Business Details
42 Years
experience
Custom Residential Landscaping Experts in Durham, NC
Founded in 1984, Kiefer Landscaping has established itself as a leader in residential landscape design and installation. Our team of skilled artisans and horticulturists combines decades of experience with a commitment to quality materials and innovative techniques. We specialize in creating custom landscapes tailored to each client's vision, from intricate hardscapes to dynamic water features. Our NC Certified Nursery in Durham provides unique, hard-to-find plants grown with minimal pesticides, ensuring resilience from installation onward. With a focus on functionality and beauty, we prioritize client collaboration to deliver landscapes that evolve harmoniously with their surroundings.Our dedication to excellence extends to drainage solutions, irrigation systems, and low-voltage lighting that enhance both aesthetics and usability. As a locally owned business, we maintain deep ties to the Triangle community, serving Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill, and beyond. Our staff includes professionals from NC State and other institutions, all united by a shared philosophy of quality over compromise. We guarantee fair pricing with no hidden fees, transparent communication, and hands-on project management from start to finish. This enduring commitment has earned us recognition as Best of Durham for multiple years.
Services
Landscape Design
Water Gardens
Nursery Plants
Irrigation Systems
Paver Installations
Drainage Solutions
Outdoor Lighting
Garden Center
Koi Ponds
Deck Construction
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in custom residential landscaping.
- Our team includes NC Registered Landscape Contractors and certified horticulturists.
- We maintain a 12-acre NC Certified Nursery with unique plant selections.
- We guarantee fair pricing with no hidden fees or subcontractors.
- We provide hands-on project management from design to completion.
What people say
Best landscaping value
Superb eye for detail
Professionals who understand needs
Magical forest transformation
Quality worth the investment
Services
Landscape Design
Custom landscape designs tailored to property architecture and client preferences. We integrate hardscapes, plantings, and functional elements using thousands of plant cultivars and material options. Our process includes site analysis, 3D visualization, and collaborative refinement to create unique outdoor environments that balance aesthetics with practicality.
Water Gardens
Custom water features including koi ponds, waterfalls, and pond-less designs. Our team implements proper filtration systems, lighting integration, and ecosystem balancing techniques. We utilize Firestone liners and energy-efficient pumps to create sustainable aquatic environments that add tranquility and property value through thoughtfully engineered water elements.
Nursery Plants
NC Certified Nursery offering mature, landscape-tough plants grown with minimal pesticides. Our inventory includes rare cultivars, trees, and shrubs suited to local climate conditions. Plants are acclimated for immediate establishment in client landscapes, with expert guidance available for selection based on soil type, light exposure, and maintenance preferences.
Irrigation Systems
Custom irrigation solutions for water conservation and plant health. Services include system design, smart controller installation, drip irrigation, and seasonal maintenance. We optimize water usage through zone-specific programming and rain sensor integration while ensuring proper hydration for diverse plant material.
Paver Installations
Custom patios, walkways, and retaining walls using premium pavers and natural stone. Our installations combine structural integrity with aesthetic appeal through precise grading, edge restraint systems, and pattern layout. We offer material selection assistance and full-service installation from excavation to final sealing.
People
Mark A. Kiefer
Founder/Owner
BS Forestry graduate from Moravian College with 35+ years landscaping experience. NC Registered Landscape Contractor since 1988. Developed award-winning designs across traditional and contemporary styles while maintaining strict quality control standards.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We serve Durham, Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and Mebane with full-service landscaping and nursery operations.
Do you handle both design and installation?
Yes, we provide complete landscape services from initial concept through final installation using our own skilled crews.
What makes your nursery unique?
Our 12-acre NC Certified Nursery grows mature, pesticide-minimized plants specifically acclimated for Triangle area landscapes.
Can you repair existing irrigation systems?
We offer irrigation system repairs and upgrades alongside new installations, focusing on water-efficient solutions.
Are your crews employees or subcontractors?
All our workers are full-time employees with extensive training in landscaping techniques and customer service.
Do you offer maintenance services?
While our primary focus is design and installation, we provide annual maintenance packages for select clients.
Reviews (1)
Matthew Tippett
Sep 25, 2015
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Absolutely amazing nursery! Wide variety, helpful staff, peaceful gardens, all right here in Durham. Also have a wide variety of aqatic plants and pond supplies. Strongly recommend a stroll through their utopia!
