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About the Team

Professional Experts By Your Side

Jacob Basnett, Jeff Smith and Charlie Vickers founded Landscape Design Solutions in 2011.

 

" Be Honest, Ethical, Creative and Innovative"

 

We believe that organizing our company around four essential principles will help our business thrive. We actively seek out industry professionals who share these same values.

 

Our main goal is to provide exceptional client experiences from the moment we first meet until the project is completed. We understand the importance of paying close attention to every detail and delivering consistent landscape services to our clients, ensuring that they return to us year after year.

 

We are always looking for ways to improve our techniques and are committed to educating our clients about our services while researching new design software to provide them with an unparalleled service.

 

Whether you need us to transform your backyard into an outdoor living space, renovate your landscape, or install a patio, we promise to exceed your expectations. We are confident that we can create a landscape that will not only add value to your home but also provide you and your family with years of enjoyment.

 

Let us serve you for all your landscaping needs.

Jeff

Jeff Smith

Owner/Maintenance and Sales

  • 26 Years in the landscape Industry

  • The Ohio State University-  B.S. in Agriculture,  Majoring in Horticulture Degree

  • The Ohio State University Minor in Construction Management

Jacob Basnett

Owner/Design and Sales

  • 33 years in the Landscape Industry 

  • Columbus State C.C. - A.S. Landscape Design Degree

  • Franklin University - B.S. Business Management Degree

  • Attended The Ohio State University - Landscape Architecture and  Landscape Horticulture 1992-1995

  • Columbus Landscape Association Past President 2009, 2011, and 2016

  • Columbus Landscape Association Board Member 2003-2017, 2019-2023

  • Columbus Landscape Association Home and Garden Show Chairman 2018 and 2023

  • Columbus Landscape Association Home and Garden Show Assistant Chair 2017

  • HIC License - City of Columbus

  • General Contractor License - City of Columbus

  • (ICPI) Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute Certified Installer

Jacob

Charlie Vickers

Owner/Construction Production Manager

  • 23 Years in the Landscape Industry 

  • Attended CSCC-Landscape Design/Build Program

  • Landscape Industry Certified Technician since 2008

  • (ICPI) Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute Certified Installer

Charlie
Mat

Mat Kaufman

Maintenance Production Manager

  • 23 Years in the landscape Industry

  • Landscape Industry Certified Technician since 2010

  • Certified through the Ohio Department of Agriculture as a trained serviceman and applicator

  • Certified in Irrigation Backflow by the Ohio Department of Commerce

Greg

Greg Gilbertsen

Landscape Sales and Design

  • 11 Years in the landscape Industry

  • Michigan Technical University - B.S. Forestry and Soil Science Degree

  • Columbus State C.C. - A.S. Landscape Design Degree

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