--- title: "K & D Landscaping, Inc. — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/k-and-d-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~404672943 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~404672943.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "K & D Landscaping, Inc." category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7a73c0e3075779bc_6457-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "WATSONVILLE, California 95076, United States" latitude: 36.9294 longitude: -121.7727 phone: "(831) 728-4018" website: http://www.kndlandscaping.com rating: 5 review_count: 9 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 52 last_updated: 2026-09-26 --- # K & D Landscaping, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [K & D Landscaping, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/k-and-d-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~404672943) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** WATSONVILLE, CA - **Serves:** Salinas, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Seaside, Monterey, Marina, Scotts Valley, Soquel, Capitola, Rio Del Mar, Interlaken, Aptos, Carmel Valley, Seacliff, Freedom, Day Valley, Amesti, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pajaro, Aromas, Corralitos, Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, Elkhorn, Moss Landing, Carmel, La Selva - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (9 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2019–2025), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Locally owned - Published nationally - High-end For over 38 years, K&D has been the trusted choice for homeowners and businesses seeking top-tier landscaping services in the Central Coast region. Our unwavering dedication to excellence has set us apart as industry leaders, and we're proud to raise the bar for what it means to be a premier landscape company on the Central Coast. As a family-owned and operated business, K&D infuses every project with a sense of pride and commitment that runs deep. Our foundation is built on six core values – Professionalism, Teamwork, Humility, Hunger, Safety, and Respect – which guide our every action and decision. These values not only drive our own success but also empower us to give back to the vibrant community we serve through initiatives like our Community Beautification projects, fostering a more beautiful and cohesive environment for all. At K&D, we specialize in transforming visions into realities, crafting breathtaking residential landscapes and expertly installing outdoor features. With our expertise and dedication to customer satisfaction, we stand ready to bring your landscape dreams to life, creating outdoor spaces that inspire and delight for years to come. ### Services Provided - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Custom Fire Pits - Pool Landscaping - Custom Water Features - Custom Bocce Ball Courts - Artificial Grass Installation - Brush Clearing - Concrete Construction - Custom Putting Greens - Deck Building - Decorative Concrete - Demolition - Drip Irrigation Installation - Driveway Gate Installation - Dry Wells - Excavating - Fence Installation - Gate Installation - Hedge Trimming - Irrigation Repair - Irrigation System Installation - Land Leveling & Grading - Landscape Construction - Landscape Drainage System Installation - Landscape Lighting Installation - Lawn Treatment & Fertilization - Mulching - Outdoor Fireplace Construction - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Outdoor Lighting Installation - Patio Construction - Paver Installation - Pergola Construction - Planting - Retaining Wall Construction - Sod Installation - Sprinkler System Installation - Stamped Concrete - Tree Planting - Tree Pruning - Trellis Construction - Weed Control - Wood Fence Installation ### Areas Served - Salinas - Santa Cruz - Watsonville - Seaside - Monterey - Marina - Scotts Valley - Soquel - Capitola - Rio Del Mar - Interlaken - Aptos - Carmel Valley - Seacliff - Freedom - Day Valley - Amesti - Carmel-by-the-Sea - Pajaro - Aromas - Corralitos - Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley - Elkhorn - Moss Landing - Carmel - La Selva ### Typical Job Cost $75,000 - 350,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | K & D Landscaping, Inc. | | Address | WATSONVILLE, California 95076, United States | | Phone | (831) 728-4018 | | Website | http://www.kndlandscaping.com | | License Number | C-27 \#664584 | | Followers on Houzz | 52 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/kndlandscapinginc/ - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/k-&-d-landscaping-inc./ - Blog — kndlandscaping.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [K & D Landscaping, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/k-and-d-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~404672943) - **Website:** http://www.kndlandscaping.com - **Phone:** (831) 728-4018 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2024 Santa Cruz Sentinel Readers Choice: Best Contractor, Best Landscape Contractor & Best Hero Company. 