JK Landscape & Design

What JK Landscape & Design does

JK Landscape & Design, legally JK Landscape Construction LLC, is a privately held, family-owned landscape design and build contractor founded in 2006 by Jerry Konz in Clearwater, Minnesota. The company delivers residential and commercial landscape construction, shoreline restoration, hardscapes, outdoor living environments, irrigation, and custom outdoor structures (decks, pergolas, boathouses, railings) to property owners across Stearns and Wright counties, with deep specialization in waterfront, sloped, and erosion-prone sites throughout Minnesota. Distinctive capabilities include a flat-bottomed barge that transports heavy equipment and materials across lakes to otherwise inaccessible shorelines, winter lakeshore services that exploit frozen lake access for rip rap and beach sand work, and multi-decade expertise on steep-terrain retaining walls, terracing, and stairways. Operationally, the firm runs multiple install crews, a separate deck/structure crew, a full-time designer, and maintains nearly two decades of trade credentials (MNLA, ICPI Certified Installer, NCMA, Minnesota Builders License BC631037).

The business model is project-based professional services: revenue is generated from individually quoted design-build engagements ranging from day-long jobs to multi-month shoreline restorations, priced off property assessment, scope, and materials, with no published standard rate card. Customer acquisition is sales-led and direct — a website 'Request an Estimate' form, phone (320-558-4445), and direct email to Jerry Konz drive inbound, supported by an active SEO/blog program (30+ articles), residential and commercial project galleries, and over 15 on-site testimonials. A 'You Dream It, We Finance It' program extends payment terms to enable larger projects. The customer base is overwhelmingly long-tail residential lakefront homeowners with a small commercial overlay (Hampton Inn Spicer, Apex Townhomes, Wright County Swappers Meet). Distribution is entirely direct-to-customer with no resellers; the cost base is anchored by materials procurement from a curated set of national and regional vendors (Belgard, Trex, AZEK, Versa-Lok, Eden Stone Valders, Borgert, Willow Creek, Bull Outdoor Products, Central Landscape Supply, Alta Falls Pond Supply) and by multi-crew field labor.

Name

JK Landscape & Design

Legal name

JK Landscape Construction LLC

Website

https://jklandscape.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JK Landscape & Design is a family-owned Minnesota landscape design and build contractor specializing in residential and commercial shoreline restoration, hardscapes, and waterfront projects, distinguished by barge-based lake access and winter lakeshore services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Construction & Design Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730), Landscape Architectural Services (541320), Landscaping Services (56173)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Construction Project Management & General Contracting (HSAIABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Landscape Design & Installation (HSAIABAJ), Outdoor Kitchens & Living Space Build-Out (Softscape Integration) (HSAIABAH), Erosion Control & Slope Stabilization (Softscape/Planting Solutions) (HSAIABAI), Landscape Construction & Hardscaping (Patios, Retaining Walls, Outdoor Structures) (IMAIAIAE)

Keywords

• Landscape construction services
• Shoreline restoration services
• Outdoor living design
• Hardscape installation
• Residential landscaping

Headquarters

HQ city

Clearwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Landscape Construction Services: Project-based revenue from landscape construction including softscapes (plants, trees, shrubs), hardscapes (patios, walkways, retaining walls), outdoor structures (decks, pergolas, boathouses), and shoreline restoration. Projects range from day-long jobs to multi-month engagements.
2. Custom Design Services: Full-service landscape design with custom designs unique to each client's location, space, preferences, and personality. The company employs a full-time designer responsible for creative landscape designs.
3. Winter/Minor Maintenance Services: Ice control services for commercial properties and seasonal services like beach sand delivery during winter months when frozen lakes provide access opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JK Landscape & Design provides full-service landscape design, construction, and shoreline restoration for residential and commercial properties in Minnesota. Its offerings include landscaping (planting, mulching, sod), hardscapes (patios, retaining walls, driveways, walkways), outdoor structures (decks, pergolas, boathouses, gazebos), outdoor living spaces (kitchens, fire pits), irrigation, and specialized shoreline protection such as rip rap, erosion control blankets, drainage, and terracing. The company differentiates itself with a flat-bottomed barge for transporting heavy equipment to inaccessible lakefront sites and winter shoreline work performed across frozen lakes.

