Axtell Landscape and Maintenance can trace its roots to Silas' education at SUNY Morrisville in Natural Resource Conservation,
and the course work done there.
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.