Gardens of Growth is a successful landscape architecture design/build firm based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm was founded in 2003 by husband and wife team Adam Garvey and Casey May, who met while studying landscape architecture at Ball State University.
We remain committed to acting as both designer and contractor for our projects. While most design/build firms are dominated by contractors, Gardens of Growth is unique in that we are designers first. We approach the design/build process as ‘Master Builders’, where the process of landscape architecture is a holistic approach, with careful attention paid to each phase of the design and construction process. This holistic approach to design and construction provides greater financial and aesthetic control. Beautiful spaces are created when each and every component of the landscape is carefully designed and executed.
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We have a casual but professional demeanor and we are constantly reviewing and experimenting with how to do things better to satisfy and delight our clients.
Casey May: Founder
Casey operates as a freelance designer in the community. She focuses on designing green spaces that are built through community engagement, creating life-sustaining landscapes by utilizing native plants, and designing opportunities for children to experience nature. Take a look at some of my community projects on my blog.
Adam Garvey: Founding Principal
Adam specializes in the design construction aspects of projects for Gardens of Growth and manages the construction teams. He is known for his creative thinking in regard to project engineering, networking, and marketing. His designs are both pragmatic and poetic.
Don Arbogast: Business Manager
Don works as the business manager for Gardens of Growth. He brings Gardens of Growth over 25 years of business experience, specializing in construction insurance and surety bonding. He facilitates and improves the organization’s structure by strategizing with the team and outlining processes to reach the company’s goals. Don is also responsible for business development and financial reporting. Don is inspired by the ability to beautify not only the community but Indianapolis by being a part of the best landscape architecture firm in the Midwest..
Amanda Thieman: Designer
Amanda is driven by the challenge of providing distinctive outdoor spaces that merge practicality and ingenuity. She believes that it is essential to provide her clients with an overall experience that is unparalleled, whether it be through design or superior customer service. She prides herself in creating unique outdoor spaces that her clients never thought possible.
Rikki Girton: Office Manager
Rikki is the office manager for Gardens of Growth. She is invaluable to the organization and is responsible for office finances, proposals, scheduling and customer service coordination. She has a degree in business management and has been a part of the Gardens of Growth team almost since its inception.
Kyle Kibler: Construction Manager
Kyle uses his sense of design and background in construction to help manage the day to day activities of Gardens of Growth. He believes that creative minds are only bound by the parameters individuals place on themselves. He is passionate about creating innovative design solutions using everyday materials in unique ways.
Brian Thieman: Landscape
Maintenance Manager
Brian has been in the green industry for ten years focusing on turf management. He is passionate about providing an immaculate outdoor environment to each and every customer. He uses organization, leadership and superior customer service to manage day to day operations of the Gardens of Growth maintenance department.
Kevin Fryer: Landscape Maintenance Superintendent
Kevin has been with the Gardens of Growth team since 2006 as the Landscape Maintenance Superintendent. He is passionate about giving our clients the ultimate experience with his vast horticulture knowledge and detailed approach. He is focused on the efficiency of our jobsites making sure everything is pristine.
Patrick Swisher: Design Production
Patrick is responsible for design support at Gardens of Growth. He assists the designers by creating CAD drawings, 3D renderings and many other presentation materials. Patrick graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Computer Graphics. In addition to his computer and artistic abilities, he is a skilled carpenter and is out working on many of the projects. He enjoys the combination of design and construction and believes this balance creates a perfect position for him here.
Cheryl Hein: AP/AR Manager
Cheryl puts her accounting expertise to good use managing accounts payable/accounts receivable for Gardens of Growth. As with any growing company, she welcomes the day to day challenges that arise. She takes great pride in the work ethic, teamwork and talent she has experienced with Gardens of Growth.
Papa Garvey: Team Mascot
Adam and Casey’s dog is responsible for maintaining an upbeat and positive office atmosphere. He enjoys searching out rays of sunshine to nap in and chasing squirrels out of the front yard.
