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Greenscape Inc. Announces New Relationships

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:26:59 -0000

Holly Springs, NC -Greenscape Inc. has signed five new commercial clients, with work beginning in April and May, 2012. These new clients include:

• Cornerstone Centre Condominium Association in Cary (Red Door Company Property Management)
• Carolina Legacy Cheer & Dance, Inc in Cary
• Town North Plaza in Raleigh (Hawthorne Retail Partners, Inc.)
• Comfort Inn & Suites on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh
• Lynnwood Collection at Lynn and Creedmoor (anchored by Kroger) in Raleigh (managed by Westwood Financial Corp of Dallas and Hawthorne Retail Partners of Charlotte)

"Greenscape is happy to welcome five new businesses to the family," says Daniel Currin, President of Greenscape. "From a self-managed client like Carolina Legacy Cheer & Dance to a property like the Lynnwood Collection, managed by some of the best-known property managers in the business, the Green Team will work hard to ensure that we meet or exceed the client's expectations." The five deals were closed by Greenscape Client Relations Manager Greg Smith.

Greenscape Inc. was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Holly Springs, NC, outside of Raleigh. Greenscape's Green Team consists of professional landscape architects, designers and horticulturists who specialize in residential and commercial landscape design/build, landscape management, and landscape specialty services including irrigation and landscape lighting. Under the Weed Man brand, Greenscape provides a full range of lawn care services customized for each property, including weed, insect and disease management, as well as aeration and seeding. Greenscape owns Weed Man® franchises in the Triangle area and Wilmington, North Carolina.

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Greenscape Inc. Participates in PLANET Day of Service

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:17:05 -0000

Holly Springs, NC -Green Team members from Greenscape Inc. (www.greenscapeinc.com) in coordination with John Deere Landscapes and Davey Tree will be giving back to the community on April 20 as part of PLANET Day of Service 2012. Team members worked to create the landscaping master design and will be planting at the entrance and along the pathways of the Jeff Wells Environmental Trail in Fuquay-Varina prior to the trail's dedication on Saturday, April 21st.

"I can honestly say that Greenscape has some of the most dedicated and caring employees around," says Currin. "We participate every year in a number of activities that benefit the community and the Green Team members always jump in and help, giving back to the towns where they live and work. Greenscape is pleased to be a part of improving the Jeff Well's Environmental Trail. We plan to create a welcoming entrance to the walk that is family friendly and educational. We are fortunate to live in a location with native beauty and aesthetics, and our goal is to highlight the native plantings to the local community and show how they can enhance the beauty of any environment and at the same time keep the maintenance required to a minimum. This week's project allows us to partner long-term with the Town of Fuquay-Varina to provide a vision for the additional greenways that will be added over the next 5-10 years, ensuring continuity in the landscaping design and working with plantings native to the area." Currin adds that the company is always looking for new hires that share the company's commitment to the environment and have a team focus.

PLANET Day of Service is held every year as an opportunity for green industry professionals across the U.S. to demonstrate environmental stewardship, improve the quality of life and give back to their local communities. PLANET, the Professional Landcare Network, is an international association serving lawn care professionals, landscape management contractors, design/build/installation professionals, and interior plantscapers.

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Greenscape Inc. Acquires Francis Landscaping

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:00:00 -0000

Holly Springs, NC -Daniel Currin, President of Greenscape Inc. (www.greenscapeinc.com) announced today that Greenscape has acquired Raleigh-based Francis Landscaping effective April 2, 2012. The acquisition will expand Greenscape's footprint in the North Raleigh area. No staffing changes are planned.

"We are happy to welcome Francis Landscaping customers to Greenscape," says Currin. "Our mission has always been to provide outstanding results through great service, and Francis customers should expect to see the same or better standard of service as we begin providing for their landscaping needs. We expect that Greenscape's extensive resources will be of benefit both to the clients and to the Francis Landscaping team members as we bring them onboard. It is our intent to retain the existing employees and integrate them into the Green Team."

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Greenscape Inc. Gains New Commercial Clients

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0000

Holly Springs, NC -Greenscape Inc. (www.greenscapeinc.com) today announced that it has signed four new commercial clients, including two in Durham, one in Cary and one in Apex, with work commencing March 1 and April 1, 2012.

Winslow Properties Development has engaged Greenscape Inc. to manage its Hilliard Forest community in Cary effective March 1, 2012. Also with the same effective date, Greenscape began managing the Lofts at Lakeview in Durham, which is managed by Sentinel Corp, and the community of West Lake in Apex, managed by Community Association Services, Inc. Work at Hope Valley Square in Durham, managed by Hawthorne Retail Partners, Inc., will begin April 1st.

"We are pleased to welcome Winslow, Sentinel, CAS and Hawthorne to Greenscape," says Daniel Currin, President of Greenscape. "All four of these properties have a great reputation in the community. Our goal will be to ensure that the landscaping meets the high standards for each of these communities." All four deals were closed by Greenscape Client Relations Manager Greg Smith.

