Welcome to Moss Landscaping.com
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| Company Profile | |||
 oss Landscaping is a full-service landscaping company, specializing in landscape design, masonry, concrete work, outdoor structures, drainage, hydro jetting, irrigation, plant installation, lighting and maintenance programs. With over 20 years experience, Gary Moss leads a team of over 150 landscaping professionals, foremen and support staff. He blends the talents of a variety of landscape architects and related professional consultants team members, helping customers determine the size and scope of their projects. |
Gary Moss' emphasis on the personal touch is evident in the history of his company. He grew up in the Memorial area and got his first taste of the landscaping business as a part-time job weekend job while he was a student at Robert E. Lee High School. As a sophomore at the University of Texas at Austin, Moss established his landscape business part time and after graduating he opened a commercial and residential landscaping company in Austin. As his company soon grew to 100 employees, he added a Houston office. | ||
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As a sophomore at the University of Texas at Austin, Moss established his landscape business part time and after graduating he opened a commercial and residential landscaping company in Austin. As his company soon grew to 100 employees, he added a Houston office. In 1995, Moss sold the Austin office so he could focus his attention on his Houston clients who, by the beginning of 1996, numbered more than 700, today it is almost 3000 clients. Moss’ reputation grew statewide as he promoted high moral and ethical business practices in his trade. He has been active in a number of landscaping professionals’ groups around the state and has served as State Treasurer of the Texas Association of Landscape Contractors, now known as Texas Nursery and Landscape Association and previously as president of its Austin chapter. |
Focusing on Houston also meant he could renew old friendships and become a community leader in his home city. He married Louise Andrews Moss, a licensed psychotherapist, whose love and support has enabled Moss to put in his typical 70 to 80 hour workweeks, while still enjoying time with his family. Active members of the Greek Orthodox Church, the Mosses have a two daughters, Christina and Carolina and a son, Nicholas. Moss believes strongly in serving his community on a pro bono basis. He devotes numerous hours to various non-profit organizations including his church, Memorial Park Conservancy and Discovery Green. He spearheaded the recent landscaping of Houston’s new Star of Hope mission, a privately-funded temporary residence for homeless families. Moss has also assisted with the landscaping of the Arbor School and the new Houston Area Women's Center Shelter. |
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Craig Wolterman Craig brings 30 years experience in the landscaping industry to Moss Landscaping. He joined the Moss landscaping family in 2003 as a Registered Landscape Architect. Craig’s daily duties include but are not limited to project management, project design, renderings, project estimation, contact and communication with current and potential clients, supervision of the installation, and coordination of all departments involved in the exterior development. Craig was born and raised in Iowa and is an Iowa State University alumni. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture in 1979. Upon graduation from college, Craig moved to the Houston area where he practiced Landscape Architecture in the public sector from 1979 to 1982. Furthermore, he has been employed by various firms specializing in residential and commercial projects from 1982 till the present. Craig is licensed to practice landscape architecture in Texas, Louisiana, and South Carolina. Craig is married to his wife, Margot and they have two sons, Robert and Steven. |
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Monica Eatherton Monica joined the Moss Landscaping team as a landscape designer with a specialization in horticulture in May 2008. Daily responsibilities include project management, hand drawings, renderings, project estimation, drafting in AutoCAD, and contact and communication with current and potential clients. Other responsibilities include installation coordination of the projects with the irrigation, drainage and planting departments, as well as lighting and hardscape contractors and all other components of the exterior development of the home. Monica is originally from Flatonia, TX and moved to Houston in May 2008 upon graduation from college. Monica is a 2008 graduate of Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture and Animal Science. Her interest in gardening and agriculture blossomed from an early age while helping her grandmother in her flower and vegetable gardens and her father with the family farm. While at Texas A&M, Monica received her Certified Nursery Professional Certification from the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association and also received her Master Gardener Certification through the only collegiate branch of the Master Gardener Association. She was awarded numerous awards and scholarships, most notably, the Senior Merit Award through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in 2008 and the 2007-2008 Outstanding Senior in Horticulture as well as receiving scholarships from the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association her Sophomore through Senior years. Monica resides near the Heights with her husband and two wonderful dogs. |
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Travis Triola Travis started with Moss Landscaping as an Intern in 2011. After an extended internship, and completing his Landscape Architecture degree at Texas A&M University, he returned to the Moss team in 2012 as a full-time member of the design department. Born and raised in Houston, Travis has been immersed in Houston culture all his life; allowing him be become extremely familiar with the styles, plants, and building practices of the region. When not in the garden, Travis can be found in his garage wrenching on one of his racecars, or preparing for the LARE, to become a Registered Landscape Architect. |
