Meet the designers
Dennis Caliva - Owner/ Landscape Architect
Dennis is a 1974 graduate of the UW-Madison Landscape Architecture program, and has worked in the industry since he graduated. He started the business in 1976 with his brother Sam, later taking over sole ownership. Dennis has designed 1000's of landscapes for homeowners and businesses in the St. Croix Valley and has been recognized in the industry with various landscape design awards. In his free time, Dennis enjoys reading, fishing, spending time at the cabin, and woodworking.
Education
Landscape Architecture, UW-Madison (1974)
Nick Caliva- Landscape Designer/ Project Manager
Nick is a graduate of the Dakota County Technical College Landscape Design program, and also has attended the UW-River Falls Horticulture program. He has been involved in the green industry since a child, growing up working for the family business. He has worked his way up from nursery to construction, operations management to design and sales. Nick currently works with Design/Build clients as well as manages installation crews. In his free time, Nick enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, hunting, fly fishing, and mountain biking.
Education
Landscape Design, Dakota County Technical College (2004)
Horticulture, UW-River Falls (2010)