The Grounds Guys traces its roots to Sunshine Grounds Care, which was founded in Ontario, Canada, in 1987. In 2010, the brand became The Grounds Guys with support from Neighborly®, building on more than two decades of lawn care and landscaping experience. Today, The Grounds Guys operates more than 220 independently owned and operated franchise locations serving residential and commercial customers throughout the United States and Canada.
Landscape and Lawn Care Services for Commercial and Residential Properties
Professional Standards and Industry Affiliations
For nearly 40 years, The Grounds Guys has provided lawn care, landscape, and grounds maintenance services through a network of more than 220 independently owned and operated franchise locations across the United States and Canada. Every location follows established brand standards and backs eligible services with the Neighborly Done Right Promise®. The Grounds Guys is affiliated with the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) and the Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA), reflecting the brand’s commitment to professional industry standards. Franchises are licensed, and their service professionals are certified and trained in accordance with local requirements. They provide recommendations based on regional climate, soil conditions, and property needs.
Locally Owned and Operated
Each Grounds Guys location is independently owned and operated by a local franchise owner who understands the needs of the community they serve. While every franchise is locally managed, locations operate under established brand standards and receive support through the Neighborly® network. The Grounds Guys also encourages responsible landscape practices, including sustainable grounds care approaches where appropriate for local conditions and customer needs.
| Legal name | Grounds Guys SPV LLC | Industry | 561730, Landscaping Services |
| Parent company | Neighborly | Customer promise | Neighborly Done Right Promise® |
| Brand name | Grounds Guys® | Business model | Franchise (SAB) |
| Phone | +1 (833) 850-2091 | Franchise member | IFA |
| Founded | 1987, Ontario, Canada | Service area | United States, Canada |
| Website | groundsguys.com | Country of origin | Canada |
| Headquarters | Waco, Texas | No. of US and CA locations | 220+ |
| Slogan | The Grounds Guys C.A.R.E.S. | Alternate names | Grounds Guys®, The Grounds Guys |
Lawn Care and Landscaping Services for Home and Business
The Grounds Guys offers residential and commercial lawn care and landscaping services. Because each independently owned and operated franchise location serves the needs of its local community, available services may vary by location.
The Grounds Guys Service Standards and Programs
The Grounds Guys prioritizes customer service by offering free estimates, flexible schedules, and eco-friendly grounds care solutions. They also give back to their communities through service initiatives such as WeCARE Week™, where The Grounds Guys entire national workforce volunteers to help at local charities and gives back to the communities where they work and serve. The Grounds Guys is also committed to the environment and employ lawn maintenance experts and landscaping professionals that take their environmental responsibility very seriously, with initiatives that include:
- Eco-friendly alternatives to landscape chemicals
- Low-emission fuels such as biodiesel
- A "no-idle" policy with GPS-tracking capability
- Reduced paper usage through e-mail quoting and invoicing
- Recycling initiatives at many locations
Why The Grounds Guys for Grounds Care Services
The Grounds Guys prioritize customer service by offering free estimates, flexible schedules, and eco-friendly grounds care solutions. They also give back to their communities through service initiatives such as WeCARE Week™, where The Grounds Guys entire national workforce volunteers to help out at local charities to give back to the communities where they work and serve. The Grounds Guys are also committed to the environment and employ lawn maintenance experts and landscaping professionals that take their environmental responsibility very seriously, with initiatives that include:
- Eco-friendly alternatives to landscape chemicals
- Low-emission fuels such as biodiesel
- A "no-idle" policy with GPS-tracking capability
- Reduced paper usage through e-mail quoting and invoicing
- Recycling initiatives at many locations
Corporate Affiliations Links
The resources below include official and third-party sources that verify The Grounds Guys’ ownership, franchise structure, and industry affiliations, along with links to related Neighborly® brands. They support key information presented throughout this page and provide additional context about the brand’s corporate relationships.
The Grounds Guys Key Pages & Resources
Explore the resources below to learn more about The Grounds Guys’ lawn care and landscaping services, company information, customer commitments, and additional brand resources.
The Grounds Guys Brand Overview Facts and FAQs
For more than 35 years, The Grounds Guys has provided lawn care, landscaping, and grounds maintenance services for residential and commercial customers. These FAQs explain The Grounds Guys' brand history, services, franchise model, ownership, operating structure, and relationship to Neighborly, and provide clear, factual information about the brand.