KG Landscape

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Expert Landscaping Solutions in Minneapolis

Since 2003, KG Landscape has been a uniquely professional provider of landscape design, installation, and maintenance services in the Twin Cities and surrounding metro area. Founded by Kent Gliadon, a University of Minnesota landscape design graduate, we combine academic expertise with hands-on experience to deliver thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces. Our team of 30+ trained professionals specializes in creating functional, aesthetically pleasing landscapes that enhance property value and usability. With over 20 years of experience and 1,000+ successful projects, we pride ourselves on using premium materials suited to Minnesota's climate while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. Our comprehensive approach addresses both aesthetic desires and practical challenges like drainage, privacy, and maintenance requirements.

We serve residential and commercial clients with services ranging from custom patios and retaining walls to lawn care and snow removal. Our commitment to quality extends to transparent pricing, timely execution, and warranties on installations. As a licensed and insured Minnesota contractor, we maintain the highest professional standards while offering competitive pricing. Our reputation for excellence is built on exceeding expectations through expert craftsmanship, clean work sites, and a customer-centric approach that values long-term relationships over transactional interactions.

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Landscape Design Drainage Solutions Lawn Care Snow Removal Retaining Walls Patios Irrigation Systems Outdoor Lighting Water Features Fencing

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Year established: 2003

Highlights and features

20+ years of Twin Cities landscaping experience
30+ trained professionals with specialized expertise
Licensed and insured Minnesota contractors
Competitive pricing with quality assurance
Customer-centric approach with project warranties

Associations and certifications

Residential Building Contractor License #BC718597

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Landscape Design

Our landscape design service creates customized outdoor spaces that blend aesthetics with functionality. We work closely with clients to develop plans that enhance property value while addressing specific needs like drainage issues or entertainment spaces. Our designs incorporate Minnesota-hardy plants and durable hardscaping materials that withstand seasonal changes. The process includes detailed planning, material selection, and 3D visualization to ensure client vision matches final results.

Drainage Solutions

We specialize in comprehensive drainage solutions that protect properties from water damage. Our experts diagnose issues like poor grading or saturated soils then implement systems using French drains, swales, or dry wells. Each solution considers Minnesota's freeze-thaw cycles and heavy clay soils to ensure long-term effectiveness. We guarantee functional results that direct water away from foundations while maintaining landscape aesthetics through discreet installations.

Lawn Care

Our lawn care programs maintain healthy turf through science-based practices tailored to Minnesota's climate. Services include aeration, overseeding, topdressing, and organic treatments that improve soil health while controlling weeds. We customize mowing schedules and fertilization plans based on grass type and property usage, serving both residential lawns and commercial properties with consistent, professional maintenance that enhances curb appeal year-round.

Snow Removal

We provide reliable snow removal services for residential and commercial properties using modern equipment and efficient techniques. Our 12-hour service guarantee ensures timely clearing of driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots with de-icing applications to prevent ice buildup. Commercial clients benefit from dedicated account managers and customized plans that minimize business disruptions during Minnesota's winter months while maintaining safe access for customers and employees.

Retaining Walls

Our retaining wall installations combine functionality with aesthetic appeal to solve grading challenges and create usable outdoor spaces. We use premium materials like interlocking blocks, natural stone, and boulders to construct durable walls that withstand Minnesota's weather extremes. Each project includes proper drainage integration to prevent water pressure buildup while enhancing landscape design through tiered gardens, terraced patios, and decorative elements.

People

Kent Gliadon

Owner / Designer

Kent Gliadon, founder of KG Landscape, has over 20 years in the green industry. A University of Minnesota graduate in Environmental Horticulture, he specializes in landscape architecture and has worked directly with clients since 2003. His expertise spans from initial design concepts to project completion, focusing on practical solutions that enhance outdoor living spaces while maintaining environmental sustainability.

