KD Landscape

We worked with John Algozinni, who met with us several times and addressed all of our concerns. Once the plans were approved and the project got started, it was impressive to see the entire team come together and finished our outdoor space within the timeline promised and beyond our expectations. If you’re looking for an outdoor design company, K & D’s crew did an excellent job and created a beautiful oasis, which we will enjoy for years to come.

John Algozzini was FANTASTIC! We built a new house and John's vision was exactly what we envisioned. There was constant dialog about our expectations and he was completely flexibly to make sure we received exactly what we wanted. From the patio color, design of the planting beds, vegetable garden etc., John was awesome. His continual follow up was refreshing and appreciated and there was never a time when John or KD would settle for anything but excellence. His knowledge and ideas are first rate and can not say enough about how pleased we were with the outcome. Thank you John and KD Landscaping!

John and his staff created a space that went well above and beyond what we could have imagined. Their expertise, care for detail, and overall project management are second to none. Any small issues or questions that we had were addressed or answered immediately. We look forward to enjoying & entertaining in our new outdoor space for years to come!

The entire K&D landscape management team exemplify professionalism. John has been a tremendous help with one of our most creative projects. Their hardscape knowledge and creativity are second to none. Thank you for all of your help.

We have nothing but praise, from start to finish on our project. John A. was wonderful to work with. He was able to translate our vision into something better than we could imagine on our own. Mario and his crew spent several weeks at our home, and always left our backyard neat and tidy. The pergolas were done with an expert eye and craftsmanship. John was flexible, as we made changes along the way, and came up with creative and functional solutions. We can't wait for next summer to fully enjoy all their hard work!

John A was so fabulous to work with! Our project was for a full makeover of a Lincoln Park wraparound front yard space. John came up with a brilliant design to give privacy, a new yard (for the pup!), new planting beds, and a gorgeous bluestone patio. The end result is breathtaking. Throughout the project, John would always take my calls, and his knowledge of plants and microclimates in Chicago was tremendously helpful. All the work was done in 3 days, and the crew was very professional and tidy. They had to haul in by hand nearly 40 trees, loads of sod and mulch, and they did it so efficiently and cleaned the sidewalks and patio meticulously each day before they went home. We love our new space, and the neighbors all agree it has raised the bar for our street! Thank you, John. It was such a delight to work with you and your team!

I have done a couple sizable projects with K&D Landscape over the last couple of years. Last summer we put in a beautiful bluestone patio and an incredibly designed (large!) backyard....every tree, bush, plant and blade of grass was installed. This year we put in a large (20' X 50") swimming pool. K&D designed and built a first class retaining wall, installed about a hundred arborvitae for total privacy, planted pallets of ground cover, bushes, grasses etc. The result is stunning! John Algozzini was the designer on these assignments and he and his team did an unbelievable job. Not only is the hardscape and softscape spectacular, but the work process was exceptional. I always knew where I stood from a budget and schedule perspective! Not one surprise along the way!! Thank you John and all the folks at K&D. I highly recommend this top tier company.

K&D Landscape Management did an exceptional job on our project! From the planning stages, to changes that we made & add on's, to the finished product, we could not have been more pleased! John is excellent with attention to details - from listening to our initial list of desires, to drawing up the design, to overseeing the entire project, to helping with all of the finishing touches, and providing the support contact that we needed throughout the entire project, he was always right there to guide us and keep the project moving. The entire staff was professional, clean, picked up after themselves, always showed up when they said they would, and were attentive to every request! This project was a huge undertaking and as each phase finished, our vision became reality! We HIGHLY recommend K&D Landscape Management for their professionalism, design, and overall ease to do business with! We will cherish the work they did with all of our family and friends for years!

We are a professional architectural photography company that constantly sees the best of the best when we are hired to create for businesses. Photographing for K&D Landscape in Ottawa, IL was a pleasure because the project was executed with extreme attention to detail. There work is impeccable because no little piece of the puzzle is never missed when they do a job. Down to the smallest detail is done with an eye for precision on how the overall finished project is going to look. This made our job very easy having such a beautiful project to photograph.

We love the results of our backyard landscaping project. Like many homeowners, we were unsure of ourselves in regards to what we were looking for and what we would be happy with in the end. John was able to walk us through the process in a way that allowed us to feel comfortable with our decisions. We were happy with how quickly their team worked and they were accommodating with minor adjustments made during the project. Our neighbors have commented on how much they like the results and we would recommend K&D Landscaping.

