Meet Your Local Landscaping Experts in Syracuse, IN

Our Story

About Us

Dynamic Landscaping began in 2016 when our founder, Crystal Knafel, was asked to help care for a customer’s garden while painting her home. With years of experience in the landscape industry and a natural eye for detail, Crystal brought care, craftsmanship, and a personal touch that quickly spread through word of mouth. From the beginning, this company was never just about lawns and landscapes, it was about people. One of our first team members was a friend who was walking through a difficult season and needed support and work. That moment shaped our culture: we grow people here. Today, Dynamic Landscaping has become a full-service landscaping and property care team built on the same foundation:

Integrity
Dependability
Care for the customer
Pride in quality work

We believe strong companies grow like strong trees: first deep roots, then wide branches. We are building a team that lasts not just for this season, but for years to come. We invest in:

Leadership development
Clear communication
A healthy, supportive culture
Training that raises up skilled, confident, empowered people

Because when our people grow, our customers feel it.

Our Team

Meet Our Team

Co-Owner & Visionary

Crystal Knafel

Crystal leads Dynamic Landscaping with a focus on people, culture, and long-term growth. With experience in the landscape industry dating back to 2003, she brings both craftsmanship and vision into every part of the company. Crystal guides the overall direction of the business, oversees internal operations, and works closely with department leaders to ensure the company grows with clarity and purpose. Her leadership is rooted in integrity, patience, and genuine care for people. Crystal believes that strong companies are built from the inside out — which is why she invests deeply in team development, culture-building, and leadership training. She works to create a workplace where people can grow personally and professionally, knowing they are valued and supported. Under Crystal’s guidance, Dynamic Landscaping continues to expand while staying grounded in the core values that started it: quality work, meaningful relationships, and a commitment to doing things the right way.

Co-Owner & Integrator

Krista Bontrager

Krista is the systems and operations leader behind Dynamic Landscaping. As Co-Owner and Integrator, she brings structure, clarity, and organization to the day-to-day operations of the company. Krista oversees software systems, process development, workflow efficiency, billing coordination, and internal communication — ensuring every part of the business works together smoothly. She has a talent for taking what feels complex and making it simple, sustainable, and clear. Krista is dependable, steady, and solutions-focused, always working behind the scenes to support the team and strengthen the foundation of the company. Her leadership ensures that as Dynamic Landscaping grows, it grows with alignment, accountability, and strong internal systems — not chaos. She helps build consistency that lasts. Krista believes that culture is built through daily habits, healthy communication, and a commitment to doing things the right way. Her work ensures that our team has the tools, systems, and support needed to succeed. Krista keeps the roots strong so the tree can grow wide.

Sales Manager/Design Consultant

Tierra Blocher

Tierra has grown through nearly every part of the company, making her one of the most well-rounded and knowledgeable members of our team. She began in the field, managing crews and learning hands-on about plants, installations, and project flow. She then moved into our fertilization division, where she helped build and strengthen our lawn and ornamental care program from the ground up. From there, Tierra transitioned into customer care, answering calls, coordinating with the production team, and ensuring communication stayed clear and consistent. Her ability to both understand the work and support the customer made her an invaluable connection point in the company. Today, Tierra serves as a Sales Representative and Landscape Designer, working with customers to bring property visions to life from small upgrades to full-scale landscape projects over $100,000. She is dedicated, honest, and deeply committed to doing what’s right for the customer. Her personality brings warmth and professionalism, and her drive ensures every project is thoughtfully planned and executed with care. Tierra works hard, listens well, and designs with purpose and our customers feel the difference.

Assistant Production Manager

Kaili Ana Knafel

Kaili is driven by excellence and fueled by competition not against others, but against the standard she set for herself yesterday. As Assistant Production Manager, she oversees daily operations across irrigation, mowing, landscape installs, and maintenance. She plans and organizes the schedule to ensure our crews work efficiently, stay supported, and produce the highest standard of work every day. Kaili is deeply skilled in our software systems and works closely with the sales team to ensure every project is accurately scoped, communicated, and executed. Her goal is always the same: make the team better today than we were yesterday. She is loyal, caring, and fully invested in the people she leads. Kaili pushes for growth while also creating a culture of encouragement, accountability, and pride in the work. She loves her team and she loves the challenge of helping them win.

Driven, disciplined, and focused, Kaili is a key force behind our production success and the continuous improvement of our company.

