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...
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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
Blog
What Is Soil Moisture Testing?
If you’ve ever wondered why some landscapes effortlessly thrive while others struggle, the secret might lie beneath the surface. Whether […]
Holly Petherbridge
Jun 12, 2026
Local landscape company partners with district to liven school entrance
Duncan Holbert special education preschool to receive ground improvements from charitable landscape companyWATSONVILLE, CA — […]
cmgroup
Jun 12, 2026