Hidden Gems: Meet Chuck Gillem and Jeffery Schmidt of Down to Earth Landscaping

Today we’d like to introduce you to Chuck Gillem and Jeffery Schmidt. 

Hi Chuck and Jeffery, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
We founded Down to Earth Landscaping because we like seeing hard work pay off. We are the Founders and best friends and we started Down to Earth Landscaping in 2012. What started as a side hustle quickly evolved into a full-time business that is a community favorite in the Denver Metro Area. Down to Earth blends passion with practicality. We are committed to practicing the same values in their friendship and in the field: 

Curiosity, consistency, and communication. 

Always be learning. Always do your best. Be transparent and honest. Down to Earth specializes in all facets of Colorado landscaping – Custom Design + Builds, Hardscaping, Softscaping, and Outdoor Living. Our team works hard so that you can rest easy. Your yard is an extension of your home and your life and we take pride in every step of the process to deliver the incredible outdoor living space you and your family deserve! 

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
When we were new small business owners, we quickly learned how to succeed from our mistakes and to make adjustments on the fly. Individually we are resilient and together that strong trait allowed us to stay humble and bounce back quickly. Our biggest challenge to date has been finding qualified, experienced team members. We pride ourselves on our passion for the quality of service we provide equally to all of our customers. We are not simply looking to add employees, but team members that are eager to learn and grow with us. 

Now that we are coming up on our tenth anniversary, we look back at all of our challenges as the best possible way to learn this business and set ourselves up for success, and we remain humble knowing that every day presents a new opportunity for more learning. With our network of loyal customers and outstanding partnerships among local distributors, we have been able to grow sustainably. The obstacles and challenges are unavoidable. How we are able to overcome the unavoidable is just a piece of what sets us apart. 

Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Down to Earth Landscaping is exactly that, down to earth. We aim to truly form a working relationship with the folks we create outdoor designscapes for – after all, we are creating a place for you to live your life, celebrate with your loved ones, and grow with your family! 

We are a reliable landscaping company that provides outstanding personalized customer service while leading with professional advice. When you choose to work with us, you can rest assured that your project will be installed using all the latest practices with quality materials backed by honest guidance. 

Down to Earth Landscaping specializes in hardscapes and softscapes – outdoor living spaces, paver patios, retaining walls, water & fire features, outdoor kitchens in conjunction with beautiful landscape design and installation. What helps set us apart is the constant communication we have with each of our customers and willingness to go the extra mile to provide the best possible service and most beautiful and functional outdoor living spaces for our clients. 

What matters most to you?
More than anything, we want our clients to feel like they have invested in an outdoor space that is truly an extension of their home and the life they lead. We don’t do cookie-cutter designs – our designs are created with individual clients’ needs in mind. That combined with our incredible work ethic and enthusiastic attitude makes coming to work every day a true joy and something that we honestly look forward to. We are so grateful to live in this community where outdoor living is such an important part of the culture. We hope that our love for what we do shines through in the spaces we create. 

Contact Info:

• Email: chuck@dtelandscaping.co
• Website: dtelandscaping.co
• Instagram: @dtelandscapingco
• Facebook: @dtelandscape
• Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/down-to-earth-landscaping-denver?osq=down+to+earth+landscaping

Image Credits
Derek Johnson Visuals