May 4, 2025
Kent Greenhouse & Gardens has been a leader in landscape design, installation, and estate care for decades, offering everything from customized outdoor spaces to in-house pool design and construction. As part of the Mariani Premier Group, the company is dedicated to creating exceptional outdoor living environments. We had the opportuniyy to speak with Darrell Cherniske, a seasoned landscape professional with over 30 years of experience and a background in landscape architecture from Cornell University. In this Q&A, Darrell shares insights into what sets Kent Greenhouse apart, its commitment to quality craftsmanship, and how the team helps clients bring their outdoor visions to life.
- What makes Kent Greenhouse & Gardens unique in the landscape design and installation industry?
We offer a seamless, full-service experience—designing, building, and maintaining landscapes and outdoor living spaces, including pools and patios, with expert care to ensure long-term beauty and functionality.
- What types of clients do you typically work with, and what are they looking for in a landscape partner?
We serve a broad array of clients from those who have established landscapes that require comprehensive care to those seeking an exciting new design or broad scale renovation. Our clients are looking for a team to handle all of their needs anchored by top quality, value, and collaborative communication.
- What trends or changes have you noticed in your industry recently?
Clients are looking for landscapes and property care regimens that are more sustainable and budget friendly without sacrificing functionality and creativity.
- How are you helping clients transition from traditional lawns to more sustainable meadowscapes
We have worked with several clients to reduce the volume of weekly mowed turf in favor of establishing sustainable meadowscapes. It requires a minimum of three years, but the effects are long-lasting with periodic maintenance and properly calibrated expectations.
- What sustainable practices do you recommend for eco-friendly gardening?
Proper plant selection is more critical than ever in the face of climate, pest, and disease pressures. The reduction of turf and the use of auto-mowers can be part of an eco-friendly management plan for a property. Letting go of the notion that a garden can or needs to be perfect at all times is a healthy trend.
- How can property owners create resilient, ever-evolving landscapes?
Accelerating environmental challenges are an opportunity to construct more resilient landscapes that harness the adaptability of natural systems over time. Property owners should view their landscapes as a constantly evolving ecosystem where surprises can often bring more reward than striving for an unrealistic sense of static perfection.
