President Brian Maurer, LIC Executive Director Sandy Munley Communications & Events Manager
Rick Doll
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The Ohio Landscape Association is excited to announce the winners of our 25th Annual Landscape Ohio! Landscape Enhancement Awards Program.
Each year, the Ohio Landscape Association holds the Landscape Ohio! Awards Program to emphasize how landscapes can increase property value, add to your living space, improve the environment and to applaud property owners who invest in quality landscapes.
Projects must meet or exceed tough standards to qualify for an award and are scrutinized by a panel of highly qualified peers. Thirtysix awards were given at this year’s Awards Gala, which was held at Windows on the River in June.
In the pages that follow, you will see some of the finest landscapes recently installed throughout Ohio. We hope these beautiful landscapes provide you with inspiration to plan your landscape project!
Respectfully, Brian Maurer, LIC 2022 OLA President
Each year since 1992, the OLA Board of Directors selects a deserving individual to receive the Lifetime Dedication and Contributions to the Landscape Industry Award. This year, the OLA recognizes Gregory Malone, M.Ed as the 31st recipient of this prestigious award.
Greg Malone was the fourth of five sons born to Harry and Jane Malone. Born in Pittsburgh, his family made a permanent move to the Greater Cleveland area when he was 10.
Malone’s dad was an amateur horticulturist who was especially interested in growing roses. As a child, Malone would help him in the garden. In addition to helping tend the
roses, Malone started to mow the lawn at age 9 with an original O.M. Scott and Sons reel type push mower.
He attended North Olmsted High School, and as a junior got a job at Dugan’s Garden Center in Olmsted Township. There he discovered a passion for retail horticulture. He also discovered the love of his life, Ginny, in June of 1975, when she walked into the store. They were married on August 13, 1977.
Malone attended The Ohio State ATI when he and Ginny were newlyweds. They now have three boys — Matt, Chris and Steve. After graduating ATI, Malone and his business partner purchased Dugan’s Garden Center.
Gregory Malone, M.Ed.
They ran a successful business for nearly 20 years, during which they gave a lot back to the community. Malone continued to develop a love for customer service. Unfortunately,
Using a professional landscape contractor will not only help increase the value of your home, but is the best way to ensure that your family has an outdoor living space that they will enjoy for years to come.
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The 2022 OLA lifetime contributions honoree has provided a wealth of knowledge to the landscaping industry.
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zoning issues led to the end of that era, at which time he went to work for Kurtz Bros. for eight years, which exposed him to corporate business and gave him a better understanding of business management. This led Malone to want to further his education.
He went on to get his bachelor of business technical management from DeVry University, a master’s in education from American College of Education, and an MBA from University of
the People. Still, Malone says he didn’t know how much he didn’t know about business management until he went back to school. He says he would encourage business owners and key personnel to continue their education.
An opportunity opened up at Cuyahoga Community College in 2013 when a Program Manager was needed to help overhaul the Plant Science and Landscape Technology program. Malone saw this as an exciting
opportunity and took the position. In 2016, he was promoted to associate dean of Health Careers and Sciences, where he still oversees the PSLT program as well as many others.
Over the years, Malone has served in many roles with the Ohio Landscape Association including on the OLA Board of Directors from 2006 through 2010, and he was OLA president in 2009. He’s served as the landscape expert on the Planning and Design Commission for the City of North Olmsted for 20 years, is on the Speaker’s Bureau for Tri-C delivering regular presentations on Horticulture, is a judge for fruits and vegetables at the Geauga and Lorain County Fairs, as well as a judge for the North Olmsted Garden Club. Additionally, Malone helps businesses and organizations with strategic planning.
Malone’s philosophy on life is: “Don’t neglect the people that support you most your spouse or significant other, your children and your friends. Life is too short to miss the important things.”
Every aspect of this property is maintained on a year-round basis providing attention to detail. The lawn is mowed, fertilized and kept weed free. Planting beds are deep edged and manicured. Plants are kept healthy — a key to a great looking landscape. Enhancements of seasonal color are added throughout the year. The hardscape is cleaned and sealed as needed and kept weed free and the irrigation system is maintained regularly.
