Kevin has deep roots in the Chicagoland area, growing up in Plainfield and now residing in Naperville. He holds a degree in Ornamental Horticulture from the University of Illinois and serves on the board for the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA). Since KD's inception in 1998, Kevin has loved creating outdoor environments to match the lifestyles of thousands of customers. In his spare time, you can find him spending time on the water with his wife, daughter, son, and labradoodle.
Your commercial property in Greater Chicago needs to look good all year long.
Why? Because business never stops.
As the growing season winds down in this area, you might think you have nothing left to do on your commercial property to improve its appearance besides hunker down for winter and making sure you have a snow and ice removal plan.
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Every urban community needs green spaces its people can escape to and municipal facilities they can use.
Of course, large green spaces can be difficult to maintain. That's why low-maintenance, long-lived plants are key to keeping things looking their best, even when they don't get the attention of a favored backyard garden.
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As a property manager of an industrial or warehouse facility, you have more than your fair share of concerns.
An industrial facility, with its vast turf expanses, regular deliveries, and employee traffic, is a special environment. From large concrete areas to regular foot and vehicle traffic to rain runoff, these outdoor areas can take a beating.
Landscaping can be tough in this environment, but it is a big part of creating a positive, welcoming, professional-looking appearance. What does that mean for you, as the property manager? You have to stay on top of landscape-related issues.
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Winter never promises to be gentle and light when it hits Greater Chicago each year.
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When it comes to commercial property management, every detail matters—from the outdoor break areas at your office park to the parking lots and entryways at your retail center to the safe pathways leading to your industrial site to the amenities at your HOA.
Everything, including curb appeal, tenant satisfaction, and an attractive and well-groomed exterior, is essential for success. That’s the same for solar farms as it is for any of these other types of commercial properties.
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As a Greater Chicago area property manager, you want your commercial property to have curb appeal and look good.
Thick, green grass, nicely shaped trees and shrubs, colorful containers at entranceways and key focal points, tidy landscape beds, and clean and smooth pathways that get your visitors from A to B without delay or hazard are all things to aim for.
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When you manage a commercial property in Greater Chicago, you want to ensure you have all of your bases covered, including the landscaping and outdoor areas.
Maybe you take care of a retail facility and want to ensure it’s accessible for shoppers, providing great aesthetics, comfortable lounging areas, and convenient parking.
Or you might manage a hospital or industrial site that needs safety, security, and easy navigation.
You may even maintain an office park where you have to ensure the property is functional and accessible during work hours and provide some great lunch, meeting, or alternative work spots.
Whatever type of site you manage, you will need commercial landscape maintenance. And as you compare bids from various companies and think about signing contracts, you may be worried about what you’re getting yourself into with different landscape contract terminology or commercial landscape terms and conditions.
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As a property manager, do you know what happens while your landscape company is at your commercial facility, polishing up your site and making it functional and beautiful?
You likely know they mow and trim, as well as weed or fertilizer, but what else do they do, and how do they leave the place when they are finished?
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Do you feel like your Greater Chicago commercial landscape is a little stale? Maybe it’s time for an update.
You can’t deny your landscape can add significant value to your commercial business in so many ways. Attracting new customers and amplifying your community's reputation and presence are two of them.
Creating stunning, inviting commercial landscapes is the best way to get these perks. Having modern, eye-catching landscaping can impress anyone who comes to your facility.
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Greater Chicago is pretty tough. It survives harsh winters, sweltering summers, and everything in between.
But as the impacts of climate change advance, the city’s landscapes are facing new and unpredictable challenges. Recent years have brought shifts that even make it tough for the hardiest native tree species.
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