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.
A patio can create the perfect place for enjoying the outdoors in your backyard in Elmhurst, IL or Naperville, IL.
Whether you want a spot for outdoor dining, a place for the kids to hang out, an entertaining nook for drinks and snacks, a relaxing area for reflection and meditation, or maybe all of the above, a patio can certainly fill the bill.
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*While this article offers helpful landscaping tips for residential properties, we now specialize exclusively in commercial landscaping services. If you manage a commercial property or HOA, see how we can enhance your landscape here.
Spending time outdoors in the Greater Chicago area can’t be beat. The sun is shining. The wind is light and variable. The day couldn’t be better.
Unfortunately, Mother Nature doesn’t deliver perfect conditions every day. She brings the rain and the clouds and all the extremes. And she doesn’t even apologize.
But did you know the right outdoor living structures can help enhance your time outside. In fact, a landscape structure like a pergola is the perfect defense against Mother Nature’s mood swings.
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In Greater Chicago and the surrounding area, the warmth and dancing light that a fire pit or fireplace brings are very welcome throughout the year, especially during seasonal transitions when weather patterns are changing and evening temperatures are unpredictable.
An outdoor fire pit and fireplace can provide the enjoyment you crave, adding light, heat, and an interactive experience that enhances your outdoor entertainment. Fire features also bring ambiance to any landscape; there’s nothing like sitting by a fire.
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If you close your eyes, you can probably envision your dream backyard. Maybe it has an outdoor kitchen and an expansive patio to entertain your large family. It could have a privacy screen of gorgeous trees and lovely containers full of bountiful blooms that change with the seasons, giving you some seclusion from the neighbors and beautiful scenery to admire.
You can almost hear the steak sizzling on your gourmet grill and the soft wind rustling through the trees, right?
When it comes to an outdoor entertainment area, you want an oasis you can truly use and enjoy—something special.
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You love your home and your landscape. You put a lot of time and energy into keeping it nice. You mow the lawn, trim the hedges, and make enhancements. You spend hours outside enjoying your yard -- whether you’re chilling on the patio, grilling dinner in your outdoor kitchen, or soaking in a summer day.
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We live in a world where we can be convinced we can do anything ourselves. There are tons of videos and how-to tips at our fingertips that try to enable us to become DIY stars.
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*While this article offers helpful landscaping tips for residential properties, we now specialize exclusively in commercial landscaping services. If you manage a commercial property or HOA,see how we can enhance your landscape here.
Your backyard is your safe haven. It’s where friends and family gather around to share a meal, play games, enjoy the outdoors, or just spend time together.
A fire pit can add so much to your outdoor living experience in Suburban Chicago.
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Everyone loves color. There’s something about bright blooms that bring a smile to your face and make your landscape that much more enjoyable.
That vibrant visual appeal you see in landscapes you admire at vacation resorts or botanical gardens gives you a warm, welcoming feeling. They create different levels of interest, texture, and vivid hues that you can’t resist.
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*While this article offers helpful landscaping tips for residential properties, we now specialize exclusively in commercial landscaping services. If you manage a commercial property or HOA, see how we can enhance your landscape here.
Are your backyard dreams falling short? Is your patio to blame? Is your time outdoors limited because your patio isn’t giving you enough reason to stay out there and enjoy it?
We understand. Getting maximum use out of your landscape and enjoying your personal great outdoors isn’t going to happen if you are stuck with a boring patio.
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*While this article offers helpful landscaping tips for residential properties, we now specialize exclusively in commercial landscaping services. If you manage a commercial property or HOA, see how we can enhance your landscape here.
Many times, when developers build homes, they focus on all of the usefulness, spaciousness, and beauty of the indoors, but they neglect some details of the outdoors, including driveways and front walkways.
But your front entry walkway is the perfect place to merge function and design that boosts your front landscape aesthetics and amplifies your curb appeal.
In fact, the right design can draw visitors in, guiding them to your front door, and enhancing the journey along the way.
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