JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care

Lawn and Yard Work, Landscaping, Pavers and Hardscaping,

About us

Our talented landscape designers have the capability to service properties in the DMV area, both large and small, and everything in between. We realize the importance of an attractive, well-maintained home. Our landscapers will help you create a unique landscape design that will grow and mature through the years. We take into consideration all aspects like security, maintenance, color preferences and overall look of the design in contrast with your home. Knowing that landscape design is a investment in your home, our team is also available for maintenance services, like spring and fall cleanups, fence work, remodeling (interior & exterior), masonry, paving, tree work or any handyman services you may need! MHIC # 106114

Business highlights

24 years of trusted experience
Minority Owned & Operated
Se Habla Español
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Landscaping, Remodeling, Masonry, Tree Cutting, Hardscaping, Retaining Walls, Sod, Deck Additions, Exterior & Interior Painting, Interior work, Patios, Drainage, and much more!

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Venmo
Zelle


Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.019 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
4
0%
3
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2
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1
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 1-19 of 19 reviews

Joy W.
05/2024
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Kevin and his crew did an amazing job - our yard looks beautiful!
Description of Work: Mulched flower beds, pruned bushes, planted flowers.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Anne M.
04/2024
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Everything was done amazingly fast - in one day actually. They worked very hard and the final product was beautiful !
Description of Work: Mulching / Stone Edge Border

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ray B.
04/2024
5.0
landscaping, masonry, pavers, gravel, hardscaping
  + 2 more
It wentvery well
Description of Work: Patio Installation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,808.48

Dustin S.
03/2024
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Did an amazing job!
Description of Work: Sod Install

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

William T B.
03/2024
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
We have been doing business with Jose Portillo and the JK Gardening staff for almost 30 years. They are extremely reliable, professional, competent, proficient, courteous, and friendly. I would recommend them to everyone!
Description of Work: Extensive landscaping, tree and bushes trimming, spreading mulch, general spring lawn cleaning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,375

Jim H.
03/2024
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care once again has done a fantastic job for us. They are always prompt with communication, prices are fair, and their work is excellent. Within a week of contacting Kevin, I had someone come out to assess what work I needed and had a crew show up. I asked for additional landscaping work this year, a separate quote was drawn up, approved and scheduled with ease. Thank you for another great experience!
Description of Work: Preparing and mulching clipping bushes & trees cleanup of yard waste. Also quoted for drainage enhancing and light stone work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care
We're delighted to hear that you're pleased with our service. Your satisfaction means a lot to us! Thanks so much!

William B.
03/2024
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
The grading job was performed professionally as promised by an experienced small crew. Thank you!
Description of Work: Grading / Leveling

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,750

Response from JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care
It was a pleasure! Thank you so much for your support.

Monica P.
05/2023
5.0
lawn service, masonry, pavers, gravel
  + 1 more
It will very well Jose and his team did an awesome job And Kevin was very good giving quotes and answering all our questions
Description of Work: Retaining Wall for Mulch Bed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700

Joyce B.
04/2023
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
Everything went well. The guys did an awesome job. If I need anything else in the future I will certainly contact them again.
Description of Work: Landscaping

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Caroline P.
02/2022
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
I can't say enough good things about Jose and his crew! Phenomenal work and very professional across the board. Jose even has gone the extra mile. Thank you
Description of Work: Retaining wall and expanding driveway

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mo D.
10/2021
5.0
roof snow removal, home remodeling, hardscaping
  + 1 more
He did a great job, eventhough bathrooms aren't quite complete but everything looks great and I am sure he will finish next week. I highly recommend his services.
Description of Work: Bathrooms remodeling, Kitchen backsplash and replacing the counter.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Matthew B.
07/2021
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
Jose and his team did an amazing job. They were friendly, professional, and helped us through the process by listening to our needs and desires. Will 100% hire them again in the future.
Description of Work: Landscaping

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lisa H.
06/2021
5.0
gutter cleaning, landscaping, lawn service, irrigation systems, lawn treatment, mulch, pavers, gravel, tree service, basement waterproofing
  + 7 more
It went great. He was here when he said he would be, did a great job on our contracted project. He’s very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with!
Description of Work: Landscaping