2024 Monterey Herald Readers Choice: Best Landscaping Service (Business & Residential). Multiple CLCA awards for excellence in Residential Installation. - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2019–2025), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/interlocking-concrete-pavement-institute-pfvwus-pf~1829823913) - [California Landscape Contractors Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/california-landscape-contractors-association-pfvwus-pf~127371204) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 9 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### All 9 reviews **★★★★★ — Florence Catania, Oct. 2024** > We hired Liz to landscape design the front of the house and the backyard. Liz is very professional, detail oriented and kind. We love working with her and Bethany! **★★★★★ — James Fegan, Feb. 2024** > We had K&D do a portion of our project, and they did a fantastic job. They were friendly and informative . And at the end of each day. The job site was cleaner than it was when they got there. I was very impressed with that. what was especially important to me was the feedback I heard this morning from my contractor, he was very pleased with how easy they were to work with I would definitely recommend KND to anyone , and I’m sure my contractor will be calling them again as well, A true five star company ! **★★★★★ — Jessica Wendt, Feb. 2024** > K&D Landscaping performed some work in my backyard and they were a pleasure to work with. Great communication from the beginning when I first called their office all the way through to completion. The team who worked at my house were very respectful, friendly and always cleaned up at the end of the day. They learned my dogs names and always greeted them with pets and attention and then got straight to work. I would highly recommend K&D Landscaping for all of your landscape needs! **★★★★★ — Deborah Sierra Fillingim, Jan. 2020** > K&D Landscaping has been a true business partner. I am one of their vendors and I was surprised to receive an email from Shane mentioning they are reaching out to their vendors for feedback about K&D operations and how we can improve with positive or constructive feedback and they are all ears. > > Below are just a few areas I shared with him. > > 1.Very friendly and professional K&D Associates from the front desk, accounting, you, Tucker and your drivers when I have met or spoken to them at our Watsonville location. > a.Drivers presentable > i.I watched all drivers place their fuel tanks on the ground before fueling, so I can tell safety has been reviewed > b.Vehicles presentable/clean > c.I am always asked if I would like something to drink when I come into the office > 2.K&D Landscaping associates open/interested with card features (I don’t find this a lot) > 3.Conference room clean and I enjoyed the pictures of completed projects on the walls > 4.Loved your website > a.Very informative > b.Good information with your blog and I have shared this with some of my friends > i.So much information to help me with my questions for ideas and important information for my garden and planting needs > c.Giving back to the community was nice to read > > Overall Shane, I find K&D Landscaping to be a true business partner and I would recommend your company to anyone who is looking for your services. > > Debbie Sierra Fillingim > SC Fuels **★★★★★ — Wildflower Landscape Design, Dec. 2018** > As a landscape designer, I am always looking for a high quality contractor to install my designs for my clients. I am also looking for a contractor that has great customer service, responsive communication and a desire to collaborate with me and my clients. K&D is that kind of contractor. I know that my clients and my designs are in great hands with this team! **★★★★★ — Eva Zeno, Sept. 2018** > Best. Ever. K&D's customer service was better than any vendor I've ever worked with. Jeremy made suggestions on how to improve on my design, identified potential issues and solved problems swiftly. I completely trusted him and the end product is even better than I imagined: https://www.houzz.com/projects/3958850/capitola-residence/ls=2?lt=hl. Highly recommended! **★★★★★ — Earlene Young, Sept. 2018** > We were very pleased with our experience with K&D. We choose them in part due to their responsiveness to our questions and concerns during the bidding process. The project started and ended as pscheduled and as budgeted. The crew arrived every morning with the same supervisor. The paving, carpentry and rock terrace are particularly well done and the project was executed accurately in accordance to our landscaping plan. **★★★★★ — Sandi Kolassa, March 2018** > Perfect professional! All of K&D employees were great to work with. Josh, Jeremy, Kendall and Jose. They listened, offered their ideas and we meshed it all together to come up with the landscape project I wanted. Their contract was clear and concise, and when the crew arrived daily, they were ready to work, very polite, courteous and at the end of the day, they left the yard, as neat as possible (for a construction zone). The neighbors watched the progress as well, and were so impressed with each step and outcome. At the end of our 