Since our founding in 2000, SunScape Consulting has been known for quality landscape management services, exceptional efficiency and the highest level of professionalism. We work as a liaison between owners, management companies and the landscape contractors and architects retained for their projects, taking pride in creating and maintaining beautiful landscape assets within specified budgets. We offer Landscape Architecture and Project Management Services for landscape and hardscape renovations, along with oversight for new construction projects. Additionally, we provide Landscape Maintenance Program Development that includes ongoing management and specification enforcement through monthly inspections and arbor care supervision, as well as one-time assessments and RFP Administration. We service multi-family and single family communities and resort hospitality properties across the Southeastern, Southern, Southwestern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.
PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Our experienced on-staff landscape architect is well-versed in commercial and residential design and specializes in multi-family landscape and hardscape renovations and improvements, including structural hardscape elements. Additionally, our efficient approach to design services helps us produce plans and support images on time and at affordable fees.
HARDSCAPE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
We offer professional supervision of hardscape development with varying degrees of involvement on projects ranging from paving systems and summer kitchens to stone work, carpentry, iron work, aluminum fabrication and structural hardscape elements, such as retaining walls or erosion barriers. We have consistently proven that our involvement and expertise produces a higher level of workmanship and finished product.
LANDSCAPE / ARBOR CARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Our administrative and operational oversight can be retained for new construction or renovation projects. We design many of the projects that we manage, but we can also oversee projects that other firms have designed or provide new construction oversight in tandem with other landscape architects. No matter our specific role, we will ensure that quality plant and tree material is installed in accordance with the landscape plans and specifications and that the contractor utilizes proper horticultural practices. Additionally, our certified Arborist is experienced in the supervision of large hardwood tree removal and structural pruning, along with nutritional supplements and pest & disease control.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
SunScape's process begins with a thorough assessment of your property, which allows us to create a very detailed scope of work that carefully addresses the horticultural and agronomic needs of your specific landscape. Our process continues through our management of the bidding process on behalf of our client, which includes assisting with contractor selection and the preparation of all contract-related documents. Then, we administer the program by properly acclimating the contractor to the property and communicating our client's expectations to them. Through ongoing monthly inspections of the property, we oversee the contractor's performance and enforce the scope of work as defined in the contract.
RECENT PROJECTS
MEET THE TEAM
SunScape is led by Professional Horticultural Consultants with a combined 100+ years of experience
PETE SOETY
VICE PRESIDENT / SENIOR ASSOCIATE
University of Florida (2004)
B.S. Recreation, Parks & Tourism with Minor Environmental Horticulture
ISA Certified Arborist, FL-5420A
FL Certified Pest Control Operator, #JF157527
Pete has worked in the landscape industry since 2005 as an Account, Area or Operations Manager for All Pro Landcare, TruGreen LandCare and Girard Environmental before joining SunScape as our Senior Consultant in October 2013.
SCOTT MURRELL
ASSOCIATE
Florida Southern College (2004)
Pest Management University - Certificate in WDO, GHP, L&O, Ferilization BMP - (2012-2013)
FL Certified Pest Control Operator, #JF203439
Scott has worked in the Agronomic and Landscape Maintenance Industries since 2007, holding positions from Account Manager, Fertilizer & Pest Operations Manager, Regional Agronomy & Irrigation Manager to Director of Maintenance Operations for a variety of contractors primarily in the Lakeland, Tampa and Sarasota areas. Scott joined us in September 2023.
BLAKE GUNNELS
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
University of Georgia (1997)
B.S. Landscape Architecture
PLA Registration, FL #6666927 (Since 2007)
Blake has nearly 20 years of experience in landscape architecture, working in both the public and private sectors. His experience includes designing and managing new and renovated landscape and hardscape projects. While at Dix.Hite, Blake partnered with SunScape on numerous projects prior to joining our firm in March 2017.
JEFF FLAMISCH
ASSOCIATE
Lock Haven University (1991)
B.S. Business Management
Pennsylvania State University (1996)
B.S. Agronomy/Turf Science
Jeff has worked in the landscape industry in Pennsylvania as a Lead Agronomist for Earthworks/Soil First, where he processed and analyzed 10,000-15,000 soil tests per year for 5+ years. From 2013-2017, he was a Site Manager for Merit Service Solution. Most recently, Jeff worked as Director of Purchasing/Project Manager for Realty Landscaping as a Buyer while managing subcontractors for construction/maintenance production. Jeff joined SunScape in October 2023.
"Our approach to customer service is through a strong work ethic...one that pays diligent attention to client schedules and expectations. Adhering to schedules, reacting to changes and responding to special requests is one of the true challenges of our business and one we always strive to meet.
My professional background, which includes owning and operating
Ground Control Landscaping, Inc. (a full service landscape contracting firm) and later managing the Florida Region for the public companies that acquired my firm, provide me with the expertise to successfully manage the relationships between our clients and their landscape contractors and/or architects. Working in the landscape industry since 1978 has allowed me to work on numerous high-quality landscape and hardscape projects and gain a wealth of knowledge in what it takes to create and maintain sustainable landscape assets.
SunScape Consulting is committed to maintaining its valued client and contractor partnerships by insisting on high-quality standards and workmanship in a professional manner with the highest level of integrity."
-Mark Yahn
President/Founder
