When you love to entertain, having a space that can accommodate a big group -- grandparents, lots of grandchildren and an extended family that lives nearby -- is important.
That was the case for this Plainfield, IL family.
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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.
There’s no better way to extend your time enjoying your Suburban Chicago backyard than with residential landscape lighting.
As the sun sets, your pathways, patio, and entertaining nooks illuminate with a warm glow that says, “Stay awhile.” And who are you to resist the call? It’s summer after all. You do deserve some time to relax and unwind, embracing warm evenings in the outdoors.
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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.
When you own a home and the surrounding property, you want to be able to use your outdoor living spaces to their fullest advantage.
If it’s difficult for you to move from one part of your landscape to the other, things get more complicated than you’d like them to be.
Maybe it’s your landscape grade or maybe you just want a way to easily walk back and forth between outdoor living areas. Or you might even want a way to walk from front to back without stepping in dewy grass or on uneven ground.
Landscape walkways are your solution. Though they seem simple, they are actually what connect various areas of your yard together. This makes them pretty important components of your overall landscape.
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Whether you have a small space, a large entryway or a bland retaining wall or patio you’d like to jazz up, container plants, also known as outdoor potted plants, can bring a whole new world of color, texture, and interest to your space.
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When your backyard is an empty canvas, you can create almost anything you can dream up.
But that open, expansive space does mean neighbors to the left and right can peer in on your daily outdoor activities.
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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.
We see you dreaming.
You’re looking at your suburban Chicago backyard and envisioning the space of your dreams. Maybe it’s got an outdoor kitchen with a gourmet oven. Possibly you’re thinking about dinners on a bluestone patio under a flowering tree.
Maybe you have a wide open space and you're looking for an outdoor room that gives you privacy, shade, and a more intimate setting.
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You love spending time in your backyard. You’ve invested in a space you can use to relax with family and friends. Once that warmer weather kicks in, you want to be out there, enjoying nature and good times.
Darkness definitely dampens backyard fun, from swimming to barbecuing to a patio party.
Enter landscape lighting. It enables you to keep the entertainment rolling, while boosting safety, as well as a more chill outdoor vibe.
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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.
When you live in a suburb, you value your privacy. It’s a luxury to have a space all to your own where nosy neighbors can’t peek in or ruin your solitude.
It’s not wrong to crave some peace from prying eyes. But privacy works in other ways too; it can screen things that aren’t very attractive to see, such as a neighbor’s shed.
Luckily, there are many options when it comes to privacy landscaping. They can all help you achieve the seclusion you crave and block unsightly views. Here are some tips on landscaping for backyard privacy.
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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 outside during Chicago summers is ideal. It’s even better when you can spend more time in nature, without rain or darkness stopping you.
Enter the landscape structure. Pergolas and pavilions are two such structures that can enhance your outdoor living time.
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You know what they say. Location is a big selling point and value-adding feature of a home.
Second to that is curb appeal. And nothing makes your curb appeal shine more than front entryway landscaping. The American Society of Landscape Architects says great landscaping can boost your home’s value by 5 to 15 percent.
The yard is the first impression people get as they drive by your home or walk up to your front door, so it’s worth the investment.
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