This prestigious home sits on top of a hill and the goal was to give the client a beautiful view from every angle. The walk from the covered porch leads you down the stone steps to a landing, where it splits so you can enter the lower patio. Colorful plantings include deciduous and evergreen shrubs for interest all year. In warm weather, landscape is enhanced with seasonal plantings of annuals and topicals.
The homeowner of this brick home loves plants and wanted to soften the look of the brick and add an intimate space for entertaining. A patio was created with a brick fireplace to match the home. It was nestled into planting beds that incorporated a number of specimen plants that provided a variety of shapes, colors, and textures to allow of seasonal interest.
A Private Residence in Moreland Hills
Expanding on an addition of a workout and meditation room to a small shed in the backyard, a multi-level patio was tucked into this site. Not to leave out any form of relaxation a spa, water feature, fireplace and cozy gathering areas were included in this backyard just a short walk out the backdoor. The tranquil area is hugged by shrubs and plantings to create a calm, peaceful setting.
A Private Residence in Wadsworth
Nestled on two lots, this large-scale residential home was the perfect canvas to create a beautiful backyard setting. Two man-made ponds create a magnificent focal point. A cedar arbor on the lower-level patio anchors the space and includes a spa and firepit that sits only steps from the water creating incredible ambiance for entertaining.
A Private Residence in Pepper Pike
This backyard oasis includes an infinity edge pool as its main feature. The pool has a bluestone deck and sandstone cap with the same sandstone was used on the cultured stone wall and planter. A covered patio was added to include an outdoor kitchen and television. The project is finished off with planting beds, outdoor lighting, fencing and an irrigation system.
The University Hospital’s Bolwell Courtyard in Cleveland
Hospital administrators took a chance, in the middle of a pandemic, on this project that would signal the rebirth to this courtyard. It now provides a beautiful and safe outdoor area for staff, patients and visitors to relax, enjoy coffee or eat lunch while social distancing in the fresh air.
This pondless water feature is tucked between two gathering spaces. It is situated on a grade change that gives a nice drop for the wide waterfall. The water feature is surrounded by pocketed plantings amongst the rocks and has a backdrop of various shrubs. The beautiful view and tranquil sound it creates is enjoyed by everyone.
Moreland Hills
This Healing Garden is only a short walk from the backdoor. It is surrounded on two sides by wooded areas, but is open enough to receive light. Beautiful gardens border the patios where you can enjoy the sounds of the birds, the waterfall or the crackling fire, or you can lounge in the spa. The shed was added onto and repurposed to become a meditation and workout room.
A Private Residence in Chagrin Falls
Carved into a wooded lot with a ravine and river running through it, this pavilion provides the perfect setting to entertain and relax. A wood burning fireplace with a cedar mantle complements a pavilion with a hand-sewn cedar trim that connects the natural beauty of this lot into the outdoor space. This space provides everything needed to enjoy a beautiful day with family and friends.
A Private Residence in South Russell
This new home’s living space was increased to include the backyard. Here the homeowners can relax and entertain guests on their patio that includes a fire table and pergola. A built-in spa is just steps outside the main suite, and an outdoor kitchen flanks the opposite side of the patio with a granite top, grill, trash receptacle and storage.
A Private Residence in Moreland Hills
The natural woods create a tall, dark backdrop to offset the lawn and plantings. Large swaths of annuals lead your eye around the property. Japanese Maples and hydrangeas bloom amid a sea of bright chartreuse Japanese Forest Grass. The combination of colors and textures repeat throughout the garden and keep all the spaces tied together.
• Alvord’s Yard & Garden
• Bedford Glens Garden Center
• Belgard Hardscapes
• Bigfoot Landscape Supply
• Botson Insurance Group
• Cascade Lighting
• Chagrin Valley Nurseries
• Cleveland Magazine/Great Lakes Publishing
• Davis Tree Farm & Nursery
• Earth ‘n Wood Products
• Great Big Home + Garden Show
• Klyn Nurseries Inc.
• Kurtz Bros. Inc.
• Lake County Nursery
• Oberfields
• Premier Plant Solutions
• Rusty Oak Nursery Ltd.
• SiteOne Landscape Supply
• Snow & Ice Management Association
• Unilock Inc.
• Valley City Supply
• Vermeer All Roads
• Wolf Creek Co.
