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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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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*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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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 the company that will bring your space to life. The job takes time and research, so you should 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 problems you’ve heard about.
While you know you want a functional space, you definitely don’t want an outdoor area that will cause problems, hassles, and stress.
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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.
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