We’re proud to announce that Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping’s Austin Construction Division has been honored with an AGC Outstanding Construction Award for our work on the IH-35 Landscaping Development at SH53 & FM 2305 in Temple, Texas.
This recognition is a true testament to the craftsmanship, planning, and collaboration our team puts into every project. In partnership with Emerson Construction Company, Inc., we brought this stretch of highway to life with sustainable, visually striking landscaping designed to enhance Temple’s city limits for decades to come.
From pre-construction planning to installation, our team focused on native plant selection, erosion control, irrigation and drainage along this major travel corridor.



The award was accepted by members of our Construction team: Nick Gage, President of Construction, Jarred Maldonado, Vice-President of Construction, Jessica Gage, Construction Administration Manager and Drew Kidder, Austin Senior Estimator.
We’re grateful for their dedication and the continued trust of our partners.


Hats off to every crew member, project manager, and partner who helped make this project a success.
We look forward to continuing to raise the bar in landscaping construction across Texas.