1 - We are committed to integrity in all matters of business by:

1. •Dealing honestly and fairly with other businesses
   

2. •Paying fair prices to our suppliers
   

3. •Choosing suppliers based on merit and service
   

4. •Complying with all federal, state, and local regulations
   

5. •Paying fair wages to our employees
   

6. •Training staff in business ethics and recognizing them for excellence
   

2 - We value our relationships with customers and others with whom we do business by:

1. •Promoting products and services clearly, honestly, and accurately
   

2. •Listening well and delivering products and services to meet individualized needs
   

3. •Fostering open, continuing communication with customers
   

4. •Pricing products and services fairly
   

5. •Respecting customers and their property
   

6. •Honoring all warranties
   

7. •Training staff in customer service and recognizing them for excellence
    
   

3 - We strive for quality and excellence in our work by:

1. •Employing knowledgeable and trustworthy staff
   

2. •Delivering products or landscape projects on schedule
   

3. •Using the most up-to-date techniques and materials
   

4. •Learning from our peers
   

5. •Training staff in quality production practices and recognizing them for excellence
    
   

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4 - We promote a family-friendly workplace that encourages career growth by:

1. •Fostering an atmosphere of open communication
   

2. •Providing a discrimination-free workplace that encourages diversity of opinions and respects diverse cultures
   

3. •Adhering to applicable employment laws and fair hiring practices
   

4. •Ensuring a safe workplace
   

5. •Honoring the needs of our employees’ families in our company policies
   

6. •Training staff in teamwork and recognizing them for excellence
   

5 - We respect the environment by:

1. •Providing products and services that integrate aesthetic considerations with respect for the environment
   

2. •Establishing operating procedures that respect the environment
   

3. •Promoting energy efficiency
   

4. •Encouraging the preservation of natural resources and wildlife habitats
   

5. •Adhering to environmental regulations
   

6. •Training staff in environmental issues and recognizing them for excellence
   

6 - We support our community by:

1. •Supporting the volunteer efforts of our employees
   

2. •Providing financial support for community-based organizations
   

3. •Educating our clients and customers on important issues
   

4. •Speaking out on local issues affecting our community
   

5. •Making our company facilities available for community- based activities
   

6. •Encouraging staff to participate in their community and recognizing them for their involvement

As a member of the American Nursery and Landscape Association [ANLA],

we have committed our company to the following guiding principles of the

Trusted Partners Program.