His research in water management shows how plants, soil and water work together.

The founder of Ryan Lawn & Tree develops his company by giving back to his employees.

The founder of ExtraScapes grew his landscape maintenance business into a successful design/build company by focusing on creativity and client satisfaction.

The owners of Valleyscape developed the business from its landscaping roots into a successful irrigation and outdoor lighting company.

The director of operations at Gachina Landscape Management works to give others opportunities to develop in the green industry.

Drygala looks for lessons from the oil and energy industry to improve the turf market.

The owner of Grasshopper Lawns Inc. has continued his father’s 55-year company while finding ways to balance work and family life.

After taking a break, Richard Sperber has reentered the commercial landscaping arena in a big way.

The owner of A.I.R. has embraced the use of earth-friendly materials and equipment and is blazing a trail for the green industry to follow.

Irrigation has taken him on many journeys throughout his career, and the Creative Sensor Technology founder isn’t done evolving yet.

His commitment to the industry and exceptional customer service has helped Eastern Land Management become a leader in the Metro New York and Southern Connecticut commercial landscape market.

His four-decade career dedicated to landscape design has allowed him to work on many large projects, and he’s still going strong.

Her 35-year career with Hunter Industries has helped pave the way for other women and young people to enter the landscape industry.

His irrigation knowledge has benefited countless municipalities and contractors, and he’s enjoyed every minute of it.

By focusing on team members Tony Massey has helped build Massey Services into one of the fastest growing pest management and lawn care businesses in the Southeast.

Rodney Smith Jr.’s desire to help others is building character in young people while benefiting those in need of lawn care services across the country and beyond.

His big idea to start the tech firm Lawn Love is giving a business boost to landscape professionals across the country.

Under her leadership, Project EverGreen is helping spread the joy of green spaces to communities and families who need it.

Bringing back the landscapes lost to Hurricane Irma has been the focus of one Florida Keys landscape designer over the last year.

His rather unconventional approach has given Greg Rubin, owner of California’s Own Native Landscape Design, an astronomical advantage.