DJ’s Landscape Management buys Greenscape and Meadow Green

DJ’s Landscape Management has acquired Greenscape Inc. and Meadow Green Landscaping, expanding its commercial grounds platform across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and New England. The deals push DJ’s past 1,200 full-time employees and deepen its reach in Boston, Northern Virginia, Richmond and the Twin Cities.

Why it matters: - The acquisitions give DJ’s Landscape Management a broader regional platform across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and New England. - The combined business now tops 1,200 full-time team members, strengthening scale for commercial landscaping and snow and ice management. - The deals add density in major markets including Boston, Northern Virginia, Richmond and the Twin Cities.

What happened: - MRE Capital said Wednesday that DJ’s Landscape Management completed the acquisitions of Greenscape Inc. and Meadow Green Landscaping. - DJ’s is one of MRE Capital’s platform companies and focuses on four-season commercial grounds management. - The transactions are DJ’s fifth and sixth add-on deals since partnering with MRE Capital in 2024.

The details: - Greenscape expands DJ’s presence into New England and the Mid-Atlantic, including Boston, Northern Virginia and greater Richmond. - Meadow Green adds full-scale landscape design and development capabilities in the greater Twin Cities market. - Greenscape was founded in 1987 and serves Class-A commercial properties, HOAs, high-end retail developments, municipalities, multifamily communities and healthcare facilities. - Greenscape operates across landscape maintenance, enhancements, winter services and construction. - Greenscape employs more than 250 full-time team members across New England and the Mid-Atlantic. - Meadow Green was founded in 1988 and serves commercial, municipal and residential customers throughout the Twin Cities region. - Meadow Green has nearly 40 full-time team members. - DJ’s said the acquisitions help advance its goal of building a market-leading commercial landscaping platform across the Midwest, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. - DJ’s said the additions strengthen its position in core Midwest markets. - DJ’s said the combined business is positioned for continued organic growth and future acquisitions. - DJ’s said the company now generates over $130 million in annual revenue as of 2025. - DJ’s was founded in 1992 by DJ Vander Slik in Grand Rapids. - The company says it serves commercial clients across the Midwest, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with landscaping and snow and ice management services. - The company says it continues to invest in career opportunities for employees while delivering responsive service to clients. - CCG Advisors acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Greenscape. - CCG Advisors is an Atlanta-based investment banking firm focused on the green industry. - More information is available in the company's announcement and on the company websites djslandscape.com and mre-capital.com.

Between the lines: - The deal pattern shows MRE Capital and DJ’s are still pursuing a buy-and-build strategy centered on founder-led businesses. - Keeping current leadership in place at Greenscape and Meadow Green suggests the buyer wants continuity for customers and employees. - David Williams said the acquired businesses bring strong management teams, attractive customer profiles and aligned cultures, which signals integration is as important as geography. - DJ Vander Slik said the company is expanding thoughtfully, which points to a slower, operationally focused growth plan rather than rapid consolidation.

What's next: - Greenscape will continue under Derek Durgin, Nate Patnaude and Kerri Durgin. - Meadow Green will continue under founder Dave Cripe. - DJ’s said both businesses will keep serving customers while gaining access to more resources and support. - The company said the platform is positioned for continued expansion through organic growth and additional acquisitions.

The bottom line: - DJ’s Landscape Management is using acquisitions to build a larger, multi-regional commercial landscaping platform without disrupting local leadership.