Throughout the years, many of our talented employees have been featured in the news for their outstanding achievements and contributions to our community and industry.
These individuals are shining examples of the exceptional talent and dedication that drives our organization forward. Through their hard work and innovative ideas, they have made a significant impact on our business. We’re proud to have them on our team and to see their accomplishments recognized by the media. Their stories, as seen in the articles below, showcase the wide range of expertise and skills that our team brings to the green industry. As a company, our employees are our greatest asset, and we look forward to seeing what they will accomplish in the future.
Hardscape Solutions: Tiering Up, Landscape Management, September 2023
Featuring Kenna Hartman, Residential Landscape Designer
Industry Check-In: Lawn & Landscape Companies Weigh In on Current Challenges, NALP, September 2023
Featuring Nathan Dirksen, Chief Executive Officer
Biophilic Design Awards, I Plants Magazine, 2023
Featuring Urban Plantscapes, Bronze Award for Galleria Project
Industry Trends: Most Industry Companies Still Growing in 2023, NALP, August 2023
Featuring Nathan Dirksen, Chief Executive Officer
Put the “Social” Back Into Social Media, NALP, August 2023
Featuring Paige Tisdale, Commercial Maintenance & UP Business Development
Quieting Down, Ariens Company (Gravely), March 2023
Featuring Ryan McLennan, Commercial Maintenance Manager
How Plants Help Mental Well-Being & Productivity, The Commercial Landscaper Podcast, June 2023
Featuring Paige Tisdale, Commercial Business Development
Investing in a Natural Workplace, Synkd, May 2023
Featuring Paige Tisdale, Commercial Business Development
Gardening Season Is Here! What to Plant in Early Spring, KOIN, March 2023
Featuring Andrea Melnychenko, Communications Manager
Exploring the Biophilic Design Trend, NALP, March 2023
Featuring Paige Tisdale, Commercial Business Development
Lawn Talk: Dennis’ 7 Dees, Gravely, March 2023
Featuring Paige Tisdale, Commercial Business Development
Succulents for Indoors, Plant Something Oregon, February 2023
Featuring Nicole Forbes, Director of Education
Portland Is About to Get a Cold Snap. Here’s How to Protect Your Plants, KOIN, February 2023
Featuring Andrea Melnychenko, Communications Manager
Landscapes of the Month: Creating a Biophilic Oasis Indoors, NALP, December 2022
Featuring Paige Tisdale, Commercial Business Development
Methods for Keeping the Design Pipeline Full Over the Winter, NALP, December 2022
Featuring Corey Verch, Residential Construction Division Manager
A String of Succulent Successes, Digger Magazine, December 2022
Featuring Nicole Forbes, Director of Education
Member Spotlight, IIDA Oregon Chapter, November 2022
Featuring Paige Tisdale, Commercial Business Development
State of the Industry Webinar, Lawn & Landscape, October 2022
Featuring Nathan Dirksen, Chief Executive Officer
8 Simple And Easy Landscaping Ideas, Forbes Home, July 2022
Featuring Nicole Forbes, Director of Education
How I Do It: Celebrating Earth Day, NALP, July 2022
Featuring Becky Staneruck, Marketing Coordinator
Power Pact, Digger Magazine, April 2022
Featuring Ryan McLennan, Commercial Maintenance Manager
Shorty’s becomes Dennis’ 7 Dees, The Columbian, December 2021
Featuring various Dennis’ 7 Dees employees
Featuring various Dennis’ 7 Dees employees
COVID-19 Brings Changes to Garden Centers, Plant Something Oregon, February 2021
Featuring Nicole Forbes, Director of Education
An Unfussy, Gable Residence in Oregon Gives One Family Room to Roam, Dwell Magazine, December 2020
Featuring Landscape by Kenna Hartman, Landscape Designer
Tiptoe Into Tomato Season, Plant Something Oregon, May 2020
Written by Nicole Forbes, Director of Education
Wildwood: A Forested Home in the City, Portrait Magazine, 2019
Featuring Landscape by Eric Hagberg, Landscape Designer
Pet-Safe Gardening, Plant Something Oregon, June 2019
Written by Nicole Forbes, Director of Education
Featuring various Dennis’ 7 Dees Employees
Dennis’ 7 Dees Sets Sights on Growth, Capital Press, August 2016
Featuring David Snodgrass, Co-Owner