Read our latest news and gain seasonal tips from our expert team!
J. Barker Landscaping Company has been featured in regional and national news outlets for our excellent landscape design and installation. Our demolition work, crew management systems, and investment in top notch snow and ice removal machinery have also received positive coverage.
Inspired Project Spotlight: Lakefront Retaining Walls, Building Coastal Living Solutions
Navigating lake access and retaining natural elements can be a challenge for waterfront property owners. Many purchased their properties for the beautiful views and easy water access with the knowledge that erosion must be managed [...]
Meet Our Fleet: JBLC’s Hard Working Vehicles and Equipment
JBLC’s fleet of vehicles and equipment makes many of our projects possible. Whether the job calls for lifting pieces of concrete, transporting large amounts of topsoil and mulch, or creating an entirely new lawn for [...]
JBLC Hosted the 2022 Ohio Landscape Association Event!
Ohio Landscape Association Visits J. Barker Landscaping Company Headquarters In September 2022, we hosted the Ohio Landscape Association’s (OLA) Northeast Ohio Facility Tour! JBLC welcomed 100 fellow OLA’s members and green industry colleagues from across [...]
Inspired Project Spotlight: A Magnificent Entry
A Front Yard Landscaping Renovation The owners came to JBLC for a reimagined front driveway and full front yard renovation project. The scope of the project would include changing the shape of the driveway, a [...]
Inspired Project Spotlight: A Woodland Respite
Front Yard Redesigned as a Sanctuary We transformed a quiet, woodsy space into a useable, inviting, and park-like experience. Before: The property owner felt the landscape was "ho-hum" and uninviting. After: (ta-da!) Imagine meandering stone [...]
May 2021 Cleveland Magazine Feature: Lake Love
J. Barker Landscaping Co is proud to be featured in the May issue of Cleveland Magazine. The article highlights a recent Lakewood waterfront landscaping and patio design/installation. We designed a functional, clean-lined, unique, and polished backyard [...]
Inspired Project Spotlight: A Spruced Up Front Circle
Creating an Inviting Front Circle A lakefront property owner contacted us to reinvigorate her front driveway and entryway landscape. We answered the call and created a beautiful front yard oasis that is welcoming, lush, and [...]
Need a Dumpster? Call on The Barker Group to Help!
The Barker Group Dumpster Services Explained J. Barker Landscaping Co. has a lot of services to help with your ongoing internal and external home renovation projects. You may already know that we offer demolition services [...]
Are You Protecting Your Paver, Patio, and Landscaping Feature Investments? Seasonal Upkeep Advice from Our Team
Tips to Keep Your Paver, Patio and Landscaping Features Looking Their Best As winter approaches, now is a great time to take a good look at your patio pavers, walkways, and landscaping features such as [...]
May 2020 COVID-19 Update: Office Open and Landscaping Operations Continue
We hope you and your families are all staying healthy and safe. J. Barker Landscaping Co. continues to closely monitor the daily COVID-19 pandemic news and regulations. In accordance with updated business requirements and in [...]
Father and son team, Jeff and Brandon Barker Featured in Properties Magazine
Jeff and Brandon were recently interviewed and featured in Cleveland's Properties Magazine as part of its annual Spring Landscaping + Hardscaping section. Read Jeff's business story, their thoughts on celebrating 45 years in business, and [...]
Late Winter and Early Spring Yard Prep Tips From Our Team
Spring will soon make its appearance in Northeastern Ohio and your landscape is sure to show a bit of damage caused by the cold, icy, and windy winter season. It is important to assess any [...]
The Value of a Good Spring Cleanup
At J. Barker Landscaping Co. we think that a high-quality spring cleanup ensures the foundation you need to bring your landscape back to life after the cold winter months. Changes in temperature, snowstorms, icy conditions and wind damage [...]
The Benefits of Landscape Lighting
The lighting experts at J. Barker Landscaping Co. recommend that customers invest in exterior lighting systems to help make their beautiful landscapes shine! Our team has experience working with many different types of lighting systems to create [...]
J. Barker Landscaping Co. Demolition Services Explained
Read the recent Landscape Management Magazine article which features how J.Barker Landscaping Company began our demolition services, how much demolition work we complete every year, and how we have honed our skills over the years... [...]
Interview: Reflections and Aspirations after 45 Years of Business Success!
Interview: Reflections and Aspirations after 45 Years of Business Success! Jeff and Brandon have much to celebrate and many dreams for the future of J. Barker Landscaping Company. How will the company celebrate its 45th [...]
Fall Tips from the J. Barker Landscaping Company Team
Preparing for the cold Northeastern Ohio winter months is a simple yet necessary process. The ultimate goal is to ensure a bountiful spring bloom. Call us at (440) 232-1115 or email us to schedule a [...]
Seasonal Spring Landscaping Tips
Our design and landscape team want to help your landscape look its best every season, particularly during our beautiful northeastern Ohio spring and summer months. This spring season, the J. Barker Landscaping Co. team [...]
True workhorses: Skid-steer and compact track loader trends
Skid-steer loaders and compact track loaders (CTLs) always have been true workhorses in the field. As they continue to grow in popularity, equipment manufacturers are working to make these machines faster, more powerful and more [...]
French Games
The owners of a Cleveland, Ohio, property on Lake Erie requested something unique for their yard — a pétanque court. Brandon Barker, commercial operations manager of J. Barker Landscaping Co., says that this was the [...]
Readers’ Picks: Top 5 ‘Story Of A Landscape’ Features
Each Wednesday on TurfMagazine.com, you can find inspiring design/ build projects from your peers featured in a photo-heavy, step-by-step post by our writer K. Schipper. Each story explains with in-depth detail the challenges and wins [...]
Like A Boss: Communicating Clearly With Crews
Without a system in place to accurately track the statuses of commercial maintenance accounts, Brandon Barker, commercial operations manager for J. Barker Landscaping Company in Bedford, Ohio, was struggling to keep all of the information [...]
Ohio Landscaping Association Merit Award
Residential Installation, Category IIIThis project involved the renovation of an entire lakefront property. Natural stone walls were built to create a private courtyard at the front of the home. A Thermal Bluestone walk and patio [...]
Ohio Landscaper Association Merit Award
MERIT AWARD | J. BARKER LANDSCAPING The tightly manicured lawn sweeps across this vast property that faces Lake Erie. The homeowner has a passion for European design and like crisp, clean lines. The large landscape [...]
What’s In My Truck: Brandon Barker
Brandon Barker, commercial operations manager for J. Barker Landscaping Co. in Bedford, Ohio, says that his 2017 Ford F-150 XLT Crew Cab is perfect for the various tasks that might come up throughout his day [...]