Mariani Premier Group Expands Again With Addition of Innovative New Jersey Firm

Lake Bluff, IL (December 12, 2024)—The Mariani Premier Group (MPG) announced today the addition of Back to Nature Home & Garden, an award winning design/build landscape architecture firm based in New Jersey that has completed projects throughout the greater New York Metro area including parts of New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. This move will expand MPG’s growing portfolio of top landscaping companies across the US and further solidify the group’s presence in the Northeast. 

Founded in 1994 by Anthony and Maria Sblendorio and headquartered in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, Back to Nature Home & Garden has established itself as an industry leader with its unique approach to landscape design and maintenance. Combining experiential, high-touch client service with an unwavering commitment to ecological and agricultural inspiration, Back to Nature brings over 30 years of expertise to the Mariani family.

“On behalf of the entire MPG team, I am thrilled to welcome Back to Nature Home & Garden into our family,” said Bryan Christiansen, CEO of Mariani Premier Group. “Their dedication to sustainable landscaping, exceptional client service, and innovative garden center experiences aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver unparalleled quality and value to clients across all of our markets.”

“We are thrilled to be joining the Mariani Premier Group. One of the many commonalities we share with our colleagues at Mariani is that we treat our team like family and their well-being is paramount to our success. We are inspired by the vision for the Mariani Premier Group and  look forward to all of the ways we will benefit and share insights in this new partnership. In addition, we are excited to announce that Evan Ralph will take on the role of Co-President along with me as we start this next phase of our journey. His leadership, dedication and creativity have helped Back to Nature tremendously over the last 10 years.” explained Anthony Sblendorio, Founder and Co-President of Back to Nature.

Back to Nature Home & Garden joins an elite roster of 21 industry-leading companies in the MPG portfolio, including:

• Desert Foothills Landscape (DFL), Phoenix, AZ

• Drost Landscape, Petoskey, Michigan

• Berghoff Design Group/BDG Maintenance – Phoenix, Arizona

• Blue Landscape Contracting Group and Blue Outdoor Solutions – Naples, Florida

• Borst Landscape & Design – Bergen County, New Jersey

• Botanica Landscaping and Garden Industries, Palm Beach, Florida

• Designs By Sundown – Littleton, Colorado

• Ed Castro Landscape – Roswell, Georgia

• Galbraith Grounds Management (GGM) - Atlanta, GA

• Glengate – Wilton, Connecticut

• Hoffman Landscapes – Wilton, Connecticut

• Lifescape Colorado - Denver, CO

• Mariani Landscape – Lake Bluff, Illinois

• NatureWorks Landscape Services – Walpole, Massachusetts

• Planted Earth – Sykesville, Maryland

• Rocco Fiore & Sons – Libertyville, Illinois

• Rocky Mountain Custom Landscapes, Denver, Vail, Roaring Fork, Colorado

• R.P. Marzilli & Company – Medway, Massachusetts

• Siciliano Landscape Company – Red Bank, New Jersey

• Southview Design – St. Paul, Minnesota

• Woodlawns Landscape Company – Mundelein, Illinois

About Mariani Premier Group

For 65 years, Mariani Landscape has been a trusted leader in the green industry. Today, Mariani Premier Group is quickly becoming the world's premier outdoor living company, creating and nurturing outdoor spaces that bring families and communities closer together. Led by green industry pioneer Frank Mariani, the group is bringing together the finest landscaping companies in the country and providing them with the resources and support needed to reach new heights of success. With a focus on creativity, advanced technology, and unparalleled service, Mariani is transforming the landscaping industry on a national scale.
 

About Back to Nature

Back to Nature is an award-winning landscape architectural, construction and maintenance firm based in Northern New Jersey and serving clients in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Back to Nature’s offerings include landscape architects, contractors and maintenance, as well as a retail store. They also focus heavily on designing and building ecologically friendly outdoor spaces. Back to Nature has cultivated a reputation for superior design, build, and maintenance services. Their team works closely with homeowners, architects, interior designers, realtors, and custom home builders to create stunning, personalized outdoor spaces. The Back to Nature Home & Garden center is a community cornerstone, offering organic gardening products, educational programs, holiday events, and client gatherings that deepen relationships and inspire customers.