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Robert Cook Robert joined Moss Landscaping in 2000 as an Operations Manager with dual responsibilities in landscape maintenance and construction. He is currently the Director of the Landscape Installation Department at Moss Landscaping. Robert is involved in the daily operations of this department as well as generating new customers, business and outside sales. He has over 22 years experience in the Houston landscaping industry. During his extensive career in landscaping Robert has attended numerous classes and seminars related to landscape, irrigation, drainage and pest management. He is a native Houstonian and a 1976 graduate of the University of Houston with a degree in Business. Robert has been happily married for 33 years, with 2 adult married children, and a beautiful grand daughter, Lauren. In his free time Robert enjoys playing golf, visiting with his family and friends and of course spoiling Lauren. |
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Dudley Morales Dudley is the operations manager of the planting installation division at Moss Landscaping. He oversees the work of five installation crews on a daily basis. Essentially the position is making the designer’s and client’s visions come to life. His focus is using the best materials and practices in the industry to enhance the value and appearance of each clients home. In addition to operations, he also provides quotes and helps with small designs occasionally. Dudley was born into a large family just outside of New Orleans, LA in the fall of 1977. At a young age he began working at his uncle’s landscaping company and learned about many aspects of the industry. While studying at LSU he worked for a Louisiana nursery and gained a greater knowledge of plant material. During his studies at LSU and his Louisiana nursery work experience, Dudley gained a great knowledge of plant material as well as being recognized with an award for plant material and design implementation. After graduating from LSU with a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture he immediately began work here at Moss Landscaping. Initially he worked in our design department and has won several awards for residential design. After two years in the design department he moved to the current position of operations manager. His experience with both field operations and design has been a key component in our design-build firm. |
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Joey Canahuati Prior to joining Moss Landscaping, Joey was a Landscape Designer at TBG Partners from May 2001 through May 2002. While there he was responsible for landscape architectural plans, which provide professional construction documents to clients for implementation of various projects. He was involved in the design of Riverstone and Sienna Plantation, both of which are Master Planned Communities in Missouri City, Texas. Joey’s expertise in the landscaping industry is comprised of experience in irrigation, drainage, backflow certification, landscape architecture, and horticulture. He has specialization in overall project management and understands how to closely work with a client in order to meet their budget and create the outdoor space as requested. Joey graduated from Texas A&M University in 2001 with a degree in Landscape Architecture. He is a Registered Landscape Architect, Licensed Irrigator, and a Certified Backflow Tester. |
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Anastacio Betancourt Anastacio Betancourt, also known as Tacho, joined Moss Landscaping in October 1998. Tacho began his career here at Moss Landscaping as a foreman and recently in June of 2008 he was promoted to an irrigation supervisor. Tacho brings 18 years of irrigation and drainage experience to the Moss family. He adds great knowledge of hands on field experience that he received as he worked as a laborer and foreman. In December 2009, Tacho received his Texas Irrigator’s License through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. In his free time, Tacho enjoys spending time with his family, especially going to the movies. Tacho is a proud father of one son and three daughters. |
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Eddie Luza Eddie is the Director of the Maintenance Department. Eddie joined the Moss Landscaping Team in 1999. Daily responsibilities include the management of maintenance supervisors, bidding of all maintenance contracts, and the daily operations of the maintenance department. Eddie manages 17 maintenance crews comprised of 71 foreman and laborers and oversees the operations of seven maintenance supervisors managing 330 plus properties in the greater Houston area. Moss Landscaping’s approach to maintenance is preventative rather than reactive. Previous to joining Moss, Eddie was involved in the pest control industry for 8 years in the Houston area. He is a member of the Texas Turf Grass Association and licensed with the Texas Pest Control Association along with the Texas Department of Agricultural. Eddie has been married for 10 years and has 3 kids that keep him busy outside of work.
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Roy Rodriguez Roy brings 5 years experience in the green industry with knowledge ranging from maintenance, to landscape construction, to irrigation. He began at Moss Landscaping as a maintenance foreman in 2010, then moved into a chemical applicator position, before being promoted to a Maintenance Supervisor. His daily responsibilities include the inspection of properties, communication with clients as well as the necessary diagnoses and treatment of trees, flowers, shrubs, groundcovers and lawns. Roy is a Native Houstonian and has a great passion for his career in the landscaping industry. He would like to pursue a 2 year Horticulture degree from Houston Community College and further his education with a 4 year degree from Texas A&M University.
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Felipe Arenas Felipe adds to the overall Moss Landscaping team as an experienced maintenance supervisor. He is responsible for the ongoing upkeep of 50+ maintenance properties, seasonal color installations, enhancements and superior client relations. Felipe started with Moss landscaping as a laborer/foreman in the spring of 2004 bringing with him 10+ years of experience in landscape maintenance to the Moss team. Within his first 3 years at Moss, Felipe was promoted to a chemical applicator and then a maintenance supervisor. Having the experience and knowledge from all levels of landscape allows Felipe to be an ideal maintenance supervisor.
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Sandy Leonard Sandy is employed by Moss Landscaping as a maintenance supervisor. Like all maintenance supervisors he is also responsible for managing maintenance properties, seasonal color installations, enhancements and developing client relations. Sandy’s previous experience includes the valuable knowledge and understanding of the industry that he gained as the owner and president of his own company. He has 12 plus years experience in the landscaping industry, 6 of which are with Moss Landscaping. Sandy has one beautiful daughter that he loves spending time with outside of work.
