Better Purchasing Power. Less Markup. More Transparency.
DPC manages landscape material procurement for participating properties — so you pay less, see more and stay in control of how your landscape budget is spent.
The Problem With How Landscape Materials Are Typically Purchased
In most landscape contracts, your vendor purchases materials — plants, mulch, rock, irrigation parts, soil amendments — and bills them back to you with a markup. That markup is often undisclosed, inconsistently applied and difficult to verify. You may be paying 20%, 30% or more above actual cost without knowing it.
DPC's Material Acquisition Program changes that. We manage the purchasing process on your behalf — sourcing materials directly, issuing purchase orders, handling invoicing and providing full reporting — so you have visibility into what you're paying and confidence that you're getting fair value.
A Managed Purchasing Process Built for Transparency
Material Identification
DPC works with your landscape vendor and management team to identify upcoming material needs — plants, irrigation components, mulch, rock, soil and more.
Sourcing & Pricing
We source materials from qualified suppliers, compare pricing and select the best value option for your property's specifications and budget.
Purchase Orders & Invoicing
DPC issues purchase orders directly to suppliers and manages invoicing — creating a clear, documented paper trail for every material purchase.
Ordering & Delivery Coordination
We coordinate ordering timelines and delivery logistics with your landscape vendor to ensure materials arrive when and where they're needed.
Inventory Tracking
DPC tracks material quantities, deliveries and usage — so you always know what was ordered, what was received and what was installed.
Reporting
Participating properties receive clear, regular reports on material purchases, costs and usage — giving management teams and boards the documentation they need.
What Participating Properties Gain
Reduced Material Markups
By purchasing materials directly through DPC rather than through your landscape contractor, participating properties avoid the hidden markups that inflate landscape budgets.
Better Purchasing Power
DPC's relationships with landscape material suppliers give participating properties access to better pricing than most individual properties can negotiate on their own.
Full Cost Transparency
Every purchase is documented with a purchase order and invoice. You see exactly what was purchased, from whom and at what price — no estimates, no surprises.
Documented Paper Trail
Purchase orders, invoices and delivery records create a complete audit trail for every material purchase — valuable for board reporting, budget reviews and vendor accountability.
Inventory Accountability
Tracking what was ordered versus what was installed helps identify discrepancies, prevent waste and ensure your landscape vendor is using materials as intended.
Simplified Management
DPC handles the purchasing logistics so your management team doesn't have to. Less time spent chasing invoices and verifying material costs means more time focused on your properties.
Built for Properties That Want More Control
The Material Acquisition Program is designed for property managers, HOA boards and commercial property owners who want greater transparency and cost control in their landscape programs — without replacing their existing landscape vendor.
No Contractor Affiliation
DPC has no financial relationship with any landscape contractor or material supplier. Our only obligation is to the property owner — ensuring every purchasing decision serves your budget and your property's best interests.
Learn About DPC's IndependenceInterested in the Material Acquisition Program?
Contact DPC to learn whether the program is a fit for your property and how to get started.