Quality service and client relationships are our foundation.

Our Story

Growing Concerns was founded in 1997 and quickly established itself as the source for knowledgeable and skilled landscape management in Manhattan, KS. We have always been more concerned with providing quality service and establishing lasting relationships rather than growth which is why we have remained a primarily residential company. When Andrew Swarts became owner in 2016, we took our “quality over quantity” approach even further and began specializing solely in turf management.

We look forward to growing something great with you.

Our Values

1) Spirit of Encouragement
2) In All Things Professionalism
3) Dedication to Plant Health Knowledge
4) Everyone an "Owner"

Our Promise

We provide turf management services with knowledgeable and professional staff, quality products, timely service, and encouraging communication—all at a fair and competitive price that yields tremendous value to our clients.

Our Team

  • Andrew Swarts

    OWNER - UTILITY MANAGER

    Andrew “Drew” Swarts started with Growing Concerns as a plant health technician in the fall of 2007. He purchased the company and took on the role of president in 2016. Drew is a graduate from K-State where he earmed a business degree in General Management and Entrepreneurship. He and his wife Rebecca grew up in Junction City and they now stay busy chasing after their two sons, James and Joshua. Besides running a company and being a dad, Drew enjoys working outdoors, fishing, playing golf, and cheering on K-State and the Buffalo Bills.

  • Jim Crosby

    OWNER - TURF MANAGER

    Jim Crosby joined Growing Concerns in 2016. Originally from Michigan, Jim went to high school in Council Grove and eventually settled in Manhattan where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree from K-State. Jim loves seeing the transformation our services provide and is glad to be working outdoors. Off the job, Jim and his wife, Jasmine, also keep busy chasing after two youngsters, Stella and James. He enjoys music by Led Zeppelin and Pearl Jam, playing golf, traveling, and supporting Michigan football- Go BLUE!

Let’s connect!

Ready to see how Growing Concerns is different? We would love to hear from you!