Who We Are
Forty Years of Growing More Than Just Lawns
Where It All Started
American Landscape was founded in Norwich, CT in 1984, out of Steve Bousquet's love for lawns and the joy lawns bring to people of all ages. From T-ball fields and high school soccer fields to your home lawn, people count on and depend on a certain level of quality. Growing a beautiful, healthy lawn is not always easy and takes a balance of timing, knowledge, and some cooperation with Mother Nature. For over forty years, Steve has worked to create a lawn care program that protects and enhances the ecology and environment, while growing lawns that provide beauty and joy to thousands of people.
In 1991, our Lawn Science division was born and the company name changed to American Landscape and Lawn Science, LLC. Lawn Science provides an organic approach to a great-looking lawn. The two key components to Lawn Science lawn programs are organic-based fertilizers and the UConn soil testing laboratory. Working with your UConn soil test results, Lawn Science offers the necessary lime applications, containing the correct amounts of calcium and magnesium to improve your lawn's soil for maximum reward.
Key Facts
You Supply the Vision, We Bring Your Landscape Design to Life
Our Why, Mission & Benefits
Why We Do What We Do
Our Why
To provide motivation and encouragement to continue forward regardless of the challenges so that we learn and grow professionally and personally in relationships that are mutually fulfilling.
Our Mission
Enhancing Lawns & Landscapes Together through Science, Communication and Trust.
What Sets Us Apart
Custom Solutions
We use custom grass seed mixes and can expertly over-seed your existing lawn to improve resistance to drought and insects
Quality Products
We apply high-quality fertilizer, also known as natural organic-based lawn food
Soil Health
We utilize the most modern and effective methods available to condition your soil
Weed & Pest Control
We control crabgrass, dandelions, broad leaf weeds, and lawn insects using products applied at the correct rates and optimal times
Local & Independent
We are NOT a large firm, a chain of firms, or a franchise. Our reputation depends solely on the satisfaction of our customers
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Memberships & Certifications
Licensed, Certified & Connected
Professional Memberships
Licensing & Certifications
Fully licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Home Improvement Contractor (#0567096)
Registered with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP #B-1203)
Steven Bousquet holds a Supervisory Certification with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
EPA #B1203
EDAS #EPAS-3289
Nursery Permit #70143
Meet Our Team
The People Behind the Process
Steve Bousquet
Owner and General Manager
Steve founded American Landscape and Lawn Science more than forty years ago with little more than his father's backyard garage and a big vision. Through steady growth, hands-on leadership, and an unwavering respect for people and process, Steve has built the business into a thriving enterprise with two locations and a dedicated team of thirty employees.
Beyond his own company, Steve's impact extends well beyond the workplace. He has held numerous board positions, including serving as a trustee for the Norwich Greater Chamber of Commerce, a board member of the Connecticut Landscape and Nursery Association, and, for the past ten years, President of the Finnish American Heritage Society. He is a committed local supporter and the Vice President at the Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra.
A graduate of St. Bernard High School and Eastern Connecticut State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Steve holds numerous professional certifications. At the heart of everything he does is a simple mission: to help build a vibrant, healthy community that values hard work, creativity, and the arts, and creates space for people and businesses to grow.
Chris Bishop
Director of Operations
Chris is an experienced operations leader with decades of experience at Lawn Science. Since joining American Landscape and Lawn Science in 1990, he has advanced through nearly every role in the organization, developing a well-rounded, practical understanding of both field operations and office leadership.
As Director of Operations, Chris oversees daily operations and the company's truck fleet, ensuring safety, efficiency, and operational consistency across the organization. He is a graduate of the Small Giants Leadership Academy and has completed the Proof Management Sales Academy and advanced management training.
Outside of work, Chris proudly holds his most important role as a father to three daughters. Known for his steady leadership and long-term commitment, he plays a critical role in supporting Lawn Science's excellence and continued growth.
Pete Beaudet
Lawn Science Sales Manager
Pete is the Sales Manager at Lawn Science. He has been with the company since 2014, beginning his career in snow removal. After several winters, Pete transitioned into a lawn technician role, where he spent years gaining hands-on experience treating lawns and working directly with customers. His dedication and deep understanding of the service led to the opportunity to step into his current role as Sales Manager.
Pete enjoys traveling throughout Eastern Connecticut and connecting with people who are passionate about lawn care. Representing a product and service he truly believes in makes his work both satisfying and fulfilling. Outside of work, he values time with his family, working on his property, following sports, and tending to the garden. Cooking and collecting sports memorabilia are a couple of his favorite hobbies.
Aaron Brassard
American Landscape Manager
Aaron serves as Landscape Manager at American Landscape and Lawn Science, guiding the landscape department's sales efforts, design direction, and production teams. His connection to the company goes back to his high school years in the 1990s, giving him a rare, ground-up perspective shaped by hands-on experience in every corner of the landscape operation.
A CNLA Certified Nurseryman, Aaron earned his degree from Eastern Connecticut State University and has continued to invest in his professional growth through the Proof Management Sales Academy, the Small Giants Leadership Academy, and additional leadership and management programs. His approach blends technical expertise with a people-first mindset, helping both projects and teams thrive.
Aaron lives in Canterbury, CT with his wife and their four children. At work and at home, he's known for his dependable presence, thoughtful leadership, and long-standing commitment to the craft of landscaping.
Sage Chesmer
American Landscape Sales
Sage joined American Landscape and Lawn Science in 2017 as our shop gardener and quickly grew into much more. By 2019, her curiosity and creativity pulled her into sales calls and design work, and in 2020 she officially stepped into the role of Landscape Sales.
Raised on a dairy farm in Lebanon, CT, Sage attended Lyman Memorial High School for animal science and was an active member of the FFA. She later earned a degree in Agricultural Business from SUNY Cobleskill in New York. A true lover of all things native and natural, Sage brings a deep respect for the land into every project she designs. Her favorite flowering perennial is echinacea, a fitting choice for someone so rooted in giving back to the earth.
Our Locations
Serving Eastern Connecticut from Two Locations
Norwich Location
Address: 43 Gulliver Circle, Norwich, CT 06360, United States
Phone: (860) 642-9966
Franklin Location
Address: 766 Connecticut 32, Franklin, CT 06254, United States
Phone: (860) 642-9966
Madison Location
Address: 4 New Rd, Madison, CT 06443, United States
Phone: (860) 642-9966
Groton Location:
Address: 100 Fort Hill Rd, Groton, CT 06340, United States
Phone: (860) 642-9966
Proudly serving Clinton, Guilford, Groton, Franklin, Lebanon, Essex,
Old Saybrook, Mystic, and surrounding Eastern Connecticut communities.