History

The McElroy family founded Lizer in 1981 in response to large corporate lawn care companies.  Recognizing a lack of personal understanding in the lawn care industry, they wanted to form a local firm dedicated to personalized customer service.  Wanting a name that stood out from the competition, a name that could be carried over to new ownership, they pulled Lizer out of one of their foundation products – “ferti-lizer.”  To their credit, we continue to receive several calls a year asking for “Mr. Lizer.”

The McElroy’s ran the business from their home for several years until the space demands of their six children and a growing business moved the business to the next level.  Warehouse space was rented, along with an office at a nearby complex.  Over the next 10 years they added mowing, tree and shrub disease control, turf over-seeding and ornamental pruning services to their clients. 

In 1993, the business was purchased by two employees, Brad Augustian and John Calewarts, with the idea of taking the company to the next level.  In 1997, Mike Stascak and Sam Durkee joined the ownership ranks.  Sam joined Brad managing the landscape end and Mike coupled with John in the lawn care division.

In 1999 Lizer opened our current facility on Bellevue St. We added a retail nursery and space for bulk storage of various mulches, topsoil and decorative stone.  In addition to award winning landscape design, installation and complete maintenance services, Lizer has also added irrigation installation/repair and decorative concrete curbing to their services list.

2006 brought the opportunity to purchase the assets of a local competitor, and in the process gain some valuable employees.  The additional staff not only helped to carry our workload but the addition of a Landscape Architect, Jeremy J. Kox, brought our design department to the elite level of our industry.

We look forward to what the next chapter in our business journey will bring and look forward to continuing to provide our community with the highest level of customer service.  Thank you for taking the time to view our website.  We sincerely hope you enjoy what it has to offer.

In closing, we would like to thank our past and current clients, our dedicated associates and the Tom and Sylvia McElroy family for their vision which made Lizer a reality.

Mission Statement

To enthusiastically provide our clients with refreshing designs, timely service, and a unsurpassed professionalism.

Vision Statement

Lizer has become a name synonymous with quality and professionalism.  From the moment our clients place their first call to us, they can rest assured that we will diligently work to exceed their expectations.  Our associates will always be attentive and work collectively with each client to create the outdoor environment that they desire.

We will always respect our client’s privacy and personal property.  Our associates will show up on time, in company approved dress, and be respectful in all their interactions with clients, neighbors, and other associates.  Clients will never be subjected to loud or inappropriate music, profanity, littering, or unnecessary equipment noise.  All of our equipment we be clean and presentable each day and in proper working order.  Even when our schedule is full, we will work efficiently to avoid long delays.

We cater to the discriminating patrons who strive for creativity at an affordable price.  We endeavor  to create the most unique, custom tailored landscapes available in the landscape industry.  Our associates remain cutting-edge through continued education by means of seminars, classes and trend research. 

Each day, when our associates leave a site, they will make sure all garbage is removed, materials are stacked, and all power equipment is secure.  When each project is complete, we will take care to pick up all debris and sweep all hardscape areas to ensure a quality, finished look.  We will treat every project as if it is our own and will not complete any work we do not feel is safe or we are not proud of.

A manager will always provide a final project walk through with the client to verify that everything has been completed to their satisfaction.  If there are any issues, we will promptly make the corrections necessary within five business days (weather dependent). 

We will not be satisfied until each client is willing to recommend us to their friends, family and neighbors.

Future Goals

It is our intent to be the provider of choice for our clients outdoor needs whether it is a small irrigation repair, light maintenance or estate planning.

Our goals are to achieve a mutually rewarding experience with our clients, vendors, and associates through the use of emerging technologies, fore thought in planning, attention to detail and most importantly - integrity.