Rolling Acres

“A high schooler’s dream,” they said about Rolling Acres. Rolling Acres wasn’t always the sprawling landscape company we see today. It began as the vision of a young John Hyman, a student at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School. In 1981, right after graduation, John turned his lawn mowing gig into a full-fledged business. Rolling Acres quickly blossomed, thanks to word-of-mouth praise. The company evolved, expanding beyond simple lawn care to serve Washington’s elite builders and homeowners. By 1987, Rolling Acres outgrew its original location. The company moved to a ten-acre site in Burtonsville, Maryland. This marked a significant turning point for Rolling Acres. It was here that the specimen plant nursery was born, leading to their impressive collection of mature boxwoods, one of the largest on the East Coast. John’s passion always lay in residential landscapes. So, in 1995, he sold the commercial maintenance division and moved Rolling Acres to its current location on New Hampshire Avenue. This allowed him to refocus on creating exquisite private gardens and outdoor living spaces. Twenty-five years later, Rolling Acres still thrives, a testament to John’s dedication. His son, Tucker, now Vice President, joined the family business, carrying on the legacy. Along with their licensed landscape architect, Scott Freedman, and a talented team of local craftspeople, they continue to shape the landscape of the DC Metropolitan area. Rolling Acres. A testament to vision, hard work, and a love for creating beautiful outdoor spaces.