The Gardener Landscaping 2024 Team
A Fresh Season, A Fresh Start
In our dedication to bringing your dream gardens to life, we are thrilled to announce the expansion of our leadership team with two key additions:
- A new Horticulture Manager on board to assist in leading our horticulture division
- A new Care Manager to work 1:1 with our clients so they’re involved in the process every step of the way.
These changes come at a perfect time as we gear up for the busy season ahead.
Meet the 2024 team
With our new team members in place, we thought it was the perfect time to re-introduce our management team. This month on the blog, we’re covering each of the managers you’ll be interacting with in 2024 and sharing their top tips, favourite plants and more.
Q. What is your name and title, and what do you do at The Gardener Landscaping?
Hi, I’m Jim Edmonds, and I am the president here at The Gardener Landscaping. My wife Fiona and I have enjoyed growing this company for the past 20 years, and we are thrilled to be celebrating our 20th anniversary on March 26th, 2024
What is your top tip for homeowners to take care of their yard?
My biggest tip would be to get a good start on the season, as things can get away from you quickly. In the Spring everything begins its new growing journey including the unwanted varieties of plants (aka weeds) so it’s so important to get into the gardens early to prep them by edging your beds, weeding, adding nutrient-rich soil or enriched mulch into your garden beds to help replenish the tired soil that will allow you to get the best results for all of your plants. Your lawn also needs a kick start after being dormant all winter and getting pounded by the winter snow and winds; it needs a good raking, aerating, overseeding and fertilizing.
What’s your favourite flower/shrub to install/why?
It’s so hard to pick just one, but I’ll go with the Hydrangea. These plants are amazing and versatile as they can be cut and put into a vase to brighten someone’s day, planted in your front or back gardens and are also great for winter planters to give texture and beauty. Whether you like the classic white blooms or the impressive colours, hydrangeas rarely disappoint! They prefer partial sun with full sun in the morning and full shade in the afternoon but they are very resilient even when not in the ideal setting.
Q. What is your name and title, and what do you do at The Gardener Landscaping?
Hi, I’m Fiona Edmonds, serving as the Vice President at The Gardener Landscaping. Over the past two decades, my husband Jim & I have nurtured this business from its inception, embodying the values of dedication, perseverance and commitment to excellence. Our journey has not only enriched our professional lives but has also served as an example for our family, demonstrating the importance of having a dream, hard work, and sacrifice in achieving one’s goals.
What is your top tip for homeowners to take care of their yard?
Effective yard/garden maintenance starts with careful planning. Consider the ‘Sleep, Creep, Leap’ phases of adding new plants and plant accordingly. What may look small when planting can leap in the 3rd season. Avoid overcrowding by giving each plant enough space to thrive. By planning ahead and planning thoughtfully, you’ll create a beautiful and sustainable outdoor space for years to come. Also, fertilizing your garden annually will encourage healthy growth.
What’s your favourite flower/shrub to install/why?
Since Jim mentioned Hydrangeas, one of my faves, I also love Lilacs. The sweet scent in the spring signifies that spring is here and summer is just around the corner. Many new varieties rebloom in midsummer and are more compact, perfect for smaller gardens. Lilacs love full sun and also attract butterflies as an added bonus.
Q. What is your name and title, and what do you do at The Gardener Landscaping?
Jesse Baadsvik, Operations Manager overseeing the day-to-day activities, logistics, and resources to ensure smooth functioning and efficiency in our company. As well as customer relations, sales, quality control and more.
What is your top tip for homeowners to take care of their yard?
Remember, talking to your plants isn’t crazy; it’s just horticultural therapy! So, go ahead, share your deepest secrets with your petunias—they won’t judge, and who knows, they might even grow better!
What’s your favourite flower/shrub to install/why?
Coralbells are easy to grow and bring gorgeous colour to your garden with their foliage. Though these perennial outdoor plants thrive in full sun to shade, lime green varieties benefit from being planted in the shade. Another great reason to grow coralbells is that pollinators love the tiny flowers.
Q. What is your name and title, and what do you do at The Gardener Landscaping?
My name is Lynn Anderson, and I am the new Horticultural Manager.
I will be managing the garden crews, garden installs, quotes for new and revamp gardens, client interaction and training garden staff.
What is your top tip for homeowners to take care of their yard?
My top tip for homeowners would be to get on a regular fertilizing schedule both for gardens and lawns.
What’s your favourite flower/shrub to install/why?
My favorite shrub to install is a Butterfly Bush, I love it’s long bloom period and that the butterflies swarm to it.
Q. What is your name and title, and what do you do at The Gardener Landscaping?
My name is Greg Francis, I am the Client Care Manager and Residential Accounts Manager for the Burlington, Dundas, Ancaster, Hamilton and Grimsby/Stoney Creek areas.
I am in charge of client care for all residential accounts in these areas and will be taking a hands-on approach with the crews that visit these homes.
What is your top tip for homeowners to take care of their yard?
The key to a nice yard is to prepare your yard in the spring for the growing season ahead. When it arrives, to embrace the variety of garden life and the fast development of nature during the peak season. Minor maintenance on a weekly basis is all that stands between You and a lovely backyard oasis.
What’s your favourite flower/shrub to install/why?
My favourite plant to install is anything that grows out of a tuber, bulb or shoot. These plants can be dug up in the fall, stored and then planted in the Spring time anywhere you like in the garden for a nice change year after year. They also multiply which can help your garden become more full every season.
Q. What is your name and title, and what do you do at The Gardener Landscaping?
Andrew Polesel, Operations Supervisor: Maintaining the Fleet and Yard to make sure everything runs smoothly, including Commercial customer care.
What is your top tip for homeowners to take care of their yard?
My top tip for homeowners would be mulching, it’s the unsung hero of yard care! it conserves moisture and suppresses weeds as well as regulates soil temperatures and improves soil health, it also adds a touch of charm to your outdoor oasis. embrace the mulch!
What’s your favourite flower/shrub to install/why?
My favorite Annual to plant is Geraniums because they can withstand a variety of extreme temperatures and still thrive.
As we celebrate 20 years at The Gardener Landscaping, we’re looking forward to the spring season and the continuing growth of our team.
With the strategic expansion of our Leadership Team, including the invaluable additions of our new Horticulture Manager and Client Care Manager, we are setting new standards in personalized and expert Lawn and Garden care.
As we move forward into 2024, our team is not just about maintaining your lawn and gardens but about nurturing relationships and fostering growth in every sense. We’re here to ensure that your lawn and garden are not just an outside space but an extension of your home.
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