December 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 15 Jacobsen Landscape receives National Landscape Award Jacobsen Landscape Design & Con- struction has earned a 2013 National Landscape Award of Excellence from the Professional Landcare Network (also known as PLANET) for a landscape design and build project in Ridgewood. The award is presented annually to professional land- scape firms that demonstrate a consistent use of quality materials and workmanship for environmental improvement. The busy homeowners desired a beauti- ful backyard oasis that would provide relax- ation and recreation space for their family, which includes six children. The property features a curvilinear pool with waterfalls, a reflective koi pond, an outdoor kitchen, a bluestone patio, and a green area for rec- reational play. A spacious, shaded seating area provides a spot to relax and engage with those in the pool. A variety of flower- ing plants were used to soften the hardscape areas and add interest, color, and texture. “The challenges of this project were significant,” said Mark Milidantri, the lead landscape designer for the property. “The entire project needed to be completed within a two-month timeframe since the only access we had to the backyard was through the yard of an elementary school.” The job was completed on time and within budget as the result of careful project man- agement and coordination of sophisticated drainage and pool installation. “I am proud of the team’s hard work in Construction is an award-winning, full service landscape design firm. The com- pany specializes in landscape design and build projects and offers comprehensive landscape maintenance services, including residential and commercial property care, irrigation, garden design, and commercial snow management. The firm has been honored with awards from numerous landscape industry orga- nizations, including the New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association. The company was also featured on HGTV for its award-winning design for a residential backyard in Hoboken. For more informa- tion, visit www.jacobsenlandscape.com (201) 891-1199. PLANET is the national trade associa- tion representing more than 100,000 land- scape industry professionals who create and maintain healthy, green living spaces across America. PLANET members are committed to the highest standards in industry education, best practices, and business professionalism. Many of PLAN- ET’s professionals have attained the status of becoming Landscape Industry Certified, achieving the greatest level of industry expertise and knowledge. Visit PLANET at http://www.landcarenetwork.org. Glenn Jacobsen, president and founder (left) and Mark Milidantri, landscape designer. completing this challenging and rewarding project,” said Glenn Jacobsen, president and founder of Jacobsen Landscape. “We’re honored to again win this prestigious award for one of our landscape design/build proj- ects. Most of all, I’m delighted that the hom- eowners’ expectations have been exceeded and the family has a versatile, outdoor living space to enjoy for many years to come.” Based at 413 Godwin Avenue in Mid- land Park, Jacobsen Landscape Design & A view of the award-winning design.