We hired K&D to upgrade our backyard patio. See below for some before and after pictures. My wife and I were so impressed with the job John Algozzini and his crew did on our backyard project. John spent time with us finding out what we were looking for and came up with a design that was different than the typical square patio we saw from other firms. Everything looked fantastic! John shared our high standards and ensured the finished project exceeded our expectations. We have already shown the backyard to some friends and they love it. John's guidance with the design and brick/landscaping selections was perfect. We highly recommend K&D for any landscape design project!

So much to say...THANK YOU, THANK YOU, K & D Landscape and John Algozzini! We LOVE our backyard and still can't believe we actually live here. The kids & their friends also love the patio & sitting around the fire pit, which was our vision for the space. Hardscape or landscape, everywhere we turn there is something beautiful to admire. Special thanks also to Mike Wesley, the creative genius who designed our dream patio and everyone he introduced us to, including a talented carpenter Rick Rosenberg. A big project involves tough decisions, a lot of different opinions & diverse personalities. We had no drama with K & D. We were so impressed with how John and his crew interacted with us, our extended family, our dog, and especially with each other. The experience with K & D was fun and inclusive thanks to John Algozzini, their foreman Greg, electrician Matt, and their incredibly hardworking crew! Their professionalism, teamwork, imagination and creativity are out of this world. The quality of materials, expertise & workmanship all exceeded our expectations. We had communication with John regarding progress and next steps almost daily. Everyone K & D brought in to work on our property was someone I felt I could trust and we have already recommended K & D to family, friends, and neighbors who have stopped by to ask about it. We HIGHLY recommend working with K & D. Landscape. They are exceptional people to work with. (More pictures will be posted as things continue to bloom & change.)

They built two cedar pergolas and installed about 300 square feet of Unilock pavers. They also built cedar stairs leading to a cedar deck to provide access to our semi-inground pool. They provided a crushed granite area for our round steel outdoor fireplace and installed crushed granite around the perimeter of the pool. John and the crew were very professional and did excellent work from start to finish. They take pride in a job well done and it definitely turned out that way.

I have worked with K&D on several project. K&D is an outstanding company because of their professionalism and attention to detail. John's ability to bring concepts and designs to life is astounding and his expertise is second to none. John, Kevin and the rest of the K&D company are excellent to work with.

KD Landscaping transformed our back yard from pretty to amazing! Friends visited and commented that they felt like they were at a resort. Landscaping ideas were spot on. Simple and stylish. Service was timely, friendly, trust worthy and professional (we were in a hurry to complete before a party), It wasn't too long before we hired them to do the same with our front yard. Warranties on plants were honored (some plants didn't survive the unusual polar vortex we experienced). Would recommend KD!

The stone wall was part of a total update for the front of my home. We had a porch built Spring 2016 and needed to re-scape the front of the house. The K&D team was part of the planning even before ground was broken for the porch construction. Communication was excellent for design and stone choice to match the porch piers. K&D was very flexible when the porch construction put us behind and had to readjust scheduled construction of the stone wall until Fall 2016. Once started, K&D had the completed in a week as promised. K&D again was flexible to have our plantings scheduled for this Spring 2017 due to our schedule.

We had a great experience working with K&D Landscaping. Not really sure what style we were looking for, John was patient and creative in listening to our "wants and needs". Our project was completed in early November and we are anxiously looking forward to Spring/Summer when Everything will be in bloom. Of all our experience in hiring a professional for home projects, John and his team were exceptional! Thanks for helping us create a unique design on the outside of our house that reflects the love and style that is contained on the inside of our house. You ROCK!

We hired K&D in May to perform a makeover of our backyard and our expectations were exceeded! They turned our "all grass" backyard into a paradise!! John is a top-notch designer who really listened to us and our vision, but added elements that we didn't know were possible. Greg, the foreman on our project, and his crew were OUTSTANDING! Very professional and hardworking; even the little things like cleaning up after themselves each day did not go unnoticed. What was most impressive about our experience and what we truly valued most was that John was attentive throughout the project, and from day 1 he followed through with what he said. They started when he said they would, and were here every working day; not once did they not show up. From our initial meeting with John to completion date it was an absolute enjoyable experience, and we look forward to hiring them for future projects!! Wish I could've attached more pics; the evening lighting is breathtaking.

We hired K & D to landscape and hardscape the front of our home. From our initial design meetings John, through the installation process with Greg and his team, we found K & D to be truly professional. They know their trade, are creative, are attentive to customer needs, are reasonably priced, and they do what they say they will do when they say they will do it. We could not be more thrilled with both the process and the outcome. I also feel competent to care for all of the plants thanks to John's very informative exit run-through. Quite simply, our home has been transformed from average to stunning.

