Top Landscaping Company: 5 Best Picks, National and Local
The top landscaping company for you is the one that works on your type of property, in your area, with a crew you can count on. It is not simply the one with the most revenue. For a home, a small business or an HOA in the Columbia area, we think a local, crew-based company like Sparta Lawn Care is the best fit. For large multi-site commercial portfolios, the national leaders are BrightView, Davey Tree, TruGreen and Yellowstone Landscape.
Most "best landscaping company" lists blur two questions. One is who is biggest. The other is who will do good work at your address. Revenue rankings answer the first. They say little about whether the same crew shows up each week or whether a missed edge gets fixed.
This list covers five picks, one local and four national, then compares them and gives you a checklist for vetting any top-rated landscaping company before you sign. Sparta Lawn Care is our company, so we list ourselves first and say plainly where a national firm is the better fit. National figures come from the 2026 Lawn & Landscape Top 100 and Landscape Management LM150 rankings of 2025 revenue.
1. Sparta Lawn Care: top local pick in the Midlands
Sparta Lawn Care is the best landscaping company on this list for homes, small businesses and HOAs in Columbia, Blythewood, Elgin and the surrounding Midlands. It earns that spot with local presence and consistency, not size.
What it offers
Sparta is locally owned and veteran-owned , with more than 20 years of experience , and it is licensed and insured. It handles landscaping and lawn care for residential properties, commercial properties and HOA common areas.
- Residential and commercial landscaping
- Landscape installations: flower beds, shrubs, ornamental trees and decorative grasses, with spring and fall as the best installation seasons
- Lawn care and maintenance by the same familiar crew each visit
- Fertilization and weed control treatments, plus aeration and overseeding
- Commercial sod installation using Bermudagrass
Who it suits
Homeowners who want one vendor for mowing, beds and seasonal treatments are the core customer. So are business owners and HOA boards who need steady grounds maintenance without juggling several contractors. If you value a crew that learns your property, this model fits.
Sparta backs its work with the Sparta Family Guarantee : it will fix any service issue at no additional cost until you are satisfied. Payment is by credit card through an online client hub. The office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
A familiar crew on your property beats a bigger brand with a rotating one.
2. BrightView: largest company for commercial sites
BrightView is the biggest landscaping company in the US by revenue. It is the best pick for owners who manage many commercial sites and want one contract.
What it offers
BrightView is headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, and reported $2.67 billion in 2025 revenue . It is a commercial-focused provider with services across the whole grounds scope .
- Services: landscape design, installation, maintenance, lawn care, tree care and snow removal
- Headquarters: Blue Bell, PA
- 2025 revenue: $2.67B, down 3% year over year
Who it suits
Property managers with a portfolio across several states get the most from a company this size. One vendor, one invoice and one standard of work across sites is a real advantage. A single home or a small storefront is a less natural fit.
Size cuts both ways. Coverage varies by region, so confirm that a branch serves your area and ask who manages your account day to day. Pricing is not published in the rankings, so expect to get it through a written bid.
Biggest by revenue is not the same as best for one property.
3. Davey Tree: best pick when trees are the priority
Davey Tree is the second-largest company on the rankings and the strongest choice when large or mature trees are the main concern.
What it offers
Davey is based in Kent, Ohio, and reported $1.95 billion in 2025 revenue , up 6%. It has been in business for more than 135 years and employs certified arborists.
- Services: tree trimming and removal, landscape design, lawn care and pest management
- Headquarters: Kent, OH
- 2025 revenue: $1.95B
Who it suits
Owners of properties with older trees, storm-prone limbs or valuable specimens should start here. The arborist expertise matters when the cost of a bad cut is a lost tree. It works for homes and commercial sites alike.
If all you need is weekly mowing, a tree specialist is probably more than you need. Confirm which services the office nearest you actually provides, since offerings can differ by branch. Pricing comes through an on-site assessment.
Choose a tree specialist when trees, not turf, are the problem.