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John Pekmezaris John brings a fresh perspective to the maintenance department at Moss Landscaping as a maintenance supervisor. John joined the Moss family in March of 2006 as a chemical spray technician. He quickly gained his commercial pesticide applicators license with the Texas Department of Agriculture in September of 2006 and by the spring of 2007 he was promoted to a maintenance supervisor for Moss. As a maintenance supervisor he is also responsible for managing maintenance properties, seasonal color installations, enhancements and developing client relations John is a native Houstonian, attends the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral and enjoys volunteering at the annual Greek Festival.
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Ishelle Scoppa Ishelle is a maintenance supervisor at Moss Landscaping. She joined the Moss Landscaping team in October 2010. She manages maintenance and enhancements operations for almost 50+ accounts in our division and adds tremendous experience to the Moss family with 6 years experience in the landscape industry. Ishelle’s previous landscaping experience includes residential and commercial maintenance and enhancements as well as an extensive irrigation background. Ishelle received her Texas Irrigator’s License through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in 2009. Ishelle strives to train foreman on proper pruning and horticulture practices to ensure plant and flower health as well as establish an excellent working relationship with all of her clients. Other daily responsibilities include the management of 50+ maintenance properties, seasonal color installations, enhancements as well as being vigilant on reporting problems and determining solutions for clients.
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Scott Weber Scott brings 22 years experience in the landscaping industry specializing in pesticide applications and plant care to Moss Landscaping. He is currently a maintenance supervisor for Moss Landscaping. During his time at Moss, Scott has been heavily involved in the chemical division. After beginning as an irrigation foreman in December 2007, Scott quickly took the reins as a spray technician in July of 2008 and was promoted to the Chemical Operations Supervisor. He studied Ornamental Horticulture and Turfgrass Management at Mt. San Antonio College from 1983-86, and holds his California Department of Agriculture pesticide applicators license since 1988, furthermore in December 2008 he acquired a Texas Department of Agriculture pesticide applicators license. He joined the maintenance division in February 2011. As a maintenance supervisor he is responsible for managing maintenance properties, seasonal color installations, enhancements and developing client relations.
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Corey Gallaway
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Randall Wauson Randall joined the Moss Landscaping team in January 2010 as a tree specialist. He developed an interest in climbing and tree care over thirty years ago as he began his career in his father’s foot steps at Wauson Tree Service, a third generation family owned and operated business in Dallas, Texas. He continued his work with tree care and landscaping after moving to Houston in November 2008. |
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Rosie Castaneda Rosie joined Moss Landscaping in 1998 as the administrative assistance and is currently the Human Resource Director within the company. Rosie brings over 15 years of experience in customer service and employee relations. Her responsibilities involve but not limited to payroll & safety. Rosie was born in Eagle Pass, Texas but raised between Crystal City and Seguin, Texas. She has been in Houston for 20 years and has enjoyed being in the landscaping industry with Gary P. Moss for most part of her life in Houston.
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Jamie Mitchell Jamie Mitchell joined the Moss Landscaping team in June of 2003 as the Controller. He is a graduate of Auburn University in 1985 with a degree in Accounting. Jamie is married to Beth Mitchell and has two children, a son at the University of Texas, Austin and a daughter at Cy-Fair High School. |
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Rehan Fazli Rehan is employed by Moss Landscaping as the General Ledger Accountant. Rehan joined the Moss family in December 2004 and brings more than 15 years of experience in accounting and computers. His daily responsibilities include but are not limited to processing client’s billing, revise billing and adjusting accounts, billing more that 300 monthly maintenance accounts, reconciling bank accounts in addition to client accounts. He is also responsible for maintaining the general ledger statement as well as assisting the accounting department. Rehan has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting in 1992 from York College in New York. He moved from New Jersey to Houston in 2003.
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Amanda Smith Amanda joined Moss Landscaping in October 2006 as an employee in the accounts receivables and payables department. Amanda brings 15 years of accounting work experience from previous work experience in the Oil & Gas Manufacturing Industry. Amanda was born in Iowa and raised in Richmond, Texas and is a graduate of Lamar Consolidated in Rosenberg. She is a proud mother of two boys.
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Susie Tristan Susie Tristan joined Moss Landscaping as an accounting assistant in November 2008. Prior to joining Moss, Susie worked 5 years as Parish Secretary at Christ Church Cathedral and worked 7 years in the Gas & Oil Industry prior to CCC. Susie is married to Arthur Tristan, a retired USMC, and has 3 daughters and one son. Two daughters are married and the youngest daughter is attending Texas A & M University. Her youngest, Arthur, is attending Southern University in Louisiana. In addition to being the proud mother of four, she has two wonderful granddaughters, Lilliana and Elysia. |
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