We would like to express our gratitude to our clients who collaborated with us to present their prized properties for consideration. This summer, these properties will be entered in the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Award of Excellence program.


Bespoke Sanctuary

 Award Category: Residential Landscape Design & Construction
Associate Landscape Architect: Zach Lieven

The clients’ lake home came with an unusable patio due to terrible stone and a sloping terrain, so they assumed they could only have a small back porch. We came up with a plan that surpassed their expectations. Read more


Cozy Haven

 Award Category: Residential Landscape Design & Construction
Professional Landscape Architect: Jeff Hershberger

Recent empty nesters decided to turn a very small backyard into a more comfortable, usable space. There was room for improvement, but not much room—only 1,500 square feet. Read more


Singular Estate 

Award Category: Residential Landscape Design & Construction
Associate Landscape Architect: Zach Lieven

The property the client had loved for decades had become woods of buckthorn and dead ash trees. He wanted an improved outdoor space that included an outdoor kitchen, fireplace, and pergola. Read more


The Hangout 

Award Category: Residential Landscape Design & Construction
Professional Landscape Architect: Jeff Hershberger

After having an in-ground swimming pool installed, the client decided to add an area for entertaining and socializing—a “hangout” spot—in the form of a pavilion. Read more


Lovely by the Lake

 Award Category: Residential Landscape Management
Client Service Representative: Joe Schmid

The client desires a well-maintained landscape that complements her home on Lake Michigan. The landscape in the large front yard is meant to impress passersby and create a welcoming feel for visitors. Read more