Bland Landscaping, a Southeast commercial landscaping firm and portfolio company of Vesterra Capital Partners, has acquired Charleston Grounds Management (CGM) and Clear Lakes and Wetland Services (CLAWS). The transactions extend Bland’s operational footprint in South Carolina, adding new capabilities in both landscaping and aquatic management.

CGM, founded by Lee Hickman, serves Charleston-area commercial clients with a focus on HOAs, townhomes and multifamily properties. Its offerings include maintenance, enhancements, irrigation, flowers and aquatics services. CLAWS, established by Ken Robinson, operates in Myrtle Beach and provides lake and pond management, fountain sales and maintenance, and fish stocking for commercial HOA customers.

“We are excited to expand our landscaping and aquatics capabilities in Charleston and Myrtle Beach, which are key growth markets for Bland,” says Kurt Bland, chief executive officer of Bland. “Lee and Ken have built respected businesses with strong reputations for quality, and we are excited to welcome CGM and CLAWS to the Bland team as part of our broader Southeast platform.”

Matt Kunz, partner at Vesterra, describes the deals as reflective of Bland’s strategy to partner with founder-led businesses in strong regional markets. With 17 branch locations across the Southeast, Bland continues to broaden its regional service network. The acquisitions bolster its position in South Carolina while adding specialized aquatics expertise to its portfolio.