5 week project, we had the whole crew over for a dinner to show our appreciation. We recommend K&D to everyone, and will use them again. **Comment from K & D Landscaping, Inc.:** > Hello Sandi! > Thank you for the kind and honest review. It was a pleasure working with, and we hope you enjoy your new outdoor living space this year and many more years to come! We truly appreciate your business and hope to get the opportunity to work with you again, > Take care, > All of us at K&D. **★★★★★ — Diana Spangler, Dec. 2017** > Josh is friendly and knows all about landscaping. He listened as we told him what we wanted and offered some good suggestions. The estimate was fair and the work was professional. The crew showed up on time and finished in a timely manner to my satisfaction. Thank you! **Comment from K & D Landscaping, Inc.:** > Diana, > Thank you for the review! Our team all agreed it was such a pleasure to work with you, Happy Holidays! ## Selected projects - [Epic Outdoor Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/epic-outdoor-kitchen-pj-vj~6812801) - Location: Watsonville, CA - Photos: 6 - [Santa Cruz Sustainable](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-cruz-sustainable-pj-vj~6812757) - Location: Santa Cruz, CA - Photos: 35 - Description: Designer: Sunburst Living Residential home in Santa Cruz, CA This stunning front and backyard project was so much fun! The plethora of K&D's scope of work included: smooth finished concrete walls, multiple styles of horizontal redwood fencing, smooth finished concrete stepping stones, bands, steps & pathways, paver patio & driveway, artificial turf, TimberTech stairs & decks, TimberTech custom bench with storage, shower wall with bike washing station, custom concrete fountain, poured-in-place fi… - [Slice of Paradise](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/slice-of-paradise-pj-vj~6745631) - Location: Santa Cruz, CA - Photos: 14 - [Outdoor Ambience](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-ambience-pj-vj~6745561) - Location: Santa Cruz, CA - Photos: 14 - [Backyard BBQ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-bbq-pj-vj~6698403) - Location: Scotts Valley, CA - Photos: 14 - Description: This fun backyard transformation included pavers, block walls, drainage, raised block planters, low voltage lighting and an outdoor kitchen! - [Backyard Bliss](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-bliss-pj-vj~6354683) - Location: Campbell, CA - Photos: 17 - Description: The K&D Residential team transformed this backyard into an entertainer's dream; complete with stoned patio, waterfall feature pool & spa, outdoor kitchen and lawn. Project Features: pavers, natural stone, granite countertop, redwood fencing, pergola, fire feature, fireplace, pool, spa, water feature, screen planing, artificial turf, kegerator, outdoor TV, BBQ, outdoor kitchen, outdoor living, outdoor dining, retaining walls, seat walls, concrete walls, stamped concrete, concrete planters, outdoo… - [Modern Coast](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-coast-pj-vj~6410257) - Location: Aptos, CA - Photos: 11 - [Opal Cliffs Ocean Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/opal-cliffs-ocean-oasis-pj-vj~2989259) - Location: Seabright, CA - Photos: 20 - Description: K&D Scope of Work: Flagstone Patios DG Pathway Horse Shoe Pits Low voltage lighting Lawn and Irrigation Planting and Drip Irrigation This project is located in the beautiful Seabright area of Santa Cruz. This family came to us in needs of a full design and installation of their dream backyard, and with the help of local landscape designer, Nicole Douglas, we were able to make those dreams come true. We installed Natural Flagstone surrounded by fresh lawn and irrigation. We also installed new Hor… - [Redwood Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/redwood-retreat-pj-vj~6328989) - Location: Scotts Valley, CA - Photos: 41 - Description: K&D created this property into a unique, backyard oasis. It features a bocce ball court, fire pit, waterfall pool & spa, outdoor kitchen, lawn, pergola & even a putting green! Site Features: redwood fencing, deer fencing, boulders, ledge stone, cabana, bathroom, pool house, fans, heating, pizza oven, bar, bocce ball, putting green, railroad ties, deck, GraniteCrete walkways, decomposed granite, dog kennel, pavers, natural stone, granite countertop, redwood fencing, pergola, fire feature, firepla… - [Hot Tub Habitat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hot-tub-habitat-pj-vj~3012782) - Location: Aptos, CA - Photos: 40 - Description: K&D Scope of Work: Fire pit installation Hot tub deck, bench, Arbor Low voltage lighting Planting and drip irrigation. This project is located in the dreamy hills of Aptos surrounded by tall trees and beautiful natural landscapes. This family was in need of a new outdoor area where they could relax and enjoy the nature right outside their doors. We were able to do a lot with their budget, including a gorgeous new deck for their hot tub, accompanied by a bench and arbor. We installed low voltage… - [Ocean Views on Opal