Our Story

Groundworks Landscaping partners sitting together in a blooming garden

Founded in 2002 by Kim Hren, Linda Silich, and Andy Silich, Groundworks Landscaping Inc. is built on a shared passion for beautiful, enduring landscapes. With decades of combined experience and complementary expertise, our team brings precision, creativity, and care to every project.

We believe that every exceptional landscape begins with a meaningful collaboration. From the first conversation to the final planting, our process is guided by thoughtful planning, clear communication, and deep horticultural knowledge. Using advanced design tools, we craft detailed layouts and renderings that bring each vision to life — whether we’re designing in-house or partnering with acclaimed firms like Edmund Hollander Design, Inc.

Based in the Hamptons, we’ve had the privilege of working on properties across Eastern Long Island — from quaint village gardens to sprawling estates and large commercial properties. Our designs are tailored to complement each home’s architecture and setting, always with an eye toward timelessness, functionality, and beauty.

At Groundworks, our commitment doesn’t end with installation. We build lasting relationships by continuing to care for the landscapes we create — season after season, year after year.

To explore our full range of services, visit:
Design · Build · Maintain

Our Team

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Kim Hren

Title

Partner & Founder

Education

B.A. Applied Science and Environmental Design
SUNY Cobleskill, Cobleskill, NY

Certifications & Awards

  • Vectorworks CAD Design Certified
  • GRAND/MERIT AWARD in NALP 2014–2021
Linda-Silich-Partner

Linda Silich

Title

Partner & Founder Landscape Designer Account Manager Manager of Marketing & Advertising

Education

B.A. Speech/Comm & Business Marketing Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH

Certficiations & Awards

NALP/GRAND/MERIT Award NALP 2015-2021 as Lead Landscape Designer

Andy Silich, Finance

Andy Silich

Title

Partner & Founder Chief Financial Officer Production Supervisor

Education

B.S. Business Finance Cum Laude Penn State University, PA

Certifications & Awards

Certified Landscaping Management and Commercial Pesticide Applicator NALP Certified

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Jake Beyer

Title

Partner
Project Manager Production Crew Manager Landscape Sales

Education

B. A. Environmental Sciences Mercer University, Mercer GA

Certifications

OSHA Certified
NALP Certified

Ryan Connor

Title

Director of Landscape Maintenance

Education

B.A. Horticulture Farmingdale State University Farmingdale, NY

Certifications

OSHA Certified
NALP Certified

Mirian Chavez

Title

Maintenance Supervisor
Sales Administrator: Gardens & Planters

Certifications

NALP Certified in Plant ID, Design & Maintenance procedures

 

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Austin Bahns

Title

Director of Landscape Estimating Director of Financial Operations

Education

B.A. Business Finance Summa Cum Laude Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

Certifications

NALP Certified/Business Estimation and Financial Services

Alex

Alex Faleppa

Title

Plant Purchaser & Account Manager

Kay Jones

Title

Manager of Purchasing Project Costing & Finance

Education

B.A. in Applied Science SUNY Cobleskill University Cobleskill NY

Certifications

NALP Certification Financial Operations

Cat Bahns

Title

Office Administrator

Education

Syracuse University Syracuse, NY

Erica Daunt

Title

Marketing Coordinator
Accounts Receivable

Education

B.A. Sociology/Communications High Point University, High Point, NC

Becca Johnson

Title

Maintenance Division Assistant Manager

Education

B.A. Marketing/Advertising Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY

Certifications

NALP Certified

Patrick Silich

Title

Project Manager Production & Crew Manager

Education

B.A. Liberal Arts Suffolk County Community College Southampton, NY

Certifications

OSHA Certified
NALP Certified

Joaquin Ramirez

Title

Yard & Inventory Manager

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Norma Taylor

Title

Maintenance Division Account Manager

Thomas Lawton

Title

Estimating Associate
Hardgoods Liaison
Sales Administrator

Education

B.A. Strategic Communications and Media Analytics – Elon University
Minor in Professional Sales

 

Theo

Title

Pawject Manager

“We are passionate about caring — for our clients and each other. While we’ve grown over the years, we remain grounded in the family-style culture that shaped our beginnings.”

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