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.
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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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?
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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.
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You are eager to get your landscape designed and installed in Suburban Chicago. It’s been something you’ve envisioned for quite a long time. And you can’t wait to spend time in your new backyard oasis.
There are quite a few landscape companies out there, so it may feel overwhelming as you start to search for your options of which company is going to bring your space to life. The job takes time and research so you hire a quality landscape design professional.
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Hanging out with the family is always a good time outside on summer evenings. An outdoor kitchen enables you to have those great times with family, adding that one extra element that everyone loves: food.
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A backyard patio is a great place to relax and unwind after a long day.
You might be considering a paver patio to dress up your landscape and create this perfect place for dining outside or sharing a drink with a friend, but you might be worried about some of the paver patio problems you’ve heard about.
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You want a lovely landscape full of color and texture. Who doesn’t? But what you don’t want is the maintenance -- lots of pruning and TLC. You just don’t have the time.
That’s OK. We don’t judge. You’re busy. But you want a nice landscape, too. That doesn’t sound like too much to ask for as a homeowner in the Greater Chicago area.
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Native plants are becoming more of a desire in the Suburban Chicago landscape.
And for good reason. Native plants can be more drought and stress tolerant, requiring less water. And since they are well-adapted to a local region, they usually thrive better during climate shifts.
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Your backyard is supposed to be your sanctuary, your refuge. As you look around your outdated suburban Chicago backyard, you might be wondering whether it’s time to take that next step and get that backyard oasis you’ve been longing for.
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Sometimes there’s nothing better than enjoying the outdoors in your suburban Chicago backyard.
The birds are chirping. The scent of a floral shrub wafts by. You relax and enjoy chatting with friends. Stress melts away.
But on days when the sun is beaming, rain is showering, or darkness is falling, it’s a bummer to be trapped inside. Time outside is still necessary and fun; you just need a solution.
That’s where the perfect landscape structure can be just what you need for your elegant backyard. Pavilions and pergolas are two of the most popular elements that can set your yard apart.
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