Jonah Tugwell

• Designed and installed complete residential landscape solutions, from concept to completion, aligning site conditions, client goals, and budgets.
• Created drought-tolerant xeriscape plans featuring native and low-water plants, rock mulch, drip irrigation, and efficient soil-amendment strategies to reduce water usage and maintenance.
• Developed full landscape designs: planting plans, hardscape layouts (patios, walkways, edging)
• Installed and maintained sprinkler/irrigation systems, including layout, trenching, valve and backflow assembly, controller programming, and seasonal start-up.
• Performed hardscape installation: pavers, flagstone, retaining walls, decorative rock, and decomposed granite with proper base prep and compaction.
• Managed plant installation: bed prep, soil conditioning, mulching, staking, and post-install care guidelines.
• Implemented drip and micro-spray systems with zone balancing, pressure regulation, filtration, and emitter selection for precise watering.
• Diagnosed and repaired irrigation issues: leaks, broken heads, wiring faults, valves/solenoids, and controller malfunctions.
• Executed lawn installation and renovation: grade correction, sod and seed prep, topdressing, and fertilization schedules.
• Operated and maintained equipment: trenchers, compactors, skid steers, plate tampers, and cutting tools with strict safety practices.
• Provided seasonal maintenance: pruning, deadheading, weed control, aeration, irrigation audits, and mulch refresh for long-term plant health.

Skills

• Xeriscape design • Plant selection (native/drought-tolerant) • Irrigation design/repair • Drip systems • Sprinkler controllers
• Hardscaping (pavers, flagstone, retaining walls) • Grading/drainage • Soil/plant health • Landscape lighting
• Project estimating • Crew coordination • Safety compliance • Client communication

Equipment: skid steer, trencher, compactor, plate tamper, cut-off saw

• Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
• Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
• Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.