Employee Bio
Ben Lakatos
Ben is our companys owner. He has been running this company for over 14 years, and is very knowledgable in the industry. Ben prides his work on customer satisfaction and loves what he does. He is on premises at all times to ensure that the task at hand is being completed correctly, and with care! Ben will be there to answer any questions that you may have. He will also be there to instruct you on any after care you may need to keep your design fresh and well maintained! Ben is a member of NYS Nurserymen's Association, South Town Builders Association, Farm Buero and has successfully completed training for installation of concrete curbing borders. Ben has had award winning landscapes at Hamburgs, Plantasia Show, and also has donated landscape installations for special promotions offered by other individual companies.
Erica Garland
Erica is our Landscape designer. She is in charge of scheduling and coordinating all of our estimates and shows. Erica will come out to meet with you, get a feel of what you are looking to do in your yard, and off to work she goes!! She then designs a personal drawing, or computerized image of what will make your yard look amazing! Once her design is complete she will schedule a second consultation to discuss her design shapes, features, materials and costs. She knows a design does not always come together at one time. She will work with you to ensure you are getting exactely what you expect, you are a very vital piece of your project. Her work doesn't stop there. Once designing is complete you will see her right along side of everyone else on the job site ensuring her design in laid out exactey as planned. Erica has also successfully completed training for installation of concrete borders.
Chuck Richards
Ben's Landscaping is proud to have Chuck on board with us this year. Chuck has extensive experience with design and installation of concrete pavers and retaining block. Chuck specializes in patios, walkways, landscape walls, and retaining walls. He also brings with him experience in landscape installation, water feature installation, and stamped concrete work. We are excited to have this wonderful addition to our already wonderful team. Welcome Chuck!
Brian Even
Brian is our hands on guy! (come on all companys have there go to for everything guy). Brian assists with our ponds, pondless waterfalls, curbing, and arbors! You will see Brian at all of our landscaping shows. He also assists Erica in some of our designing. Brian is a very valuable asset to our company on the job and off. Our customers love him! I am positive you will agree. If you have a question he definetely has the answer.
Craig Holmes
Craig is a new addition to our elite team of specialist. Craig is an extremely hard worker, and has lots of experience with landscape walls, patios, and foundation installations. Craig is a wonderful team player and greatly compliments the rest of our team. We are very lucky to have a hard worker, and experienced employee all in one. Welcome Craig!