We were in need of a yard clean up before a large family reunion party and I found K. Macken Landscaping from Google. Not only did Kevin answer his phone right away, he also came that afternoon to discuss and make recommendations for our yard. He sent me a quote and within two days,about a week before the party, his crew was at my house weeding, mulching, cutting and reseeding areas of our lawn where we had some trees removed. He kept me informed of his plan for his crew to return the day before the party for another cut and to clean up anything else that was needed. During that time, we also had a fence installed and some of the seed and woodchips needed to be filled in. I called Kevin and it was not a problem at all. He seeded some more, covered the patches with hay and added additional woodchips. I was so impressed, especially since we have never used a landscaper and on such short notice. He was so accommodating and really made our yard look beautiful in time for the party. I definitely will be using his services again and I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a landscaper. He does what he says and he is just a really nice guy and so is his crew. Thanks again Kevin and crew!!! read more

K Macken Landscaping is an excellent company & a pleasure to work with. In the past I attempted to use other landscapers over the past 30 years but always ended up taken care of my landscaping myself. I have never found a company that I trust or could do it as good as me. I am very picky and believe the little details adds to the overall quality & beauty of the work. However, by the Grace of God, I found Kevin Macken. Usually, you would have to leave a message and wait for a call back. What first impressed me was Kevin answered his own phone and we met immediately. He gave me a very reasonable price and came to my home when scheduled & on time. The crew of three were professional and knowledgeable as they planted very large Norway Spruce and another large scrub. They had the patience to position them just the way my wife wanted & did an excellent job. They even cleaned up my other planting beds and mulched them at no additional charge. We were so pleased with his crew and Kevin's personal customer service that we are going to do some additional work with him. I highly recommend K Macken Landscaping!! AW read more

When we purchased our home in 2007, we decided to stick with K.Macken Landscaping, who was already maintaining the property. They were also handling the landscaping for 2 other homes on the street so we figured they must be pretty good. After a short time, we got to know the owner Kevin, who is very pleasant and professional, as is his entire staff. They do a beautiful job maintaining the lawn throughout the warmer months, and an extremely thorough (and tough) job when it comes to cleanup on our acre of property. Over the years he has given us helpful landscaping advice and suggestions, and planted some very pretty, high quality trees and shrubs. We recently hired Macken for a rather laborious task which involved hauling A LOT of rocks.. His team worked very hard to make sure the job was done carefully and beautifully, and to our satisfaction. Kevin himself consulted with us from the beginning right through to the completion to make sure we were pleased. We couldn't ask for a better landscaper! read more

Kevin has been taking care of our property for two years and we have been very pleased with his work and his response whenever we have a question. Yesterday, he and his crew landscaped the front of our house. They worked hard all day in spite of the high temperatures we've been experiencing this week. All of the old, overgrown evergreens had to be removed and replaced with new plantings. Kevin even had his men move one of the old bushes that could be saved, to a different spot away from the front of the house. This was "above and beyond" what I had asked him to do. After planting the bushes we had picked out, Kevin decided that we needed some additional plants to fill some spots and he made a number of trips to the nursery to get more plants. He made very good choices and the finished product is pleasing to us. We love our house and we are happy that he helped us to give it the curb appeal it deserves. Kevin takes pride in a job well-done. read more

I just moved into a one family house in Montclair, NJ as of October 1, 2016 from living in an apartment. I was not familiar with anything regarding landscaping of any sort. However, with the Fall season it had become apparent that I needed to either familiarize myself with raking a mass amount of leaves or hiring a landscaping company. I chose the latter. While looking for reputable companies, I came across several, and spoke to several. However, "K Macken Landscaping" was the most knowledgeable and helpful for what I was looking for. Kevin explained to me what I needed to know. In addition, his workers were prompt, courteous, professional, and the job was done neatly. Also, might I add, it was supposed to rain on my appointment date, but they still came and completed the job. I am a satisfied customer. K Macken Landscaping did an amazing job and is a dependable company! Check out the pictures on the website. read more

Same as a few other reviewers mentioned, he came out to look/quote us on a job a while back for some regrading and retaining wall. He was nice enough, not overly friendly. Quick 5 mins if that of talking, and he said he'd send an estimate. Never got it... and no response back to me when I reached out a week or 2 later. I made a mental note because the guy that came out had a quietly odd demanor, plus never got back to me. It seems this is the MO of so many landscapers/contractors... so when you find one that's nice, dependable, trustworthy, AND good at getting back to you keep with them. Maybe he was having a bad day, but this guy wasn't any of those things, at least to us. To be fair, I give him a 3 only because I can't comment on the actual landscaping services. read more

