Kian-Backed Diamond Landscaping Expands Geographic Footprint With Addition of Christensen Landscape Services

The partnership adds a new high-end market in Connecticut and further expands Diamond Landscaping’s national reach

ATLANTA & CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kian Capital-backed Diamond Landscaping, a leader in luxury residential landscaping, has completed the acquisition of Christensen Landscape Services (“Christensen”). Christensen is the seventh acquisition since Kian originally partnered with Diamond Landscaping in December 2021 and comes on the heels of the platform’s recent acquisition of Arizona Outdoor Designs (“AZOD”).

Christensen Landscape Services is a market leader in the high-end residential landscaping segment. Established in 1981, the company’s highly experienced team of professionals offers a comprehensive set of landscape offerings, including custom design, installation and recurring garden maintenance services. The company has built a reputation for quality and craftsmanship in the estate gardening market and is one of the most trusted brands in Connecticut.

“When it came time to evaluate a partner for Christensen, we sought a team with the same passion for high-end design and white-glove service that we’ve delivered to our clients for over four decades,” said Christensen Co-Founder & Co-Owner Donna Christensen. “We have found that and more in the team at Diamond Landscaping. Our people hold an unwavering commitment to creating spaces that last a lifetime — an essential value that is shared by the Diamond Landscaping team.”

“Donna and I are thrilled to have found such a strong partner in Diamond Landscaping. I am confident that this partnership will create additional opportunities for our loyal employees and continue to build upon our legacy of providing enduring craftsmanship and innovative solutions for our clients,” added Christensen Co-Founder & Co-Owner Dave Christensen.

The acquisition expands the platform’s Northeast operations and brings award-winning, in-house design capabilities to the business, led by Christensen’s highly capable team of landscape design professionals.

“Christensen has built a reputation as a true market leader with a passionate team of highly capable landscape professionals,” said Diamond Landscaping Founder Brian Diamond. “It has been clear from the beginning that Dave and Donna share our values, and we look forward to the future of our partnership with the entire Christensen team.”

“Christensen is exactly the type of business we want to partner with as we continue to build Diamond Landscaping as the premier high-end residential landscaping platform in the U.S.,” said Diamond Landscaping CEO Anson Martin. “Dave and Donna have built an exceptional company grounded in craftsmanship, design excellence and deep client trust. As we grow, our focus is on preserving what makes each partner special while providing the scale, resources and operating discipline that allow great teams to thrive for the long term.”

“The Christensen acquisition represents additional exciting momentum for the platform and creates regional density in our Northeast operations,” added Kian Principal David Hare. “Donna and Dave have built an impressive business with a reputation for quality and service that aligns perfectly with our broader strategy. We look forward to supporting the team in the next chapter of growth.”

Diamond Landscaping is actively seeking partnerships with operators delivering top-tier service in key luxury residential markets across the U.S. Business owners interested in learning more should contact David Duke, Partner, Business Development at Kian, at [e-mail].

About Christensen Landscape Services

Christensen Landscape Services redefines the essence of outdoor living through its commitment to exceptional quality and timeless design. Since 1981, Christensen has been the standard in landscape excellence, offering a full suite of services from innovative design to quality installations. The company’s comprehensive hardscape capabilities, including concrete, masonry and carpentry, ensure the client’s vision knows no bounds. To learn more, visit www.christensenlandscape.com.

About Diamond Landscaping

For over 30 years, Diamond Landscaping has been a leader in the luxury residential landscaping space, focused on installing and maintaining residential landscapes for high-net-worth clients in the broader Los Angeles area and in key geographies across the United States. Diamond’s team of world-class craftsmen focuses on custom landscape installation, meticulous craftsmanship and long-term recurring maintenance services to provide one-of-a-kind outdoor living spaces for the company’s loyal clients. Through key strategic partnerships, Diamond now has locations in the broader Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, the Hamptons, Jackson Hole, Scottsdale and Connecticut markets. To learn more, visit www.diamondlandscaping.com.

About Kian Capital Partners

At Kian, we forge partnerships to ignite growth and build enduring value. Our goal is to provide flexible financial resources and additional operational horsepower to scale lower middle-market businesses, realize aspirations and deliver long-term investment returns through genuine partnership. Kian is a lower-middle-market-focused private investment firm with $1.1 billion of capital under management. We partner with founder/owner-operated businesses in the essential services and value-added distribution sectors. Our team of seasoned investors brings over 100 years of collective experience to provide board-level strategic and operational guidance to drive transformational growth by implementing our established Blueprint for Enduring Value.

Kian has been recognized by Inc. Magazine’s list of Top Founder-Friendly Investors for six consecutive years. To learn more, visit www.kiancapital.com.

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