{"id":5,"date":"2026-10-26T19:40:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T19:40:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demos.csbwebhost.com\/landscaping\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T16:47:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T16:47:11","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/demos.csbwebhost.com\/landscaping\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section land-page-hero\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row land-row land-center\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"land-eyebrow\">About Fernwood<\/p>\n<h1>Rooted in this community since 1998.<\/h1>\n<p class=\"land-lead\">Three generations of the Okafor family, and a crew of 45 people who genuinely love making outdoor spaces better.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section land-story land-wave land-wave--green\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row land-row land-split\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_13_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"land-eyebrow\">Our story<\/p>\n<h2>It started with one truck and a borrowed mower.<\/h2>\n<p>Grace Okafor started Fernwood the summer after she earned her horticulture degree, mowing lawns and planting gardens for neighbors. Her secret was simple: choose the right plant for the right place, and look after it like it's your own.<\/p>\n<p>Today her son Daniel leads a team of designers, certified landscape technicians and hardscape craftsmen. Grace still walks new design projects, and still insists on native plants wherever they fit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_11_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul class=\"land-stat-blobs\">\n<li><strong>1998<\/strong><span>Family-owned since<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>1,100+<\/strong><span>Properties cared for weekly<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>45<\/strong><span>Crew &amp; designers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>12<\/strong><span>Regional design awards<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section land-green\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row land-row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module land-heading\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"land-eyebrow\">Growing responsibly<\/p>\n<h2>Landscapes that give back<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row land-row land-grid-3\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module land-eco\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><svg class=\"land-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><ellipse cx=\"12\" cy=\"13\" rx=\"4\" ry=\"5\"\/><path d=\"M8 12h8M8.5 15h7M10 8a3 3 0 0 1 4 0M8 9 4 6M16 9l4-3\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h3>Native &amp; pollinator plants<\/h3>\n<p>Native plants need less water and fewer chemicals, and they support local bees, birds and butterflies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module land-eco\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><svg class=\"land-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 3s6 7 6 11a6 6 0 0 1-12 0c0-4 6-11 6-11z\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h3>Smart irrigation<\/h3>\n<p>Weather-based controllers and drip zones that typically cut outdoor water use by 30 to 50%.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module land-eco\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><svg class=\"land-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"7\" width=\"16\" height=\"10\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M21 11v2M7 10v4M11 10v4\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h3>Battery-powered crews<\/h3>\n<p>Most of our maintenance equipment is electric: quieter mornings, no fumes and lower emissions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section land-values land-wave land-wave--white\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row land-row land-split\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_10_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"land-eyebrow\">Credentials<\/p>\n<h2>Trained, licensed and fully insured<\/h2>\n<p>Your property deserves professionals. Here's what stands behind every Fernwood crew.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_14_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul class=\"land-checks land-checks--cards\">\n<li><svg class=\"land-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 19C5 10 10 5 20 4c-1 10-6 15-15 15z\"\/><path d=\"M5 19 13 11\"\/><\/svg>Certified Landscape Technicians on every crew<\/li>\n<li><svg class=\"land-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 19C5 10 10 5 20 4c-1 10-6 15-15 15z\"\/><path d=\"M5 19 13 11\"\/><\/svg>State-licensed pesticide applicators<\/li>\n<li><svg class=\"land-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 19C5 10 10 5 20 4c-1 10-6 15-15 15z\"\/><path d=\"M5 19 13 11\"\/><\/svg>Certified irrigation contractor on staff<\/li>\n<li><svg class=\"land-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 19C5 10 10 5 20 4c-1 10-6 15-15 15z\"\/><path d=\"M5 19 13 11\"\/><\/svg>ICPI-certified paver installers<\/li>\n<li><svg class=\"land-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 19C5 10 10 5 20 4c-1 10-6 15-15 15z\"\/><path d=\"M5 19 13 11\"\/><\/svg>$2M general liability &amp; workers' comp<\/li>\n<li><svg class=\"land-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 19C5 10 10 5 20 4c-1 10-6 15-15 15z\"\/><path d=\"M5 19 13 11\"\/><\/svg>Member, state Nursery &amp; Landscape Association<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section land-cta land-wave land-wave--paper\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row land-row land-cta-row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_14_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"land-eyebrow\">Now booking for the season<\/p>\n<h2>Your best yard yet starts with one walk around the property.<\/h2>\n<p>We'll visit, listen to how you want to use your outdoor space and send you a clear written proposal within three days.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_10_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><a class=\"land-call\" href=\"tel:+15555550148\"><svg class=\"land-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 3h4l2 5-2.5 1.5a11 11 0 0 0 6 6L16 13l5 2v4a2 2 0 0 1-2 2A16 16 0 0 1 3 5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2z\"\/><\/svg><span><small>Call or text<\/small>(555) 555-0148<\/span><\/a><p class=\"land-cta-alt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/demos.csbwebhost.com\/landscaping\/contact\/#quote\">Request a free estimate online \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/demos.csbwebhost.com\/landscaping\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/demos.csbwebhost.com\/landscaping\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/demos.csbwebhost.com\/landscaping\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demos.csbwebhost.com\/landscaping\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/demos.csbwebhost.com\/landscaping\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20,"href":"https:\/\/demos.csbwebhost.com\/landscaping\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5\/revisions\/20"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/demos.csbwebhost.com\/landscaping\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}