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At Home in Edmond Spring 2020
By Rose Drebes At 12-years-old, Andy Nelson says he knew he could make good money with a little hard work by simply cutting grass. And, at that time, the work could fund his baseball card habit, in addition as a way of saving for his first car. He would even push a mower across the I-35 bridge to serve his customers. Twenty-six years later, Nelson Landscaping still operates on the core values of humanity, attitude, integrity, loyalty and quality. “All of our business decisions are based on those core values and clients can be confident in our work solely from this alone,” Nelson said. Among other things, he said, are the quality of Nelson Landscaping’s online reviews and the fact that the company has been in business for nearly three decades. “We actively strive to get better every day,” Nelson said. “You can talk to anyone on our management team — we are continually improving.” Since Nelson’s beginnings as a sole preteen lawn mower, the business has evolved into a full-service lawn and landscaping company. The Nelson team includes a spray tech manager, irrigation manager, landscape manager and an Oklahoma State University-certified landscape designer. “We provide full-service care for your home, office or commercial property,
Andy Nelson including landscaping and landscape design, sod installation, in-ground pools, tree trimming and removal, sprinkler repair and install, Christmas lights and more,” Nelson said. For the past 12 years, Nelson Landscaping’s specialty has become design/build. “We love outdoor living space projects that include pools, kitchens, pergolas, fire pits, fire places, water features, landscaping, paver/flagstone/stamped concrete deck spaces, sprinkler installations and modifications, drainage and retaining walls,” Nelson said. Nelson Landscaping’s work is showcased at The Falls Neighborhood, which is located at NE 150th and Post Road. A custom-built triple-tiered waterfall greets homeowners and guests at the main entrance. The community’s second entrance includes a custom water feature made of metal that pours a sheet of rain in front of the sign. For more information, visit www.nelsonlandscapingok. com.
By Rose Drebes Weed Man’s promise has always been the same: We treat your lawn as if it were our own and provide you with honest and open communication. “At Weed Man, we live by the power of a promise and that’s a value that will never change,” owner Ryan Brady said. The green industry has always interested him. “I grew up on a farm and there are a lot of similarities between the two industries,” he said. Brady has been in the profession since 2008. “I started out as a part time employee when I was in college at OSU,” he said. “During my senior year I had the opportunity to start my own business and jumped at the chance.” At Weed Man, Brady said the core service is weed control and fertilization, but the company does just about anything needed on a lawn except mow it, Brady said. Other services Weed Man offers are core aeration, over-seeding, white grub control, surface insect control and soil pH adjustment.
Ryan Brady New for 2020, Weed Man is adding mosquito and perimeter pest control to its repertoire. Brady said Weed Man is driven by customer satisfaction and results. “We use our environmentally responsible fertilization, weed control and integrated pest management services to complete our mission,” he said. Seeing the before and after is what drives the staff of Weed Man. “The best part of working in the lawn care industry is transforming a lawn that is in rough shape into something that the homeowner can be proud of, along with increasing the value of their home.” For more information, visit www.weedmanusa. com.
