The change is very much to Brownell's liking. When invasive, alien plants, like loosestrife became a concern, Brownell introduced native species into his plantings. Brian Mitchell, who manages the commercial division of Four Seasons Nursery in Williston, says Brownell was one of the first local landscapers to promote the use of non-invasive plants. He has been incorporating them into his designs for approximately five years, according to Mitchell. Despite Brownell's poor showing in that long-ago botany course, Mitchell regards him as a horticultural expert.
Customers can expect hand pruning and maintenance without pesticides.
Waste goes to the Intervale Compost Project where it is turned into weed-free compost. While she and her co-workers are fulfilling the specific requests of clients, they are also improving the earth, Mongeon believes. I'm proud of what we do. Most of the company's landscaping jobs are in Chittenden County, but forestry work during the cooler months takes Jonathan Brownell and his crew all over the state. Marie Machado, a certified horticulturist with a plant and soil science degree who has been with Landmark for a little more than a year, appreciates the extensive customer contact she has.