We had K & D Landscape design and install our patio in the Spring of 2015. We had some basic ideas of what we liked and didn't like, but couldn’t settle on what we wanted. After talking with John, we were able to form a real picture of what we wanted to do. The dialogue with John was great. We enjoyed learning what John knows about design and outdoor space. He worked with our ideas and still brought his skill and sense to the entire project. Once we agreed on moving forward, they acted quickly to start. Tony and his crew were first-rate professionals. First, we had to remove the old deck and a small brick walkway. The demo was fast and clean. Once they were ready to do the prep and install, John and Tony answered questions, made minor alterations, and offered suggestions for modifications. Keeping budget in mind, the suggestions were still in the scope of the project and were not wallet breaking add-ons. The whole project took about two and a half weeks. Our patio has a large sitting area, a dining area with a grill off to the side, and another small sitting area. We also incorporated existing trees and plants, and a whirlpool. As a homeowner, whenever one takes on a project like this, there is always concern with the follow-through on the punch list, or small fixes after the project is finished. I was more than pleased with the follow-through. John came by the house about a week after the crew left to a walk through. He tutored us on taking care of the bushes and plants, and looked for any aspect of the project that wasn’t 100% right. Within a week, Tony was back to take care of a few items. My wife and I decided to wait a year to write this review because we wanted to provide an honest review that was not influenced by the initial buzz of getting something new. After a year of having the new patio we can honestly say that we made the best decision to have K & D complete our landscape project. When we are ready to rework another section of the yard, I will not hesitate to call John and work with him again. Now, with all the green starting to pop, and seeing all the new growth, we can not wait to be in our backyard, and sit out on our patio all summer.

As “older” newlyweds, my husband and I designed our dream home to start our new life together. We wanted the exterior of our home to be as beautiful on the outside as on the inside, as well as staying with the character of the house. John Algozzini, Landscape Designer at K&D Landscape came highly recommended to us from very close friends of mine who were pleased with the work he did at their home. At our initial meeting, we collaborated on ideas and photos that I had been accumulating, as well as our goal and budget for this project. John was attentive, offered excellent suggestions and recommendations. He was truly interested in what we wanted to achieve. Not long after our first meeting, John presented us with an impressive landscape architectural drawing of the layout with all plant selections for our home. We were extremely pleased, and quickly moved forward with landscaping our front and back yard as well as a butterfly garden. Once the landscape started going in, John was on top of what was being done ensuring that all work was done to perfection as well as keeping our project on schedule. The crew at K&D is excellent. From start to finish, working with John Algozzini was a delight. John made this project a stress free experience. He is a talented, creative professional who pays attention to every last detail. He is dependable, trustworthy and excellent with follow up and follow through. In addition, our project was completed on time as promised, and on budget! We are completely satisfied and could not be happier with the finished product. We highly recommend John Algonzzini, Landscape Designer, K&D Landscape.

We hired K&D after meeting with a number of firms to handle our backyard living space. John is a true master at what he does. He has a passion for landscape architecture and horticulture that came through in our project. His vision and execution of our project fit our needs both in function and in budget. It was also comforting to see him personally out on the site directing our project. We really can't say enough great things about him. The K&D crew were outstanding as well. They were reliable, professional, and above all they did great work. We look forward to having the team at K&D work on other projects for our home and would gladly recommend them to others.

K & D Landscape were great! John did a wonderful job on designing our patio -listening to all of our concerns and needs. He was always available for questions and stopped by frequently while the patio was being installed. The installers worked very hard to get the project done in 1 week and they were very respectful of our property. I would use them again and highly recommend them.

Hi There, Late last night I submitted bluestone questions to K&D Landscape Management through the contact button. Immediately this a.m., I received a direct call from the boss himself, Kevin. Incredibly prompt, especially, given I have my own company, probably not a potential client and that's usually a very busy time of morning to have available time to talk. Kevin and I shared quite a lot of information about bluestone patios, unilock products, resources for quality materials w/ "old school standards" and proper techniques of lifetime construction. It was a pleasure to share and converse w/ such a professional. Thank You, Rick http://www.houzz.com/pro/rick-rock/rock-landscape-and-gardens-inc

We originally hired K & D to complete a bluestone floor for our new sunroom addition. John Algozzini and his crew did such a fantastic job, that we utilized their services to provide new landscaping for the entire project. John's professionalism and his creative design resulted in a peaceful and serene backdrop for our addition which we will enjoy for years to come. We particularly appreciated the fact that he really listened during our initial conversation about the design, and he remained attentive to our wishes throughout the project. We can't say enough about how wonderful it was to work with K & D, and we would certainly recommend them to anyone who values creativity, consideration and consummate professionalism!

