’re proud of the business we’ve built over the past three decades and are honored to join forces with an incredible company that shares our dedication to people and service,” Printz says. “This partnership will provide new resources and opportunities for our team and dedicated customers, while enabling our team to remain true to the principles that have guided our business since day one.”

This acquisition follows Ruppert Landscape’s expansion into the South Carolina and Florida markets earlier this year, with the acquisitions of Ocean Woods Landscaping and Lawnscapes. The Ruppert Landscape platform now has over 50 locations nationwide. The company ranks No. 12 on the Lawn & Landscape Top 100 list.

LawnPro Partners acquires Concord Custom Lawn Care

Concord Custom Lawn Care’s core service offerings include lawn care, grub control, disease control, aeration, seeding, insect and mosquito control

LawnPro Partners has acquired New Hampshire-based Concord Custom Lawn Care. Concord Custom Lawn Care has served the surrounding Concord area and most of southern New Hampshire since 2002. Concord Custom Lawn Care’s core service offerings include lawn care, grub control, disease control, aeration, seeding, insect and mosquito control. “Having been in the lawn care industry since 1980, I was ready to retire and move on to the next endeavors of life,” says Tim Doyle, owner of Concord Customer Lawn Care. “The decision to sell my business wasn’t easy because we had a tight-knit team. My focus was finding a partner that would take care of my people and not turn their lives upside down. As a small business owner, I didn’t have the ability to offer the same level of personal growth to my employees that LawnPro could offer.”

Since the closing of the transaction, Doyle has retired from the business after 37 years in the industry. All other Concord Lawn Care employees will be retained as part of the transaction.

“The excellent reputation that Concord Custom Lawn Care has in its local market made it a natural addition to our existing New Hampshire footprint,” said Bill Viveen, CEO of LawnPro Partners. “It is with great excitement that we welcome the Concord Custom Lawn Care team to the LawnPro family of brands.”

Landscape Workshop has acquired Willis Landscaping, based out of Lynchburg, Virginia

The acquisition — Landscape Workshop’s fifth in Virginia — strengthens the company’s foothold in Lynchburg, Roanoke and Charlottesville.

Landscape Workshop has acquired Willis Landscaping, based out of Lynchburg, Virginia. The acquisition — Landscape Workshop’s fifth in Virginia — strengthens the company’s foothold in Lynchburg, Roanoke and Charlottesville.

“We are excited to expand our presence in Virginia through the addition of Willis Landscaping to the Landscape Workshop family,” says J.T. Price, CEO of Landscape Workshop. “Combined with our recent partnership with Chris and Trevor Templeton and the CLC team, the addition of Todd Willis’ team will give us the ability to provide even more extensive services to our customers in Lynchburg, Roanoke, and Charlottesville. Willis’s strong local reputation and experienced team will be instrumental in accelerating our growth throughout the region.”

“The merger with Landscape Workshop raises the ceiling and the bar for my employees and my customers,” says Todd Willis, owner of Willis.

Landscape Workshop operates across 43 Southeastern markets, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The company ranked No. 27 on Lawn & Landscape's Top 100 list in 2025.

Landscape Workshop is backed by Ares Management Corporation and Carousel Capital.

Riverview Landscapes acquires All State Landscape Services

The acquisition marks Riverview’s first expansion into Connecticut and its 16th acquisition since ‘22.

Riverview Landscapes has acquired All State Landscape Services, a provider of commercial landscaping and snow services based in New Britain, Connecticut.

The acquisition marks Riverview’s first expansion into Connecticut and its 16th acquisition since 2022.

All State was founded by Peter Niro III and his father in 2013. The company has grown to 70 employees and over 100 commercial customers.

Niro will remain involved in a consulting role, while longtime All State general manager Mark Kozon will assume responsibility as branch manager of Riverview’s Greater Hartford branch.

“We’ve been looking to enter the Connecticut market with the right partner, and All State stood out immediately,” says Michael Waterman, CEO of Riverview Landscapes. “Peter and Mark have built a great business known for its exceptional team and client service, and we’re excited to support their team and customers as we expand in the region.”

