Michael j. Madarash graduated from UMass’ Stockbridge School of Agriculture with a degree in Soil Science in 2000. In 2001 he launched kokobo greenscapes and currently holds the title of principal designer and director of business development. In 2016 Kokobo was acquired by Blondie’s Treehouse Inc. and maintains itself as a unique sub brand of high-end exterior residential and commercial landscape projects with a focus on urban environments. He approaches each project in a ‘boutique’ fashion; getting to know the clients’ goals and designing the project based on their ‘wish list’ while keeping within the prospective budget. Michael and his firm have been recognized for many award‐winning projects, including custom rooftop designs, suburban property renovations, and greenwalls. He is committed to sustainable landscapes and environmental improvement and looks for new and interesting ways to incorporate these ideals into each of his projects. He, and his work, has appeared on the pages of Better Homes and Gardens, Architectural Digest, Garden Design, and on national television shows such as The Victory Garden, Urban Outsiders and Landscapers Challenge. Michael has had the honor of being a speaker at the ASLA international conference, New England Grows, and many local garden clubs from Amherst, MA to Key West, FL. He is also a board member of LINLA (Long Island Nursery and Landscape Association). LINLA is the local chapter of the NY state Association that represents landscape design/build companies as well as growers and nurseries.
