HGTV Showhouse Showdown Project
| Scenes from Saturday’s Showdown Two houses built by Cobblestone Homes were the focus of an upcoming episode of HGTV’s newest series, “Showhouse Showdown.” Mark Wahl from Cobblestone asked us to landscape the the properties, which need to be ready for filming on Saturday, Aug. 20. The show premiers September 12 after Design Star, and Midland’s episode will be about the 5th show – approximately Oct. 24 (not yet confirmed). Several hundred people came out to see the two homes Saturday. In spite of the rain, everyone we talked to was having a great time,. Both Boby Guiney (the show’s host) and the HGTV film crew were very friendly and interactive with the crowd. It was fun to learn how a reality show like this is filmed. The show itself pitted two Michigan interior designers against each other to design and decorate the interior of homes with identical floor plans and identical budgets. The first 100 people who came out Saturday voted for the winner. We weren’t allowed to take any pictures inside the homes, but we hope you enjoy the candids of all the outdoor activity in the slideshow at right. HGTV filmed two endings to the show, one with each designer winning. So, the crowd had to cheer for both. And, we won’t know the real winner until the show airs this fall. We’d like to thank Mark and Melissa Wahl from Cobblestone Homes again for the opportunity to do the landscaping for these two amazing homes. We appreciate being selected to partner with you on this project, and had great fun doing it. We’ll keep you updated with updates on the show’s premier on the Reder Landscaping facebook page. |
Showhouse Showdown Filming Event, Sat. Aug. 20 Paul Reder interviews Mark Wahl about Cobblestone Home’s involvement in the show |
Why Reder
| We realize that you have a choice in landscape firms, so we appreciate your interest in Reder. We also recognize that the project you’re considering may be a significant investment, and that the value you get for that investment is important to both your family and your lifestyle. That means choosing a partner who understands your vision, puts solid design experience and quality craftsmanship to work for you, and gets it right the first time. For the last 40 years we’ve developed lasting relationships with our clients because we meet those criteria. Like other companies, our personnel are friendly and we have shiny trucks, but our clients know that true value lies in a finished product that not only looks fantastic, but that functions well and is built to last. We don’t cut corners. We have the people, experience and dedication to do things right, and with an industry-leading five year warranty on hardscape workmanship, we have the strength, longevity and confidence to stand behind our work. Read our Client Testimonials to see what our customers are saying about their experience working with Reder Landscaping. |
Comparison Checklist
Below are a few points about Reder Landscaping that we’re proud to share with you. We believe they set us apart from our competition, but please feel free to compare for yourself.
Why Choose Reder? Click here for a printable version
| Our Company | Competitor 1 | Competitor 2 |
| • Established in the Midland, Bay City and Saginaw communities for over 45 years. | ||
| • State & local award-winning projects | ||
| • Over 6,000 projects completed, both large and small | ||
| • 175 properties cared for weekly | ||
| • Over 50 accounts maintained for more than 15 years | ||
| • 3 full-time office professionals for responsive service | ||
| • One-Stop: Design, Landscape, Hardscape, Decks, Pools, Sprinklers, Lighting, etc. No need for multiple contractors | ||
| • 8 Landscape Crews, 6 Maintenance Crews, Full-Time Mechanic | ||
| • Clients work with a dedicated designer & crew for personalized attention | ||
| Our Design | Competitor 1 | Competitor 2 |
| • Full time, professional design staff offering team input | ||
| • University-trained designers | ||
| • Review of 26 design standards on every plan | ||
| • CAD Designs & 3D modeled hardscapes | ||
| • Black/white and colored plans suitable for framing | ||
| • High-end design principles applied to jobs of every budget | ||
| Our People | Competitor 1 | Competitor 2 |
| • Foremen with us longer than many companies have been in business | ||
| • 14 employees average over 12 years with Reder Landscaping | ||
| • Specialized crews – Landscape, Hardscape & Maintenance | ||
| • Crews receive monthly safety training | ||
| • Designers & owners receive continuing professional education | ||
| • 5 Michigan Certified Nurseryman, 8 Certified Applicators | ||
| • All personnel drug and alcohol tested | ||
| Our Quality | Competitor 1 | Competitor 2 |
| • Written installation standards on which crews are trained & monitored | ||
| • Hardscape methods meet or exceed ICPI specifications | ||
| • Fleet of specialized equipment for efficient installation | ||
| • Certified installers for multiple product lines | ||
| • 5 year hardscape warranty | ||
| • 1 year plant warranty plus extended coverage | ||
| • 2-5 year sprinkler system warranty | ||
| • Lifetime warranty on many of the materials we install | ||
| • Internet Warranty Hotline |
Testimonials
Below are a few select testimonials from our growing collection. If you visit our office, we’d be happy to share our showcase binders of actual letters and compliments from many of our past residential and commercial clients. Testimonials like these from our customers continue to fuel our commitment to offer the highest quality service and value in the area.