Crew Leader & Operations Support

Lane McDonald

Lane is known for the energy, positivity, and teamwork he brings to Dynamic Landscaping every single day. Bilingual and highly adaptable, Lane has spent the last two years growing his skills and leading crews side-by-side with our production team. He assists Kaili in daily operations, helping organize crews, support job flow, and keep the field running smoothly. What makes Lane stand out is his attitude. He shows up with a smile, greets the team with fist bumps, and brings an uplifting presence that strengthens morale and culture across the company. Lane loves to learn, takes coaching well, and continually pushes himself to grow in both skill and leadership. He is dependable, encouraging, and respected by everyone — not just because of how hard he works, but because of how well he treats people.

Lane is a true team player who makes Dynamic better every day.

Customer Care

Dana Prophet

Dana is the friendly, welcoming voice and presence that customers and team members alike appreciate. As part of our Customer Care and Production Support team, she ensures communication flows clearly between customers, sales, and the field. Dana helps schedule work, relay important project details, and enter information into our software systems to keep everything accurate and organized. Dana is known for being warm, approachable, and people-focused. She cares deeply about serving customers well and works hard to ensure they feel heard and supported. One of her greatest strengths is her willingness to learn — she asks questions, seeks clarity, and owns her mistakes with honesty and humility. This not only makes her effective, but also sets a strong example for our culture. Dana is a true team player who adds joy, kindness, and sincerity to everything she does. She strengthens our company through both her work and the heart she brings to it.

Accounts Receivable

Katherine Morris

Katherine brings precision, financial expertise, and a sharp eye for detail to the Dynamic Landscaping team, backed by an AAS in Accounting and over 10 years of dedicated experience in the accounting and consumer lending fields. While this role marks her official introduction to the landscaping industry, her extensive background ensures that our financial operations remain seamless, accurate, and highly organized. Katherine is incredibly eager to expand her horizons by learning the unique ins and outs of the trade while closely collaborating and building positive connections with our clientele.

Marketing Manager

Brittany Lehman

Brittany brings a diverse administrative and strategic background to Dynamic Landscaping, holding a B.S. in Business Administration and a wealth of cross-industry expertise. Throughout her career, she has developed a strong professional foundation by managing accounting and marketing initiatives across the commercial construction, real estate, and title sectors. While she spent two years directly immersed in the commercial construction field, this marks her exciting entry into the landscaping industry. Brittany is thrilled to leverage her versatile skill set to learn the unique nuances of the trade while focusing her creative energy on elevating and growing the brand.

Sales Representative

Scott King

Scott brings a unique blend of industry roots and deep relational expertise to the Dynamic Landscaping team. His journey in the field began early, spending three summers landscaping during high school and stepping into a crew leader role for a full year after graduating. Following those foundational years in the industry, Scott transitioned into outside sales for Purity Cylinder Gases, where he dedicated the last 20 years to delivering high-level service and building enduring client partnerships. Now returning to his roots, Scott is looking forward to shifting away from the industrial sector to focus his energy on crafting beautiful outdoor spaces and establishing strong, trusted customer relationships.

Our mission is simple:

Grow People. Build Culture. Create Lasting Impact.

Whether it’s maintaining a lawn, installing a landscape, managing an HOA property, or building out a multi-phase outdoor vision we show up with care and do it with excellence.

We don’t just work on properties. We help people feel proud of their homes, communities, and spaces. And we are just getting started.

What We Offer

Services That Reflect Our Promise

We offer a full range of landscaping solutions designed to make your property stand out and perform at its best. From landscape design and installation to lawn care, hardscaping, outdoor living, irrigation, drainage, lighting, and more; we cover every detail to keep your outdoors beautiful and functional year-round. This is what we promise:

Quality Craftsmanship: We work with care and precision for lasting results.
Reliable Service: We arrive on time and get the job done right.
Customer Focus: Your vision and satisfaction come first.

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Our Mission

Guided by Purpose

Our mission is to create landscapes that seamlessly blend beauty, functionality, and reliability. We aim to make every outdoor space a place where families and businesses can thrive. With each project, we commit to delivering dependable service, thoughtful design, and lasting results that bring pride to our clients.

Our Vision

Inspired by Possibility

Our vision is to be the trusted choice for landscaping that transforms properties and enriches the communities we serve. We believe every home and business deserves an impressive exterior that reflects care and personality. By blending skill, creativity, and a customer-first approach, we shape spaces that are as welcoming as they are enduring.

Start Your Next Landscaping Project Today

Our team is committed to serving the local Syracuse, Goshen, and Warsaw, IN, communities by creating outdoor environments that combine beauty with purpose and lasting durability. We learn your ideas, visions, and design tastes to guide designs that reflect who you are as a person while increasing the value of your property.We take care of everything, from site analysis to selecting our materials, and do it with exacting detail. We utilize creativity and practical suggestions to create impressive landscapes that not only look great but are also durable and long-lasting throughout the year.

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