Blog
Preparing for Wildfire Season – Part 1 of 4
Growing in occurrence, size and concern, California wildfires are heating up for the summer. Paired with one of the driest […]
THE K&D FIELD NOTES
Dirt, Details & Better Ways to Work
K&D shares practical insights, project stories, company updates, and landscape knowledge shaped by 40 years of real California experience.
Explore articles on commercial landscape management, water and fire awareness, residential design-build, team culture, community work, and the details that shape better outdoor spaces.
landscape design
Fruit Trees You Should Plant in Your Garden
Creating a space to grow your own fruit becomes increasingly popular as people realize the numerous benefits. When you raise […]
Justin White
Jun 12, 2026
K&D Landscaping, Inc. Voted a Neighborhood Fave in Nextdoor’s 2023 Local Business Awards
WATSONVILLE, CA – K&D Landscaping, Inc. has been named to the winning list of Nextdoor’s 2023 Neighborhood Faves, the only annual awards where...
cmgroup
Jun 12, 2026
Garden maintenance
Winter Damage: How to Protect Your Garden
Winters along the Central Coast of California are mild, especially compared to the North East and Canada. Still, gardens can […]
Justin White
Jun 12, 2026
Blog
Don’t let your money run down the drain
Winter is just around the corner and for us Santa Cruzans, that means rain. Excessive downfalls can wreak havoc on […]
cmgroup
Jun 12, 2026
Blog
Landscaping Lessons – Pre-winter Tree Assessment
Leaves are changing color, the temperature is dropping and the sun is setting earlier. What this means for your landscaping […]
cmgroup
Jun 12, 2026
Family-Owned, Future Focused
K&D Landscaping began in 1986 when chef Kendel White started mowing lawns in Monterey, CA. What began as a side hustle grew into a major local...
Briana Johnson
Jun 12, 2026
Landscaping used smart irrigation to save clients 1 million gallons of water.
Published in Irrigation & Lighting June 2023 Upgrading an irrigation system to use smart controllers can have a big payoff for clients. Just ask the...
cmgroup
Jun 12, 2026
Shrinking Footprints: Making the Most of Small Backyards
When narrowing down what genuinely matters, features like pools, spas, putting greens and outdoor kitchens are the most common for clients to do...
cmgroup
Jun 12, 2026
Landscape Construction
Landscape Design for Water Conservation: Smart Layouts and Smarter Materials
Well-designed landscapes along California’s Central Coast can reduce water use by 40-60% compared to traditional landscaping, without sacrificing...
Holly Petherbridge
Jun 12, 2026