Ideal Landscape Group - Better. From the Ground Up!

PRESIDENT AND OWNER
DAVE BUCKEL
Office 314-892-9500
Owner and president of Ideal Landscape Group, Dave Buckel founded the company in 1985. Dave completed two years of Business Administration School in 1988 and total has more than 23 years of experience in the Green Industry. Dave’s expertise is in landscape management, specifically with commercial properties. His expertise in the construction aspect of the business extends to retaining walls. He has successfully completed and managed landscape projects totaling over $53 million. Dave currently manages over 100 personnel from office staff to foreman to laborers and union staffers.

PROJECT ESTIMATOR, LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
KEVIN HOELSCHER
Cell 314-575-5560
Missouri certified nurseryman and master gardener with over 25 years of landscape and construction experience, Kevin most recently graduated in 1994 with an Associate of Applied Sciences degree in Ornamental Horticulture and landscape management. His area of expertise is large commercial projects where his vast construction experience and attention to detail can transform drawing board concepts into award-winning landscape projects

ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE MANAGER, LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
TIM KIRCHER
Cell 314-486-6508
Tim Kircher has an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Horticulture, and an additional two years at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale in the studies of plant and soil science. Tim is certified in Missouri for Commercial Application. He has over 15 years of experience in the landscape industry. Tim’s background and experience at managing large complex projects with multiple challenges was gained while managing the grounds at Washington University.

SALES DIRECTOR
MARK HAYES
Cell 314-960-9700
Being in the ‘Green Industry’ since 1977, Mark brings many years of experience in turf management and sales. Mark started in the industry working on golf courses and became a golf course superintendent in 1979. Moving into sales in 1985, he provided solutions for customers with turf equipment, fertilizers and chemical applications. He built a strong customer following by providing service and expertise to the end user. Working with Kert MacLaughlin and Tim Kircher, Mark will focus on current customer satisfaction while providing solutions to new customers.