Cross Lawn and Landscaping

04/03/2014

My trailer was stolen in Mesquite within 2 hours ago. It's a black 16ft tandem axel trailer with these signs on it. I'm sure the signs have already been removed but if anyone sees a trailer that could be this one, please contact me.

02/19/2014

Got the signs on the trailer today... Starting to look official now!

02/11/2014

New addition to the business! No more borrowing trailers to get the supplies to the job site! Lol

02/03/2014

A little modification to a standard tractor jack and now I have a fence post puller. Now I just need a fence job to try it out! Lol

01/28/2014

What principles should distinguish a Christian business?

I consider it a challenge to call CROSS Lawn & Landscaping a Christian business. I do not take that statement lightly or use it for some marketing scheme. I truly believe that the service that I can provide, can be one that is Christ-like. After all... Jesus was a carpenter! I believe it can open up avenues to bring others to Christ through the examples made within this business.

So, I asked myself... "What are the key principles that set apart Christian businesses that place a high premium on Christian values?" Though I could name many, I came up with three biblical principles that stand out to me that define a Christian business.

First is integrity. Integrity is about Christ-centered living. It is about doing what is right rather than what is expedient. With integrity, my business decisions will be based on the standards and principles of God—righteousness, truth and honesty. That is, there is congruency between what I verbalize and what I practice. Socrates declared, “The greatest way to live with honor in this world is to be what we pretend to be.” A Christian business is the epitome of integrity. This means “I am who I say I am.”

Second is a commitment to excellence. Paul said, “This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone” (Titus 3:8). If my business is to be recognized as an exemplary one, one whose goal is to glorify God through my commitment to excellence in my service and product, it must always honor God and be thoroughly cognizant of its role and mission in today's society. I pray I never forget that God has called me to be His witness to the lost world in which I do business. By committing myself to the pursuit of excellence, I will exalt the Word of God.

Finally, a Christian business should have a commitment to its people... customers as well as workers. I commit to fair compensation, prices to customers, performance recognition, and providing growth opportunities if those opportunities eventually present themselves, both professionally and personally. It has been determined that organizations that recognize the needs of their workers and create opportunities for them to fulfill those needs are able to bring out the very best in them. I don't currently have employees working for me, but there are plenty of instances where I need help with larger jobs. In those circumstances, the apostle Paul indirectly addressed relationships between employers and employees.

Paul commanded, “Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven” (Colossians 4:1). Paul gave this command to employers because, just as their employees report to them, they themselves have someone to report to—their Master in heaven. I could hardly expect to be treated fairly by God if I failed to treat my employees fairly.

In all things, Christ should be the model for Christian business, because He was known to be a man of integrity, even among His enemies.

01/22/2014

Just some options that I offer on my privacy fences...

01/21/2014

A little about my business...

Cross Lawn and Landscaping is a side business to my paid firefighter career. The meaning behind the name is significant. For starters "CROSS" is my name C. Ross. On top of that, there are two crosses that are the biggest parts of my life... The Christian cross, which you see in my logo, is a symbol of my Christian faith and is very important to me. Also, the Maltese cross which symbolizes my profession of a firefighter.

While my business is technically a landscaping company, I would love to eventually focus more on fencing and deck jobs. For now, I will take on any type of landscaping job I can get. These jobs include, stone work, flower beds, retaining walls, landscape makeovers, etc. I've also been known to take on miscellaneous jobs such as tile work and some flooring. My ultimate goal is not some "get rich" plan. I just enjoy working with my hands and if I can keep a little extra money in my pocket doing so, then that's an added bonus! All of my work is done solely by myself with the addition of an additional helper on larger jobs.

I provide nothing less than an honest approach, fair pricing, and hard work. If you are looking for quality work from someone who prides himself on how meticulous he must be on jobs... then you have come to the right place!

01/21/2014

Awesome business cards from Piearce Design Studios... thanks Jason!

01/21/2014

01/21/2014

01/21/2014

Extended the deck and added a wrought iron fence.

01/21/2014

Various fence jobs