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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5 Detention Pond Problems to Watch Out For & How to Fix Them

5 Detention Pond Problems to Watch Out For & How to Fix Them

Water can wreak havoc on your Greater Chicago commercial property.

Flooded parking lots and walkways can not only make your guests, tenants, and visitors cringe, but they can also lead to erosion and other property issues. No one wants to deal with building damage or liability claims that can result from water.

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Best Low-Maintenance Plants for Commercial Landscapes in Chicago

Best Low-Maintenance Plants for Commercial Landscapes in Chicago

A commercial facility can be a busy place.

Even though the variety of commercial sites in Greater Chicago is vast, all of them experience traffic. From employees coming and going at an office park or industrial property to customers at a retail facility, foot and vehicle movement can be pretty hectic on a daily basis.

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3 Landscaping Ideas for Industrial Buildings in Greater Chicago

3 Landscaping Ideas for Industrial Buildings in Greater Chicago

Industrial properties in Greater Chicago are busy places.

Employees, customers, and equipment are constantly moving at these buildings with expansive parking lots and hectic loading docks. These repetitive comings and goings are what drives the success of these businesses.

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Questions To Ask Before Signing a Commercial Landscaping Contract

Questions To Ask Before Signing a Commercial Landscaping Contract

Do you look around and see overgrown shrubs, beds full of weeds, or other landscape hazards at your Greater Chicago commercial facility? 

Has your commercial landscape maintenance service underperformed? Do you feel ignored or that your provider doesn’t communicate well with you? Maybe you keep making lists of improvements you want done on your property but you have absolutely no time to address them. Not to mention, you thought these headaches were already addressed.

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