About Us - Carolina Greenscapes

— About Carolina Greenscapes

Ben Rippy, Owner of Carolina Greenscapes

Meet Our Leader

Ben is a native Charlottean and enjoys spending free time playing with his kids, boating, golfing, working in the yard, woodworking and almost anything to do with cars!

Ben is an active member in his local church, sitting on the service committe helping plan service projects to help those in need around the community.

Giving back to those in need is important to Ben. He has a strong working relationship with Habitat for Humanity where he is able to provide many services including grading, lawn installation, plant design and install for their homes. He has collaborated with teachers from his local high school to create a much needed garden for the horticulture students.

Looking forward to connecting with you!

Ben Rippy, Owner of Carolina Greenscapes

704.400.4797

Meet Our Team

Melanie Richardson

Office Assistant and Client Relations

Melanie specializes in client relations and is our office assistant. She has been working with us for several years. She enjoys camping and spending time with her family.

Colin

Project Lead

Colin is another project lead that loves what he does. He has been with Carolina Greenscapes for almost 5 years and has an eye for design.Colin is very detail oriented and insists on perfection. He loves woodworking in his down time and is into cars - Mustangs, Miatas and Jeeps to be exact. HIs son is a miniature version of him - energetic and social!

Darius

Project Technician

Darius is also a project technician and began working with us in June of 2017. He is a hard worker and a great asset to his community. He is originally from Cleveland, OH and is a huge movie and video game fan. He is also a huge fan of the Cleveland Indians!

Devon

Project Technician

Devon is another project technician and is the brother of Darius. He began his journey with us in May of 2019 after he got home from college. He is simultaneously working and playing baseball in hopes of returning to school to play baseball in the future.

Mike

Project Technician

Mike is a project technician and started with our company in the summer of 2018. He's originally from Brooklyn, NY and always wanted to try out his hand in landscaping and hardscapes. He loves creating and playing music and is an amazing photographer of nature.

Professional Memberships

Carolina Green Industry Network

Member for 5 Years and now President. CGIN is a local group for Charlotte and surrounding communities which is comprised of Landscape companies from small to large who join monthly to discuss pressing topics, learn and network together. We also hold a large trade show each year with vendors who showcase products and services related to the industry. The Tradeshow is also a all day training seminar for individuals to learn and get needed credits for their Landscape Contractors License, Pesticide License and Arborists License.

NC Licensed Landscape Contractor – Corporate License # CL0370

Carolina Greenscapes strives for the highest standards. By being a licensed landscape contractor, we are required to attend regular education events keeping us up to date on proper practices and industry standards. You are required to carry a Landscape Contractors License should you work on projects of $30,000 value or higher billed in one calendar year.

NC Nursery and Landscape Association

The North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association is a 501 (c)5 non-profit membership organization of firms interested in the welfare of North Carolina's green industry, with emphasis on the nursery and landscape industry. NCNLA's vertically-integrated membership includes growers, landscape firms and retail garden centers. Additionally, NCNLA has membership categories for industry suppliers, horticulture students and educators.

Providing green industry education, leadership and resources that promote environmental responsibility, professionalism and public awareness. Carolina Green Industry Network stands for professionalism.