Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Landscaping Solutions in Cleveland, OH
Frate Landscaping has been serving Northeast Ohio communities for over 66 years as a family-owned and operated business. Founded in 1959 by John A. Frate at age 16, our company maintains a hands-on approach to landscape design, installation, and maintenance. We take pride in delivering high-quality craftsmanship while combining traditional work ethic with modern techniques. Our dedicated team utilizes state-of-the-art equipment and provides continuous staff training to ensure superior service execution. The Frate Way emphasizes personalized attention, rapid response to client needs, and meticulous detail orientation that has fostered a loyal clientele. Third-generation leadership from Chuck Frate Jr. brings contemporary perspectives while maintaining our core values.Featured in numerous publications and recognized for award-winning designs, we handle every project aspect in-house without subcontractors. Our commercial expertise extends to medical facilities, condominiums, and senior living complexes where we create functional, aesthetically pleasing outdoor environments. Residential services focus on customized solutions through collaborative client engagement, transforming backyards into personalized outdoor living spaces. This commitment to excellence earned recognition from an international law firm that featured our story in a nationwide commercial.
Services
Landscape Design
Outdoor Living
Grounds Maintenance
Hardscaping
Landscape Lighting
Commercial Maintenance
Medical Facilities
Condominiums
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- Family-owned with 66 years of local experience
- Handles all project phases in-house without subcontractors
- Award-winning designs for residential and commercial properties
- 24-hour rapid response for urgent landscaping needs
- Specialized expertise in medical facility healing gardens
What people say
Passionate about his job
Hard working quick crew
Beautiful work
Great price
Yard looks amazing
Services
Landscape Design
Our landscape design service creates customized outdoor spaces tailored to property goals. With collaborative client consultation, we develop functional and aesthetically pleasing environments using award-winning techniques. The process includes comprehensive planning, material selection, and implementation oversight to ensure client vision realization while maintaining ecological balance and property value enhancement.
Grounds Maintenance
Professional grounds maintenance ensures year-round property beauty through scheduled care programs. Our trained technicians utilize advanced equipment for lawn care, seasonal cleanups, and plant health management. Regular maintenance packages include mowing, edging, pruning, and seasonal preparations to maintain optimal landscape condition throughout changing weather patterns.
Hardscaping
Hardscaping transforms outdoor areas with durable, functional elements like patios, retaining walls, and water features. Our expert installation combines aesthetic appeal with practical design, using premium materials to create lasting outdoor living spaces that enhance property functionality and visual appeal while increasing overall value.
Landscape Lighting
Low-voltage landscape lighting systems enhance security and nighttime aesthetics through strategic illumination. We install premium Kichler and Vista systems tailored to architectural features and plant arrangements. Our designs balance functionality with artistic elements to create inviting evening environments while ensuring energy-efficient operation.
Commercial Services
Comprehensive commercial landscaping addresses property managers' unique needs through customized maintenance and design solutions. Specialized services for medical facilities create therapeutic environments with healing gardens and aromatic plantings. Condominium complexes receive tailored care balancing individual owner preferences with unified property standards to enhance tenant satisfaction and management efficiency.
People
John A. Frate
Founder
Established Frate Landscaping in 1959 at age 16, John continues active involvement in operations while mentoring third-generation leadership. His foundational principles guide our enduring commitment to quality craftsmanship.
Chuck Frate, Sr.
President
Current leader focusing on landscape design and client relationships, Chuck maintains the Frate Way philosophy while expanding service capabilities. He ensures daily operations align with our core values of excellence and personal attention.
Chuck Frate, Jr.
Operations Manager
Third-generation team member bringing modern perspectives to business operations after eight years of progressive responsibility. He implements technological advancements while preserving traditional quality standards that define our company heritage.
Questions
What residential landscaping services do you offer?
We provide complete landscape design, installation, and maintenance including hardscaping, outdoor lighting, and grounds upkeep for Northeast Ohio homeowners.
Do you handle commercial property maintenance?
Yes, we service medical facilities, condominiums, and senior living complexes with specialized grounds maintenance and therapeutic garden design.
How quickly can you address urgent landscaping needs?
Our Frate Way commitment ensures same-day response for emergency requests like last-minute event preparations or lighting repairs.
Are your landscaping services customizable?
Every project begins with collaborative consultation to create personalized outdoor solutions matching your property's unique characteristics and usage goals.
What experience does your team have?
With 66 years serving Cleveland, our family-owned business combines generational expertise with modern techniques through continuous staff training and equipment upgrades.
