Kevin Manning

Kevin Manning

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.

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Best Low-Maintenance Plants for Commercial Landscapes in Chicago

Best Low-Maintenance Plants for Commercial Landscapes in Chicago

A commercial facility can be a busy place.

Even though the variety of commercial sites in Greater Chicago is vast, all of them experience traffic. From employees coming and going at an office park or industrial property to customers at a retail facility, foot and vehicle traffic can be quite hectic daily.

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3 Landscaping Ideas for Industrial Buildings in Greater Chicago

3 Landscaping Ideas for Industrial Buildings in Greater Chicago

Industrial properties in Greater Chicago are busy places.

Employees, customers, and equipment are constantly moving at these buildings with expansive parking lots and hectic loading docks. These repetitive comings and goings are what drives the success of these businesses.

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The Best Trees for Commercial Properties in Greater Chicago

The Best Trees for Commercial Properties in Greater Chicago

Trees can make a big impact on your Greater Chicago commercial property. Shade trees bring lush canopies, and flowering trees bring beautiful blooms and lovely aromas.

Trees attract attention and instantly boost your commercial property’s curb appeal.

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How to Control Detention Pond Erosion on Your Commercial Property

How to Control Detention Pond Erosion on Your Commercial Property

We might not be able to read your mind, but we bet if we looked at your Greater Chicago commercial property wishlist, dealing with water issues is likely a top priority. 

A flooded parking lot at an industrial facility, office park, retail property, healthcare site, or school does more than cause soggy feet. It can negatively affect local water quality, cause erosion, chase away customers and give the entire property a bad name.

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