who we are

The Evolution of Tranquil Grounds Management

At Tranquil Grounds, we believe landscaping is more than a service — it’s a partnership. As a full-service landscaping company with over a decade of operational experience and two years under the Tranquil Grounds name, we’re committed to transforming outdoor spaces while building long-lasting, trust-based relationships with our clients and communities.

Our mission is rooted in people — both the clients we serve and the employees who make our work possible. We are proud to be a customer-first, employee-centered company that prioritizes safety, communication, and integrity in everything we do. Safety is not just a policy; it’s a culture. Every member of our team is trained and equipped with proper PPE, and we maintain rigorous safety standards to protect our crews, our clients, and their properties.

What sets Tranquil Grounds apart is our commitment to partnership over transactions. Our low client turnover and long-standing relationships are a testament to the trust we build and the consistency we deliver. We don’t just maintain landscapes — we manage and transform them with intention. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, communicate proactively, and deliver results that elevate property value, enhance curb appeal, and contribute to the overall quality of life in the communities we serve.

As a small business, we bring a personal touch to every partnership. Our clients experience this in our responsiveness, our attention to detail, and our genuine investment in their success. We grow with our customers, just as we grow our employees — fostering long-term relationships built on trust, transparency, and shared goals.

At Tranquil Grounds, we’re passionate about creating beautiful, functional landscapes that leave a lasting impact. Whether it’s a commercial property, residential community, or public space, we approach every project with care, creativity, and a deep respect for the people who live, work, and thrive there. This isn’t just landscaping — it’s about transforming spaces and strengthening communities, one property at a time

With over 30 years of experience in the landscape industry, JD brings deep expertise, passionate leadership, and a proven track record of excellence – all guided by a belief that well-designed landscapes elevate both property value and quality of life. He began his career in the field at just 15 years old and has grown alongside the industry ever since. Landscape isn’t just what JD does – it’s what he knows best. His greatest strengths lie in developing people, building lasting relationships, and being a trusted partner to clients. JD takes pride in working with the right clients and fostering a culture that results in remarkably low employee and customer turnover. His proactive communication style and commitment to continuous improvement ensure that every project is executed with precision and care. JD is driven by a passion for service and a dedication to helping teams and clients thrive.

Mike brings 18 years of experience in the landscape industry, with a strong foundation in golf course construction and design, and more than 15 years in commercial landscape services. He’s passionate about building meaningful relationships with clients and uncovering the unique potential of each property. Mike has a keen eye for how landscapes can positively impact communities and takes pride in helping clients envision and realize that value. He’s highly skilled in budget optimization and forward planning – critical elements in keeping landscape visions aligned and on track. Known for his thoughtful approach and deep industry knowledge, Mike is a trusted partner who consistently delivers results that enhance both the environment and the client experience.

Travis brings 20 years of experience in the landscape industry, beginning his career in golf course irrigation systems before transitioning into commercial landscape services for the past decade. He is highly proficient in smart watering technologies and is dedicated to maximizing their efficiency to support sustainable water use. Travis understands that while these systems offer powerful benefits, they require thoughtful management to deliver real results. He leads a skilled team of irrigation technicians and takes pride in sharing the knowledge he’s gained throughout his career to elevate team performance and client outcomes. Known for his technical expertise and collaborative approach, Travis is a trusted resource in delivering smart, efficient, and impactful landscape solutions.

Landscape Maintenance Philosophy

We believe in making sure our crews our properly prepared to take on services. That entails pre-season prep with the crews and operation teams, so they fully understand the scope of services and property boundaries. Having a good plan in place allows us to make sure we are using the right equipment where needed, we are aware of specific property needs and areas of higher importance. We download with our teams regularly to makes sure we are answering any questions or challenges that may arise. We empower our team to make suggestions so that we can provide the best quality services possible.

Communication of the upmost importance with our clients, we strive to build a true partnership as we both share the same goal of making the property look the best it can. We submit monthly reports to keep everyone up to speed as well as regular ongoing communication so that everyone is aligned on what’s happening on the property. Making sure we understand the best means of communication is very important, some people like texts other like emails. Whatever that is we need to understand so we are effectively communicating. We like to conduct drives or walks with clients so we can discuss ongoing activities and share areas of potential improvements or concerns we have while both seeing it.

We would plan on being onsite with our maintenance crew 2-3 days per week, performing our weekly services. with a thought of a potential porter in to spend a few days to make sure we stay on top of detail works as well as sweeping the Pool area in the morning to make sure that focal point of the community is always looking its best. Our irrigation tech would be out onsite 2-3 days per week as well, more if needed to run through the system and make necessary repairs so that we can limit any water waste and keep the system running as efficiently as possible. We also drive home with our maintenance crew to communicate with the team on any areas of concern they see so we can address. Our account manager will be onsite regularly throughout the week to make sure that the crews are staying focused and performing work up to our standards.

We will have 3 separate job numbers for the Master Association, Ranch and Patio Homes so that the team is tracking time and irrigation properly. They will all be equipped with maps of the property as well as our pre-season preparation session to make sure we are aware of each section of the community.

Value Engineering starts with understanding the full needs and goals of the community. We like to partner with clients and help them building their landscape budgets so that when the next season starts, we are aligned and ready to tackle projects. As we get more familiar with the property we can help with pro-active solutions weather that be water saving measures or health care plans for trees and shrubs to help prolong the life of plant material which in turn will lower replacement costs in the future.

Safety & Quality Programs

Safety is of the upmost importance to us, we truly value our team members and understand that it all start with them. We supply uniforms so people clearly know who we are when onsite as well as make sure we are wearing our PPE. We want everyone to go home the same way they showed up to work that day.

Our goal is provide the best looking landscapes possible, we empower our team members to make suggestions and communicate back up to us it they feel anything additional needs to be done. Every week is different and if additional weeding work needs to be done or there is more trash than usual we expect our crews to take care of that regardless of the extra time it may take. Our crew leader will drive the property to make sure the work for that day got completed to our standards. Our Account Manager will regularly be driving/walking the community to makes sure that our quality is on point and work with crews if they see anything that needs to be addressed.