6 Ways We’re Serving You Better in 2026

The Quick Version

We moved into a new facility, expanded our teams, and upgraded our technology, all so we can respond faster, communicate better, and give you more options for effortless outdoor living. Here’s exactly how these changes benefit you and your property this year. 

First and foremost, after 22 years of being known as North County Lawn Care, we updated “Lawn Care” to Landscape Co. We believe that Landscape Co fits our full-service focus even better than just lawn care. 

What 2025 Built: A Foundation for Better Service

As we look back on 2025, we see more than just company milestones. We see tangible improvements in how we serve you. From the moment you submit a service request to the day your project is complete, every upgrade we made was designed to make your experience smoother, faster, and more transparent.

Here’s what changed, and more importantly, what it means for your landscape in 2026.

1. A New Name for a New Era

The Change: After 22 years of being known as North County Lawn Care, we officially became North County Landscape Co.

What This Means for You:

The new name reflects who we’ve become. We’ve grown far beyond mowing and maintenance into full-service landscape design, installation, gardening, and lawn health care. In short, we don’t just care for lawns anymore; we bring entire landscapes to life!

The name change honors where we started while giving room for where we’re headed next.

2. Faster Project Starts and Healthier Plants

The Change: On May 1, 2025, we moved into our new three-acre headquarters in Delta Tech Industrial Park, a space four years in the making.

What This Means for You:

• Your plants arrive healthier. Our on-site nursery keeps plants properly stored and irrigated before installation (hello! no more worrying about them drying out in the sun! ), which means better survival rates and faster establishment in your beds.
• Projects start sooner. Large storage bunkers for rock, soil, and bark mean we keep materials on hand, so we’re not waiting on suppliers to begin your project.
• Less downtime, more uptime. Our shop with a vehicle lift allows our mechanic to handle maintenance in-house, which means fewer equipment delays and more reliable service scheduling.
• Better product conversations. When you visit our office for project consultations, you’ll see sample boards, product displays, and even a three-hole synthetic turf putting green that shows installation options firsthand. (We tell clients it’s for demos. Really, it’s settled more lunch-break debates than we’d like to admit.)

This facility isn’t just bigger. It’s built to eliminate the delays and inefficiencies that used to slow down your projects.

3. More Availability for Seasonal Services

The Change: We expanded our Beds and Gardening Department with a second full-time crew in 2025.

What This Means for You:

• Faster response to your requests. Need a seasonal refresh or landscape enhancement? We now have double the crew capacity to handle your project without long wait times.
• More consistent quality. With two dedicated teams, we can maintain our attention to detail even during peak spring and fall seasons when demand is highest.
• Better opportunities for ongoing care. You’ll see the same skilled crew members caring for your property, which means they know your beds, your preferences, and your landscape goals.

Whether it’s a spring cleanup, summer color rotation, or fall bed prep, you’ll get on the schedule faster and see results sooner.

4. Quiet, Consistent Lawn Care That Works While You Sleep

The Change: Our Automower program officially became its own department in 2025, now managing a fleet of 17 Husqvarna robotic mowers across Whatcom County.

What This Means for You:

• Your lawn is always perfectly maintained, without the noise, emissions, or weekly scheduling hassles of traditional mowing. (Also, the neighbors can’t complain about early Saturday morning mower sounds. You’re welcome.)
• More time for high-skill work. Because our mowers handle routine cutting, our crews can focus on edging, trimming, and detail work that makes your property shine.
• Sustainable results you can feel good about. These mowers reduce fuel use and emissions while delivering consistent, stripe-free cutting that keeps grass healthy year-round.

What started as a pilot program is now a core service. And if you’ve been curious about whether robotic mowing is right for your property, 2026 is the year to explore it.

5. Seamless Communication and Total Transparency

The Change: We completed our full transition to Aspire, a professional software platform designed specifically for the landscape industry.

What This Means for You:

Aspire isn’t just backend software. It’s your portal to complete transparency and control. Through your client account, you can now:

• View and approve proposals online without waiting for email back-and-forth
• Pay invoices instantly from any device
• Create and track service requests in real time
• See property photos and crew notes so you’re always in the loop

We know clear communication is one of the top reasons clients stay with us year after year. Aspire puts everything you need in one organized, accessible place, so you spend less time coordinating and more time enjoying your outdoor space.

We also launched our monthly client newsletter, Five-Star Living, which delivers seasonal tips, team highlights, and service reminders straight to your inbox. (And yes, we promise not to overload you—just the good stuff.)

6. Smarter Logistics Mean Fewer Delays

The Change: Dylan, one of our long-term team members, earned his Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and now serves as our Equipment Mobilization Specialist.

What This Means for You:

In Washington State, highway weight limits are strict, and violating them causes costly delays. With a CDL-licensed specialist on staff, we control our own logistics, which means:

• Your materials and equipment arrive on time, every time
• We avoid regulatory delays that could push back your project timeline
• Heavy machinery moves safely and legally, protecting both our team and your property

It’s an operational detail that might not sound glamorous, kind of like flossing or changing your oil. But it’s the kind of behind-the-scenes professionalism that keeps your projects running smoothly.

The Team Behind the Service

None of these improvements would matter without the people who make them real.

This year, Kaitlyn Kurisu stepped into her first full season as our Maintenance Production Manager, the person who ensures your communication flows seamlessly between field crews and the office. She holds a degree in graphic design and a professional certification in Horticulture. Before Kaitlyn, this work was spread across multiple people. Now, you get faster responses, smoother scheduling, and a dedicated point of contact who knows your property inside and out.

We also celebrated small joys that remind us why we do this work: rainbow photos our crews captured after Pacific Northwest storms, laughter at our annual holiday party at Hotel Leo, and yes, a few friendly putting green competitions during lunch breaks.

We believe in five-star landscapes, but we also believe in five-star people. And apparently, five-star pool players.  I loaded a few pool play photos into the Slack All Employees channel  

What’s Ahead: A Steady, Strategic 2026

After a transformative year like 2025, our hope for 2026 is simple: a little calm, a lot of consistency, and continued growth in the right ways.

Here’s what we’re focused on:

• Expanding our gardening crews to meet seasonal demand without sacrificing quality
• Fully implementing Aspire’s automation features to make your experience even smoother
• Growing our Automower program through education and outreach, helping more homeowners discover this sustainable, hassle-free solution
• Refining internal training so every crew member delivers the same five-star standard you expect

The hard work of 2025 built the foundation. Now, we get to live into it and let it serve you better.

A Note of Gratitude

As we reflect on this year, one thing stands out above all else: none of this would have been possible without you.

Your loyalty, feedback, and trust drive every decision we make. Every new service, every process improvement, every early morning and late evening is aimed at keeping your property beautiful, safe, and thriving year-round.

To our long-time clients who’ve been with us through multiple homes, crews, and even software upgrades, thank you. To newer clients who gave us their trust this year, welcome to the North County family. And to our team members, vendors, and community partners, your dedication makes this company what it is.

We believe great landscapes enrich lives, and we’re honored to enrich yours.

Ready to Make 2026 Your Best Landscape Year Yet?

Whether you’re dreaming of a front or backyard transformation, curious about robotic mowing, or simply want to ensure your property is ready for the season ahead, our expanded team and upgraded systems are here to make it effortless.

Plan in winter, build in spring, enjoy all year long!

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From all of us at North County Landscape Co., here’s to a bright, peaceful 2026 filled with beautiful landscapes, strong relationships, and plenty of reasons to pause and appreciate the view.