Mr. A.J. Benys, Jr., graduated from Texas A&M University’s Landscape Architecture program in 1989. He studied abroad in Florence, Italy in 1988. A.J. Benys Jr., a member of ASLA, is a landscape designer with over 23 years of experience in the Houston area. In 1982, while attending Texas A&M University, Mr. Benys established his own firm A.J.’s Landscaping and Design Inc. He was able to operate his business, developing a clientele base that mainly constructed landscape and maintenance services, which evolved into a full landscape architectural and construction company in 1989.
During this period, A.J.’s Landscaping and Design Inc., has completed some of the finest residential and commercial projects within the Houston area. Mr. Benys is experienced in all phases of the project management, master planning, design construction documentation and constructed administration. His work ranges in scale from small, finely detailed residential projects to large-scale commercial projects. A.J.’s is a full service company with a staff of certified architectural and degreed landscape designers. The firm has secured a highly respectable reputation amongst its clientele and through referrals has continued to prosper.
Awards and Recognitions
I. TEIL Texas Excellance In Landscape
2009 TEIL Awards
- Houston—Residential— Bullard Residence SILVER
- Houston—Special— Armstrong Residence SILVER
- Houston—Residential— Townsend Residence SILVER
- Houston—Residential— Edwardes Residence SILVER
- Houston—Residential— Declaire Residence SILVER
2008 TEIL Awards
- Houston—Residential— Exnicious Residence GOLD
- Houston—Residential— Burr Residence BRONZE
2007 TEIL Awards
- Houston—Residential— Heard Residence BRONZE
- Houston—Commercial— Weather Garden BRONZE
- Houston—Residential— Coleman Residence BRONZE
- Houston—Residential— Sims Residence SILVER
- Houston—Residential— Messina Residence SILVER
2006 TEIL Awards
- Houston—Residential— Schmid Residence GOLD
- Houston—Residential— Harris Residence SILVER
- Houston—Residential— Area Residence BRONZE
- Houston—Residential— Brown Residence BRONZE
- Houston—Residential— O’Connell Residence BRONZE
2005 TEIL Awards
- Houston—Residential— Avery Residence BRONZE
- Houston—Residential— Burr Residence BRONZE
- Houston—Residential— Alo Residence SILVER
II. ALCA Environmental Improvement Distinction Award
- 2002 Adams-Young Residence
- 2002 Ebuh Residence
- 2002 Hernandez Residence
- 2001 Templet Residence
- 2001 Vincent’s, Grappino’s and Nino’s Resturants
III. Primavera Annual Flower and Garden Show
- 2004 1st Place Landscaper Award
- 2002 Merchant’s Choice Landscaper Award
- 2001 2nd Place Landscaper Award
- 2000 Merchant’s Choice Landscaper Award
- 1997 Best Show Landscape Residence
- 1997 Most Beautiful Display Houston House Beautiful Show
- 1995 Mosr Beautiful Display Houston House Beautiful Show
- 1995 Landscape Designer
- 1994 Best Landscape Display Houston House Beautiful Show
Memberships
- ASLA
- ALCA
- TNLA
- Better Business Bureau since 1998
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce 2001-2004
- Intown Chamber of Commerce
- Heights Chamber of Commerce