Full-Service Landscaping
From One Company You Can Trust
Harkins Unique Landscapes offers everything your property needs — landscape design, hardscape installation, outdoor lighting, lawn care, and seasonal maintenance. All from the same owner-operated company that's been serving central Illinois since 2009.
One Landscaping Company. Every Service. One Relationship.
Most landscaping companies specialize in one thing. That means every time you need something different — a cleanup after winter, a new patio, lighting for a backyard party — you're searching for a new contractor who doesn't know your property.
Harkins Unique Landscapes is the alternative. Jon Harkins handles landscape design, hardscape installation, outdoor lighting, lawn care, and seasonal cleanups. One company, one contact, and a history with your property that builds over years — not just one job.
Everything Your Property Needs
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Landscape Design
Your property is unique — your landscape should be too. Jon designs custom landscapes tailored to your property's natural character, the Illinois climate, and the way you actually use your outdoor space. Every design is built to be beautiful and maintainable long-term.
- Site evaluation and soil assessment
- Plant selection suited to Illinois growing conditions
- Full-property and front/backyard designs
- Coordination with hardscape and lighting
Patios, Walls & Walkways
Hardscape that's installed without proper base preparation will shift, crack, and settle — usually within a year or two. Jon's approach: do it right once, and it lasts through Illinois winters for years.
- Patios and paver installation
- Retaining walls and garden borders
- Walkways and outdoor living areas
- Drainage solutions
Outdoor Lighting Installation
Most homeowners don't realize how dramatically well-placed lighting transforms a property after dark. Jon installs professional landscape lighting systems that add safety, extend usable outdoor space, and make your property stunning at night.
- Pathway and walkway lighting
- Uplighting for trees and features
- Low-voltage LED systems
- Ongoing service and support
Ongoing Lawn Care Services
The advantage of ongoing lawn care with Harkins: we already know your property. No briefing a new crew each time — just consistent, reliable lawn maintenance from a team that knows what your landscape needs before you do.
- Mowing, edging, and trimming
- Fertilization programs
- Shrub and hedge maintenance
- Property walkthroughs and monitoring
Spring & Fall Cleanups
Illinois winters are hard on landscapes. Our spring and fall cleanup services protect your investment through the off-season and kick-start it each spring — handled by the same team that knows your property year-round.
- Leaf removal and bed cleanouts
- Spring border prep and mulching
- Winter protection and winterization
- Post-winter damage assessment
Commercial Properties
First impressions begin at the parking lot. Harkins provides commercial landscaping services for businesses, property managers, and commercial properties across Iroquois and Kankakee counties — the same care and reliability we bring to every residential job.
- Commercial landscape design and install
- Ongoing maintenance programs
- Seasonal cleanups and snow prep
- Flexible scheduling for businesses
Why It Pays to Use One Landscaping Company for Everything
Every new contractor is starting from scratch on your property. One company that stays means work that builds on itself.
We Know Your Property's History
Soil conditions, plant placements, past work — no briefing a new crew every season. We remember your yard.
Services That Work Together
Design, hardscape, lighting, and maintenance planned together looks and performs better than four contractors working independently.
One Number for Everything
Questions about your lighting? Spring cleanup scheduled? Issue with the patio? One call to Jon — not a hunt for the right sub-contractor.
Accountability That Lasts
Jon stands behind work from years ago. When you call about something that was installed two seasons back, he knows exactly what was done — and he makes it right.
Getting Started Is Straightforward
No confusing process. No pressure. Four steps from your first call to a finished project — and a long-term relationship after that.
You Call or Message
Reach Jon directly — by phone or through the contact form. No call center, no dispatch queue.
Free Property Walk-Through
Jon visits your property, listens to your goals, and gives you an honest assessment of what's possible and what it would cost.
Clear Quote, Approved Plan
You get a clear, itemized quote. No surprises when the job is done — that's the price you pay.
Built to Last — and We Stay
Work is completed with craftsmanship built over 16 years. Then we're still here — for maintenance, cleanups, and questions.
Trusted by Central Illinois Homeowners & Businesses
Jon did a great job adding river rock under our deck. The job wasn't easy, fun or creative like most of their other water features or shorelines, but they were quick, on budget and awesome to work with on our project.
Fast, neat and very easy to work with. He listened to what we wanted and drew up a plan that we only minimally tweaked. Reasonable price. Plan on using him again in the near future. Highly recommend!
We've used Jonathan's company twice over the last year and they've done a wonderful job. His designs are exactly what we wanted. The plants are beautiful and healthy. Jon is very pleasant and easy to work with — we have several other projects on our list for him.