Mergers and acquisitions in the landscaping industry have been increasing steadily for years but thinking it will happen to your company might be the furthest thing from your mind. In 2022, when it was announced LMI Landscapes would be partnering with Orion Group, our hearts sank as we tried to figure out who Orion was. We had just watched a green industry acquisition go poorly, and we did not want this for our clients, employees or ourselves.

But as the dust settled, we noticed that ColoradoScapes and Landcare Management were also under Orion’s umbrella. This sparked some curiosity about competitors operating with the same investors. We soon met with ColoradoScapes and Landcare and saw great potential with these new alliances. ColoradoScapes, LMI Landscapes and Landcare Management all have solid, long-standing reputations in the green industry and amazing stories about how they came to be well-respected within the landscape community. The three have now merged to create a dynamic team known as LMI Colorado.

LMI Colorado President Sean Lynam would tell you the last 16 months have been a whirlwind, but with our dedicated team working slowly and confidently, we are stronger than ever. During the merger, our goal was to keep our team together and keep all our clients. The foundation had to be solid. Thanks to assistance from Orion and SunWorks Landscape Partners, an Orlando, Florida-based landscape company also backed by Orion, our foundation has been solidified. Our team of professionals not only takes pride in making sure our clients are taken care of but also takes pride in the green industry. Our team is active within ALCC, Women in Green, LatiKNOWS, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, EPA Water Management and our Volunteer Time Off Program. 

The merger of the three brands created a powerhouse of excellent people, equipment, expertise, and resources. Today we have North, Central, South and Colorado Springs branches. By leveraging the strengths of all three companies and taking the approach that the customer comes first, the organizations’ synergies have grown and will continue to grow for many years to come. This powerhouse trio is an undeniable emerging leader in the industry.