News Southern Botanical’s 2024 Recap January 1, 2025 2024 was a remarkable year for Southern Botanical, highlighted by prestigious industry awards, community involvement, and a major expansion into the Fort Worth landscaping market. With nearly 30 years of experience in landscaping excellence, our company is proud to continue upholding The Green Standard. Here is a closer look at the milestones that made this year special for our landscaping company. A Year of Award-Winning Landscapes As one of the top landscaping companies in Dallas, Southern Botanical has a long-standing reputation for creating award-winning landscapes. This year, we earned 12 landscaping industry awards, demonstrating our expertise in both residential and commercial landscaping. Whether it’s routine maintenance or landscape installation, we take pride in delivering exceptional results. 2024 Landscaping Award Highlights: 6 Awards at the Texas Excellence in Landscaping (TEIL) Awards, hosted by the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association (TNLA). 5 Awards of Excellence from the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) 1 Overall Safety Achievement Award from NALP Award-Winning Properties Southern Botanical’s projects received industry accolades from both the NALP and TNLA for delivering excellence in landscape design, installation, and maintenance. The projects recognized at the state and national level include: George W. Bush Presidential Center TEIL Awards – Gold for Commercial Maintenance NALP Awards of Excellence – Decade Award of Excellence for Exterior Landscape Management Museum Tower TEIL Awards – Gold for Commercial Installation Post-Tornado Tree Restoration Project TEIL Awards – Gold for Special Projects NALP Awards of Excellence – Silver for Erosion Control/Ecological Restoration SMU Campus Tree Protection TEIL Awards – Silver for Special Projects NALP Awards of Excellence – Silver for Erosion Control/Ecological Restoration Old Preston Hollow Residence & Dallas Residential Landscape TEIL Awards – Bronze for Residential Maintenance NALP Awards of Excellence – Silver for Residential Landscape Management Recognitions for an Award-Winning Team Our success isn’t just about the landscapes we create—it’s also about the reliable landscaping services we provide and the talented people who make it all happen. In 2024, Southern Botanical received recognition at the local and national levels for our business growth and team dedication. SMU Dallas 100® Award – Recognizing the fastest-growing privately held companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. NALP Safety Achievement Award – Celebrating our commitment to creating safe work environments. Lawn & Landscape Magazine Top 100 List – Ranking 73rd with a revenue of $44.4 million, solidifying our place among the top landscaping companies in the US and Canada. Landscape Management Top 150 List – Ranked 80th, showcasing our leadership in the landscaping industry. Community Engagement and Giving Back At Southern Botanical, we believe success is about more than just creating beautiful landscapes—it’s also about supporting our community. In 2024, we were proud to be involved in several initiatives: Adopt-a-Block – Partnering with Adopt-a-Block to enhance the beauty of our local neighborhoods. add video, article from LinkedIn Hunger Busters – Contributing to a non-profit that provides healthy meals to food-insecure students in Dallas ISD. Metrocrest Services – Volunteering to restock food bank shelves, helping over 200 families. Living Water – Helping to build wells to provide clean water for rural communities in Guatemala. Expansion into the Fort Worth Market 2024 also marked Southern Botanical’s strategic expansion into Fort Worth, a growing hub for landscaping opportunities. TCU is among one of Southern Botanical’s first clients in this market. We provide comprehensive landscape maintenance for their first major off-campus development, TCU Burnett School of Medicine. Client Retention and Satisfaction Southern Botanical maintains a 96% quarterly client retention rate. Our clients trust us for our reliable Dallas landscaping services, creative landscape design, and commitment to quality. Whether it’s a small residential project or a large commercial property, our attention to detail ensures every job succeeds. Building an Exceptional Team Our team continued to grow in 2024, adding talented professionals from diverse backgrounds. Southern Botanical offers on-the-job training and opportunities for career growth, fostering a culture of creativity and hard work. Looking Ahead 2024 was a year of collaboration, growth, and giving back. As we look to the future, we are excited to continue creating and maintaining award-winning landscapes, strengthening our client relationships, and supporting our community. Southern Botanical is proud to be a Texas landscape company that makes a difference.