Pro Insight: The shape of a bed not only helps guide your eye through the landscape, but more importantly across the home.

Budding Career: I grew up mowing grass in our neighborhood to help pay for travel hockey. From the time I was 12 until I went away to school, lawn care and landscaping was the only job I had. I've also enjoyed being outside and working in high-end neighborhoods growing up, and seeing the outdoor living spaces and extensive landscaping around their properties inspired me.