Healthy Green Spaces Coalition forms to promote responsible water use in landscapes

The coalition’s website offers guidance, real-world data and insights on landscape water management.

The Healthy Green Spaces Coalition has formed, aiming to advance smart, responsible water use in landscapes.

By sharing science-based research and expert guidance, the coalition is trying to help individuals and communities create sustainable, beautiful and water-efficient green spaces.

“With water resources increasingly strained, efficient landscape water management isn’t just best practice — it’s a necessity,” says Andrew Bray, senior vice president of the National Association of Landscape Professionals. “The Coalition partners are committed to bringing up-to-date research data and recommended irrigation practices to the table to guide sound policy and protect green spaces nationwide.”

The coalition’s website, created in partnership with Radian Developers, offers expert guidance, real-world data and insights on landscape water management. Lead partners in the coalition include Hunter Industries, the National Association of Landscape Professionals, Rain Bird and Scotts. Supporting Partners include Ewing Outdoor Supply, SiteOne Landscape Supply and the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association.

Greenius, LMN partner with Marsh Canada on Canadian contractor insurance offering

Through this partnership, eligible contractors can access tailored insurance coverage through Marsh.

Greenius, the workforce training and safety platform owned by Landscape Management Network, has partnered with Marsh Canada to launch a new national insurance offering.

The partnership delivers insurance solutions designed around the specific risks contractors face and offers direct premium savings for companies who invest in risk management through Greenius training.

Through this partnership, eligible contractors can access tailored insurance coverage through Marsh, including property, stock and equipment insurance; commercial general liability; fleet auto insurance; and errors and omissions insurance.

“We know many contractors struggle to find insurance that understands their risks — and many are penalized because they don’t have a structured risk management program,” says Matt Crinklaw, executive vice president at Greenius. “This program helps change that. It rewards businesses for putting training first and gives them access to smarter, industry-specific coverages.”

The Marsh Canada insurance program is open to any Greenius customer in Canada working in landscape maintenance, landscape construction, snow removal or arborist services. Marsh manages all of the insurance arrangements, and claims services. Greenius customers are then eligible for direct premium savings.

“Greenius brings a unique focus on risk education and proactive management to this space,” says David Amadori, senior vice president at Marsh Canada.

“By helping contractors improve their risk management, we’re improving insurability and helping them stay protected long-term,” adds Taylor Edwards, vice president at Marsh Canada.

Other program notes include that it’s available nationwide to all LMN customers, and there’s a 5% rate discount for Greenius customers who complete approved training. It’s supported by Greenius-led webinars, enablement content and team education. LMN and Greenius are not licensed insurance brokers. All insurance contracts are executed through licensed insurance brokers at Marsh Canada Limited.

John Deere adds Operations Center Pro Service

The increased functionality of Operations Center Pro Service also replaces John Deere Customer Service Advisor, which will be phased out over the next year.

John Deere has launched a new digital tool: The Operations Center Pro Service delivers new support capabilities for both connected and non-connected machines across John Deere’s agriculture, turf, construction and forestry equipment portfolio. New and enhanced features include the ability to install software when replacing electronic components or controllers, also known as reprogramming.

Operations Center Pro Service adds to the suite of existing digital support tools available to John Deere equipment owners today – including the John Deere Operations Center, Equipment Mobile and Shop.Deere.com. The increased functionality of Operations Center Pro Service also replaces John Deere Customer Service Advisor, which will be phased out over the next year.

In addition to equipment owners, a local service provider can also use Operations Center Pro Service. With a John Deere equipment owner’s permission, independent providers can gain access to diagnostic and repair information to support the equipment owner’s needs.

Operations Center Pro Service is based on foundational capabilities that are available at no additional cost upon purchase of John Deere equipment through Operations Center Service Overview and Equipment Mobile, including:

• Operator’s manuals
• Active and stored diagnostic trouble codes
• Secure software updates
• JDLink information
• Warranty information

The new Operations Center Pro Service delivers digital repair content filtered by year and model number, providing users with additional relevant machine information to help troubleshoot, diagnose and repair their equipment.