BY GENERATE DESIGN - Key Persons
There is something peaceful in watching and listening to a pine tree sway in the wind, so this is definitely my favorite tree. It's also the state tree of North Carolina-my home state-so that is a bonus!
Landscaping chose me. I truly feel called to be in this industry, operate this company, and lead the young men on my team. After working in this business for two years, I realized how obsessed I'd become-in a good way! Whether I was visiting a friend's house, at a retail center, or sitting at a stoplight, I found myself assessing the landscaping around me. My team is dedicated, willing to endure the heat and cold to get every job done. And I'm committed to be right there alongside them. It's important that this is a career path for them, where they're able to provide for their families. Landscape Solutions is not the typical landscape company. It's a healthy place work emotionally, physically, and spiritually. And it's a true blessing to me.
My favorite plant is Camellia Japonica, especially because my oldest daughter is named Camilla, and every time I see it, I think of her and smile.
For me, the Edgeworthia Chrysantha is the most awe-inspiring plant. Its delicate intricacy demands attention and leaves me at a loss for words whenever I see one.
The founder of Landscape Solutions, Thomas Maldonado, has moved on from the business of cultivating the ground to the ministry of tending the heart. Here's a message from Thomas about what he's doing now.
During the early years of this business, I encountered something I'd been told about most of my childhood but never believed: the all-encompassing and undeniable love of Jesus. This lifegiving, real-time interactive relationship changed everything for me. I started working with the homeless, lost, and forgotten people of society. It struck me that this business could be used as a way of discipling men, not only giving them a job but also an opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and healthy environment. Our mission became: "Taming the earth and making disciples. Planting seeds of the Gospel to produce fruit for eternity." It was a joy to work and sweat making a difference in the lives of our customers our employees-and, most importantly, working "as unto the Lord".
The Red Dragon Japanese Maple is my favorite tree. This majestic tree is so incredibly stunning the way it grows out instead of up. To me, when it is properly maintained, there is not a better-looking tree.
The Emperor Japanese Maple is my favorite tree. Nothing else we plant is as beautiful and striking, it never fails to catch the eye and bring up the quality of the landscaping around it. I believe this tree is symbolic of who we are as a company, reflecting the beauty of the work we do.