About Us

our story


Marty Grunder founded Grunder Landscaping Co. in 1984 with a $25 lawnmower he bought at a garage sale and the goal of making enough money to pay for college. He put himself through the University of Dayton while running the company from his dorm room, and in the process discovered his life’s work and passion. Today, Grunder Landscaping Co. is a respected leader in the green industry. With a dedicated team of professionals and an unwavering commitment to quality and customer service, we have won more than 50 local and national awards and are a two-time recipient of the Better Business Bureau’s Eclipse Integrity Award.
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our commitment to you

At Grunder Landscaping Co., our goal is to create a beautiful, sustainable outdoor space you can enjoy year-round. We design and install landscaping and hardscaping, with a wide array of features; from patios and pergolas, to pools, spas, outdoor kitchens, and more. We also provide expert landscape maintenance through our innovative LandKeepingTM services.

We believe the best companies are aligned around a shared vision, mission, and core values, and we strive every day to live ours:

Our Vision
To be recognized as leaders and as a growing company that provides opportunities for our team.
Our Mission
Create opportunities for our team to grow and succeed by enhancing the beauty and value of every client’s property while exceeding their expectations every step of the way.

awards

The Numbers Don't Lie

We've won national, state, and local recognition for the work we do, including:

  • 20+ Awards for The Way We Work
  • 20+ Awards for Our Designs & Installations
  • 10+ Awards for Working Safely
  • 10 Awards for Maintenance Services
  • 4 Awards for Giving Back to Our Community and The Landscaping Industry

Professional Affiliations
We are always investing in our team’s education and skills. We’re proud to be affiliated with these organizations who are working to elevate the professionalism of landscaper around the country.
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our community


Our slogan of Where Service is ALWAYS in Season© to us means three things: we will always be in service to our clients, to our team, and to our community. We lend our time and skills to organizations who are supporting our Dayton and Cincinnati neighbors, including by:

  • Donating to The Foodbank for every review and survey we receive
  • Maintaining The Foodbank’s landscaping at no charge to them
  • Providing in-kind support for projects that create safe play spaces for children
  • Partnering with local schools to create horticulture and landscaping programs for students
  • Shutting down our operations to bring all our crews and equipment to support the cleanup efforts after the 2019 Memorial Day tornadoes
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Grunder 2019 Memorial Day Tornado Cleanup

Community Support Application
We love to help our community, but unfortunately we can’t fulfill every request we receive. If you have a project or organization that would like our support, get in touch. We’ll see what we can do!
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our team


Our team sets us apart

Our crews are passionate about what they do and have extensive horticultural knowledge, some holding horticulture degrees and others with decades of on-the-job experience.

All team members are thoroughly vetted, so we know we’re sending only the most trustworthy people to your property. Each has passed background check, motor vehicle check, and a drug test. Additionally, we E-Verify all team members.

We are a team that is passionate about providing equal opportunities to all and are proud to have a diverse team.

About H-2B

Grunder Landscaping Co. began using the H-2B Visa for seasonal workers to join our team from countries like Mexico and El Salvador nearly 20 years ago. These team members come to the USA for the growing season and then return to their home country in the winter. The H-2B Visa allows them to legally work in the USA during a set period of time, and visas are reallocated each year.

We’ve had great success with this program and began sponsoring some of the team members we met through the program for permanent residency in 2020. We have team members who are now here with a Green Card and others who are at varying points in this long process.

We have nothing but the utmost respect for these team members, who leave their families and homes behind to work hard for us season after season.


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