Osprey Landscape Group and Southfield Capital Announce Strategic Partnership with Earthworks, Inc.

July 15, 2025

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GREENWICH, CT – Southfield Capital, a premier lower middle market private equity firm, announced today that its portfolio company, Osprey Landscape Group (“Osprey”), a leading commercial landscape management company, has partnered with Earthworks, Inc. (“Earthworks”), a Texas-based provider of commercial landscaping services to multifamily, commercial, and HOA customers. The partnership with Earthworks builds on the platform Osprey began with Pacific Landscape Management and marks its third transaction since partnering with Southfield.
 
For over 40 years, Earthworks has delivered high-quality landscaping services, including maintenance, irrigation, enhancement, tree care, and floriculture services in the Dallas / Ft. Worth and Houston markets. With a skilled team of dedicated landscape professionals, Earthworks has built a strong reputation for reliability, service quality, and long-term client relationships.
 
The new partnership between Osprey and Earthworks expands Osprey’s geographic reach into the Dallas / Ft. Worth and Houston metropolitan areas, two of the most attractive and fast-growing markets in the country. The expansion strengthens Osprey’s ability to serve clients in these regions and reinforces its presence across an increasingly broad national footprint.
 
Chris Lee, CEO of Earthworks, shared his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “Teaming up with Osprey is a tremendous opportunity to further enhance our services. We’re excited to continue providing the service and quality our customers expect from us, while also leveraging Osprey’s best practices to deliver even greater value.”
 
"We are excited to welcome Chris and the talented team at Earthworks into the Osprey family," said Josh Dake, CEO of Osprey. “Earthworks’ strong presence in Texas and commitment to high-quality commercial landscaping services align perfectly with our mission to deliver exceptional maintenance and enhancement solutions to our customers. This partnership expands our reach into key growth markets and reinforces our commitment to providing high-quality, reliable services to our clients.”
 
Southfield Partner, Heb James, commented on the transaction, “Our new partnership with Earthworks marks an important step in our effort to build a group of market-leading commercial landscaping businesses. We’re pleased to partner with Chris and the Earthworks team as we expand our capabilities and deliver even greater value to our clients.”
 
Finn Dixon & Herling LLP provided legal counsel and Monroe Capital provided financing to Osprey and Southfield Capital.

 
About Osprey Landscape Group
Osprey Landscape Group is a leading national provider of commercial landscaping services with locations in Seattle, Portland, Dallas / Ft. Worth, and Houston. Osprey offers end-to-end commercial landscaping services that include landscape management, maintenance, enhancement, design, snow & ice, and floriculture. Osprey delivers high-quality services across various large, growing industries, including commercial, multi-family, retail, industrial, education, and healthcare.
 
For more information, please visit www.ospreylg.com.
 
About Southfield Capital
Southfield Capital is a private equity firm that invests in high-growth, lower middle market companies in the business services sector. The firm targets companies with $4 - 20 million in EBITDA and partners with management to scale the business through a combination of organic and acquisition growth strategies.

For more information, please visit www.southfieldcapital.com.


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