My experience with K&D was outstanding. John, Renee, and owner Kevin represent the ultimate in professionalism. I was amazed at the quality of the work throughout. John presented options and kept me up to date on progress. The finished project is the envy of my neighbors. I highly recommend K&D when quality and aesthetics are demanded.

John, Renee, Kevin and team did an outstanding job on our landscaping this past July. We purchased a relatively new home on the Dupage River, and the previous owners had neglected to do anything with the beautiful yard. K&D provided a complete transformation - they even added some additional creative touches that incorporated the natural surroundings, and really made the end product unique (for example, repurposing stone they found in our yard for a stone firepit in what was a burn pile in our backyard). From the beginning, we felt that John really listened to us, and understood our vision and style. Renee and team were very professional as the project progressed, keeping us in the loop on timing, next steps, and what to expect from start to finish. We were amazed by the amount of work done in such little time (4 days). They all went above and beyond - This is truly a group of people that take pride in what they do. We would recommend K&D any time!

We hired K&D Landscape to redo our front and backyard which had been neglected by the previous owners of the house. We kept only one tree. John's design was completely different than the preexisting one. Not only did this new design meet all of our expectations, but it also exceeded them! Finally, we want to point out the great and efficient job done by the K&D Landscape crew!

This is my third year using K&D Landscaping and John is absolutely phenomenal! He designed the entire landscaping in my backyard plus educated me on how to properly take care of all my new plants. His team is very courteous, friendly, and they always cleaned up when they were done. I have used them for spring cleanup and they have done everything I had asked plus more. I will definitely be using them for all future projects!

We hired K&D to provide a "master" landscape plan for our yard, which had been neglected for several years by the previous elderly owner. John immediately understood our needs with small children and a dog, as well as the style we envision for the exterior of our home, both of which he incorporated into his design. He was open to adjustments based on our feedback, and checked in regularly to update us on the schedule. Once work began, K&D installed our patio and backyard landscaping in a matter of days. We could not be happier with the result. The back entrance, including concrete stairs and stone masonry, took a bit longer due to the nature of the work, but was done beautifully. John also surprised us by installing a free-of-charge stone paver floor in our daughters' playhouse, which were left over from a previous job. This was a great upgrade from the crushed granite we had planned to use. Overall, we have been very happy with our new outdoor space, and recommend John and the K&D team.

K and D Landscape re did my front entrance walk . Job was done in 2 days! Crew is great to work with . Very neat and tidy with tools, equipment and supplies. Excellent Job! Check out the pictures on Houzz.com http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11572964/thumbs/My-Front-Sidewalk-Make-Over

It was my pleasure to hire John for our previous two homes which turned out beyond our expectations. His design ideas were consistent with the neighborhood and the planting plan was perfect for a Cape Cod. More recently, since I am now in a condo, he did a wonderful job with some container gardens that I enjoy daily. He was a pleasure to work with and delivered on everything he promised.

We were very pleased with the craftsmanship and creativity of K&D Landscape. Their designer, John, was referred to us strongly and he delivered with both great design and service. My life partner and I are now outside at every opportunity! They installed our patio and outdoor kitchen in a timely manner and also supplied us with furniture and pottery concepts for our home. We are looking forward to the next phase which will be our pool with an outdoor shower. Anya and Natalie

My wife and I hired John late last summer to design and install our outdoor living areas. We could tell from the initial meeting that John's knowledge and design style were exactly what we were looking for in a landscape design/build firm. We thought we wanted a large massive patio for entertaining but after working with John, we now have several 'garden rooms' and we could not be happier. I never could have imagined or dreamed of the plan the team at K&D designed and built for my family. They are truly a great firm to work with and we could not recommend them enough. Thank you John and the K&D construction team.

I have a waterfront property and wanted to redo the bank. I had no idea what to do. I met with Kevin and we discussed the options he was very helpful and knowledgeable regarding what product would work best. The guys showed up the we scheduled for on-time. I left for work and before I got home the project was finished. I am so happy with the outcome I cannot wait to lay on the sand and catch some rays this summer. Thanks so much Kevin and Crew!

John and the K&D crew re-landscaped 3 sides of our house. We are very pleased with the work they did. John's plans showed imagination & originality that we have not seen elsewhere. This was the first time that we had work done (our 8th residence over 40 years), that did not require us to oversee anything! The professionalism was astounding! If we were present, it was because we were interested in the process. And the only questions to address were changes regarding availability of plantings, etc. The K&D workers were courteous and neat. A pleasure to work with and our compliments to everyone at K&D!