Memphis-TruGreen, the lawn care unit of ServiceMaster, recently announced it is exploring opportunities to expand its lawn, tree, and shrub care business in North America by acquiring companies that have built a strong customer base in their markets and share TruGreen’s commitment to excellent customer service and reliability. Through selective acquisitions in key geographic regions, TruGreen expects to reach more customers and enhance its service footprint in North America. “Strategic acquisitions have always been a fundamental component of TruGreen’s growth strategy,” said Steve Donly, TruGreen’s president and chief operating officer. “We believe we can bring owners a compelling business case for growth and create a winning combination for customers looking for outstanding service from a brand they can trust. We understand that it’s often a tough decision when owners decide to sell their businesses,” Donly continued. “We recognize the importance of trust during ownership transitions and we work very closely with owners to ensure that both employee and customer relationships are carefully managed. In many cases, we can offer employment opportunities, specialized training and career growth for owners and their staff who are interested in staying on as members of our TruGreen team.” TruGreen is the nation’s largest lawn and landscape company, serving more than 2.5 million residential and commercial customers across the U.S. with lawn care, tree and shrub care, and landscaping services. There are 268 TruGreen LawnCare branches in the U.S. and Canada, including 52 franchise locations.