HighGrove Partners Deepens its Commercial Landscaping Services in Florida with the Acquisition of Lawn Enforcement Agency

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HighGrove Partners, LLC (“HighGrove”), an Atlanta-based commercial landscaping company, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Lawn Enforcement Agency (“LEA”), headquartered in Gainesville, Florida. HighGrove is backed by Agellus Capital, LLC (“Agellus”), a middle-market private equity firm focused on essential services businesses.

Founded by Mike Troiano in 1994, LEA delivers comprehensive landscape management, enhancements, and irrigation services to a broad base of clients throughout North and Central Florida. The company operates out of three locations in Gainesville, Bunnell, and Ocala, Florida.

“Joining forces with HighGrove positions LEA for meaningful growth throughout Florida and beyond. We are energized by the opportunities ahead for both our clients and our team. HighGrove was a natural fit for our company and culture. Jim’s industry experience, leadership, and mentorship over the years made this important decision a very easy one for me,” said Mike Troiano.

HighGrove CEO Jim McCutcheon said, “Bringing LEA into the HighGrove family opens a compelling new chapter for our presence in Florida. As we continue to grow throughout the Southeast, we view Florida as a critical market and are eager to build upon the outstanding reputation and service standards the LEA team has established over the past three decades.”

Agellus Co-Founder and Managing Partner Jeff Aiello commented, “Mike has assembled a talented team and a well-run business that fits squarely within our approach to building high-quality platforms. The alignment between LEA and HighGrove made this an ideal fit and a strong example of the partnerships Agellus was built to support.”

About Agellus Capital

Founded in 2024 and based in Clayton, Missouri, Agellus partners with founders, families, and management teams to drive transformational growth in non-discretionary, essential services businesses in the United States and Canada. Agellus targets platforms of $2 million to $20 million of EBITDA in large, fragmented markets and aims to be the partner of choice in the middle market for its portfolio companies, investors, and people. For more information, visit agellus.com.

About HighGrove Partners

For more than 35 years, HighGrove Partners has been committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive landscape maintenance and enhancement services that meet the full spectrum of its customers’ outdoor needs. HighGrove Partners’ goal is to be the trusted, all-in-one landscape partner for clients across the Southeastern United States. For more information, visit highgrove.net.