Hillsborough Irrigation & Landscape Services Celebrates 50 Years

Family-owned business has provided professional landscaping services in New Jersey since 1977

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

Hillsborough Irrigation & Landscape Services, founded in 1977 by Ken Scherer, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The family-owned business has provided professional landscaping services, including plantings, lawn care, walkways, patios, outdoor lighting, drainage solutions, and sprinkler system design and maintenance, to residential and commercial customers throughout Central and Northern New Jersey.

Why it matters

In an era of corporate consolidation, Hillsborough Irrigation & Landscape Services has maintained its family-owned and local focus, building a loyal customer base over the past five decades. The company's longevity and commitment to quality service highlights the enduring demand for personalized, expert landscaping services in the region.

The details

Hillsborough Irrigation & Landscape Services was launched in 1977 by Ken Scherer, who also founded the Belle Mead Nursery. The company has since grown to offer a full range of landscaping services, from plantings and lawn care to hardscaping and irrigation system installation and maintenance. The business has developed a reputation for excellence, with a focus on customer satisfaction and creating beautiful outdoor spaces.

  • Hillsborough Irrigation & Landscape Services was founded in 1977.
  • The company is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2027.

The players

Ken Scherer

Founder of Hillsborough Irrigation & Landscape Services and the Belle Mead Nursery.

Hillsborough Irrigation & Landscape Services

A family-owned landscaping company that has provided professional services in Central and Northern New Jersey for 50 years.

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What they’re saying

“We are dedicated to providing excellent service and customer satisfaction and committed to creating beautiful outdoor spaces and landscapes that you will enjoy and take great pride in.”

— Ken Scherer, Founder (Patch.com)

What’s next

Hillsborough Irrigation & Landscape Services plans to host a 50th anniversary celebration for customers and the community in the summer of 2027.

The takeaway

Hillsborough Irrigation & Landscape Services' 50-year history demonstrates the enduring demand for personalized, expert landscaping services in the region, even as the industry has seen consolidation. The family-owned business's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has allowed it to thrive for half a century.