Meet the Team
Kris's Landscaping is a Bethesda business built on a lifetime of hands-on experience. Kris grew up in the nursery business, helping his father build greenhouses and developing a deep understanding of plants. This foundational knowledge now drives a dedicated, detail-oriented approach to landscaping. While specializing in planting and the precise pruning and manicuring of shrubs—from fine hedge shaping to Japanese Maple care—Kris offers a comprehensive range of services. He addresses plant health issues like mites, scale, and fungus, and handles everything from tree installation to hardscape projects. Every job is done with proper materials and a commitment to taking the extra time to get it right, a principle that has earned a strong local reputation entirely through word of mouth. For Kris, plants are a seven-day-a-week passion, translating into reliable, knowledgeable care for your property.
Property Service Solutions
- Shrub removal
- Exterior wall construction
- Patio, porch, or terrace construction or installation
- Disease management - trees
- Shrub care
Common Questions
What specific experience do you have with common Bethesda landscaping issues like damaged edging or poor lawn grading?
My background in construction and installation, from working on greenhouses to building retaining walls and walkways, gives me the practical knowledge to address these foundational issues. For damaged landscape edging, I assess the cause—often soil shifting or root growth—and repair or replace it using durable materials and proper techniques to prevent recurrence. For poor lawn grading that leads to water pooling, I can regrade the area and improve drainage, often integrating solutions like new walkways or patios to manage water flow effectively and protect your property.
You mention treating plants for conditions. What common shrub or tree problems do you handle in our area?
Living and working in local nurseries, I'm very familiar with the pests and diseases that affect Bethesda's common plantings. I provide targeted care for issues like scale insects on shrubs, fungal diseases such as powdery mildew, and mite infestations. For trees, I offer cabling, bracing, and disease management. My approach is always diagnosis-first, using appropriate treatments to restore plant health while prioritizing long-term vitality over quick fixes.
Do you handle both the design and construction of landscaping projects, like patios or retaining walls?
Yes, I offer a full-service approach. My experience in landscape and greenscape design allows me to help plan a functional and attractive space that suits your Bethesda home. Then, using proper materials and construction techniques honed over years, I handle the installation myself—whether it's a patio, walkway, or a crucial retaining wall for managing slopes. This ensures the vision is executed correctly and built to last, with consistent quality from start to finish.
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