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Greenscape Inc. Wins Regency Centers Bid

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:08:57 -0000

Holly Springs, NC -Greenscape Inc. has been selected to handle all commercial landscape installation efforts for Regency Centers' renovation of its Carmel Commons shopping center in south Charlotte. The work will begin next week and should be complete by the end of March. This is the fifth landscape job that Greenscape has handled for Regency Centers.

"We always enjoy working with the team at Regency Centers," says Daniel Currin, President of Greenscape. "They are great people-very professional-and heavily involved with community redevelopment." The job was sold by Green Team member Leslie Herndon and designed by Adam Southwell. It will be managed by Keith Updyke in Raleigh and Nathan Beasley onsite in Charlotte.

Regency Centers owns and operates more than 360 community shopping centers around the country, and is focused on maintaining quality centers in top markets with top-of-line retailers. The firm is committed to green building and maintenance practices, including those related to landscape design and smart irrigation.

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Adam Southwell of Greenscape Inc. Passes the Test

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:37:50 -0000

Holly Springs, NC - Daniel Currin, President of Greenscape Inc. (www.greenscapeinc.com) today congratulated Green Team member Adam Southwell for being approved by the North Carolina Board of Landscape Architects to be a Registered Landscape Architect in the state. Minimum requirements include a specified course curriculum, least four years of industry experience and the successful completion the L.A.R.E. national exam.

"I've been working toward becoming a landscape architect for the past eight years," says Southwell. "I have received a lot of support from my team members here at Greenscape and am excited to have passed the Landscape Architect Registration Exam and met the requirements to be called a landscape architect." North Carolina requires landscape architects to be registered and certified to practice, with ongoing education requirements and mandatory annual license renewal.

"Greenscape has always been very focused on education," say Currin. "In addition to providing internal training on landscape-related topics, we encourage all Green Team members to pursue outside professional development opportunities. Becoming recognized in N.C. as a landscape architect involves a lot of effort. We congratulate Adam on this tremendous personal and professional accomplishment."

The North Carolina Board of Landscape Architects was established by legislation in 1969 to register professional landscape architects with the intent of protecting public health, safety and welfare. The Board oversees licensing and enforces a Code of Conduct for all members.

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Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:50:00 -0000

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Greenscape Inc. Welcomes New Hires

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:45:10 -0000

Holly Springs, NC - Greenscape Inc. president Daniel Currin announced today that Greenscape has hired three new staff members this month at its Holly Springs office. They are Jose Castillo (Landscape Installation Foreman), Evan Barrows (Client Relations Manager) and Michelle Garcia Hill (Customer Service Representative).

"Our busy season is coming up quickly and we are working to ensure we are fully staffed to meet client demand," say Currin. "Evan Barrows joins the Green Team with 18+ years of experience as an award-winning landscape operations manager. Jose Castillo has 10+ years of hardscape experience and great leadership skills. And Michelle Garcia Hill joins our Weed Man team, bringing a professional attitude and excellent organizational skills to the team." Greenscape Inc. owns two Weed Man franchises in North Carolina.

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Greenscape Inc adds 4 Commercial Clients

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:42:52 -0000

Holly Springs, NC - Greenscape Inc. president Daniel Currin announced today that Greenscape recently signed contracts with four area homeowner's associations to handle their commercial landscape maintenance needs. These include Shepherds Vineyard in Apex, Weatherstone in Cary and two sub-associations within Brier Creek Country Club in Raleigh: Village of St. Andrews and Village of Cypress Point.

"We're excited to start 2012 with these HOAs as new clients," say Currin. "Green Team members Leslie Herndon and Greg Smith worked hard to close the business and our professionally trained teams will focus on proactively managing the properties to keep them looking their best." Greenscape offers both commercial and residential landscape design and management services.

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Greenscape Promotes Greg Smith

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:10:00 -0000

Holly Springs, NC - Greenscape Inc. president Daniel Currin announced that Greenscape has promoted long-time employee Greg Smith to the position of Commercial Client Relationship Manager. Smith will apply his 20+ years in the landscape industry to building new relationships with Greenscape's commercial clientele.

"Greg has done a stellar job for us over the last six years," say Currin. "One of his strengths is building lasting relationships with our clients. We are very pleased to announce his promotion to this new role where he will undoubtedly put those skills to work." Greenscape offers both residential and commercial landscape design and management services.

Smith attended the State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill, earning an AAS degree in Landscape Development and Design. He has over 20 years of experience in the business. "I really enjoy working at Greenscape," says Smith. "The company is very focused on employee development and we all work hard to exceed client expectations. I have always understood that listening to the client and developing clear lines of communication is the only way you will succeed in this business. I plan to bring this philosophy and a commitment to a proactive management approach to the commercial clients I'll be working with."

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