AUSTIN GANIM LANDSCAPE DESIGN - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- President & Sr. Landscape Designer
- President, Senior Landscape Designer & Horticultralist
Austin has been working in all aspects of the nursery business for as long as he can remember, growing up amidst the aisles of Ganim's Garden Center. It was a natural transition for him to follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather into the family business, making him the third generation to provide the greater Fairfield area with gardening and landscape services.
Upon receiving his degree in Horticulture from University of Connecticut Austin decided he would expand the garden center's repertoire to include landscape design and installation services. With the inception of Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC in 2003 Austin's new endeavour was off the ground and running. Over the course of the year he realized that many home owners did not have the time, knowledge or ability to properly maintain their investments, to better service his customers needs he acquired Lawn Care of Fairfield LLC the following year.
Eva joined the Austin Ganim Landscape Design Team in 2008, bringing with her invaluable experience from her work at several prominent landscape architecture firms in both Boston and New York. Her design work ranges from cottage gardens to large residential estates. Eva received both her bachelor's and masters degrees from Cornell University where she studied, landscape architecture, horticulture, historic preservation and planning. She also interned at the university's botanical garden the Cornell Plantations.
Eva's design philosophy is based on practical knowledge and years of hands-on horticultural experience. Understanding not only the importance of each individuals landscape expressing the owners aesthetic and personal taste but creating garden rooms that act as an extension of the home. Through the years Eva has developed extensive plant and material palate that has been honed to create enduring landscapes rich in color and texture, complementing the existing natural and architectural elements.
Michael brings a wealth of experience with property maintenance, plant healthcare and customer service to his position as Maintenance Manager. He focuses on developing custom programs that drive results and service offerings. Prior to joining Austin Ganim Landscape Design, Michael has worked for both commercial landscape and residential design/build firms. Throughout his career, Michael has managed commercial, municipal and residential properties as well as overseeing many of Fairfield's premier athletic fields. Michael is an accredited Connecticut Nursery and Landscape Association member and maintains a Connecticut supervisory license for turf and ornamentals..