
"The properties and companies that won paid attention to detail like I have never seen in over 25 years in the landscape business."
A few months ago, I had the privilege of judging the Beautification Awards for the recently revived Los Angeles – San Gabriel Valley Chapter of the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA). I also had the pleasure of working alongside my long-time friend and fellow judge, Javier Lesaca. We were escorted on the two-day excursion by our driver/navigator Dan Dvorak and photographer Bronwyn Miller.
I have judged awards for many chapters including this one in the past, but what was remarkable this time is that we saw over 65 “winning” properties. Of course, we were unable give prizes to everyone, but I just wanted everyone to know that the level of competition among all entries – commercial and residential—was staggering. The differential between first and last was often a few points or less. The properties and companies that won paid attention to detail like I have never seen in over 25 years in the landscape business. As a bit of advice or constructive criticism to those who did not fare as well as they would have liked, it came down to a few details such as messy irrigation installation, anti-siphon valves set too low to the ground, improper tree staking, poor wood joints on fences or planters and unfinished jobs. With regard to maintenance issues, we observed a fair number of weeds in the color beds, shrub pruning that was not consistent, over watering of lawns and planter areas, overspray on to buildings and hardscapes or dead plants in the landscape. If for next year’s awards contractors correct these few items their scores will surely move them up in the competition.
The bottom line is that both Javier and I were very impressed with the quality of work submitted both in residential and commercial jobs as well as water features, lighting and tree pruning. And for a newly revived chapter to generate so much enthusiasm and a large number of entries speaks volumes about your Chapter Board and the dedicated members committed to rebuilding the Chapter for the good of the industry.
I hope that all of you entered properties this year do so again next year. And if you are reading this but did not enter awards this year, plan on entering next year. It will only get bigger and better with your participation. The process is exciting, the resulting awards banquet was fantastic and the pride and bragging rights you will earn will help you grow your business.
Respectively submitted,
Chuck Carr
Past CLCA State President
Licensed Landscape Contractor
Special Thanks to our Sponsors

Award Categories
CATEGORY: Small Residential
Sponsor: Pacific Coast Chapter of CLCA


1st place
Company: Mike Forsberg Landscape & Maintenance, Inc.
Website: Facebook Page
Phone: (310) 534-5058
Project Name: Hassanzai Residence


Outstanding Achievement
Company: Asahi Gardens
Website: Linked In
Phone: (310) 420-8660
Project Name: Kilpatrick Residence
CATEGORY: Medium Residential
Sponsor: Trrimstone


1st place
Company: Asahi Gardens
Website: Linked In
Phone: (310) 420-8660
Project Name: Weber Residence


Outstanding Achievement
Company: Coastal Pacific Landscape Services
Website: coastalpacificlandscapes.com
Phone: 424-299-4420
Project Name: It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere
CATEGORY: Large Residential
Sponsor: Ewing Irrigation


1st place
Company: Compass Landscape Construction, Inc.
Website: compasslcinc.com
Phone: 310-265-0965
Project Name: Formal Frontyard Garden


Outstanding Achievement
Company: Garden View Inc.
Website: garden-view.com
Phone: 626-303-4043
Project Name: Wolgemuth Residence
CATEGORY: Design / Build
Sponsor: SPJ Lighting


1st place
Company: Signature Pools & Landscapes
Website: spl-designs.com
Phone: (818) 993-0200
Project Name: Gauthier Residence


Outstanding Achievement
Company: Gregory Davis & Associates
Website: gdalandscape.com
Phone: 310.558.5544
Project Name: DAX Project
CATEGORY: Renovation
Sponsor: MB Landscaping & Nursery


1st place
Company: Gregory Davis & Associates
Website: gdalandscape.com
Phone: 310.558.5544
Project Name: Boughton Project


Outstanding Achievement
Company: Signature Pools & Landscapes
Website: spl-designs.com
Phone: (818) 993-0200
Project Name: Echavarria Residence


Outstanding Achievement
Company: Compass Landscape Construction, Inc.
Website: compasslcinc.com
Phone: 310-265-0965
Project Name: Backyard Renovation in RPV
CATEGORY: Sustainable Landscape Commercial
Sponsor: OC Chapter of CLCA


1st place
Company: Company: Landscape Dynamics
Website: landscapedynamics.net
Phone: 951-264-4839
Project Name: Southern California Gas


Outstanding Achievement
Company: Landscape Dynamics
Website: landscapedynamics.net
Phone: 951-264-4839
Project Name: Southern California Gas
CATEGORY: Sustainable Landscape Residential
Sponsor: Kellogg Garden Products


1st place
Company: Zone 24 Landscaping, Inc.
Website: zone24-landscaping.com
Phone: (310) 831-6132
Project Name: Knowles Residence


Outstanding Achievement
Company: Garden Butterfly
Website: gardenbutterflyla.com
Phone: 213-294-9181
Project Name: Echavarria Residence
CATEGORY: Water Feature
Sponsor: Hayward


1st place
Company: Gregory Davis & Associates
Website: gdalandscape.com
Phone: 310.558.5544
Project Name: Ping Fu Project


Outstanding Achievement
Company: Signature Pools & Landscapes
Website: spl-designs.com
Phone: (818) 993-0200
Project Name: Moss Residence
CATEGORY: Landscape Lighting
Sponsor: Lightcraft Outdoor


