About Marvelous Gardens

Chris Taylor is the CEO and President of Marvelous Gardens Inc., a full-service landscape, irrigation, and outdoor living company serving the Crossroads and Coastal Bend regions of Texas. Born and raised in the Six Mile community of Port Lavaca, Chris graduated with honors from Calhoun High School in 2002 and founded Marvelous Gardens just one year later, in 2003.

What began as mowing lawns between college classes and working for a local landscape company — while also working shift work at Formosa Plastics — quickly grew into something much bigger. Chris discovered he loved building relationships with customers and delivering work people could truly take pride in. As demand increased, he hired his first employee, then a few more, steadily expanding services and capabilities.

In 2010, the company began offering full landscape design and installation in addition to maintenance services, a milestone that fueled significant growth. Today, Marvelous Gardens employs up to 40 team members during peak season and operates from its facility on FM 1090, which includes a retail nursery and expanded operations center. Over the years, the business evolved from a home-based startup to a refurbished shop, then an old grain warehouse on Main Street, before reaching its current location.

Chris is a licensed irrigator and remains deeply involved in both client relationships and company strategy. While he appreciates every aspect of the business, his greatest fulfillment comes from meeting clients, building long-term partnerships, and helping team members grow personally and professionally.

Under his leadership, Marvelous Gardens has been voted Best Lawn Care Company in Calhoun County for eight consecutive years, a reflection of the company’s commitment to quality, reliability, and integrity.

Community involvement is a core part of Chris’s mission. He actively supports local businesses and organizations, with a special focus on youth programs. For more than 15 years, he has coached youth sports for children ages 4 through middle school. He is also the founder of the POC Champions Cup, a barbecue cook-off competition that raises funds for local youth organizations.

Chris married his wife, Candace, in April 2008, and together they have five sons: Trenton, Trevor, Treston, Traeson, and Traeton. Outside of work, he enjoys competitive fishing and spending time outdoors — gardening, cooking, hosting family and friends, and relaxing at the family fishing cabin. Above all, he values his roles as a husband and father.

Chris is a Christian and strives to lead both his family and his company by example. He credits perseverance and belief in a larger vision as key drivers of his success, especially during the early years when others doubted his path. Today, he believes what truly separates Marvelous Gardens from other companies is simple: integrity.

Fun Fact: In fifth grade, after being suspended from the school bus for a few days, Chris’s father made him walk to Jackson Elementary from Six Mile — following behind him the entire way — a lesson in accountability he never forgot.

Brandon Dyche is the Landscape/Irrigation Manager at Marvelous Gardens where he manages all residential, commercial, and industrial projects. He is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of workmanship by combining strong crew leadership, safe work practices, and disciplined time management to drive efficient, successful project completion.

Brandon began his career by founding and operating his own company, where he developed a strong foundation in leadership, operations, and client service. After many successful years in business, he chose to bring his experience to a larger Houston-based firm, where he led and expanded the landscape division, strengthening its performance and long-term value.

Today, Brandon brings that same drive and ownership mindset to Marvelous Gardens. He is committed to supporting Chris and the team, building on the company’s strong reputation, and helping position it as a leading landscape and irrigation provider in the region.

Brandon maintains both an Texas Irrigators License as well as a Texas Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester License since 2006 and 2008 respectively.

Brandon is married to his wife Amy of over 20 years and they have 3 kids. When he is not at work he is spending time with his wife and kids and most likely running around from activity to activity to keep up with their busy schedules.

Brandon is excited to be part of the Marvelous team and thinks highly of Chris’s faith based morals and family first focus.

Trenton Taylor serves as Lawn Maintenance Manager at Marvelous Gardens, where he specializes in lawn care operations and irrigation systems. As the son of owner Chris Taylor, Trenton plays a hands-on role in ensuring every property the company services is healthy, efficient, and maintained to the highest standards. His practical knowledge in both turf management and irrigation helps clients achieve landscapes that not only look great but perform reliably year-round.

Raised in the Six Mile community, Trenton grew up grounded in faith, family, and hard work. He graduated from Calhoun High School in 2025 and has worked alongside his father in the field since the age of 13. From an early age, he learned the importance of punctuality, keeping your word, and taking pride in honest, quality workmanship.

As the oldest of five boys — with four younger brothers, Trevor, Treston, Traeson, and Traeton — Trenton naturally developed leadership skills early in life. Being the eldest instilled in him responsibility, accountability, and the importance of setting a strong example. His parents, Chris and Candace, emphasized strong Christian values and respect for others, principles that continue to guide how he leads both on the job and in daily life.

Outside of work, Trenton enjoys duck hunting, hog hunting, and fishing whenever he can. He values time with friends and family and considers those relationships among the greatest blessings in his life.

At Marvelous Gardens, Trenton is committed to carrying forward the foundation his family built — serving the community with integrity, dedication, and attention to detail. To him, lawn maintenance and irrigation are more than services; they are opportunities to build lasting relationships and help keep the local community looking its best.