About Us

Grass Roots.
Full-Service
Landscape Design

Grass Roots Landscape Company is a professional landscape office serving Lafayette, LA. We believe in a creative and practical development of the land and our work reflects that. As Landscape Architects we offer the unique ability to analyze our clients’ desires and needs, as well as the land and its potential for a design that is both aesthetic and functional. 

Since its inception in 1980, we have provided personalized professional landscape design utilizing the highest quality materials, superior customer service, and knowledgeable craftsmanship. Our commitment is to create an environment that combines landscape and architecture into a comfortable and usable space.

Aaron Menard

Owner / Manager

Aaron began working in the landscape industry in 1998 at age 19. He enjoyed the hard work and satisfaction of a job well done on a beautiful yard that he helped to create. This led him to enroll at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette to major in landscape and horticulture management.

Aaron started Superior Landscapes after purchasing a small irrigation service company. He quickly became known for rapid response and elite service. From this client base, he began to branch out into landscape installation.

When Grass Roots Landscape Company, a 40 year old landscape company, came available for purchase in 2020, Aaron saw an opportunity to expand his market share and his great client list. He bought the company and began to do business as Grass Roots. With an exceptional eye for detail and quality, he has continued the tradition of providing timely service, and beautiful new landscapes for his clients. His focus remains on customer satisfaction and service after the job is done.

Rusty Ruckstuhl

Founder / Landscape Architect

Rusty founded Grass Roots Landscape Company in 1980.  He holds a degree in Landscape Architecture from LSU, and obtained his professional license in 1978.  He remains as the resident Landscape Architect and Project coordinator for Grass Roots. He is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects, active in LNLA, Trees Acadiana, Kiwanis of Acadiana, Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, DLU, AHBA, and a graduate  of Leadership Lafayette IV. 

A Cut Above The Rest

Why Choose Us

We are proud to have developed long lasting relationships with clients that span several generations. Put simply… “We go the extra mile for your yard.”

Experienced Craftsmanship

Our team has decades of landscape architecture experience under our belt and it shows.

Professional Team

We believe in showing up on time, working efficiently, being respectful of our clients space, and making sure it's a job well done.

Dedicated Support

We always want our clients to know that they can reach out to us with any question or concern they might have. Customer Service is important to us and we're here for you, from beginning to end.

Quick & Efficient

Striking the perfect balance between working fast and maintaining meticulous care is something we pride ourselves on.

Reasonable Price

We remain careful not to over-inflate prices, as is all too common in the industry. Our rates reflect the high quality materials we use, proven experience, and decades of happy customers.

100% Guarantee

Ensuring customer satisfaction is the most important final step in every project that we complete.