Landscape Services

Landscape Services strive to provide a safe and aesthetically pleasing outdoor environment in support of the University's mission and vision. Landscape Services consist of Landscape and Grounds Management, The Missouri Arboretum, and The University's Recycling Center.

Landscape Services maintains 440 acres of land, 16 miles of sidewalks, 6.5 miles of roadways, 80 acres of parking lots, 1,800 trees and 10,000 sq. ft. of annual flower beds. The Recycling Center recycles an average of 40% of Northwest's waste materials every year.

Services Provided by the Landscape Department

Landscape planning, design, construction and maintenance
Lawn care and turf management
Production and planting of trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals
Outdoor event setup, cleanup and assistance
Arboriculture
Arboretum management
Sports field management
Synthetic turf management
Design, installation and maintenance of irrigation systems
Landscape lighting and outdoor sign installation
Holiday tree lighting
Solid waste and recycling
Campus litter cleanup
Snow and ice removal and management of streets, sidewalks, plazas and parking lots
Traffic signage repair and maintenance
Excavations
Fence installation and repair
Heavy equipment operation