Our Story

Brentley’s Landscape & Construction began in 1995 with one man, a strong work ethic, and a belief that outdoor spaces should be built with the same care, precision, and pride as the homes they surround. What started as a one-man operation founded by Brentley Massey has grown into one of the DFW area’s most experienced full-service landscaping and outdoor construction companies, with over 30 years of hands-on experience.

Through every stage of that growth, one thing has remained constant: Brentley is still personally involved.

When you contact Brentley’s, you are not passed from a salesperson to a project manager and then left wondering who is responsible for your job. Brentley is your first point of contact, your go-to throughout the project, and the person who remains with you through the final walkthrough. He listens to your goals, helps shape the vision, answers your questions, oversees the work, and makes sure the finished project reflects the quality and attention to detail his name represents.

That level of personal involvement matters. Outdoor projects are complex. They require experience, foresight, coordination, and an understanding of how every element will perform long after the work is complete. Drainage, grading, plant selection, construction methods, materials, irrigation, and long-term maintenance all affect the final result. After more than three decades in the industry, Brentley knows how to identify potential problems before they become expensive ones, how to correct issues created by less-experienced contractors, and how to build outdoor spaces that are both beautiful and functional.

Brentley’s has also grown by building a team that clients trust and enjoy having on their property. Today, the company operates four experienced crews under the direction of Alfredo, our dedicated bilingual team leader. Our team is highly skilled, dependable, respectful, and committed to maintaining a clean, organized worksite. They understand that they are not simply working on a jobsite. They are working at someone’s home. That respect shows in the way they communicate, protect the property, manage the details, and complete the work.

Our clients regularly tell us how much they appreciate the professionalism and craftsmanship of the people working on their projects. That is not accidental. Brentley is selective about who represents the company because every team member carries the Brentley’s name onto the property. We hire experienced people, train them to meet our standards, and expect every project to be completed with care.

As a full-service company, Brentley’s can manage nearly every aspect of creating and improving an outdoor living space. From landscape design and installation to patios, walkways, retaining walls, drainage, irrigation, lighting, water features, outdoor structures, and ongoing maintenance, our team brings the entire project together under one experienced company. This reduces confusion, improves coordination, and gives homeowners one trusted source from the beginning of the project to the final detail.

We do not believe premium service means simply using attractive materials or producing a polished design. It means being available. It means communicating clearly. It means keeping promises, solving problems, protecting the client’s investment, and taking responsibility for the result. It means approaching every decision with the question, “Will this still be the right solution years from now?”

For Brentley, this company is personal. His name is on every proposal, every truck, and every project. The relationships built with clients and the reputation earned over more than 30 years are the foundation of the business. That is why he remains closely involved and why the entire team is expected to deliver work that clients can feel proud of long after the project is complete.

When you choose Brentley’s, you are choosing more than a landscaping contractor. You are choosing an experienced owner who will be there from the first conversation to the final walkthrough, a trusted team that takes pride in its work, and a company committed to creating an outdoor space that enhances the beauty, function, and value of your home.

More About Our Founder & History

A Letter from Brentley

My dad “James Lawrence Massey” always knew that I had an entrepreneurial mindset. On weekends, I would enjoy going to his office and acting as if I was working beside him. My dad had a strong work ethic that he also instilled in me, which is something I remain grateful for to this day.

As a child, I would come up with ways to sell things. I remember digging up henbit and dandelion, planting them in those small cups that you use in the bathroom to rinse your mouth out with and sitting out in front of my house trying to sell them as flowers. I also spent my summer days selling good old fashioned lemonade from my lemonade stand. When I got to be around eleven years of age or so, I began asking neighbors if I could mow their yard. I always admired the man at the end of my street and thought it would be a privilege to mow his lawn. I approached him reluctantly one day to ask. He agreed and then asked how much I would charge him. I said that for him I would do it for free. Again, he asked how much I would charge. I told him one dollar. He then laughed and supervised as I mowed. Once I finished, he told me what a great job I did and asked me if I would clean his flowerbeds, and of course, I got right to work. He gave me something like twenty-five dollars to mow and five dollars for the bed clean-up. I thought I had gone to heaven. It wasn’t long until I had several yards in my neighborhood that I had made arrangements to mow weekly. I would push my mower and pull my little red wagon along with all the tools that I needed in order to look as professional as I could.

