August 19, 2024

In Memoriam: Tom Lied

Client Service Representative Tom Lied, a renowned member of our Team, passed away on Aug. 12 at the age of 90.

Tom was a nationally known titan in the landscape industry and spent his lifetime in the profession. He was a mentor (and later friend) to our founder David J. Frank when he was starting out. Tom began his career in 1946 and joined his father as a partner in Lied’s Nursery Company in 1957. He later led […]
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July 24, 2024

DJF Named a Best Place to Work in Snow & Ice for Sixth Straight Year

DJF was recognized as a Best Place to Work in Snow & Ice once again at the Snow & Ice Management Association’s (SIMA) 27th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium June 25-28 in Pittsburgh, Pa. Applicants were judged on demonstrated success in professional development and support, company culture, managerial effectiveness, personnel engagement, and trust in leadership. […]
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April 29, 2024

DJF Lands Landscape Management Account for Wisconsin State Capitol

We were recently awarded a three-year contract to care for the grounds of the State Capitol, where we will be providing spring and fall cleanups, lawn care, and weed control. DJF has been providing commercial services in the Madison area since 1996, mainly landscape management and sustainability projects that include green roofs and water conservation […]
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April 12, 2024

DJF Begins 65th Year by Breaking Ground for New Mechanic Shop

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Founded 65 years ago this month, DJF kicked off its anniversary by breaking ground for its new mechanic shop. Coincidentally but fittingly, the groundbreaking took place on April 8, the birthdate of the company’s founder and namesake, David J. Frank. A brief history lesson for those who don’t know our company roots. David […]
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March 15, 2024

New Madison Branch Manager Named

Irrigation Manager Erik Dyba has been promoted to manage the DJF branch in Madison. The branch, one of six company dispatch locations, was established in Madison in 1996. Erik began his career at DJF in the late 1990s as a client service representative. He later moved to Colorado and successfully started and managed a full-service […]
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