Firstly, we wish to create a family life that teaches about the fruits of hard work and includes lots of love. We hope to involve our children in this family business that celebrates Gods nature and allows us to serve others.

Secondly, we believe in building a relationship of friendship and trust with our customers,with a plan to raise the level of service in our area and provide the highest quality products and services to our clients at resonable prices.

Also as resort employees, they are generally energetic, active, and importantly available in the spring through fall.

The main force of course is family: husband wife team Peggy and Silas Axtell, sometimes assisted by  thier three children.

One of the owners best friends father ran his own business, and after a summer working for Carl's Lawn Service, and another inthe "applications" end of the field, Silas decided to venture out on his own.

Si's Lawnscapes was founded in 1987, out of a Toyota pickup and a walkbehind mower, with every bit of profit reinvested in equipment.

A move to the Lake George, NY area took the owner into a saturated market, and there while operating "Alpine Landscaping" he also worked for JGLMC, leading a detail crew.

Moving back to the Swain area in 1992, Silas continued the business, forming Axtell Landscape and Maintenance. The business has grown steadily, adding more services over the years.

Silas is a self described "plant nut", and enjoys outdoor activities and family.

He is the Director of Racing at Swain Resort in winter months, coaching athletes, mentoring staff, and hosting events for the budding resort.