Mariani Landscape acquires Southview Design

Both companies ranked on Lawn & Landscape's Top 100 list last year.


Mariani Landscape has acquired Minnesota-based landscaping firm, Southview Design. Both companies ranked on Lawn & Landscape's Top 100 list last year (Mariani at 21, Southview at 93).

Founded in 1978 and headquartered in St. Paul, Southview offers services like design/build, enhancements, maintenance services, and snow/ice management. The company has completed over 8,500 residential landscaping projects.

Southview Design is the 12th company to join Mariani’s "family of family companies,” which includes:

  • Berghoff Design Group / BDG Maintenance – Phoenix, Arizona
  • Designs By Sundown – Littleton, Colorado
  • Hoffman Landscapes – Wilton, Connecticut
  • NatureWorks Landscape Services – Walpole, Massachusetts
  • Rocco Fiore & Sons – Libertyville, Illinois
  • R.P. Marzilli & Company – Medway, Massachusetts
  • Woodlawns Landscape Company – Mundelein, Illinois
  • Ed Castro Landscape – Roswell, Georgia
  • Glengate – Wilton, Connecticut
  • Borst Landscape & Design – Allendale, New Jersey

“Southview Design’s reputation of excellence speaks for itself,” says Frank Mariani, Mariani Landscape chairman. “Their first-rate service and unsurpassed expertise has been recognized across the industry, but their values of respect and appreciation for their customers and partners is what sets them apart. I’m honored to have them join our growing family of Green Industry leaders.”

With roughly 275 associates, Southview’s firm provides services to both residential and commercial clients, including residential estate management, single family residential, HOA’s, retail, office, commercial, industrial, and professional offices.

“This opportunity to align with the best of the best in our industry is truly an honor and a privilege,” says Chris Clifton, Southview CEO. “I could not be more excited for Southview’s associates, partners, and clients. This partnership gives us access to the best minds and resources across the nation, and the opportunity to truly change the face of the Green Industry for years to come.”