About Us
Owner operator Robert Ritter has a background that is as diverse as it is unique. Beginning at age 12 he lived and worked during summer breaks on his families commercial ornamental operation in Costa Rica. He acquired a formal education and degree in farm management which covered landscape and woody ornamentals popular in the N. Florida region through Santa Fe Community College. Robert supervised a commercial landscape installation that won first place city beautification award from the City of Gainesville. His passions include cycling, eco-travel/tourism in Costa Rica, poetry, and of course, plants. He has over 25 years experience in the green industry.
Ivy League Landscapes:
The philosophy of Ivy League is to blend the best aspects of all facets of landscaping. Idealistic or text book approaches to design, maintenance, or renovations do not always take into account everyday logistics. At Ivy League, we aim to listen to each client's individual concerns, taking into account long term goals and maintenance concerns. The desire is to provide the greatest value service and the highest quality plant material to the customer.
The philosophy of Ivy League is to blend the best aspects of all facets of landscaping. Idealistic or text book approaches to design, maintenance, or renovations do not always take into account everyday logistics. At Ivy League, we aim to listen to each client's individual concerns, taking into account long term goals and maintenance concerns. The desire is to provide the greatest value service and the highest quality plant material to the customer.
Bamboo:
Over the past decade, Ivy League has been a major player in the region for bamboo installations. We pride ourselves on being able to find just the right bamboo for any application. No matter how obscure or esoteric, perfecting a design calls for finding that perfect plant niche. Let decades of expertise be your guide.
Butterfly Gardens, Xeriscapes, and Native Flowering Plants:
Name the plant and we will get and install it professionally for you.
Quality plant material installed at reasonable prices.
Lawn Maintenance:
Offering professional service, one time clean-ups, and annual maintenance programs.
Standard to custom. Small yard to large scale commercial mowing.
Over the past decade, Ivy League has been a major player in the region for bamboo installations. We pride ourselves on being able to find just the right bamboo for any application. No matter how obscure or esoteric, perfecting a design calls for finding that perfect plant niche. Let decades of expertise be your guide.
Butterfly Gardens, Xeriscapes, and Native Flowering Plants:
Name the plant and we will get and install it professionally for you.
Quality plant material installed at reasonable prices.
Lawn Maintenance:
Offering professional service, one time clean-ups, and annual maintenance programs.
Standard to custom. Small yard to large scale commercial mowing.