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Joe R.
04/2021
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Jose and his crew mow my 5 acre property. Rates are reasonable and services are professional, reliable, and timely. Communication is also reliable when weather forces delays.
Description of Work: Mowing and yard service
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Trina V.
04/2021
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Very reliable and good attitude with much precision to details.
Description of Work: Landscaping, Handymen
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Sheri M.
04/2015
5.0
fencing, house cleaning, landscaping, lawn service, mulch, house painters
  + 4 more
Mr. Portillo was a life saver! He and his crew did an a ton of work for us in a rush job right before the 4th of July. Even though he doesn't live anywhere close to us, he came down to meet us after work to give us an estimate. Once we agreed on the final list of tasks and price, his team showed up in full force to get the job done. It took two days, but we were ready for the 4th. We are extremely grateful for his time and effort.
Description of Work: Painted Shed Power washed & painted fence Cleaned & painted large playset Repaired rotted planks in wood fence Repaired fence gate/hinges Washed concrete patio General spring cleaning, mulching ,weeding & edging.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Brandon R.
06/2014
5.0
lawn service, landscaping, mulch, tree service
  + 2 more
Jose was very easy to work with. He returned my call promptly and came a few days later to get a sense for the work we wanted done. We told him that we wanted to remove some old bushes and a dead tree. He talked to us about what we wanted to replace them with and he had some suggestions on trees that would work for our yard. We showed up our deck and asked about what he could do to help spruce it up. He has extensive work in putting in new decks, but just wanted to do some maintenance for now as we have larger projects on the horizon. He was amicable to what we wanted and offered up a plan to reinforce the deck and tighten up all the railings and the gate. He also laid out the plan to refinish the deck with new stain. Later that night he sent us an estimate for the work he outlined and we were happy with price. We called him the next day and planned for him to come out with his crew on a Saturday morning to start the work. We asked him to come at 9am and he and his crew were there at 8:45am which was great since we are early risers. His team went right to work pulling out our bushes. My wife and I left him and his team and went off to Home Depot to pick out bushes and our tree. Jose offered to get the bushes and tree for us and include it in his estimate, but we are kinda picky and wanted to do it ourselves. Again he was very receptive to our plans. After we picked out our bushes and tree, we called Jose and he brought his truck up to pick them up for us. By the time we got home about an hour and a half after we left our yard was completely devoid of this giant ugly old bushes. He and his team went right to work planting away. By around noon, his team was done with the planting the new bushes, leveling off some holes in our yard, planting and staking our new tree and was all cleaned up. He had some one in the back power washing our deck and getting that ready for day 2. Once our deck was power washed it had to dry before they could get to it. His team was back on Monday and did a great job resealing the deck and making it look almost new again. We communicated via text for any questions related to stain colors and what kind of lattice we wanted. He was always very responsive and we always felt that he was right on top of things. The deck needed to dry after Monday so his team came back Tuesday afternoon and finished up the work including adding the lattice, providing a second coat to the deck, adding the deck reinforcing, and tightening up all the railings and gate. His team was all finished and cleaned up by 6pm on Tuesday. For the amount of work they completed it was done fast and efficiently. Overall it was a great experience and we are looking forward to using Jose again for future projects.
Description of Work: Removed large bushes and dead tree from our yard. Planted a new tree, new boxwood bushes and put down new mulch. Leveled off some holes in our yard with soil and put down new sod. Performed an overhaul of our old deck including power washing, re-sealing, staining, adding lattice to the base, reinforcing the deck supports and tightening up loose railings and our gate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,650

Response from JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care
thanks

Meg R.
06/2014
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Jose and I traded a few messages in order to get an estimate for the job and make sure he was available. He was very responsive to messages over the weekend. When I called today (Monday) to schedule the work, he said he would be able to do it tomorrow. Not being home at the time of service would not be a problem; he said it was fine to mail a check to his posted address. When I came home from work, the work was already done and looks absolutely amazing! Considering some other unreasonably high estimates, and many providers not servicing Germantown, I am extremely pleased with the estimate, price, quality, timeliness and professionalism. I will not hesitate to call Jose again for future work!
Description of Work: Yard shape-up for a townhouse front yard/garden. Weeding, pruning bushes, removal of old mulch and leaves, new mulch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$335

Xavier G.
04/2012
5.0
lawn service, leaf removal
  + 0 more
They are very reliable, and they do an excellent job. They are punctual about coming. Their price is probably within the guidelines of what everybody else is charging. We would continue to use them in the future.
Description of Work: We use J K Gardening Lawn & GDN Care weekly. They mow the lawn. In the fall, they pick up the leaves. In the spring they would do mulch, but we are having somebody doing mulching right now.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

Response from JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care
Thank you Jk gardening Lawn

    Contact information

    Located in:, Frederick, MD 21704

    http://www.jkgardening.org

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Licensed*

    Trade License Number
    2682
    Trade License Locale
    Maryland
    Trade License Authority
    Kevin Portillo
    Trade License Expiration
    12/31/2024

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Lawn and Yard Work,
    Landscaping,
    Pavers and Hardscaping,
    Stone and Gravel,
    Mulch and Topsoil,
    Tree Service,
    Masonry,
    Exterior Painting,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
    Roof Ice/Snow Removal,
    Basement Waterproofing,
    Leaf Removal

    FAQ

    JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Saturday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Venmo,Zelle
    Yes, JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care offers free project estimates.
    Yes, JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care offers emergency services.
    No, JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care does not offer warranties.
    JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care offers the following services: Landscaping, Remodeling, Masonry, Tree Cutting, Hardscaping, Retaining Walls, Sod, Deck Additions, Exterior & Interior Painting, Interior work, Patios, Drainage, and much more!

    Contact information

    Located in:, Frederick, MD 21704

    http://www.jkgardening.org

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM