Landscape Design in Ann Arbor and Saline, MI
Free Quotes Available | 25+ Years Serving Southeast Michigan | Residential, Commercial and Municipal
Trusted Landscape Design in Ann Arbor, Saline, and Nearby Areas
Since 1998, KBK Landscaping Inc. has provided landscape design in Ann Arbor and Saline, MI that transforms how residential, commercial, and municipal properties look and function. Founder Kris Krause started this company with a hands-on approach and a clear standard for quality that has defined every project in the 25-plus years since.
Outdoor spaces fail more often from poor planning than poor execution. A property that drains wrong, plants that are not matched to the site, hardscape that was added without considering the broader layout — these are avoidable problems when the design work is done properly from the beginning. That is the work KBK was built to do.
Call 888-408-0320 or email kris@kbklandscaping.com for a free quote. We start with your property, not a template.
Our Landscape Design Services
Custom Landscape Design
Site-driven landscape design developed from a thorough read of the property before anything else. Soil conditions, drainage behavior, grade changes, sun patterns, and how the outdoor space actually gets used all shape what the plan ends up being. A design that ignores those factors tends to look fine for a season and then create ongoing problems. We do not build plans that way.
Landscape Architecture and Formal Site Planning
Technical landscape architecture services for larger residential estates, commercial developments, and municipal projects that require grading documentation, phased planning, or coordination with construction timelines. Some projects need more than a design concept. They need a structured plan that holds up through every stage of execution.
Backyard Design and Outdoor Living
Functional backyard design that ties together turf, planting beds, hardscape, and drainage into a space that actually serves the people using it. The most successful outdoor spaces are the ones designed with a clear sense of how the property is going to be lived in, not just how it will photograph.
Garden Design and Seasonal Planting Plans
Detailed garden design covering plant selection, placement, spacing, and long-term performance in Southeast Michigan's specific climate conditions. Plant combinations that look strong at install can become a maintenance burden or fail entirely if the selection does not match the site. Getting that right early saves significant time and money down the line.
Landscape and Design for Commercial Properties
Strategic landscape and design services for office parks, retail centers, multi-unit properties, and municipal grounds throughout the Ann Arbor and Saline region. Commercial landscape design operates under different pressures than residential work. Visibility, maintenance access, seasonal consistency, and code compliance all factor into how a commercial outdoor environment gets planned.
Hardscape Planning and Integration
Patios, walkways, retaining walls, and structural outdoor features designed as integrated components of the overall landscape plan. Hardscape that gets added after the fact almost always looks like it was. We build it into the design from the start so the finished property reads as a whole.
Drainage-Informed Landscape Planning
Landscape design that incorporates water management from the planning phase rather than treating drainage as a separate repair to deal with after installation. This is usually where people run into problems. Drainage issues that show up after a landscape is installed almost always trace back to a design that did not account for how the site sheds water.
New Construction and Development Landscaping
Complete landscape design services for new residential builds, commercial construction, and development projects starting from bare ground. New construction offers the best opportunity to design a landscape that works correctly from day one. We take that seriously.
Landscape Renovation and Redesign
Reassessment and redesign of existing outdoor spaces that have structural problems, outdated layouts, or drainage failures. A renovation is not just a refresh. Often it is a correction, and the design work that drives it needs to address the root causes rather than cover them up.
Top Benefits of Professional Landscape Design Services for Your Property
Outdoor Spaces Built to Perform Through Michigan Seasons
Professional landscape design services account for freeze-thaw stress, drainage demands, and plant hardiness in ways that informal planning does not. The result is a landscape that holds up year after year rather than one that requires constant seasonal intervention.
Increased Property Value and Immediate Curb Appeal
Thoughtful landscape and design raises both the appraised value and the perceived quality of a property from the first impression. For commercial managers it influences leasing decisions. For homeowners it shapes buyer perception and sale price in real, measurable ways.
Water Management Solved Before It Becomes a Problem
Building drainage planning into the landscape design phase eliminates the reactive cycle of flooding, erosion repair, and turf replacement that follows poorly planned installations. Properties that drain correctly from the start protect their investment across decades.
