Landscape Workshop Acquires Live Oak Landscape, LLC

Landscape Workshop Acquires LIG Services

October 16, 2025

Environmental Services

Landscape Workshop, a commercial landscape maintenance platform backed by Ares Management Corporation, has acquired LIG Services, LLC to expand its Gulf Coast footprint. The deal brings LIG owners Mike Sharp and Judson "Bragg" Jordan and their team into Landscape Workshop as senior leaders and employees, strengthening LW's presence in Lower Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.

Landscape Workshop (Ares-backed) Acquires Willis Landscaping in Lynchburg, VA

August 13, 2025

Environmental Services

Landscape Workshop, a commercial grounds management platform backed by Ares Management Corporation, has acquired Willis Landscaping, Inc., a provider of commercial landscaping services in Lynchburg, Virginia. The add-on expands Landscape Workshop’s presence in Lynchburg, Roanoke and Charlottesville and strengthens its commercial grounds management capabilities in Virginia.

Landscape Workshop Acquires Brummel Lawn & Landscape LLC

July 15, 2025

Environmental Services

Landscape Workshop, a Birmingham-based commercial grounds management platform backed by Ares Management, has acquired Brummel Lawn & Landscape LLC to establish a presence in the Kansas City, Missouri market. Brummel's founder Nick Brummel joins Landscape Workshop in a senior role and all Brummel employees will transition to Landscape Workshop as part of the add-on deal.

Landscape Workshop Acquires Commercial Maintenance Operations of All American Lawn & Tree Specialist

June 9, 2025

Environmental Services

Landscape Workshop, a Birmingham-based commercial grounds management platform backed by Carousel Capital and McKinney Capital, has acquired the commercial landscaping/maintenance operations of All American Lawn & Tree Specialist in the Tampa, Florida market. The deal expands Landscape Workshop's presence in Tampa (its fourth acquisition in the area) while All American will continue to operate its residential business under the AALTS name.

Ares Management Acquires Majority Stake in Landscape Workshop

May 19, 2025

Environmental Services

Ares Private Equity (part of Ares Management Corporation) has acquired a majority stake in Landscape Workshop, a Birmingham, Alabama–based commercial landscaping and grounds management provider. Carousel Capital, which invested in Landscape Workshop in 2020, sold a majority position but will retain a significant stake; Ares intends to provide capital to expand the company’s regional footprint and scale through strategic acquisitions.

Landscape Workshop Acquires Baycut, Inc.

March 14, 2025

Environmental Services

Landscape Workshop, a PE-backed commercial grounds management platform, has acquired Baycut, Inc., expanding its footprint into the Tampa, Florida market. The deal further builds the platform (backed by Carousel Capital and McKinney Capital) through add-on acquisitions to deepen regional coverage and service capacity.