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Andrew C. King - Imperial Landscapes
I spent many summer weekends with Granny and Pappy. I would do all I could do helping to manicure their 2-acre Yard of the Month and 1-acre garden. I was primed and ready, to say the least, for my first job with Brent’s Nursery and Landscape Co. I fit right in to their landscape crew, installing award-winning designs for homes and businesses in the greater Jackson area. I worked for Brent Day every summer while attending Clinton High School. After graduating CHS, I attended Hinds Community College, working for Brent’s all the while. The Drafting and Design program at HCC proved very beneficial as I took on more responsibility at Brent’s. I had the privilege to help aid Brent with several designs and estimates before I went out on my own. Brent Day built and maintained a highly respected landscape company, and I am still humbly grateful for my involvement with his business. I’ve always known that I would be in business for myself, some day- some how. I started my landscape business unofficially in the latter part of 2000 with a shovel, a wheelbarrow, and a dream. My involvement with Brent kept me from truly building my business, mostly out of respect for him and our relationship. I committed to growing and maintaining my business full time in 2002. It’s been a fun-filled, challenging adventure. My business seemed to hit a plateau around 2006. God brought me to a point where it was literally make it or break it. I had a tragic accident on July 1, 2006 resulting in a shattered vertebra (burst fracture of C-7) I wasn’t sure what God was getting my attention for, but I was all ears. He gave me a second chance at life, so I became much more in tune to His will. Every blessing He’d bestowed upon me suddenly became much more valuable in my eyes. I had a new-found appreciation for life in general. I hit the ground running. I built my business on a daily basis with vigor and vitality, never forgetting to give Him the glory. “He who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.” I was humbled on July 1, 2006. That’s one lesson I will never forget. Since that point, God has poured blessings out left and right. My assets have tripled since then. I have married the love of my life, Mandy and we’re both in good health, looking forward to years of serving others. Here at Imperial Landscapes, we look forward to serving anyone who will accept our services. We aim to please, and God willing, we always hit our mark. Now that you know about me, tell me something about you: How may we serve you? What Customers Are Saying...Rating: Project: Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul Location: Madison, MS Comments: "Andrew showed up right on time; he was very efficient and flexible and reasonably priced."
Rating: Project: Landscape - Soil, Sand and Rock Delivery Location: Brandon, MS Comments: "Positive working relationship - Mr. King is professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. Feel confindent he will stand behind his work should there be any issues down the road. Would highly recommend him to others."
Rating: Project: Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn Location: Jackson, MS Comments: "Mr. King gave us a fair bid, showed up on the correct date, on time, and completed the project quickly and skillfully. I highly recommend this contractor."
Rating: Project: Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping Location: Brandon, MS Comments: "Andrew is a great guy and it is obvious that he is concerned with his client's wants and needs in their backyard. "
Rating: Project: Interlocking Pavers for Driveways & Floors - Install Location: Terry, MS Comments: "Excellent work. Always showed up when he said he would and work was completed on time. Nice layout of the work before it was done and the pricing was detailed per item and I even had additional work done because of his expertise and eagerness to help. This man does what he says he will do and I recommend him 120%. Thanks to Andrew and his staff."
Rating: Project: Landscape - Soil, Sand and Rock Delivery Location: Pellahatchie, MS Comments: "Very Good."
Rating: Project: Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul Location: Jackson, MS Comments: "They were on time, at a reasonable cost, and they paid attention to all the little details. Great job."
Rating: Project: Trees and Shrubs - Trim or Remove Location: Madison, MS Comments: "They did a great job!! Were very quick in getting to our jobsite to get the work done. . Great attitude! We WILL use them again!"
Rating: Project: Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn Location: Jackson, MS Comments: "Very thorough and professional in his approach to the work contracted for. The work was accomplished in the time frame promised. If I need this type of service again, I will definitely use Imperial. Most important to me was that the owner is a Christian."
Rating: Project: Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden Location: Jackson, MS Comments: "Andy did a great job. His design and attention to detail were excellent. "
Rating: Project: : Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul Location: Ridgeland, MS Comments: "Wonderful guy--I'd recommend him without reservation."
Rating: Project: Landscape - Soil, Sand and Rock Delivery Location: Ridgeland, MS Comments: "Andrew is awesome. Very knowledgeable. Great personality, and he really cares about the individual he's dealing with!!!"
Rating: Project: Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul Location: Jackson, MS Comments: "We have more projects to work and should be able to use Imperial's services. We're quite satisfied."
Rating: Project: Gutters & Downspouts - Clean Location: Ridgeland, MS Comments: “Thanks! You’re the best!”
Rating: Project: Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul Location: Brandon, MS Comments: "Good job, thanks."
Rating: Project: : Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden Location: Jackson, MS Comments: "This project will begin next week. Both gentlemen provided excellent presentations. I believe Mr. King to be more aggressive in asking questions so final product was more what I wanted; our dogs were of major concern in this landscape and needed special consideration. " |
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My first experience with gardening and landscaping was with my Grandfather, Pappy. As my main Christian influence, Pap taught me many life-lessons through the mundane chores around the garden. “If you look at life from the right angle”, he said, “you’ll find that God’s fingerprints are all around you.” I always looked forward to the weekends I would spend working along side him. He got really cheap labor, and I got invaluable lessons; I’d say that we both had a pretty good deal! Our God is an awesome, ever-present God who will provide time and time again for those who are seeking His will. I had the privilege of being taught this, along with the ins and outs of botany, at a very early age from a man who I respected greatly.