Functional Outdoor Environments That Get Used
A well-executed backyard design or commercial outdoor space creates an environment that property owners and occupants actually engage with. Spaces that are comfortable, purposeful, and easy to maintain get used. Spaces that are not tend to get ignored and deteriorate.
Reduced Long-Term Maintenance Burden
Properties designed by a qualified landscape designer require less ongoing intervention. Correct plant placement, logical hardscape layout, and properly graded turf areas all reduce the labor needed to keep a property presentable across every season of the year.
About KBK Landscaping Inc.
KBK Landscaping Inc. is a Saline-based landscape design company founded by Kris Krause in 1998. Over 25 years, the business grew from early residential and small commercial project work into a full-service operation of roughly 25 professionals serving clients across Southeast Michigan's residential, commercial, and municipal sectors.
Our scope covers landscape design, landscape architecture, garden design, backyard design, hardscape installation, drainage solutions, grading, and new construction landscaping. Free quotes are available on all projects. Contact us at 888-408-0320 or kris@kbklandscaping.com.
What Makes KBK Landscaping Inc. the Right Landscape Design Company?
25 Years as a Landscape Design Company in Southeast Michigan
Since 1998, KBK has designed and installed outdoor environments across the full range of property types this region has to offer. That accumulated experience shapes how we approach every new project, from the site assessment through the final installation.
A Landscape Designer Who Knows This Climate
Southeast Michigan's weather, soil types, and drainage patterns require a landscape designer with real regional experience, not just general knowledge. Our team has spent decades working in these specific conditions, and that depth shows in how our projects perform over time.
Free Quotes With No Pressure
Every quote is free and comes with a genuine property assessment, not a number pulled together off-site. Call 888-408-0320 or email kris@kbklandscaping.com to schedule yours.
Design and Installation Under One Roof
KBK handles the complete project from landscape design through final installation. When the same company that designs the project executes it, there is no translation gap between what was planned and what gets built. That continuity matters on every job.
Trying to Find Landscape Design Near Me in the Ann Arbor or Saline Area?
If landscape design near me has been your search term and you want a company that has been doing this work in Southeast Michigan since 1998, KBK Landscaping Inc. is the right call. We serve Ann Arbor, Saline, and surrounding communities throughout the region, and we offer free quotes on every project we take on.
Looking for a landscape designer near me who brings both planning depth and installation capability to the same job? That combination is exactly what KBK offers. Call 888-408-0320 or email kris@kbklandscaping.com. We will take a look at the property and tell you exactly what a well-designed outdoor space there would require.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer landscape design near me if my property is outside Ann Arbor or Saline?
Yes. KBK Landscaping serves clients throughout Southeast Michigan including Ypsilanti, Canton, Dexter, Milan, Scio Township, and surrounding areas. Reach out and we will confirm service availability for your specific location at no cost.
What does the landscape design process look like from start to finish?
It begins with a free site visit where we assess the property, discuss your goals, and evaluate conditions that will shape the design. From there we develop a plan, walk you through it, and once approved, move into the installation phase. You have visibility into every stage before work begins.
Can KBK handle both the landscape design and the installation?
Yes. We manage the full project arc from design through complete installation. Having one company responsible for both eliminates the gap that often develops between a designer's intent and a separate contractor's execution
What is the difference between landscape design and landscape architecture?
Landscape design covers the planning of outdoor spaces across residential and commercial properties. Landscape architecture typically refers to larger-scale, formally documented work that may include grading plans, phased installation schedules, and coordination with civil or construction teams. KBK provides both depending on project scale and requirements
Do you do garden design for residential properties?
Yes. Garden design is part of our residential landscape design services. We develop planting plans that account for plant selection, placement, seasonal interest, and long-term performance in Southeast Michigan's specific growing conditions.
Learn More About KBK Landscaping Inc.
Serving Ann Arbor, Saline, and Southeast Michigan. KBK Landscaping Inc. provides landscape design, landscape architecture, backyard design, garden design, commercial landscape and design, hardscape planning, and drainage-integrated landscape design services for residential, commercial, and municipal clients. Free quotes on every project. In business since 1998. Call 888-408-0320 or email kris@kbklandscaping.com.