From commercial landscaping to dumpster services, a Central New York family business thrives on customer service, innovation, and community commitment.
By: Kimberly Graf
Rooted in Family, Growing with Purpose
Founded in 1972 by Anthony and Ruth DeMarco as a modest vegetable, farm, and greenhouse operation. what is now known as Anthony DeMarco & Sons, LLC began with a simple premise: grow quality products, treat customers fairly, and work hard every day. More than 50 years later, that same philosophy continues to guide a business that has become a fixture in Elbridge, NY, and a trusted partner to commercial and residential clients throughout Central New York and much of the Northeast.
Still rooted in Elbridge, roughly 15 miles west of Syracuse, the company now occupies significantly more land than it did in its earliest days. What was once a small, seasonal operation has grown into a year-round, multi-division enterprise led by three generations of the DeMarco family. Leadership includes founder Anthony and Ruth, who now live part-time in Florida, alongside his son Anthony and Anthony’s two sons, Anthony P and Mario, ensuring continuity, shared values, and long-term vision remain at the heart of the company.
Over the decades, Anthony DeMarco & Sons’ strategic approach has evolved alongside customer needs, as well as through opportunities to maximize operational efficiencies. From its agricultural roots, the company expanded thoughtfully, building complementary services that strengthened the overall operation rather than diluting its focus. Today, the business encompasses a garden center, commercial and estate landscaping, mulch and soil production, a sod farm in Phoenix, NY, dumpster and waste management services, snow removal, and large tree transplanting, each division reinforcing the others.
Despite this growth, the company remains grounded in what made it successful from the start: quality workmanship, competitive pricing, and an unwavering commitment to customer service. Whether serving a homeowner at the garden center or coordinating a complex commercial installation, the DeMarco team approaches every project with the same attention to detail and accountability.
A Multi-Division Business Built to Last
Anthony DeMarco & Sons has always adapted to changing needs, not by chasing trends, but by listening closely to the market and responding with practical, service-driven solutions. That adaptability has allowed the company to expand its offerings while maintaining strict quality control across all operations.
Today, the company supports both residential and commercial clients across Central New York, offering services that range from plant sales and landscape materials to large-scale commercial installations and logistics support. The ability to provide so many services under one umbrella has become a defining strength, delivering efficiency, consistency, and reliability across projects of all sizes.
At the core of the operation is a family-led management style that prioritizes long-term relationships with both customers and employees. That philosophy has helped the company maintain a stable, experienced workforce and a reputation among customers for dependability that spans decades.
Garden Center: Locally Grown, Professionally Supported
One of the company’s foundational divisions remains its garden center, a direct extension of its agricultural roots. Focused on top-quality products that are locally grown and produced, the garden center serves as both a retail destination and a critical support system for the company’s landscaping operations.
By growing much of its own plant material, Anthony DeMarco & Sons maintains control over quality from start to finish. Customers benefit from healthy, regionally appropriate plants suited to Central New York’s climate and growing conditions. From trees and shrubs to seasonal plantings and landscape materials, the garden center reflects decades of hands-on horticultural experience.
Delivery services further enhance convenience for customers, allowing both residential and commercial clients to access professional-grade materials without logistical challenges. This combination of local production, product knowledge, and customer support has made the garden center a trusted resource for homeowners, contractors, and developers alike.
Landscaping Services: From Residential Roots to Commercial Scale
While the company’s landscaping expertise dates back decades, a significant milestone came in 2000, when Anthony DeMarco & Sons formally expanded into commercial landscaping installations. Building on its greenhouse and nursery background, the company began taking on larger, more complex projects, laying the foundation for what has become its primary business focus today.
The landscaping division now handles a wide range of work, including estate-scale installations, ongoing landscape management, commercial snow removal, and large tree transplanting. While these services contribute to the company’s breadth, commercial installations remain the centerpiece of its growth and reputation.
That expansion was driven by opportunity, capability, and demand. With in-house plant production, specialized equipment, and a growing team of skilled professionals, Anthony DeMarco & Sons was well positioned to serve commercial developers seeking reliable partners who could deliver consistent results.
Commercial Landscaping Expertise
Today, the company’s commercial landscaping division completes approximately 100 installations per year, generating around $5 million in annual revenue. Projects extend across a 300-mile radius from Syracuse, with additional work performed in all boarding states. Reflecting the company’s ability to manage logistics and execution beyond its home market.
Anthony DeMarco & Sons works with long-standing commercial developers from the Syracuse area and all over the country. Providing landscaping installations for nationally recognized brands and regional businesses alike. Customers include Amazon, Byrne Dairy, Dollar General, Advance Auto Parts, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Walgreens, WellNow Urgent Care and many others.
Several key competitive advantages set the company apart:
- Full control over start-to-finish installations with in-house plant production.
- Heavy machinery capable of moving large estate-scale trees.
- Flexibility to manage both small and large commercial projects.
- In house plant, sod, soils and mulch production.
Dumpster & Waste Management: Growth from Necessity
The company’s dumpster and waste management division originated in 2009 not as a business plan, but as a practical solution to internal needs moving mulch, soil, and raw materials. Over time, this service revealed broader demand, leading to a full-scale operation serving commercial contractors and residential clients alike.
Today, the division operates 400 dumpsters and more than 12 trucks, covering a 50-mile radius of Syracuse. While most business is commercial (70–80%), a portion of residential clients is maintained as well.
The company offers roll-off dumpsters in 15-, 30-, and 40-yard sizes, along with same-day or next-day service. In 2026, front-load trash service was added to meet evolving client needs. Flexibility and responsiveness remain central to the division’s success.
Commitment to Employees and Community
Across all divisions, Anthony DeMarco & Sons emphasizes loyalty to its employees, customers, and community. The company maintains a year-round team of 35 employees, avoiding layoffs and fostering stability within the workforce.
“Nobody gets laid off. We take care of our people because they take care of our business,” Anthony says. This commitment has helped retain experienced staff who understand the company’s standards, values, and expectations, contributing directly to consistency and customer satisfaction.
Environmental responsibility is also a priority. Sustainability initiatives include mulch and soil production from wood waste and composting, reducing waste while creating usable products for landscaping projects. These efforts align with the company’s agricultural roots and long-term operational approach.
Innovation Rooted in Experience
While innovation drives the company forward, all new initiatives are grounded in experience and operational practicality. Strategic decisions, whether expanding waste services, producing plants in-house, or investing in machinery, prioritize quality, reliability, and efficiency.
From moving estate-scale trees to delivering dumpsters on tight timelines, Anthony DeMarco & Sons blends innovation with family-driven values. Each service builds on existing strengths, reinforcing a business model that has thrived across decades of economic cycles and evolving client needs.
After more than five decades, Anthony DeMarco & Sons remains a true family business, guided by shared values, long-term thinking, and a commitment to doing the job right. With the next generation at the leadership helm, the company is positioned to continue serving Central New York and beyond with the reliability and mission-driven focus that has defined it from the start.
To learn more about Anthony DeMarco & Sons, LLC and its full range of services, visit demarcoandsons.com, call 315.675.4400, or email 
sales@demarcoandsons.com.