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

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 Live Oak Landscape, LLC

November 12, 2025

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Landscape Workshop, a commercial landscape maintenance platform backed by Ares Management Corporation, has acquired Live Oak Landscape, LLC to expand its Charlotte, North Carolina presence. Live Oak owner Matt Kaylor and all Live Oak employees will join Landscape Workshop as part of the add-on acquisition, supporting LW's broader expansion across the Southeastern U.S.

Landscape Workshop Acquires Daley Lawn Care, Inc.

September 19, 2025

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Landscape Workshop, a commercial outdoor management platform backed by Ares Management Corporation, has acquired Daley Lawn Care, Inc., expanding the company's footprint into the Naples / southwest Florida market. Daley Founder and CEO Jeff Daley joins Landscape Workshop in an ambassador role and all Daley employees have joined the Landscape Workshop team.

Landscape Workshop Acquires Luigi's Landscaping

October 15, 2025

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Birmingham-based Landscape Workshop, backed by Ares Management Corporation, has acquired Luigi's Landscaping Co., Inc., adding a Broward County (Fort Lauderdale) facility and team to expand its South Florida commercial landscape maintenance footprint. Luigi founder Ralph Marano has joined Landscape Workshop in an ambassador role and all Luigi employees became part of Landscape Workshop.

Landscape Workshop Acquires BCLS Landscape Services

March 14, 2025

Environmental Services

Landscape Workshop, a PE-backed commercial grounds management firm, has acquired BCLS Landscape Services, expanding Landscape Workshop's footprint into the Richmond and Fredericksburg, Virginia markets. BCLS leadership (Howard Rose, Steven Cohen, and Melannie Huber‑Cohen) will join Landscape Workshop in leadership and advisory roles to support the transition and continuity of services.

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.