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At Nurture, we believe that smart acquisitions are the cornerstone of sustainable growth. We also understand that deciding to sell your business is a significant step.
50
companies acquired
£245m
combined turnover
4,040+
dedicated employees
With a proven track record of successfully acquiring and integrating businesses, each chosen for their commitment to quality, innovation, and values that align with our own, we have established ourselves as the acquirer of choice in the grounds maintenance, landscaping, and green services sector.
History
With 50 successful acquisitions since 2008, our track record speaks for itself. Each business we integrate brings unique strengths, new ideas, and established regional footprints that bolster our overall market presence.
2008
Andrew Chittenden Ltd
Services:
Grounds Maintenance
2010
Mulberry Landscapes Ltd
2011
Harmac Environmental
City Estate Services Ltd
Boxgreen Landscapes Ltd
2012
White Lodge Groundcare
Park View Landscapes Ltd
Grounds Maintenance & Winter Gritting
Founder Ian Brooks sold Park View Landscapes to Nurture after 50 years in business. At £3.3m in sales, the acquisition doubled Nurture Landscapes at the time and helped it to grow its reach in the north of the UK. Nick Hills, who joined from Park View, is now Nurture’s Chief Operating Officer for Greenspace.
2013
Landcare Ltd
Greenability Ltd
2014
JMK Groundcare Ltd
2015
Integritas Landscapes
2016
Heritage Landscapes Ltd
Truegrit Ltd
Winter Gritting
Proground Ltd
2017
Botanical Landscapes Ltd
Frosts Landscape Maintenance
Grounds Maintenance & Plant Displays
2018
Gavin Jones Ltd
Grounds Maintenance & Landscape Construction
When Gavin Jones was acquired, it brought with it £30m in turnover and 450 colleagues. It boasts a history that goes back more than a century having been founded by Colonel Archibald Gavin Jones in 1919. Over the years, Gavin Jones earned an enviable reputation across landscape construction and working for the Royal Parks and Royal Palaces. At the time of its acquisition, its owner, Martyn Mogford, knew Peter Fane from their time shared at Waterers Landscapes and used the opportunity to retire after 30 years.
Grace Landscapes Ltd
Grounds Maintenance, Winter Gritting & Landscape Construction
Enterprise Plants Ltd
Plant Displays
2019
Demita Contracts Ltd
Eco Landscapes Ltd
Grounds Maintenance,
Jordan’s Displays
McDermott Contract Services Ltd
2020
Claphams Landscapes Services Ltd
Rockside Estates Ltd
De-Ice (D.R.P Client Services Ltd)
Karemore Landscaping Ltd
2021
Dodsworths Ltd
Indoor Garden Design Ltd
Winter Maintenance Ltd
Minster Landscape Ltd
Gritting Lighting Maintenance Ltd
Grounds Maintenance & Winter Gritting, Lighting
JBB Ground Care Ltd
Grounds Maintenance & Gritting
Rokill Ltd
Pest Control
Through the acquisition of Rokill, Nurture entered into the pest control market, bringing its clients a new service proposition. The company was founded in 1980 and grew to become one of the largest independently owned pest control companies in the UK. It was renamed Nurture Pest Control in July 2024.
2022
Plantforce Interior Landscaping Ltd
Alpha Pest Control Ltd
Barton Grange Landscapes
Landscape Maintenance & Construction
Enserve Corporation Ltd
Ray Skelton (Harrogate) Ltd
Fallons Ground Maintenance Ltd
Garden Service (Darlington) Ltd
2023
Pest Pro Environmental Services Ltd
The CGM Group (East Anglia) Ltd
Grounds Maintenance, Landscape Construction, Arboriculture & Winter Gritting
Northern Estates Services Ltd (NESL)
Grounds Maintenance, Arboriculture, Winter Gritting
Midland Pest Control Ltd
2024
Roy Cowie Ltd
Gristwood & Toms Ltd
Arboriculture
The Arboricultural Association approved contractor Gristwood & Toms Ltd was founded in 1974, growing to a £20m turnover with a 153-strong workforce before being bought by Nurture in May 2024. It was a “transformational” acquisition for the Group, creating an arboriculture service vertical that.
Spacecare Ltd
Grounds Maintenance, Facilities Management, Winter Gritting, Pest Control
Hortech Ltd
Grounds Maintenance, Line of Sight, Winter Gritting, Pest Control
Tivoli Group Ltd
Grounds Maintenance, Landscape Construction, Arboriculture, Winter Gritting, Plant Displays
Tivoli Group Ltd was formed from a carve-out from the UK grounds maintenance division of ISS, one of the largest integrated facilities management businesses in the world, rebranding as Tivoli in 2018. The acquisition of Tivoli brought the story full circle for Peter Fane, who founded Waterers Landscapes in 1983, before successfully selling the business to ISS in 2003 to form their UK grounds maintenance division. Peter served on the board of ISS for four years, before founding Nurture in 2008.