Each week, I would take the pay from mowing neighboring properties and spend it on making my parents’ yard beautiful. Neighbors and family would tell me how great it looked, and every spring season I looked forward to tearing it up and re-doing it because I knew I could make it even better than the year before. It was around this same time that I found out about a great Texas gardener named Neil Sperry and he became my role model. I anxiously awaited his weekly section in the Dallas Morning News, and I was so excited to see him every spring at the garden show in Dallas. I still have his book that he personally signed for me, which is one of my greatest treasures, and one of my favorite birthday gifts every year was his monthly magazine and yearly calendar. For many years, I followed Neil Sperry’s advice to a “T”.

Once I got into high school, I became dedicated to agriculture and FFA. My ag teacher was a graduate of Texas A&M and had a degree in horticulture. I signed up for all his classes pertaining to plants and gardening and aced every course! Through my FFA projects and the profits I made, I bought my first landscape maintenance trailer and equipment in 1995. That’s when my adventures began and my dreams of owning a business started ringing true.

Many challenging times came in the following years, and through those challenges I discovered God was working in my heart in many ways I hadn’t previously realized. Then in 2000, I surrendered my life to my Savior Jesus Christ. I then became heavily involved in Heights Baptist Church. It was there I got to know a man named Fred Roach, whom my dad had great respect for. He taught Bible study at the church. My dad thought it would be a great idea for me to seek Fred’s wisdom after experiencing one of the most turbulent professional periods of my life, so in 2002 I approached Fred to ask him whether it would be a good idea for me to move forward with my own business. He thought it was an excellent idea and stated that he would do all he could to support me. Fred had faith that I could succeed despite all that I had been through, and my dad got on board as well. Of course, I made a few mistakes in the beginning, and I’m still learning today, but I’m also thriving doing the one thing that my heart has always enjoyed, which is stewarding God’s creation of beautiful landscapes and implementing the talents that have been gifted to me.

It’s been a blessing to see how God has woven all the fabrics of my life together. My dad was there from day one supporting me regardless of my trials, and I was able to pay that forward to him by caring for him through his last days. On March 29th of 2017, God blessed me with an amazing daughter named Brooklyn Starr Massey. Brooklyn likes to listen while I talk to clients on the phone and she helps by sorting through paperwork, mail, and shredding paper. I take great joy knowing that I am in a position to pass down to her the same strong work ethic my father passed down to me so that she can also enjoy a successful future.

We reside in Anna, Texas, with our office located on our ranch. We enjoy our horses and sponsoring rodeos, FFA, and 4–H programs around our area.

I’m grateful for my father’s sacrifice over my life so that my childhood dreams could come true. I also feel extremely blessed to have had clients who have shared insights into how I can make my business more successful, and I am continuously grateful to everyone who has put their trust into Brentley’s Landscape & Construction.

Sincerely,
Brentley L. Massey

My Dad - A Tribute

I always knew that I could count on my Dad. He was there for me no matter what, even when he had his reservations or doubts. Now I know, even if I couldn’t see it before, that when he became angry about my failures it was out of love.

My dad always knew I had an entrepreneurial mindset and that I was determined to be a business owner, and although he sometimes became frustrated, his patience endured even through the hardship and many mistakes I made to be where I am today. He never gave up on me, and that’s what I want to exemplify to my daughter through her upbringing. He taught me so much about love and how to deal with disappointment, and he always encouraged me to get up and try again.

