From a Borrowed Mower to a Real Business
The story behind Bechtel's Landscaping, and why Emmaus-area homeowners trust us with their yards.
About Us
Our Story
I started Bechtel's Lawn Care in 6th grade — borrowed my neighbor's mower and picked up a handful of houses in the neighborhood. During COVID I started taking on bigger jobs, mostly mulch, and that's when I realized this could be more than just a summer thing.
From there it was a lot of learning as I went: figuring out the industry, getting to know other companies around here, and putting money back into better equipment instead of pocketing it. I ran crews all through high school, mostly guys off the football team, while playing at a level that had me ranked among the top players in the state. Bechtel's Landscaping LLC became official in February 2025.
I'm still doing both. I'm playing football on an athletic and academic scholarship at one of the top Division II programs in the country, finishing my degree while my brother runs the day-to-day here. I stay involved on the growth side — new equipment, new relationships with customers and other companies in the trade. The goal's simple: keep building something that lasts.
- Licensed & insured
- Penn State & Cornell Landscape Design certified
- Family-owned & locally operated
- Free on-site consultations
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