Many Sioux Falls residents have questions and concerns about the city’s tree-planting ordinances.
Dakota News Now in Sioux Falls, SD, caught up with Weller Brothers Business Development Manager Luke Wixo to talk about why the city ordinances are in place and how they support tree health and diversity.
SIOUX FALLS, SD – Inc. magazine revealed that Weller Brothers Landscape Professionals is No. 128 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the region’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment – its independent small businesses, such as Weller Brothers.
“We are honored to be recognized by Inc. 5000; it’s a true testament to the dedication of our team, says Cole Weller, CEO of Weller Brothers. “At Weller Brothers, we grow so we can provide our people with opportunities for advancement. We are excited to continue on our growth journey and watch our people advance their careers. A big thank you to our employees at all of our locations for their hard work and dedication to ‘Creating Outdoor Spaces for Life’s Best Moments.’”
Not only has Weller Brothers earned a spot on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list, but Weller Brothers has achieved an incredible three-year average growth of over 82.8 percent and a median rate of 35.2 percent.
Since 2001, Weller Brothers Landscape Professionals has provided the Midwest with the highest quality landscape design, installation, and lawn and tree services. Brothers Cole Weller (Sioux Falls, SD) and Brent Weller (Sioux Falls, SD) manage the company as CEO/President and Vice President/Regional Operations Director, respectively.
As a private company, Weller Brothers takes great pride in being a locally owned and operated business located in the Midwest region, catering to the needs of communities in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Rochester, Minnesota, and in our most recent expansion of Des Moines, Iowa.
Our services throughout these communities include landscape design, expert lawn care, and certified arborist services. Weller Brothers Landscape Professionals employs landscape and tree professionals who are eager to expand their professional careers, as well as offering seasonal internships through partnerships with regional high schools and colleges.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000 Regionals: Midwest, including company profiles, can be found at inc.com/Midwest. You’ll also find an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, metro area, and other criteria.
Winter of 2023-2024 was one one of the lighter winters in Rochester, MN.
KIMT3 in Rochester, MN, caught up with Weller Brothers Minnesota Branch Manager Kirk Olson to talk about our strategy for combatting the lack of snow and how we can continue to service customers.
In Fall 2022, the team at Harrisburg School District approached the Weller Brothers team about helping them build an on-campus greenhouse for their horticulture students.
Of course, we didn’t hesitate to jump all in on this project.
Not only do we applaud efforts to introduce students to all kinds of career paths, but we’re especially passionate advocates of workforce development in the landscaping industry.
Harrisburg School District (HSD) applied for two different grants related to the green industry:
On Friday, September 15, HSD and Weller Brothers hosted a full day of hands-on horticulture workshops and activities for horticulture and FFA students from Harrisburg and other local schools, as well as a Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony open to the public.
Highlights from the day included:
We are so excited for the opportunities that Harrisburg students will have to learn more about the landscape and horticulture industry through the greenhouse and the Registered Youth Apprenticeship Program.
We look forward to having students join our team as landscape apprentices in the future, allowing them to jumpstart their career paths!
Thank you to the hardworking team of educators at Harrisburg School District who go above and beyond to make these opportunities available to their students.
We are proud to announce we have been awarded an Award of Excellence – Bronze by the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
The awarded project in Rochester, MN, was designed by Matt Stadel.
For many years, this expansive backyard sported a large, outdated deck and unimpressive landscaping. The homeowners were ready for change, which included a pool and much more.
Given the slope of the yard and the area dedicated to the pool, the Weller Brothers team had a relatively small area to work within. Yet, the team cleverly fit all of the elements into this project that the homeowners were hoping for — a sunken hot tub, outdoor kitchen and pergola, fire pit, and lounging areas.
See before and after photos, as well as a video tour of the project here.
Each year, the National Association Landscape Professionals Awards of Excellence recognizes exceptional commercial and residential lawn care and landscape installation, maintenance, and design projects from around the nation.
This year, 194 awards were bestowed to companies for their outstanding work.
While you may not be able to jump into the pool or cook a meal on the Evo flat-top stove yourself, you can certainly take a virtual tour of this award-winning backyard in Rochester!
Then, once you’re feeling inspired, reach out to us to begin creating your outdoor living space in Rochester, Sioux Falls, or Des Moines. Who knows – maybe it will win our next award!
Winter of 2022-2023 was one for the books in Minnesota and South Dakota.
Ahead of a February snowstorm, KIMT3 in Rochester, MN, caught up with Weller Brothers Account Manager Kirk Olson to talk about our strategy for snow removal ahead of a big storm.
The Growing in the Green Industry Podcast invited Weller Brothers Business Development Manager, Luke Wixo, to chat about his career development story.
The podcast hosts are Jenn Myers, senior director of workforce development with the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) and Kim McCrossen, education manager with NALP.
Luke’s love for the outdoors and lawn maintenance inspired him to pursue and obtain his associate degree in sports turf management and landscape design from Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He brings vast knowledge to the maintenance department from his experience in the golf course industry.
In this podcast, Luke touches on education and why it’s important to invest in your team. He discusses customer service, company culture, and attracting young people to our industry.
Listen to the episode below!
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