Our Team

Mike is the heart and soul behind Bella Terra Landscapes & Garden Center. He keeps his finger on the pulse in every aspect associated with the business, promotes a favorable company culture, and continues to expand and refine the company vision. He grew up in Middletown, Delaware and attended Hodgsen Vo-Tech where he pursued Culinary Arts and Horticulture. After spending summers with family in Rehoboth and Bethany, he decided to move south in 2000 where he continued cooking in restaurants; most notably Restaurante Zebra and The Buttery. In 2003 he and his wife Katie started Bella Terra Landscapes and the company has continued to grow and thrive ever since. In his spare time, he enjoys being a scout leader with Troop 186 in Milford, boating, fishing, and going to the beach with his wife and their two sons, Nicholas and Christian.

Keith has served in many capacities at Bella Terra since 2008. He is proud of the evolution Bella Terra has experienced. He is a firm believer that the organic culture Bella Terra promotes with both employees and clients has been instrumental in the company’s growth, adding a cohesiveness that brings out the smiles of team members, which in turn creates happy clients. Keith holds National Recognition as a Certified Landscape Technician and is also a certified Delaware Commercial Nutrient Handler. He oversees all aspects of the landscape maintenance and snow removal departments while nurturing Bella Terra’s reputation of customer service and satisfaction. Like Bella Terra, his motto is “meeting and exceeding customers’ expectations.” Any free time Keith has is dedicated to his family. He can often be found on the baseball diamond, football field, and enjoying the beach.

Becca is a plant geek through and through with a diverse background in both plant science and landscape horticulture. She graduated with two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Delaware in 2009. While in college, Becca studied landscape design abroad in Brazil and served as the president of the Horticulture Club. Becca is a firm believer in continuing to learn and jumps at the chance to participate in educational workshops and industry trade shows. She is a Certified Nursery Professional through the Delaware Nursery and Landscape Association with additional accreditation in Landscape Design. She has a passion for wildlife and native plants that is apparent in her design aesthetic. That passion carries over into her personal life as she spends her weekends hiking with her husband, dog, and three kids.

Jimi is the project manager for Bella Terra’s Install and Hardscape Division. He brings 10 years of experience with him along with Stihl Equipment Bronze & Silver level training. He spends most of his days on job sites, ensuring that the minute details of your projects are completed with client satisfaction as a priority. Jimi loves the challenge of fulfilling the ideas and dreams of clients. When he is not working, he enjoys being outdoors and spending time with his family.

Joining us in the Fall of 2022, Jay is a true Delaware native, graduating from the University of Delaware with a degree in Plant Science. Jay brings nearly 30 years of valued experience in the Horticultural and Garden Center industries with many of those years being in a management and supervisory role. Jay is passionate about his customers, enjoys building lasting relationships, and becomes personally vested in his customer’s home garden and landscaping projects. When you don’t see Jay at work, you may want to try and find him wherever a cruise ship or road trip has taken him.

Danny Kelso has been with Bella Terra since 2012 and currently serves as an account manager for our Maintenance Division. Danny is a certified member of Nursery and Landscape Professionals, specializing in ornamental and plant maintenance. Not only does Danny have a great rapport with clients and go above and beyond to ensure client satisfaction, he is also an environmentalist at heart, and cares deeply about preserving the beauty and sustainability of nature. When he’s not working, Danny can be found mountain biking, hiking or camping with his wife and two children.

Julio comes to us with over 30 years of experience in supervision, grounds maintenance, landscaping, and hardscaping. His vast knowledge of maintaining high-end residential and commercial properties allows hm to mentor the crews and provide great attention to detail. In his spare time, Julio likes to spend time with his wife and grandchildren.

Garret got his first landscaping job at age 16 and absorbed as much information as possible from all of his mentors along the way. He joined Bella Terra in 2019 as an installation crew member and quickly moved through the ranks to become a maintenance account manager. Garret’s customer service skills and work ethic are top notch and his passion for the industry is apparent.

Devin Needam, who joined Bella Terra as an Account Manager. Devin brings a strong foundation of experience, having worked his way from entry-level landscaping roles to running a Tree & Landscaping company. He proudly refers to himself as a professional dirt whisperer after years of digging, planting, and transforming outdoor spaces. Devin has a infinite dedication to the industry and passion for enhancing properties. Devin has a Delaware charm and a great sense of humor. When he’s not at work, he enjoys beach days with a drink in hand and attempting to look professional on the golf course – where he notes that grass seems easier to manage from a golf cart!

Gary’s journey in the landscape industry began in the turf sector, where he gained a strong foundation and an appreciation for outdoor environments. That early start inspired a passion that grew into expertise in landscape design and estate care, guiding his thoughtful approach to client service and outdoor living.

He has carried this same passion into his personal projects, designing ornamental ponds and bespoke gardens that highlight his love for nature’s artistry. For Gary, outdoor spaces should do more than look beautiful—they should evoke emotion, foster connection, and create a lasting legacy.

When he isn’t collaborating with clients, Gary enjoys spending time with family and friends or exploring gardens and botanical spaces such as the serene grounds of Chanticleer. He was drawn to Bella Terra for its shared commitment to artistry, precision, and the creation of meaningful outdoor spaces.