1st place
Company: Compass Landscape Construction, Inc.
Website: compasslcinc.com
Phone: 310-265-0965
Project Name: New Residence in Inland Empire


Outstanding Achievement
Company: Signature Pools & Landscapes
Website: spl-designs.com
Phone: (818) 993-0200
Project Name: Gauthier Residence
CATEGORY: Small Residential Maintenance
Sponsor: Pacific Coast Chapter of CLCA


1st place
Company: Zone 24 Landscaping, Inc.
Website: zone24-landscaping.com
Phone: (310) 831-6132
Project Name: Knowles Residence


Outstanding Achievement
Company: Asahi Gardens
Website: Linked In
Phone: (310) 420-8660
Project Name: Kilpatrick Residence
CATEGORY: Large Residential Maintenance
Sponsor: A-G Sod Farms


1st place
Company: Asahi Gardens
Website: Linked In
Phone: (310) 420-8660
Project Name: Weber Residence


Outstanding Achievement
Company: Zone 24 Landscaping, Inc.
Website: zone24-landscaping.com
Phone: (310) 831-6132
Project Name: Grzywacz Residence
CATEGORY: Residential Tree Trimming
Sponsor: SFV Chapter of CLCA


1ST place
Company: Luis Casas Tree Service
Website: luiscasastreeservicelosangeles.com
Phone: 818-362-3205
Project Name: 435 Almar


Outstanding Achievement
Company: Signature Pools & Landscapes
Website: spl-designs.com
Phone: (818) 993-0200
Project Name: Moss Residence
CATEGORY: Commercial Tree Trimming
Sponsor: Baba's Lawn Mower Shop


1st place
Company: Luis Casas Tree Service
Website: luiscasastreeservicelosangeles.com
Phone: 818-362-3205
Project Name: Sony Picture Studios


Outstanding Achievement
Company: Groundcare Landscape
Website: groundcarelc.com
Phone: 888-255-5755
Project Name: Park Avenue Apartments
CATEGORY: Small Commercial Maintenance
Sponsor: Steve Hartman


1st place
Company: Live Art Plantscapes
Website: liveartplantscapes.com
Phone: 424-396-3512
Project Name: 407 North Maple


Outstanding Achievement
Company: Groundcare Landscape
Website: groundcarelc.com
Phone: 888-255-5755
Project Name: Park Avenue Apartments
CATEGORY: Large Commercial Maintenance
Sponsor: CLCA Insurance Solutions


Outstanding Achievement
Company: Gothic Landscape
Website: gothiclandscape.com
Phone: 661-678-1400
Project Name: Tourney Pointe Association
CATEGORY: HOA Maintenance
Sponsor: Eyescapes


1st place
Company: Gothic Landscape
Website: gothiclandscape.com
Phone: 661-678-1400
Project Name: Bridgeport Valencia Master Assoc.


Outstanding Achievement
Company: Gothic Landscape
Website: gothiclandscape.com
Phone: 661-678-1400
Project Name: Villa Metro
CATEGORY: Educational Water Feature
Sponsor: Hayward


1st place
Company: Enviroscape LA
Website: enviroscapela.com
Phone: 310-374-1199
Project Name: Redondo Union High School
CATEGORY: Humanitarian Award
Sponsor: LA/SGV Chapter of CLCA


Company: Signature Pools & Landscapes
Website: spl-designs.com
Phone: (818) 993-0200
Project Name: ShareFest 103rd Street Planter Project


Company: Groundcare Landscape
Website: groundcarelc.com
Phone: 855-255-5755
Project Name: ShareFest 103rd Street Planter Project


Company: Garden Butterfly
Website: gardenbutterflyla.com
Phone: 213-294-9181
Project Name: ShareFest 103rd Street Planter Project


Company: Enviroscape LA
Website: enviroscapela.com
Phone: 310-374-1199
Project Name: S.T.E.M. Education at Play


Company: Ko Endo Landscape
Website: Ko Endo
Phone: 310-836-8019
Project Name: Venice Japanese Community Center


Company: Garden Butterfly
Website: gardenbutterflyla.com
Phone: 213-294-9181
Project Name: S.T.E.M. Education at Play
CATEGORY: Excelsior Award
Sponsor: Cadre Landscape


Company: Garden Butterfly
Website: gardenbutterflyla.com
Phone: 213-294-9181
Project Name: Minteer Residence
CATEGORY: Special Effects Award
Sponsor: Thompson Building Materials


Company: Larson Landscape
Website: larsonlandscape.com
Phone: (818) 776-8197
Project Name: Buchanan Residence
CATEGORY: Judges' Award
Sponsor: Kellogg Garden Products


Company: Mike Forsberg Landscape & Maintenance, Inc.
Website: Facebook Page
Phone: (310) 534-5058
Project Name: Smith Residence
CATEGORY: President's Award
Sponsor: CLCA Insurance Solutions


Special Award
Company: Zone 24 Landscaping, Inc.
Website: zone24-landscaping.com
Phone: (310) 831-6132
Project Name: Knowles Residence
CATEGORY: Sweepstakes Award
Sponsor: BrightView Tree Company


Special Award
Company: Mike Forsberg Landscape & Maintenance, Inc.
Website: Facebook Page
Phone: (310) 534-5058
Project Name: Powell Residence