A towering bronze sculpture of 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat was unveiled Oct. 12 at Keeneland as part of the 11thSecretariat Festival in Lexington. Designed by artist Jocelyn Russell, the statue captures Secretariat winning the 1973 Kentucky Derby under jockey Ron Turcotte. Temporarily displayed outside the track's sales pavilion, the statue will be moved to its permanent location at Old Frankfort Pike and Alexandria Drive in Lexington following the festival, which … [Read more...]
Weed Man USA Honors Hillenmeyers with National Award
National Lawn Care Franchise Honors Stephen Hillenmeyer Landscape Services with Multi-Unit Franchisee of the Year and Marketing Performance Awards Weed Man USA, a fast-growing national lawn care franchise, has named Weed Man Lexington and Nashville as the company’s 2016 Multi-Unit and Market Performance award winners. The Weed Man Lexington and Nashville franchises are owned by Lexington-based Stephen Hillenmeyer Landscape Services. Weed Man USA presented the awards at the company’s annual … [Read more...]
2016: A Year in Review
This was a special year for Stephen Hillenmeyer Landscape Services as we celebrated 175 years of landscaping and outdoor maintenance in Lexington, Kentucky. We attribute our success to having the best employees in the business, a dedicated family and a willingness to change with the times to better serve our customers. We had the wonderful opportunity to share our anniversary with family, employees, friends and customers throughout 2016. Here are a few of our favorite media stories from the … [Read more...]
Stephen Hillenmeyer Honored by Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation
Lexington, Ky. (November 7, 2016) — The Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation, part of KentuckyOne Health, honored Stephen Hillenmeyer at this year’s National Philanthropy Day luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 1. Hillenmeyer is the current board chair of the Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation. Hillenmeyer and his family have been long-time supporters of Saint Joseph Hospital. Hillenmeyer’s contributions and leadership to the Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation are far-reaching. Saint Joseph Hospital just … [Read more...]
Five Things You Need to Know About Zika
For the first time in the Western Hemisphere, researchers have detected the Zika virus in Aedes albopictus, the mosquito species known as the “Asian tiger,” a finding that increases the number of U.S. states potentially at risk for transmission of the disease. “There is growing concern about Zika in U.S., so it’s important to stay informed,” says Chase Hillenmeyer with Mosquito Authority in Central Kentucky. “With any mosquito-borne disease, we can take certain actions to control mosquitoes … [Read more...]
Hillenmeyer’s Role in Kentucky History
Hillenmeyer has been a pillar in Central Kentucky for many years, contributing a great deal to the area’s rich history. Their early 20th-century landscape designs are admired today at some of the state’s most notable landmarks, including the Kentucky State Capitol and Keeneland Racecourse. The University of Kentucky Archives credits Hector Hillenmeyer, the second-generation owner, for being the only person who kept detailed weather records in Lexington in the late 1800s. Hillenmeyer Nurseries … [Read more...]
Hillenmeyer Landscape Services Celebrates 175 years in Kentucky
Six generations of Hillenmeyers share appreciation for family, community and changing with the times. Stephen Hillenmeyer Landscape Services is celebrating its 175th anniversary in Central Kentucky this year. The family-owned business started in Lexington with a shipment of fruit trees from France in the spring of 1841. Today, Hillenmeyer is a bustling residential, commercial and equine lawn maintenance company focused on the future. Stephen Hillenmeyer, the current and fifth-generation … [Read more...]
A Shared Appreciation for Family
Hillenmeyer has also provided hundreds of job opportunities over the years as one of the area’s most esteemed employers. More than 50 father-and-son pairs have worked at Hillenmeyer together, in addition to brothers, cousins and spouses who also worked for the company. “The Hillenmeyer family has shared a strong bond for many years,” said Stephen Hillenmeyer. “Not only within our family, but also with our employees and their families. We grew up together. Some of our employees worked at … [Read more...]
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