Product overview

JK Landscape Construction operates as a landscape design and build company offering a comprehensive suite of services for residential and commercial properties in Minnesota. The core offerings include Landscaping (design and installation of plants, gardens, and softscapes), Shoreline Restoration (erosion control, rip rap, and waterfront protection), Outdoor Living (outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and entertainment spaces), Hardscapes (patios, walkways, retaining walls, and concrete work), Irrigation Services, and Outdoor Structures (decks, pergolas, boathouses, and porches). A distinctive capability is their Barging Services, which enables them to transport equipment and materials across lakes to serve waterfront properties that would otherwise be inaccessible. They also offer specialized Lakeshore Winter Services for winter-accessible lakefront projects. The company serves both Residential and Commercial segments with custom, client-centered design solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landscaping Services Custom landscape design and installation services including planting, mulching, sod placement, and garden design to enhance property aesthetics and functionality for residential and commercial clients.
• Shoreline Restoration Specialized erosion control and shoreline protection services including rip rap installation, natural planting buffers, erosion control blankets, drainage systems, and terracing for waterfront properties in Minnesota.
• Outdoor Living Outdoor living space design and construction including outdoor kitchens, fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, and gathering spaces for entertaining and relaxation.
• Hardscapes Non-living landscape elements including paver patios, concrete work, walkways, driveways, retaining walls, and stone stairways constructed from materials such as brick, stone, and concrete.
• Irrigation Services Irrigation system installation and services for proper landscape water management on residential and commercial properties.
• Outdoor Structures

Quantifiable outcome

• Transform steep, unusable waterfront terrain into functional, beautiful outdoor spaces with tiered retaining walls, multi-level decks, and erosion-protected shorelines

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• BelgardminorOthersHardscape materials supplier. Belgard is a manufacturer of concrete pavers and retaining wall blocks used in JK Landscape's patio, walkway, and retaining wall installations.
• BorgertminorOthersPaver and hardscape materials supplier providing products used in JK Landscape's commercial and residential landscape projects.
• TrexminorOthersComposite decking manufacturer. JK Landscape uses Trex materials for deck construction projects as an alternative to traditional wood decking.
• AZEKminorOthersBuilding materials supplier offering exterior products including decking, railing, and trim used in JK Landscape outdoor structure projects.
• Bull Outdoor ProductsminorOthersOutdoor kitchen equipment manufacturer specializing in bbq islands and outdoor cooking appliances integrated into JK Landscape's outdoor kitchen installations.
• Versa-LokminorOthersRetaining wall block manufacturer providing segmental concrete retaining wall units used in shoreline and slope stabilization projects.
• Eden Stone ValdersminorOthersNatural stone supplier providing decorative and structural stone materials for landscape and shoreline applications.
• Alex Brick StoneminorOthersBrick and stone supplier for landscape applications including patios, walkways, and decorative landscape elements.
• Central Landscape SupplyminorOthersLandscape materials distributor providing a range of supplies including mulch, decorative stone, and other landscape materials to JK Landscape.
• Willow Creek Paving StonesminorOthersPaving stone manufacturer providing concrete pavers for driveways, patios, and walkways in JK Landscape projects.
• Alta Falls Pond SupplyminorOthersWater feature and pond supplies vendor for landscape water feature installations including pumps, liners, and accessories.
• Lake Country Fireplace & ExteriorsminorOthersFireplace and exterior building materials supplier supporting JK Landscape's outdoor fireplace and fire feature installations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Level Green Landscaping: Mid-Atlantic commercial landscape design, build, and maintenance provider. Comparable to JK on design-build service lines and project-based commercial work, though serving a different geography and at larger scale.
• SavATree: Tree, shrub, and lawn care provider offering design and landscape services to residential and commercial clients across multiple states. Comparable on residential landscape services, though primarily a tree-and-lawn care specialist rather than shoreline-focused.
• Yellowstone Landscape: Large commercial-focused landscape design, construction, and maintenance firm serving the eastern U.S. Comparable to JK on landscape construction capabilities and commercial project execution, though operating across multiple states at significantly greater scale.
• Monarch Landscape Management: Multi-state commercial landscape construction and maintenance company with design-build capabilities. Comparable to JK's commercial landscape construction offerings, though at broader regional scale and without the shoreline specialization.
• Davey Tree Expert Company: Large U.S. tree care and landscape services provider with residential and commercial offerings including landscape construction. Comparable to JK on residential landscape services, though it operates nationally and is far larger with a tree-care-led portfolio.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: Scientific tree and shrub care provider with residential and commercial landscape services across the U.S. Comparable on residential outdoor property services and project-based work, though centered on arboriculture rather than hardscape or shoreline.
• BrightView Landscapes: Largest U.S. commercial landscape services company offering design, build, maintenance, and snow removal nationally. Comparable because it operates in the same landscape design-and-build category, though at much greater scale and with a commercial-led mix versus JK's residential-heavy model.
• TruGreen: National lawn care and landscape services franchisor serving residential customers with treatments and basic landscape maintenance. Comparable to JK on residential lawn and landscape services, though it is a mass-market maintenance player rather than a custom design-build firm.

Regional players

• Rottler Pest & Lawn Solutions: St. Louis-based lawn care and landscape services provider serving residential and commercial customers regionally. Comparable to JK on regional, residential-leaning outdoor services, though focused on pest and lawn care rather than shoreline design-build.
• Twin Cities Outdoor Services: Regional Twin Cities outdoor services firm offering landscaping, hardscape, and seasonal services. Comparable to JK on residential landscape and hardscape service lines in the upper Midwest, though operating in a different sub-market within Minnesota.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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