As a landscaping company, doesnt it make sense that we would want to go green? I me an after all, green is what we do.

At Sebert Landscaping, we love the outdoor wo rld and making the environment around us beautiful. Sadly, many landscaping companies act in a way that damages nature all while doi ng the job of taking care of grass, plants, and the like. Think about the equipm ent most landscapers employ while doing their work. Gas powered mowers, blowers, and trimmers are industry standards. The exhaust from this equipment is damagin g to the environment, as is the process by which the fuel is created in the firs t place. For Sebert Landscaping, accepting the status quo is just not good enough. We are not going to continue using the old gas powered technology knowing that there a re better, cleaner options becoming available. For starters, we are converting o ur mower fleet from gas over to propane. Propane is a natural gas, non-toxic, an d burns cleaner than gasoline. Not many landscaping companies have gone through the cost and time to take this step, but we think it is vitally important to mak e our operations as green friendly as possible. Another step toward that end is looking into battery powered hand held equipment like our blowers and trimmers. This transition is a work in progress, as we are still testing out the equipment to make sure it can handle the work. While we a re committed to the long term process of a fully green operation, we will not sa crifice the quality of our work in the short term. We will only make the switch to all battery operated hand held equipment once we are convinced that there wil l be no difference in the final quality of our work from the old gas powered gea r. Additionally, we are working on composing a solar powered trailer that can be used to charge our battery powered equipment out in the field. This ability wou ld make us more efficient and keep downtime to a minimum. In recent years, there are a lot of com--panies making claims about going green. At Sebert Landscaping, we let our actions do the talking. We have already put m any green practices into place, and we are only getting started. When Sebert Lan dscaping manages your commercial landscaping needs, you can be sure that we are taking care of not only your environmental needs, but the needs of the world aro und us as well. Any business is responsible for all of its actions, whether it is out in the fie ld or back at the office. At Sebert Landscaping, we have always been focused mak ing our operations as environmentally friendly as possible. That commitment has translated to our corporate offices as well. Our 10,000 square foot headquarters has been certified as a LEED Gold building. The efficiency of this building not only allows us run our business better, but also better serve the environment a round us. What is LEED Certification? Standing for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, LEED is a rating system that is used to measure the design, construction , and performance of green buildings. By achieving a Gold certification, Sebert Landscapings corporate headquarters is an example of putting a plan into action a nd seeing real results. By doing business out of such an efficient office, we ca n stand by our commitment green operations. Here are just a few of the exciting features built in to our corporate home Controlled lighting designed to reduce unnecessary energy usage Energy recovery ventilators. This technology pulls the heat and a/c from exhaust air for reuse Vegetative green roof tray system Gutter collection that harvests rainwater Overall 40% reduction in energy cost over similar building constructed t o minimum code As you can see, this LEED Gold Certified building is a great step forward in pro tecting our environment. We have put considerable resources in both time and mon ey into being a leader in the green movement. But we dont only work out of the co rporate office. Because we serve a wide area of clients, we maintain 5 different branch offices. How does this help us be more green? By reducing travel times f or our crews heading to each job. When they have to drive less, that means fewer

emissions from our trucks, in addition to a safer work environment for our crew s. Not to mention the cost savings that are passed on to our customers through a very competitive cost structure. The bottom line is that at Sebert Landscaping, we are committed to making the world a better place. Whether it is as simple as providing great service to our customers or as complex as building a cutting ed ge corporate office, we do whatever it takes. When the cold, dark, snowy winter sets in, you can wave goodbye to Sebert Landsc aping and expect to see us again in the Spring, right? Not so fast. Just because the grass has stopped growing and the leaves have all dropped doesnt mean we hav e gone on vacation until March. Sebert Landscaping stays in action all year long by offering a comprehensive Snow and Ice Management program to get you through the winter months. As a business owner, you understand the importance of having your employees arri ve at work safely, and on time. That can become problematic when the snow and ic e blanket the landscape. A parking lot or driveway that has become a skating rin k will make it nearly impossible for your staff to get into the office safe and sound. By contracting with Sebert Landscaping you can rest easy knowing these co ncerns are all taken care of. Our planning starts months before the first winter storm, ensuring we are never caught off guard. When Mother Nature brings her wo rst, Sebert is ready with the materials, equipment, and resources to get your fa cility up and running in no time. With some companies, snow and ice management can get unnecessarily complicated. Strange billing practices and complex work arrangements make dealing with them m ore hassle than its worth. With Sebert Landscaping, we take care of the details. Your billing will be straight forward so there are no questions, and you will kn ow what you are paying for. Our management principles all strive to simplify the process from start to finish. During the growing season, Sebert Landscaping is focused on using the most moder n, green principles to protect the environment while conducting business. That c ommitment to the earth does not stop when the snow falls. In the winter season, we are careful to only use salt and de-icing products when absolutely necessary in order to reduce our impact on the environment. Being judicious with our appli cation of those products also saves costs, and we can pass these savings on to y ou. At Sebert Landscaping, we want to provide you with unparalleled service all year round. Whether it is trimming the green grass in the middle of the summer, or s craping away ice in January, we are the answer to all of your landscape manageme nt needs.