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Taking the Landscaping World by Storm
Photography by Joel Reynolds of Capture Studio
from the degree of passion, dedication and hard work By Scott Sim - Hamilton, ON
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s a typical young man of 24 years, Shane Ford enjoys spending time outdoors and skateboarding just like the next guy. Atypically, Ford is taking the landscape design world by storm, producing mind-blowing designs that rival that of a seasoned pro. With just two years of landscape industry experience under his belt, Ford is dedicated, putting in over 12 hours a day and is focused, really focused. For Ford, “challenge” equals “job satisfaction” and in his own words, “I love taking a “plain” home and making a “special, unique” landscape.
Ford especially loves to see his designs come to life at night. It’s easy to see why, when we look at the stunning pictures of his most recent design/build. A landscape he designed for a London, Ontario client, it features very modern clean lines with natural stone fire pits. A true masterpiece. Growing up, it was Ford’s dad who first suggested he learn a trade and advised “There’s always work.” Ford took that advice to heart and graduated as a plumbing apprentice from Mohawk College. OUTDOORLIFESTYLEMAGAZINE.COM
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