STRONG ROOTS

Deva S. Khalsa became an entrepreneur in 1976 when he moved his family to South Florida. He acquired a fledgling lawn company in Miami. Deva quickly realized that the company’s monthly costs were exceeding its meager monthly income. Undaunted, he went about restructuring the firm in order to bring his vision to fruition. That company, Nanak’s Landscaping, is recognized today as one of the largest landscape contracting companies in Florida.

As Deva restructured, he set out to improve the quality of employees and began working on more notable projects. As the word spread about the quality service and innovative designs the company provided, Nanak’s Landscaping was sought after for landscape maintenance and new plant installation at high-end residential homes. However, the Dade market was inconsistent, and in order to keep the momentum, Deva sought a different market segment.

In 1982, Nanak’s Landscaping took on its first commercial account. By 1986, the company had moved to the more centrally located Pompano Beach to take advantage of the South Florida building boom. The firm grew steadily and continued to solidify its reputation for quality.

Nanak’s Landscaping’s roots were built by Deva S. Khalsa starting in 1976. Deva went about restructuring the firm in order to bring his vision to fruition. Nanak’s Landscaping became sought after for landscape maintenance and new plant installation at high-end residential homes. In 1982, Nanak’s Landscaping took on its first commercial account. By 1986, the company had moved to the more centrally located Pompano Beach to take advantage of the South Florida building boom. The firm grew steadily and continued to solidify its reputation for quality. With the key ingredients in place, the company was then able to provide virtually all landscape-related services as well as respond rapidly to clients’ needs. The company was being recognized as one of the largest companies locally and in the nation. Deva knew there was an opportunity to scale Nanak’s to the next level but he was also concerned with the preservation of his vision for the company.

Nanak’s Landscaping has experienced growth in revenue and operational efficiency since joining the Shinto Landscaping family in April of 2019. Most importantly, the company has maintained the integrity of its culture. They have a process to attain measurable results and strong partnerships. Employing more than 120 service personnel today, employee morale is up and the company is cultivating a spirit of pride and collaboration within its team to be a resourceful partner in protecting the beauty and health of their clients’ landscape investments.

CULTIVATING GROWTH

The 1990s were a difficult time for all landscape maintenance companies in South Florida. Large national firms were consolidating and buying small local firms to break into the market. These companies offered comparable services at reduced rates. At the same time, economic woes hit the real estate market very hard. Price became the only deciding factor in considering a landscaper.

As the company’s focus was on quality and customer service, it became difficult to compete on price alone. This combination nearly led to the closing of Nanak’s Landscaping. However, the economy’s rebound and a loyal customer base kept the firm alive. They proved to be the foundation for the firm’s growth into one of the region’s largest and most respected independent landscape maintenance companies.

In 1998, with the addition of several key people, Deva added the Fertilization, Insect & Disease Control, and Arbor Care divisions. An Irrigation division was added the following year. In 2000, the nursery was acquired, and a full-scale installation and design department was established. With the key ingredients in place, the company was then able to provide virtually all landscape-related services as well as respond rapidly to clients’ critical needs.

SHINTO LANSCAPING & A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

With the key ingredients in place, the company was then able to provide virtually all landscape-related services as well as respond rapidly to clients’ needs. The company was being recognized as one of the largest companies locally and in the nation. Deva knew there was an opportunity to scale Nanak’s to the next level, but he was also concerned with the preservation of his vision for the company.

Nanak’s Landscaping has experienced growth in revenue and operational efficiency since joining the Shinto Landscaping family in April 2019. Most importantly, the company has maintained the integrity of its culture. They have a process to attain measurable results and strong partnerships.

The original company has since merged with Innovative Grounds Maintenance, GEM Lawn & Landscape and Nutrients Plus. In January 2024, under the leadership of Jay Leyva, with Deva Khalsa as a board member, the companies began to operate under under one name: Shinto Landscaping.

Employing more than 120 service personnel today, employee morale is up. The company is cultivating a spirit of pride and collaboration within its team to be a resourceful partner in protecting the beauty and health of its clients’ landscape investments.

Shinto Landscaping has been recognized by the South Florida Business Journal as one of the largest Landscape companies in Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach and is listed as one of the largest Landscape contractors in the nation by industry trade publication Landscape Management.