* Coming Soon – Watch for upcoming images and video/audio testimonials from a variety of customers and projects *
Thanks again for the beautiful work and craftsmanship that your staff has done. We are very pleased at the results and feel that we received great value with our investment. We look forward to working with you in the future on other projects. - Tracy and Jodi Thomas
Talk about turning a vision into a reality! We are thoroughly impressed with Reder’s process from start to finish. Your design work taking our initial visions and then blending them into the architecture of our home was done flawlessly. - Paul and Marsha Adair
Thank you for the work you did on our yard. We really appreciate the fact that each of you made sure we were satisfied. Thanks again for your hard work. - The Ieuter Family
We can’t thank you enough! Phase one of our project from design to completion exceeded every expectation. Our landscape has begun an incredible transformation and we consistently receive many compliments on the results. Often people just stop on the road and admire from a distance! - Jimmy and Natalie Harrell
Please make sure management knows what a great group of workers they have in their company. The men who did our work were not only polite, hardworking but also very understanding of our plans and worked very hard to make sure that we were pleased with all that they did. Again, thank you personally for all the help you have given us in our attempt to make sure our little piece of property looks great. - Jessie Oswald
We were very impressed with the professionalism of all the members of the landscaping team, from those who did the planning to the members of the installing crew. The work was done very efficiently and – as far as we can tell – perfectly, in spite of the less-than-perfect weather. We are anxiously looking forward to next spring to be able to see more of the remarkable changes that have occurred in our landscaping. We fully expect to be even more satisfied at the changes and thankful that we opted for the work by Reder Landscaping. - Dr. D.J. Meier
Leah and I want to thank you for the extra thought and effort you put into the design of our front entrance landscaping. Your patience and willingness to address all our questions and concerns was greatly appreciated. We also appreciated your efforts to educate us and explain your recommendations. - Leah and Doug MacPherson
Just a small token of our appreciation for all your hard work on our landscape and lighting. You’ve exceeded our expectations and we are absolutely thrilled with the results! - Janet and Bill Hausbeck
We absolutely love what you have done and our friends and neighbors are also thrilled with how the yard turned out. People we don’t even know have stopped their cars and on their walks to tell us how beautiful the yard is. - Paul and Marsha Adair
Just a note to say how much I enjoyed working with your staff. The design and plants look great! - Dorris Roberts
Thanks again for the great job on my walk. Karen and I are really pleased and were totally satisfied with Steve and crew. It’s very obvious why your company is and will be at the top in quality in the Tri Cities area. - Tom Kluck, Kluck Nursery Inc.
A big improvement in our front entry. Thank you! - Gloria Lehman
Thank you for a wonderful job on our yard! - Cortney Kramer
Our project took us two years to decide. We weren’t sure who to use and what exactly to do about our over done berm-style landscaping around our ranch style home. After speaking with many companies and almost giving up, we found in-depth expertise and comfortable options with Reder Landscaping. - Jimmy and Natalie Harrell
