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Sustainable Landcare Accreditation

2025 Training Open for Registration

Jan 30 – Feb 27, 2025

This training offers an in-depth look at landscaping organically and is designed for landscape and lawn care professionals looking to distinguish themselves as true sustainable practitioners.

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Beautify Your Landscape with Phipps Sustainable Landcare Accredited Professionals

If you are a home or business owner looking for a professional to design, install or maintain your yard or landscape, consider a Phipps Sustainable Landcare Accredited Professional. You can have a beautiful garden that is healthy for you, your children, your pets, and the environment. The local landcare professionals listed below have attended an extensive course and have pledged to provide the standard of excellence that you expect from Phipps.


Sustainable Landcare Accredited Professionals

Search among our list of accredited professionals to find the perfect land care company to help with your garden needs.

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Sustainable Landcare Accredited Advocates

Abby Anderson, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
AJ Sheets, Nemacolin Woodlands
Alyse Richmond
Angela Del Raso
Angela Yuele, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Ashley Seiler
Barbara Martin
Benjamin Chilcote
Brandon Alexander, UPMC
Brandon McCracken, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Brian Bartsch, UPMC Grounds Crew
Caroline Bristol
Darin Ripp, PSU Student Farm
Dianne Berardi, PSU Master Gardener
Dylan Gray, UPMC
Edward Seeley, Seeley Hill Sustainable Land Maintenance
Ed Wrenn
Eryn Hughes, Trail Botanica
Evan Yarger, UPMC
Gavin Deming, Allegheny GoatScape

Heather Manning, Grow Pittsburgh
Hillary Steffes, Allegheny GoatScape
Jaci Bruschi, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Jack Lachendro, Point State Park
James Conley, Landscape Leadership
Jessica Horenstein, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Joe Paonessa, UPMC
Justin Scheifflee, Trail Pittsburgh
Kathleen A. Hrabovsky
Kelsey Braun
Louis Poinsette, UPMC
Maggie Herrick, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Nathan Paul
Patricia Flowers Jacobina, PSU Master Gardener
Rayden Sorock
Redding Jackson, Grow Pittsburgh
Reid Loughead, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Reyna Hylton
Skylar King, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens



Specialized Training

Phipps Sustainable Landcare Accredited Professionals are trained in soil ecology; site analysis and design; organic pest, weed and disease control; storm water management; native plants of Western Pennsylvania; invasive plants; and more. To learn more, see our complete Sustainable Landcare standards and curriculum.

Our Sustainable Landcare Accredited Professionals have a deep understanding of what makes a landscape both beautiful and sustainable, and will work with you to help you make the best decisions for your property. From soil testing to plant placement, our professionals have the hard skills and critical thinking to make sure you are satisfied with your landscape for years to come.

For even more resources on establishing a beautiful, healthy lawn, check out our Phipps Safe Lawn and Landscaping archives.

Sustainable Landcare Accredited Professional Resources

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