Beautiful Gardens & Decorative Trees

Starting at the age of 16, Michael began working in construction and maintenance. At the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, he took a Botany class which provided a solid background for his work in landscaping. Everything else has been learned through application and real-life experience in the field. He has found that he can figure out an answer to almost anything with enough persistence. His process for challenges includes asking questions, working, and then constantly readjusting until he has it right.

Susan has always had a love for flowers and landscape, and the transition into the world of professional landscape has been very fulfilling. As a business owner, she employs skills developed in administration, telecommunications, and a determined work ethic. When asked about obstacles she has overcome, she says she prefers to see them as opportunities!

Michelle applies skills from a broad range of experiences including landscape construction, food prep, retail, and office administration. Her focus on customer service and the ability to organize people make her a valuable member of the team at Lavish Gardens Landscape.

Ivan came to Lavish Gardens Landscape with over 16 years of landscape construction experience. He enjoys the process of turning blank canvases of dirt into people’s dream outdoor living spaces. The greatest challenge he has had to overcome has been learning a new language and pushing the limits of his knowledge to understand all that he knows about landscape and construction. Always striving to update his knowledge, Ivan's approach to learning new skills is much like that of Michael Cole's, owner of Lavish Gardens Landscape, in that he is always asking questions of those he respects to learn as much as he can.

Dan has experience in a variety of areas and has worked as a home builder and retaining wall installer. He also has experience in paving sales and design in addition to solar sales, design, and auditing. He is skilled in AutoCad and is constantly striving to update his technological skills. He takes an honest, straightforward approach to everyone he works with.

Having been in the landscaping business for over 22 years, Erin had previously worked as a teacher. He found that his skills as an educator translated well into communicating with clients and understanding their needs. He holds degrees in Humanities, Horticulture, and Landscape Design.

Having worked in a large landscape architecture office on everything from master planning to construction details, Jason has put his Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from Pennsylvania State University to work. He has practiced in the Sacramento area for over 10 years.

Having worked in the landscape construction industry as a commercial and residential superintendent, David had an extensive work history before joining the team at Lavish Gardens Landscape.