LAKE BLUFF, Illinois – Sept. 15, 2022 – Today, Mariani Landscape announced that it experienced record growth over the last 18 months, and has become the decisive market leader in the residential landscape industry. The dramatic growth has been driven by Mariani Landscape’s decision in December 2020 to become the best residential landscape company in the world by creating a “family of family companies” and extending its reach and influence within the residential market.
To date, Mariani Landscape has acquired seven premium family-owned landscape companies. The companies that currently comprise the Mariani Landscape family are all local industry leaders and elite brands and include Berghoff Design Group / BDG Maintenance, Designs by Sundown, Hoffman Landscapes, Mariani Landscape, NatureWorks Landscape Services, Rocco Fiore & Sons, RP Marzilli, and Woodlawns Landscape Company. This kind of national growth and consolidation is a first for the residential landscape industry. As part of the integration, family companies are maintaining their brands and leadership teams.
“As we seek to create the best residential landscape company in the world, we are partnering with companies that are the best at what they do in their local markets. We trust them and fully support their management teams, and we add value by creating services that elevate their client and associate experiences,” said Mariani Landscape Chairman Frank Mariani. “We didn’t want to replicate what we’ve seen in the commercial landscape industry, where companies were absorbed and local management was removed. The companies that have joined us so far have set a great precedent that this is a business model that works well and benefits everyone.” “Companies that join Mariani Landscape will find they won’t lose their identity, and that they’re still in control of their destinies,” said Bob Marzilli, President of RP Marzilli in Boston. “When joining our group, owners remain an integral part of their company. They’re not simply selling their companies and leaving.”
“Frank Mariani is such a trusted leader in our field, and is organizing a dream team of residential landscape companies–companies that provide the best services in the leading markets, that offer competitive benefits to employees, and the most promising career path in the industry,” said Mike Hoffman, President and CEO of Hoffman Landscapes in Connecticut.
One of the most valuable resources that the Mariani Landscape family of companies offers is what Mariani Landscape refers to as the “ultimate peer group”–a platform service in which leadership teams across companies can draw insights, share experiences, and solve problems.
“The peer group that has been created through the Mariani family of companies is invaluable. Everyone brings an incredible amount of knowledge and experience to the table,” said Jeff Berghoff, President of Berghoff Design Group in Phoenix. “There are so many best practices being shared, allowing all of the companies to evolve. We’re truly one large company invested in helping everyone succeed.”
“The neatest thing is that each of us operates independently. We don’t have anyone from Mariani Landscape coming over saying, you need to do it this way or that way,” said Charlie Noll, President and Founder of Woodlawns Landscape Company in Chicago. “We share resources and services, but the leadership team at Mariani trusts me to run my company, and doesn’t want to change that.”
The new Mariani Landscape family of companies operates with a deliberate focus on delivering world-class client experiences, compelling and rewarding career opportunities, and making sure their associates are being great stewards of the earth through green initiatives and landscaping best practices.
“Our industry hasn’t progressed at the rate of other industries with respect to adopting technology and prioritizing things like career growth. We at Mariani plan to move the needle in that regard and set the tone for innovation for the industry,” said Matt Gramer, President of NatureWorks Landscape Services in Massachusetts. “I joined Mariani Landscape because I love Frank’s vision to be the world’s best residential landscape company,” said Bill Blodgett, President of Mariani Landscape in Chicago. “We’re doing good for the earth, doing good for the environment, and bringing joy to people. There’s no other company I’d rather be with than with Mariani.”
Mariani Landscape plans to continue proactively pursuing residential landscape companies that align with its core values, and is looking to expand into several new states in the coming months. For those interested in discussing a potential alliance with Mariani Landscape, simply email partner@marianilandscape.com and a member of Mariani Landscape’s leadership team will be in touch.
“Who are we? We are the largest and best residential landscapers in the country. What do we offer? We offer the resources to take care of clients and employees, and to make sure we stay abreast of the latest industry topics,” said John Musolino, Senior Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions at Mariani Landscape. “What can we do for you? We give you the opportunity to really focus on running and growing your business and not worrying about the stuff that you don’t want to worry about.”
“Call any one of us owners that have joined this endeavor and ask us just one question, ‘Would you do this again if the opportunity presented itself?’ And the answer is absolutely,” said Michael Hommel, President of Designs by Sundown in Colorado. “It’s been the best ride I’ve ever had and has exceeded my expectations five-fold.”
“We offer premier, residential landscape firms an incredible opportunity,” said Mariani Landscape CEO Bryan Christiansen. “We provide owners with the ability to secure the future of their company, improve employee benefits, expand career opportunities, and offer a tremendous amount of shared resources. For anyone interested in joining us in building the best residential landscape company in the world, we would love to have a conversation.”
About Mariani
Mariani Landscape is building the best residential landscape firm in the world by creating a “family of family companies’ ‘ across the nation. Mariani Landscape seeks to elevate the residential landscape industry as a whole through partnering with other premium, family-owned landscape companies. For more than 60 years, Mariani Landscape has been the trusted market leader in the residential landscape industry, and has earned an innovative reputation for designing, constructing, maintaining, and enhancing extraordinary landscapes. Mariani Landscape is committed to delivering the best client experience, providing the best career opportunities for associates, and being the best steward of the earth. For more information, visit marianilandscape.com.