Russell Gliadon

General Manager

Russell Gliadon brings 15 years of industry experience to his role as General Manager. Starting with summer positions during college, he transitioned to full-time leadership in 2010. His communication expertise ensures smooth coordination between departments while maintaining high service standards. Russell's dedication to quality control and customer satisfaction has been instrumental in expanding the company's commercial service offerings.

Jessica T.

Operations Manager

Jessica has progressed from crew member to Operations Manager since joining in 2017. Her hands-on experience combined with a master's degree informs daily operations of installation and maintenance crews. She applies leadership skills developed through hockey coaching to ensure consistent service quality across all projects while maintaining direct field oversight for complex installations and renovations.

Tim S.

Project Manager

Tim S. brings organizational expertise from seven years in corporate project management to his landscaping role. His family nursery background provided early horticultural knowledge that complements his University of Minnesota Duluth education. Tim coordinates between sales and operations teams while managing residential lawn care and snow removal services with emphasis on clear communication and timely execution.

Questions

What landscaping services do you offer?

We provide landscape design, installation, and maintenance including patios, retaining walls, drainage solutions, lawn care, and snow removal for residential and commercial properties.

Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?

Yes, we serve both homeowners and businesses with customized landscaping solutions, from small yard improvements to large-scale commercial properties.

What areas do you service?

We serve Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina, Plymouth, Minnetonka, Blaine, and surrounding Twin Cities communities.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes, we're a licensed Minnesota residential building contractor (#BC718597) with full insurance coverage for all our landscaping and construction services.

What's your project minimum?

Our landscaping projects have a $5,000 minimum, while drainage solutions require a $3,500 minimum investment for comprehensive improvements.

How do you handle drainage issues?

We offer complete drainage solutions including French drains, swales, dry wells, and grading adjustments with expert consultation and guaranteed results.

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Marjorie Kennedy

Dec 06, 2021 Report

KG Landscape planned and installed landscaping for us in a very difficult area to work in due to elevation. Kent was easy to work with and very responsive to our requests as we worked toward a plan. He has good ideas and is realistic about what will work. The installation was very smooth and went very quickly. The men doing the installation were courteous, knowledgeable and skilled. We plan on continuing to work with KG come springtime.

Susan Branson

Oct 17, 2021 Report

We hired KG Landscape to design and construct a new stone patio and garage backdoor pad, deal with some drainage issues in several areas around our house and to install new stone edging around the sides and back of the house. After seeing our house and yard, Kent made some great recommendations about the design and placement of our stone patio and edging, as well as how to repair the drainage issues we were concerned about. Once the project was underway, Kent and his entire team were very responsiveness and flexible as we worked to refine the patio design during its construction. The crew went

Rosie Schwartz

Sep 28, 2021 Report

We cannot say enough about how pleased we are with 3 substantial retaining walls and 10 steps with landscaping block. We had about 12-14 pallet of the block delivered to us. In the first meeting with Kent he had a sense of design, how the build the walls and about plants. When the crew arrived they went right to work, and worked for solid days until it was done. The took a lunch break everyday, but other than that they took no breaks. They were pleasant, friendly, knowledgeable, and worked as a team. The original design was to leave an existing retain wall which has curves in it. When it was found

Quynh Sperrazza

Sep 25, 2021 Report

KG just completed a front yard landscaping project for us that included a gravel patio and large planting area with boulders. The end product somehow exceeded our expectations and just looks great. Kent was great about coming out right away for a consultation, giving us ideas on what we could do and rough estimates on how the costs could range -- super helpful because we really had no idea. It was obvious from the consultation that KG were professionals and we were comfortable paying a design fee that would eventually go toward the project. My husband was a little skeptical about that part, but

Dan Shonka

Sep 15, 2021 Report

I had KG landscape aerate, top dress and over seed my lawn. I wanted to wait a week or so to allow time for the grass to start germinating before writing a review. Russell and his crew at KG landscape were very prompt, professional, and after 4 days of ample watering the grass started to grow. Things are looking good a little over a week later. Dont hesitate on these guys. Youll like the finished product.