December 12, 2000 To Whom It May Concern: Re: Recommendation of Howard Payne, Inc. Howard Payne, Inc., has done a substantial amount of work for me at both my current home, as well as my previous property in Toms River. I was in the landscaping business many years ago, and I have found it extremely difficult to find a company to provide the full range of products and services that live up to my standards over the years, but this company has met and exceeded those standards. I recently built a custom home and Howard Payne, Inc., provided the design and the installation, both of which have resulted in extraordinary compliments from all that have seen the property. Their attention to detail in the planning, execution, and follow-up is commendable. For instance, proper irrigation of newly planted grass, shrubs, and other plantings is extremely important for their survival. Howard Payne, Inc., not only stresses that point, but also provides documentation as to proper watering techniques, including frequency and duration. This is just one example of how they differentiate themselves from the norm. I have used Howard Payne, Inc., for nearly ten years and have no hesitation in highly recommending them for any landscaping project.