Mount Pleasant Magazine Sept/Oct 2021

113 www. VOICE forRea l Es tate. com, www. TopTenHomesSo l d. com, www. ChsAgent s . com G randScapes is a full-service design, build, and maintenance company located in Mount Pleasant. It services the greater Charleston area, providing residential and commercial maintenance along with design and installation. Adam Dukes, owner, believes it’s his team that makes the business a rousing success. “We are always looking for the best in the business to join us as we continue to grow. We pride ourselves on maintaining good, open communication within the team,” he said. The “good, open” communication also extends to the firm’s clients. Just ask Amy Leonard, an Isle of Palms resident who contracted GrandScapes — voted Mount Pleasant Magazine’s Best Landscaper from 2017 to 2021 — to turn her property into a stunning oasis. “One of the reasons I went with GrandScapes is that I live in San Diego and couldn’t be on property during most of the work. I had to trust them, and they were wonderful,” she enthused. “The work lasted a few months, and they sent photos from the property and kept me in the loop during each phase.” The project was extensive, as Leonard said her beachfront property had become overgrown. “They did a great job. They turned the backyard into a beautiful, usable area and also landscaped the front of the property. People ask me, ‘Did you just buy this [home] new?’ That’s the difference the project made.” Building the best team to do great work and provide an enjoyable experience for clients is always Dukes’ goal. “With a great team, we will naturally be more capable of BY JOHN TORS I EL LO Cultivating Growth GrandScapes of Mount Pleasant expert advice Photo by Mar k S ta f f .