Landscape Enhancements

Our landscape enhancement projects are 1 to 3 day short-term landscaping improvement projects to an existing space.

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Landscape Enhancements

While our website showcases many grand landscape transformations, there’s another type of project that can significantly improve your outdoor space: the landscape enhancement project. At KEI, we can provide both large-scale design-build landscape projects and these smaller, yet impactful enhancements.

A landscape enhancement project is a short-term, generally 1 to 3-day landscape improvement to existing landscapes.

While we categorize landscape projects as either “design-build” or “enhancement,” two factors distinguish these project types: price and time.

Landscape enhancements are quicker to complete than design-build projects and we often have the necessary materials on hand, eliminating wait times for ordering.

Design-build projects require extensive time, specific expertise, careful scheduling, and the most experienced team members.

Short-term landscape project to an existing space
Improve the functionality and aesthetics of underutilized spaces
1 to 3-day projects
Add outdoor seating
Incorporate green spaces
Add a calming water feature or stunning pergola
Plant seasonal flowers and grasses
Enhance your landscape with hardscapes
Add landscape lighting
Create a stunning entrance
Install pavers
Add raised landscape beds

Create BEAUTIFUL displays

Our team of expert landscape designers focuses on creating outdoor spaces tailored to match your individual aesthetic tastes, lifestyle, and property objectives.

install STUNNING hardscapes

We use creative hardscapes, lighting, native plants, and other elements to enhance the beauty, function, and comfort of your personal oasis or commercial space. Whether you want a peaceful retreat or a welcoming outdoor area for your business, we have the expertise to bring your ideas to life.

seasonal plantings

If your landscape already features established beds or trees, planting seasonal annual flowers can be an economical and excellent way to enhance your landscape during the summer months.

Add Thoughtful elements for small spaces

Stuck with a small outdoor space? Maximize every inch thoughtfully. Convert seating into multi-functional pieces by adding built-in storage or attaching planters with beautiful flowers at the ends.

seasonaL COLOR

Seasonal color involves the selection and planting of trees, shrubs, flowers, and ground cover that are suited to our Wisconsin climate and contribute to the over-design and environmental goals.

Most Popular Questions

What are some functional landscape enhancement ideas that can bring function to a commercial property, making your outdoor space more usable to employees and visitors?

Here are some functional landscape enhancement ideas for commercial properties that can make outdoor spaces more usable for employees and visitors:

Outdoor seating areas:
Create comfortable spaces with benches, tables, and chairs where people can relax, eat lunch, or have informal meetings.

Water features:
Add a calming water feature such as a small pond our fountain to help employees relax for a while and improve their productivity while providing visitors a memorable moment.

Walking paths:
Install well-maintained paths or trails to encourage walking meetings and provide a space for exercise during breaks.

Green spaces:
Incorporate lawns, gardens, or small parks to provide a natural environment for relaxation and stress relief.

Shade structures:
Add pergolas, gazebos, or shade sails to provide protection from sun and light rain, extending the usability of outdoor areas

Bike racks:
Encourage eco-friendly commuting by installing secure bicycle parking areas.

Community gardens:
Dedicate space for employees to grow plants or vegetables, promoting teamwork and sustainability.

Flexible event spaces:
Design open areas that can be used for company gatherings, outdoor presentations, or community events.

Lighting:
Install appropriate outdoor lighting to extend the usability of these spaces into the evening hours.

What is the difference between a “landscape enhancement” project and a landscape “design-build” project?

The general differences between “landscape enhancement” and “design-build” are outlined here:

Landscape Enhancement:

Landscape enhancement typically refers to improvements or upgrades made to an existing landscape. These are often smaller-scale projects that aim to improve the functionality, aesthetics, or value of a current outdoor space. Enhancements might include:

1. Adding new plants or trees
2. Installing outdoor lighting
3. Creating new landscape beds
4. Adding hardscape elements like walkways or retaining walls
5. Improving irrigation systems

Enhancements usually work within the framework of the existing landscape design, focusing on specific areas or features to upgrade.

Design-Build:

Design-build, on the other hand, is a comprehensive approach to landscaping that combines both the design and construction phases under one contract and team. This method typically involves:

1. Creating an entirely new landscape design from scratch
2. Planning the entire project from start to finish
3. Handling all aspects of construction and installation
4. Managing the project from concept to completion

Design-build projects are often larger in scope and may involve completely transforming a space rather than making incremental improvements.

Key Differences:

Scope: Enhancements are usually smaller and more focused, while design-build projects tend to be more comprehensive.

Planning: Design-build involves extensive planning and design work, while enhancements may require less planning.

Execution: Enhancements can often be completed more quickly, while design-build projects typically take longer due to their larger scope.

Cost: Enhancements are generally less expensive than full design-build projects.

Complexity: Design-build projects are usually more complex and require more coordination between different aspects of the landscape.

Areas of Expertise

Residential

HOAs, Master Planned Communities, Multi-Family Residential, Military House

Office

Commercial offices, Corporate Campuses, Industrial Facilities, Creative Office Spaces

Medical

Hospitals, Medical Centers, Rehabilitation, MOBs, Acute Care Centers

Education

Colleges, Universities, K-12 Schools

Recreation

Parks and Civic Spaces, Golf Courses, Museums, Theme Parks Complexes and Fields

Retail

Retail and Lifestyle Centers, Shopping Malls, Mixed Use Developments

Hospitality

Hotels, Destination Resorts, Country Clubs, Theme Parks

religion

Places of Worship, Cemeteries

Areas of Service

The areas highlighted in orange represent the primary service areas for KEI.

Landscape Enhancements

Landscape Enhancements

Create BEAUTIFUL displays

install STUNNING hardscapes

seasonal plantings

Add Thoughtful elements for small spaces

seasonaL COLOR

Most Popular Questions

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