Press

August 8, 2025

2025 Mighty Oak Award

WillowGrove Landscape achieved a 58-percent profit growth index in 2024, far exceeding the peer group average. Matt Knick (Founder) is known for his clear vision, quick implementation of new ideas and a strong team culture. Knick’s willingness to share both challenges and wins makes him a pillar in his group. As one peer said, “Matt […]

August 14, 2024

2024 Young Professional of The Year

Matt Knick leads his company of 7 years from start up to over 20 employees. His leadership style is to instill integrity, passion and service. He leads by example and takes pride in his work and strives for excellence. He is committed to doing what is right no matter the cost. Read full article (see […]

August 2, 2024

Building Sustainable Landscapes, Communities & Teams

When thinking about the landscape industry, the first thing that often comes to mind is plants. Matt Knick, founder of WillowGrove Landscape, thinks about people first. The complete design, build and maintenance company based on the banks of Lake Pontchartrain provides these services throughout the Northshore area of Louisiana, with every project exemplifying the core […]

August 2, 2024

A Good First Impression

When you’re the president of a thriving full-service landscape and design company, there’s a lot of pressure on you to serve your high-end residential and commercial customers well. What you don’t need is high-pressure salespeople contacting you daily. Stetson Hickman, Vermeer Texas-Louisiana sales rep, knows this so he employed his laid-back, friendly approach when meeting […]

May 16, 2018

On The Fast Track in Louisiana

When Matt Knick launched WillowGrove Landscape in March, his savings account was in the red. He drained it to pay for living expenses, and to help finance a truck, enclosed trailer and a Model B Walker Mower. By fall, his newly formed company, located in Covington, Louisiana, was servicing 40 high-end residential and commercial properties. […]