All Aspects of Landscape & Irrigation Contracting: Design-Install-Maintain
BS degree in Ornamental Horticulture, NC Licensed Irrigation Contractor, NC Licensed Landscape Contractor, in business serving Wake and surrounding counties since 1968. Horticultural, Landscape, and Irrigation Consultations; Designs and Planning; Grading, drainage, site preparation and soil stabilization. Hardscape, Irrigation, Low voltage landscape accent lighting, Plant material, Turf-Installations. Maintenance of all of the above-seasonal and weekly.
Keywords: Design, Install, Maintain, Plant Materials, Turf, Irrigation, Landscape Lighting, Landscaping, Maintenance, NC Licensed Irrigation Contractor, NC Licensed Landscape Contractor, Horticulturist,
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
45+ years. In 1968 we began as a small maintenance company while I was attending NCSU, studying Horticulture Science.
What is your primary product or service?
Landscape and Irrigation Contracting. Design-Build-Maintain Landscapes. Customized Customer Service.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
At about 12 or 13 years old, began mowing grass, RAKING leaves, shoveling snow.
BS Degree from NCSU in Horticulture Science.
Eagle Scout-Son of an Eagle Scout-Brother of Two Eagle Scouts-Father of an Eagle Scout-Uncle of an Eagle Scout. Outdoorsman. Steward of the Environment.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Provide ALL Landscape Contracting Services. NC Licensed Landscape Contractor. NC Licensed Irrigation Contractor. BSHS NCSU Degreed Horticulturist. Follow Horticulturally correct procedures. Not a Mow-Blow-Go company. Follow layered pruning techniques-not crew-cut shearing. Prune according to the growth and flowering habits of the plant materials---as in plants that bloom on 'new' wood have a different pruning/fertilizing schedule than those that bloom on 'old' wood. Provide Landscape services customized to the individual customer's needs.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One location, no plans to add a second location.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We go to the customer's location
Call: 919-872-0001
Email: PerkinsNursery@aol.com
WWW.PerkinsNurseryGroup.com
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash or check
Which areas do you service?
Wake and surrounding counties. We have, for special requests done work in Charlotte, Greensboro, High Point, Lake Gaston, Sneeds Ferry, Wilmington---so we will travel.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
William D. Perkins, Sr.--general/overall operation
Andrew B. Perkins--crew and project supervision (eventually take over all aspects of PNG, for the time being, learning, learning, learning...and building a credible reputation.)
What are your hours of operation?
Crews typically work +/- 7:00am-5pm, M-F
Consultations offered at the customers convenience, 7 days a week
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"We have had many different companies work for us, but your employees are the most knowledgeable, polite, friendly and productive that we have ever experienced. We are lucky and thankful that our paths have crossed."
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and man." ~~Mark Twain