4. TruGreen: best for treatment-based lawn programs
TruGreen is the third-largest company on the rankings and the best-known name for scheduled lawn treatments.
What it offers
TruGreen is headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, and reported $1.56 billion in 2025 revenue , up 1%. It serves both residential and commercial properties .
- Services: fertilization, weed control, pest management, tree and shrub care and landscape design
- Headquarters: Franklin, TN
- 2025 revenue: $1.56B
Who it suits
Homeowners who want a set treatment schedule for their turf are the natural customer. If your main goal is a thicker, greener lawn and you handle mowing yourself or through someone else, a program-based provider is efficient.
A treatment program is one part of a lawn. Ask whether mowing, bed care and installation are included or handled by another contractor. If you want everything under one roof, a full-service local company may be simpler.
A treatment program is one part of a lawn, so ask what else you still need to hire.
5. Yellowstone Landscape: best for HOAs and large sites
Yellowstone Landscape is the fifth-largest company on the combined rankings and a Southeast-based option for community associations and larger commercial properties.
What it offers
Yellowstone is headquartered in Bunnell, Florida, and reported $773.8 million in 2025 revenue , up 14%. It is a full-service commercial provider serving community associations, commercial properties and public infrastructure.
- Services: landscape design, installation, maintenance, tree care, irrigation and pest management
- Headquarters: Bunnell, FL
- 2025 revenue: $773.8M
Who it suits
Boards of large communities and owners of big commercial campuses are the target client. These properties benefit from a provider with deep equipment, irrigation and tree care capacity under one agreement.
Smaller HOA common areas or a single business property may get more attention from a local crew. If you consider a company of this scale, confirm that it operates near you, ask for a local account manager and get response times in writing.
Large providers fit large sites. Small sites need attention more than scale.
How the five compare and how to vet any of them
The five picks split cleanly by property type, and the same seven checks help you vet any landscaping company, national or local.
The picks side by side
Use the table to match your property to a provider type before you request quotes.
| Company | Best for | Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta Lawn Care | Homes, small businesses and HOAs in the Midlands | Local, 20+ years in business |
| BrightView | Multi-site commercial portfolios | $2.67B in 2025 revenue |
| Davey Tree | Properties with large or mature trees | $1.95B in 2025 revenue |
| TruGreen | Scheduled lawn treatment programs | $1.56B in 2025 revenue |
| Yellowstone Landscape | Large HOAs and commercial campuses | $773.8M in 2025 revenue |
Seven checks before you hire
A top-rated landscaping company should pass every item below. If a provider dodges one, move on.
- Proof of insurance. Ask for a certificate, and ask about any license required for the work, such as pesticide application.
- A written scope. It should list what is included each visit and what costs extra.
- Crew consistency. Ask whether the same crew services your property or whether it rotates.
- A written fix-it policy. Know what happens when a visit goes wrong.
- Local references. Ask for addresses of similar properties you can drive past.
- Review patterns. Read how the company responds to complaints, not just the star rating.
- Local knowledge. Ask which plants and grasses they recommend for Midlands heat and soil.
On price, a common question is whether $100 an hour is too much for landscape work. It depends on what the rate covers. A crew rate bundles labor, truck, equipment and insurance, so compare written per-visit or per-project quotes for the same scope instead of hourly figures.
Compare written quotes for the same scope, not hourly rates or star ratings alone.
Choosing between local and national
Size and quality are separate questions. The largest names, BrightView, Davey Tree, TruGreen and Yellowstone Landscape, are built for big portfolios, tree specialization, treatment programs and large communities. For a home, a small business or an HOA in the Midlands, a local company with a consistent crew and a written guarantee usually gives you more attention and faster fixes.
Whichever way you lean, get quotes in writing, check insurance and ask who will actually be on your property. If you want a local crew for lawn care or landscaping, you can request a quote from Sparta Lawn Care and compare it against any other bid you collect.
