Since 1994, UNITED LANDSCAPE has served the Lexington, Kentucky area. In that time our professional staff has built and enhanced the landscapes of hundreds of residential clients and horse farm owners.
Our management team is supported by a dedicated team of creative, experienced and trained professionals. Combined we have well over 100 years of highly effective service in the GREEN industry.
Our People
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Owner Jim McFarlane
Jim McFarlane, Owner and Operator of United Landscape, grew up in Hertfordshire, England and has lived in the United States since 1991. Jim began United Landscape with a vision of blending Old English gardening traditions with American charm and function. He has a degree in Horticulture and Design from Eastern Kentucky University. Jim’s main responsibilities today is to guide the company on its journey as one of the leading landscape companies in the area, creating the highest value possible to its customers and to be a generous contributor to the community. Outside of work Jim enjoys time with his family, gardening, playing soccer, swimming, hiking, mountain biking and sailing.
Office Management Sue Ellen McFarlane
Sue Ellen McFarlane grew up in Danville, Kentucky. She graduated from Transylvania University with a business degree. After some years in the hotel industry, Sue Ellen took over the day-to-day management of the office responsibilities for United Landscape. Whether she’s hitting the pavement for a run with friends, out on a hike, cheering on University of Kentucky sports, or tending to the garden, she finds her greatest joy in staying active and spending quality time with family.
Account Manager Kim Ellington
Kim Ellington joined United Landscape early in 2013. She has brought enormous value to our customers with her attention to detail, responsiveness to customer requests, passion for all things green and colorful and her creative abilities with landscape designs and container displays. On top of that, she finds time to stay current as an ISA Certified Arborist. Born and raised in Lexington, she is married, with 3 wonderful grandchildren with whom she enjoys sharing the joy of gardening. For fun, Kim enjoys hiking, bike riding, gardening and spending time with family.
Design Done Right from the Start
You want more than drawings. You want a plan that works. Here’s why clients throughout Central Kentucky trust United Landscape with their landscape design projects.
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One Call, Complete Care
All coordination runs through one unified team that manages your project from the first design sketch through long-term care. With everyone working in sync, communication stays clear and your timeline stays on track, giving you a smoother experience from concept to completion.
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Expertise You Can See and Feel
With more than 100 years of combined experience, degrees in design, horticulture, and arboriculture, and a portfolio of lasting work, the team knows how to balance creativity with practicality. You’ll get designs that not only look good on paper but also function beautifully for your lifestyle and property.
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Clear, Honest Communication
You’ll always get clear answers and transparent pricing. United Landscape’s one business day call-back promise will keep you informed from the first call to project completion. You’ll receive a detailed proposal with fixed pricing, so there are no surprises once work begins.
Landscapes That Stand the Test of Time
When you trust your home or estate to a landscape company, you want to know your investment is in good hands. Our clients consistently share how our communication, craftsmanship, and follow-through make the process easy and enjoyable from the first meeting to ongoing maintenance.
Bring Your Landscape Vision to Life
A thoughtful design plan turns inspiration into a landscape that truly works. United Landscape brings together technical skill, creativity, and honest communication to design landscapes that grow better every year. When you want a design that adds beauty, value, and lasting enjoyment to your home, start with a clear plan.