Philosophy
We believe that successful acquisitions are rooted in shared values and mutual benefits. Our strategic approach is built on respect, collaboration, and a shared vision for excellence, focusing on:
Enhancing our service offerings
By integrating complementary services, we provide comprehensive solutions to our clients.
Expanding our client base
We aim to broaden our reach while offering additional services to existing clients.
Strengthening our competitive position
Our teams at Tivoli and Gristwood & Toms help local councils deliver well-maintained public spaces, ensuring high standards for residents, visitors, and local communities.
“Ninety percent of the acquisitions we do are people coming to us, or we’ve been talking to them for a few years, and they comfortable with Nurture as a home.”
Peter Fane, Founder and Executive Chairman
Proven integration success
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Strategy
Every acquisition is a step toward offering more comprehensive, innovative solutions for our clients. By integrating businesses that share our dedication to excellence, we not only enhance our service portfolio but also broaden our geographic reach – entering new markets and deepening our relationships with both regional and national clients.
Our strategic approach is simple yet powerful: by investing in businesses that fit our culture and growth objectives, we reinforce our brand reputation and enhance our competitive edge in an increasingly dynamic market.
Impact
Seeking opportunities that deliver meaningful social and environmental benefits.
Quality
Partnering with businesses that have a proven track record of delivering exceptional services and innovative solutions.
Cultural & operational compatibility
Ensuring that every new addition mirrors our client-centric ethos, high standards, and unified values.
Values
At Nurture Group, we look beyond numbers. We believe that a successful acquisition is one where both parties share a common vision for quality, client service, and community impact.
Our process is designed to ensure a smooth integration – one that respects the legacy of the acquired business while aligning it with the innovative and quality-driven future of the Nurture Group.
Respect for your legacy
We honour the history and identity of the businesses we acquire
Employee welfare
As a Real Living Wage employer, we extend this commitment to all new team members, ensuring fair treatment and opportunities for growth.
Sustainable growth
Our focus on environmental responsibility and sustainability aligns with the values of forward-thinking organisations.
Our latest acquisitions
Expanding our Environmental Services: Welcoming Hortech to the Nurture Group family
We’re excited to share that Nurture Group has taken another significant step in our journey towards environmental excellence with the acquisition of Hortech Limited, a leading environmental services provider based in Staffordshire. This marks our 49th acquisition, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome the team into the Nurture family.
Nurture Group boosts its UK coverage with Spacecare acquisition
The Nurture Group has completed its 48th acquisition with the purchase of Telford-based Spacecare Ltd. This strategic acquisition, completed earlier this month (August), will further bolster Nurture’s nationwide presence and service capabilities with Spacecare’s core grounds maintenance, winter maintenance and arboricultural services aligning seamlessly with Nurture’s offering.
Nurture Group boosts Arboriculture service offering with Gristwood & Toms acquisition
The Nurture Group, the UK’s fastest growing national horticultural and green workplace service provider, has completed its most substantial deal of 2024 with the acquisition of Hertfordshire-based Gristwood and Toms.
Nurture Group Fortifies Scottish Presence with Strategic Acquisition of Roy Cowie Ltd
Exciting developments have unfolded as we fortify our footprint in Scotland through the recent acquisition of Roy Cowie Ltd, a prominent Aberdeenshire-based business. This strategic move enhances Nurture’s operations in the region. This transaction represents the 46th acquisition by the Nurture Group since we formed in 2008 and marks our fourth in Scotland since 2012.
Nurture Group expands pest control presence with the acquisition of Midland Pest Control Ltd
With the completion of our 45th acquisition, the purchase of this Birmingham-based pest control business will allow the Nurture Group to consolidate our position as one of the leading providers in the UK pest control market, delivering a flexible, local service to our clients, with national operational capabilities.
Nurture Group Strengthens Northern Network with NESL Acquisition
Nurture Landscapes Group has bolstered its presence in the North with the acquisition of Northern Estates Services Ltd (NESL) in Lancashire.
“We are incredibly proud of the first-class business we have helped build at Tivoli and for the last few years it has been rewarding to watch the business succeed so well. We know Nurture well as a principal competitor and believe the business and all its employees are going to a good home, and that the combination with Nurture will be a perfect fit to continue delivering a best-in-class service to its customers.”
Layton Tamberlin, Managing Partner, Sullivan Street Partners
If you’re a business owner considering a new chapter for your company and believe that Nurture Group could be the right partner, we’d love to hear from you.
Reach out to us to explore how we can build a prosperous future together. Our acquisition team is dedicated to exploring opportunities that create long-term value for both parties.
