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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How to Increase the Lifespan of Shrubs on a Commercial Property

How to Increase the Lifespan of Shrubs on a Commercial Property

Whether you manage an office park, retail center, industrial facility, or other type of commercial property, you likely notice how shrubs can make a big difference in adding pops of color, unique texture, and interesting elements to the landscape. 

But there are so many options out there, which makes choosing commercial shrubbery overwhelming. You certainly don’t want to install plants that don’t do well in your space or make your property look bad.

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6 Benefits of Adding Flowers & Plants to a Commercial Landscape

6 Benefits of Adding Flowers & Plants to a Commercial Landscape

Everyone likes a little color in their lives. This is especially true with landscapes in commercial settings.

Amazing blooms bursting with bountiful, bright, bold hues add visual appeal and intrigue to your Greater Chicago office park, retail center, industrial property, warehouse or other commercial site.

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6 Secrets of Low-Maintenance Commercial Landscaping

6 Secrets of Low-Maintenance Commercial Landscaping

A commercial facility is a busy and hectic site, and, as a property manager, you have a lot to do.

The challenge is that your plate is always full, and some things take way too much time. This means efficiency is the name of the game in order for you to get everything done.

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4 Tips to Maintaining a Commercial Landscape in Summer

4 Tips to Maintaining a Commercial Landscape in Summer

Greater Chicago commercial properties are busy places – especially in summer.

People are shopping in outdoor retail centers, attending concerts in outdoor venues, taking their work breaks outside instead of inside, and enjoying some fresh air everywhere they go.

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3 Tips for Parking Lot Landscaping in Greater Chicago

3 Tips for Parking Lot Landscaping in Greater Chicago

You might not always think about the landscaping around your parking lots at your Greater Chicago commercial facility, and we don’t blame you. They are some of the easier areas to neglect or forget about when it comes to attractive and effective commercial landscaping.

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Guide to Landscaping Industrial Facilities and Warehouses in Chicago

Guide to Landscaping Industrial Facilities and Warehouses in Chicago

Managing and maintaining the commercial grounds on an industrial property or warehouse in Greater Chicago can be a daunting experience for any facility manager.

You have to keep the indoor areas in tact amidst the constant comings and goings of vehicle and foot traffic. You also have to ensure your property looks attractive and professional to maintain your business image and reputation in the local community.

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