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Inside Landscrafters: The People-First Culture Setting Us Apart

Kaylie Gibbons Kaylie Gibbons

Behind every successful company is a carefully crafted culture. From how employees are treated to how they interact with clients, culture is the basis for everything a company does. At Landcrafters, we understand the importance of a clear company culture based on values, priorities, and most of all, people.

For over two decades, we have worked tirelessly to create a people-first business model that prioritizes the right things. This intentionality has helped us develop and refine a strong sense of culture that is reflected in everything we do. From administrative work to fine gardening, every member of our team is adopted into this culture and takes on the Landcrafters’ team values that we so proudly embrace.

Whether you’re looking for a local landscaping company to work with or simply want to get to know our small business better, we encourage you to discover what makes Landcrafters’ company culture so special.

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Landcrafters’ Company Culture: What Makes Us Different

Tampa Bay is home to many exceptional small businesses that do things the right way. At Landcrafters, we’re proud to count ourselves among them, and we strive every day to imbue all that we do with the values that inform our company culture.

A People-First Business Model

At our core, we care about people. We put people first, starting with you, our clients.

We know that landscaping can sometimes feel impersonal. Interactions with clients can be minimal; that’s just the nature of the industry. We’re outside, toiling away in the heat, and you’re indoors or off handling other responsibilities.

While many landscaping companies are content to show up, complete the job, and leave, we like to take a more personal approach. We may not see you every time we set foot on your property, but we believe in healthy, communicative relationships nonetheless. That’s why we go out of our way to put in the effort and take an active role in client engagement.

Our people-first business model hinges on fostering healthy client relationships built on the foundations of mutual respect, communication, and common goals. We emphasize two-way communication, invest in your vision for your property, and listen to your concerns. This approach allows us to not only use our expertise to its full potential, but also develop long-term relationships with our clients.

In exchange, we ask for your engagement and trust. We want to craft the perfect landscape for you, and that requires a belief in our expertise and skill. Together, we can form relationships that not only result in gorgeous Tampa Bay landscapes but also long-term partnerships that go beyond the typical “mow, blow, and go” dynamic many landscaping companies offer.

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Employee Focus at Landcrafters

In an industry with exceptionally high turnover rates, Landcrafters strives to be different. While certain elements within the industry, such as entry-level positions and grueling outdoor work, will always make employee retention a bit difficult, Landcrafters is committed to creating an environment that encourages long-term employment.

For us, saying that our staff is family is more than a slogan. We are intent on building lasting relationships with our employees, and we go about this process in a very intentional manner. This starts at the interview, where we do our best to ensure that the people we hire align with our company culture. We aren’t just looking for people with technical skills; we want to cultivate a family.

By being selective in our employment, we have assembled a team that is equally committed to a healthy work culture landscaping company as they are passionate about the work itself. From that point forward, we emphasize the importance of employee focus at Landcrafters and create structures that allow that mindset to flourish.

Every morning, we start the day with a staff meeting. It’s an opportunity for us to come together, strengthen our familial bonds, and focus as a team. We do everything we can to care for and support our employees, and this is reflected in our exceptionally low turnover rate.

An integral part of our formula is empowering our employees to excel in their position, maximize their potential, and move upward within our organization. We provide each individual with hands-on training, including continued learning as they grow and develop within the company. We also equip our teams with the tools necessary to accomplish their jobs and achieve their goals, reinforcing the high level of investment we place on them.

From special training sessions to morning meetings, Landcrafters is built around the people who compose it. We are committed to investing in our employees, giving them the resources they need to thrive, paying them well, and treating them like the valued team members that they are.

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A Healthy Work Culture Landscaping Company

While unfortunate, landscaping is not an industry known for job stability, healthy work environments, or long-term opportunities. There is a significant amount of transience, poor working conditions, and negative company cultures that do not promote high-quality work or positive employee experiences.

Landcrafters’ team values are designed specifically to invert these expectations and provide our employees with a work culture that is healthy, sustainable, and empowering. Creating this unusual work culture at a landscaping company goes beyond specialized training, fair treatment and pay, the latest resources and tools, and opportunities to progress in a landscaping career.

While all of these factors are important and built into the Landcrafters’ company culture, they are the result of a deeper, more meaningful underpinning. We treat our team members like family, empower them to realize their full potential, and set them up for success by adhering to a values-based culture every step of the way.

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A Close-Knit Family That Prioritizes Community

Landcrafters may have over 25 years of experience in the Tampa Bay area, but we have stayed true to our roots as a community-focused small business. While we have grown over the years, we remain committed to focusing on the important things: our employee family, our customer relationships, and the community that has given us such a tremendous opportunity to pursue our landscaping passions.

At Landcrafters, we’re proud of our history in Tampa Bay, and we aspire to continue helping our community thrive. No matter how much our company grows, we’ll always bring a small-town, family-oriented, close-knit value system to the table. Our clients and employees aren’t numbers to us; they’re integral members of our family and our story.

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Commitment to Your Property and Positive Outcomes

In a world of mow, blow, and go, Landcrafters takes a more genuine, caring approach. Your landscape is more than a job on our schedule; it is a vital investment that we take very seriously. We want to treat every client and their property with the utmost attention to detail and respect.

For us, there’s more to landscaping than maximizing efficiency or completing a task as quickly as possible. There is a connection to the land, commitment to quality, and the uncompromising standard of doing things the right way. These principles are central to the Landcrafters’ company culture, and we insist on fulfilling this people-first business model every time we set foot on your property.

This commitment to your property and ensuring every outcome is positive is easily observed when you take a look at our approach. From discussing management plans that work for your unique needs to our regular quality audits, everything we do is designed to foster pride in our work, benefit your property, and promote a healthy relationship between us, your landscape, and you.

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Experience the Difference When You Partner With Landcrafters

Landcrafters has a reputation for excellence in the Tampa Bay area, and it’s not by accident. Our carefully-crafted company culture informs everything we do, and we strive to embody our values as we transform landscapes across the region.

When you work with Landcrafters, you can rest assured that you will be treated with professionalism, kindness, and respect. At the same time, you will enjoy the benefits of our dedication, passion, and expertise as your dream landscape becomes a reality.

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To learn more about what makes Landcrafters special, feel free to reach out to us. Whether you have a specific landscaping project to discuss or simply want to get to know our team of experts better, we’d love to hear from you and lay the foundation for a meaningful relationship in the future.

 

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Kaylie Gibbons

Kaylie Gibbons

Account Manager, Landscape Management for Landcrafters, Inc. Kaylie Gibbons is an account manager at Landcrafters offering 17 years of experience in the industry, having worked for other companies on the maintenance side and gaining vast knowledge of plants on the nursery side. With FNGLA and BMP certifications, Kaylie emphasizes communication in her client relationships, aiming to turn every spoken word into a reality for their landscape and the overall appearance of properties. Passionate about the landscape industry, Kaylie ensures her clients have the best experience from communication to the final project.