When my dad’s time on earth was near its end, I was grateful for the opportunity to give back and care for him because he took care of me, and I felt blessed to have him by my side. This is something I felt I owed it to him, something I know was made possible by the many clients who instilled their trust and confidence in Brentley’s Landscape & Construction.

I am also grateful that God blessed me with an absolutely beautiful daughter …

I am also grateful that God blessed me with an absolutely beautiful daughter who gave me strength to endure this sacrifice. Through failing health and the difficulty of battling Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Disorder, she provided the support and love I needed to remain strong and provide the best care I could. It is not easy to say goodbye to a man who had such a profound impact on my life, but I am grateful for all of the good memories and the positive influence he’s had by passing on his values to us and our extended family.

Caring for my dad through his condition has greatly impacted the way I see my business. Many times, Brentley’s Landscape & Construction has helped others suffering through difficult times by creating naturally inspired and peaceful surroundings that calm the heart and mind. Nature heals, and I work to bring that benefit into every project I take on. My dad’s condition taught me, my family, and my employees the importance of how to create, beautify, and make a safe harbor for people in these types of circumstances, and it’s been a privilege and blessing to serve in such a unique way.

I am truly honored to have had James Lawrence Massey as my dad. He displayed a love that was unconditional and he never once placed himself before his children. The abounding love he cast upon my life gives me a glimpse of how great the love of our Heavenly Father is. His dedication towards me and my brother was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced.

Growing up, I always acknowledged my dad as dad but during the days that prepared him for coming home to his final resting place, God revealed to me that he was also my best friend. We have walked side by side through many storms in this life, and our love for one another never once wavered. He never judged me and always wanted the best for me and my brother. I know he worried about us daily, and I can only imagine how many prayers went up to our Heavenly Father as a result, but as I looked into my dad’s eyes in the last days of his life, I knew without a doubt how much he loved me, my brother, and his grand-daughter Brooklyn.

Matthew 6:21 says… “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” My dad’s treasure was knowing our Heavenly Father, and from that he was able to pour his love out to me, my brother, and all of those he loved.

From Brentley’s Mentor

Recently I was reading a book entitled In Praise and Celebration of Friendship by Helen Exley. It shared the truth that our lives are given real meaning through our relationships.

Recently I was reading a book entitled In Praise and Celebration of Friendship by Helen Exley. It shared the truth that our lives are given real meaning through our relationships. Click + to read more.

This book reminded me of our great relationship over many years. I have enjoyed our many discussions about a variety of subjects over our regular breakfast schedules, as well as our celebration on many different occasions with my wife, Gloria. It’s been particularly rewarding to see your growth over the years—personally, professionally and spiritually. You’ve made it one of your life goals to be as effective as possible in your life purpose and calling. Your dedication as a “hard worker” has helped you achieve personal and business-oriented goals. Seeing you work as a “hands-on” leader demonstrates to me why this has been possible. It was natural for Gloria and me to seek your professional services during this period because we saw the fantastic work you did for others. You helped make our wonderful home, built by our son, even more beautiful through the work you did as a lawn and landscape professional. As a friend, I also had the opportunity to see the very involved work you did on many stately homes—it demonstrated the effort of a knowledgeable expert in his field. I know your drive for excellence comes from having high moral and ethical standards. I have observed you practicing sound business practices, but what I also consider as critical—high ethical standards. At the same time you have acknowledged “making mistakes,” which is normal; but what I like is that you worked hard to correct them. You seek to learn and grow through working to solve the tough issues that we face periodically in business. In Exley’s book on “Friendship,” a Norwegian proverb is quoted: “On the road between the home of friends, grass does not grow.” While this might sound disastrous for someone that is committed to landscaping, this is a truth I see in you. You work to build relationships, which become the “building blocks” of a sound and sturdy life. Thanks for doing that with Gloria and me! Knowing a young professional like yourself, dedicated to those you interface with, and particularly committed to Our Lord, gives me a tremendous.