Ethoscapes Acquires Houston Landscapes Unlimited

Ethoscapes Acquires Champions Hydro-Lawn

October 27, 2024

Environmental Services

Houston-based Ethoscapes acquired Champions Hydro-Lawn in 2023. Champions, a nearly 50-year provider of erosion control, turf maintenance and stormwater infrastructure services with 150+ employees, will continue local operations and expand capabilities under Ethoscapes' ownership.

Westco Grounds Maintenance (Evolution-backed) Acquires Champions Hydro-Lawn

March 29, 2023

Environmental Services

Evolution Strategy Partners and its Westco Green Industry platform have added Champions Hydro-Lawn to their Houston-based commercial landscaping platform. Equity for the add-on was provided by Evolution, Gemini Investors, and Genesis Park; Champions’ founder Lou Triche will remain in a consulting role and the combined organization will expand service breadth and geographic reach in the greater Houston market.

United Land Services Acquires Benchmark Landscaping and Georgia Scapes

November 7, 2023

Environmental Services

United Land Services, a PE-backed landscaping platform, has acquired Benchmark Landscaping and Georgia Scapes to expand its footprint in the Southeast. The platform is backed by Centre Partners and LP First Capital; terms were not disclosed and the sellers were reported to be OneOutdoor Holdings.

Westco Grounds Maintenance Acquires Cornerstone Maintenance and Landscaping

October 15, 2021

Environmental Services

Westco Grounds Maintenance, a Houston-based platform backed by Evolution Strategy Partners and Gemini Investors, has acquired Cornerstone Maintenance and Landscaping. The add-on strengthens Westco's presence across the greater Houston market and expands its commercial and municipal landscaping service capabilities; terms were not disclosed.

United Land Services Acquires Four Landscaping-Related Businesses

January 13, 2026

Environmental Services

United Land Services, a Jacksonville-based landscaping platform backed by Centre Partners and LP First Capital, completed four add-on acquisitions that closed in 2025. The targets—Wrightsville Beach Landscaping (Wilmington, NC), H&O Grounds (Baton Rouge/New Orleans, LA), Custom Tree Surgeons (Jacksonville, FL) and an undisclosed rust-removal provider in South/Central Florida—expand United's geographic footprint and service capabilities; terms were not disclosed.

Accent Landscape Contractors Sold to Employees Through Apis & Heritage Capital Partners

May 16, 2022

Environmental Services

Accent Landscape Contractors, a leading commercial landscaping and irrigation contractor in El Paso, Texas, was sold to its employees in a transaction that closed May 16, 2022. Apis & Heritage Capital Partners provided financing and support to convert Accent into a 100% employee-owned company; Generational Equity advised the transaction.