Cliffs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ocean-views-on-opal-cliffs-pj-vj~4390707) - Location: Capitola, CA - Photos: 30 - Description: Residential Home in Capitola, CA - This project took inspiration from the home's Coastal views, incorporating a modern design complete with stone walkways, living walls and a cozy firepit. Site Features: stone, concrete walls, natural stone walls, fire feature, fireplace, hot tub, living wall, water feature, outdoor living, outdoor dining, retaining walls, seat walls, outdoor furniture, renovation, modern landscape, planting, smart irrigation, automatic irrigation, native planting, drought toler… - [Welcome Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/welcome-home-pj-vj~3706683) - Location: Aptos, CA - Photos: 20 - [Backyard Staycation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-staycation-pj-vj~4085868) - Location: Scotts Valley, CA - Photos: 25 - Description: Residential Home in Scotts Valley, CA - K&D had fun turning this property into the client's own staycation, including a spacious lawn, pool and putting green! Site Features: ledge stone, concrete walls, natural stone walls, natural stone, redwood fencing, pool, putting green, lawn, outdoor living, retaining walls, renovation, modern landscape, planting, smart irrigation, automatic irrigation, native planting, drought tolerant planting, mulch, soil preparation, grading, lighting, low voltage ligh… - [Aptos Retaining Wall and Patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aptos-retaining-wall-and-patio-pj-vj~1797239) - Location: Aptos, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: This project was a huge transformation of the front yard. After many years of erosion and drainage issues, the owners hired K&D to design and build a solution that will hold up to the heavy downpours Santa Cruz is known for. We graded the front yard hillside and installed retaining walls to provide erosion control. The next step was making sure the water was diverted to the lower drainage area behind the house which we accomplished with French Drains. Next, we constructed paver stone patios and… - [Rustic Haven](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-haven-pj-vj~3153700) - Location: Aptos, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: This beautiful property located in the Aptos mountains, was in need of an updated outdoor living area to enjoy throughout the upcoming summer months. This family desired a beautiful yet functional backyard haven to entertain friends and family. Our team came up with a plan that combined rustic charm with a unique design, specifically to meet this property’s needs. This design incorporated natural, rustic touches throughout, splashes of colorful plants, and a water fountain for a peaceful ambianc… - [Crisp Capitola](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crisp-capitola-pj-vj~3958850) - Location: Capitola, CA - Photos: 18 - Description: \*2019 CLCA Central Coast Chapter, Small Residential Maintenance First Place Winner\* Residential Home in Capitola, CA - This modern yard tucked away in Capitola features a concrete tile and gravel design, with accents of redwood and succulents. Site Features: stone, concrete tile, gravel, outdoor living, outdoor dining, redwood benches, redwood platform, redwood fencing, outdoor furniture, outdoor shower, renovation, modern landscape, planting, native planting, drought tolerant planting, concrete… - [Sand & Stone Garden Yard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sand-and-stone-garden-yard-pj-vj~1797250) - Location: Salinas, CA - Photos: 13 - ["Lit" Water Feature](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lit-water-feature-pj-vj~1965853) - Location: Aptos, CA - Photos: 3 - [Stoney Forest](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stoney-forest-pj-vj~1965872) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Whale Watching From The Deck](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whale-watching-from-the-deck-pj-vj~5248899) - Location: Aptos, CA - Photos: 16 - Description: This stunning home is located just above the beach in the desirable Rio Del Mar neighborhood in Aptos. My client poured her soul into the remodel which took the home down to studs. She has impeccable, contemporary taste and the home is a piece of art. We needed exquisite landscaping to tie the outside to the inside. Deeply contrasting and textural foliage-based design, copper gutters, and gorgeous light sconces now set off this contemporary gem. For the steep back hillside, we opted to do a hill… [See all 25 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/k-and-d-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~404672943) ## Ideabooks - [Patios](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105797404/list/patios) — 11 ideas - [Water Features](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105797219/list/water-features) — 17 ideas - [High End Residential Installations](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/98968375/list/high-end-residential-installations) — 29 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/kndlandscaping) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-26.*