We contracted with Kevin to do some landscaping work for us and could not be more pleased. Kevin always answers our e-mails immediately. His crews are very hard working and do an excellent job. The day after our landscaping was completed, our area was subjected to a Flash Flood. Because of the unusual amount of rain, which could not be handled by the sewers, some of our plants were uprooted and the mulch was just washed away. I e-mailed Kevin on Sunday, and Monday his crew was here replanting our plants. Tuesday they were here replenishing our mulch. If you are looking for someone to do landscaping work, please give Kevin a call, you will not be disappointed. read more

I had neglected my yard this past Fall and was in need of a clean-up before 2 of my daughters get married this year. Many of my neighbors use K Macken Landscaping and their lawns look great. My nephew had received estimates from different landscapers and told me Macken gave him the lowest bid. I decided to use their service and I am very pleased with the results. Kevin and his crew were prompt, courteous and did a thourough job. Kevin recommended some new shrubbery which he planted and the new bushes are a big improvement. All of this was done within the price of his estimate which was very reasonable. I would recommend K Macken to my friends and family. read more

Called Kevin last minute in order to take care of a dead tree dangerously leaning against the neighbor's property. I sent him pictures of the situation over the phone and we agreed on starting 8am the next morning. The crew came on time and took care of the tree, and many other smaller jobs I needed. They were very nice, polite and got everything done in under one hour. We will be using them for general landscaping and maintenance moving forward. To sum it up: great responsiveness, great predisposition and great prices (and not a work of complications...) something not that easy to find in landscaping! read more

Very happy with this company's work and customer service. I do my own yard work but wanted a professional to come in and core aerate, overseed, and fertilize my lawn in one shot. I called several companies but most wanted a service contract or thought the job, standing alone, was too small. I called K Macken Landscaping and Kevin returned my call, gave me a quote and told me when his guys could do it. He provided proof of insurance, responded to all my questions, and his guys got the job done for the price quoted. The seed has germinated and is looking really good. read more

Recently had some plantings and stone work done by K. Macken Landscaping and are very pleased with the work. Kevin was responsive from the first phone call to inquire about having the work done, was very honest and upfront about his timeframe, offered helpful advice and suggestions for the yard and was timely with getting a quote to us for the work. Once the work started it was done quickly and professionally and Kevin has continued to follow up with us to advise us on caring for the new plantings. Without hesitation we can recommend Kevin and K. Macken Landscaping. read more

Kevin and his crew are the best!!! Any questions that I have are always answered almost immediately by email or text. Any situation that may arise, they have a great solution to. His men are courteous and professional, and my property has never looked better. They are always on schedule, listen to my requests, and do an outstanding job, whether it's spring cleanup, regular maintenance, laying down mulch (looks great!!), or the fall cleanup. We have been using Kevin for over four years now, and will definitely continue to do so. Great job!!! read more

Pat D. Kevin and his crew do excellent work. I am self employed and do not have time to shop around. I have dealt with people in my business for over thirty years. So I gave Kevin a call. Within five minutes of talking to him, I could tell he was a man with integrity and a man of his word. These days that is a rare commodity. I knew there was no need to seek any further. His work is a reflection of those qualities. He and his crew are well qualified, neat and professional. He is a pleasure to work with. read more

K. Macken Landscaping is a reputable and reliable landscaping service with a very personal touch. Kevin is always available to suggest and remedy any type of land-scaping situation and he is extremely professional. The employees are hard workers and take pride in their work. We have been customers for many years and would recommend them to anyone who need a dedicated professional landscaper. Zena Lisa read more

Our yard hasn't looked this good in 30 years after Kevin and his team did a full Spring cleanup, edging and mulch. Very efficient and thorough in their work and clean-up. I have had trouble in the past getting landscapers to come on their promise date and answering their phone. No such problem with K Macken. He actually answers via email and the whole crew showed up on the promised date and time. I highly recommend them and will definitely have them back in the future. read more

Had some large trees planted and some berms cut in and mulched. Couldn't be more pleased! Excellent communication and the on site crew was fantastic. Lots of checking in to make sure I was satisfied with what they were doing throughout the day. The attention to detail was refreshing to see. Cant say enough about K Macken. Highly recommend! read more

We contacted K. Macken after moving into our new home which desperately needed a clean-up. The owner, Kevin, was extremely responsive and provided us with a fair quote compared to other landscapers in the area. His team came and did an amazing job! Highly recommend his company for any landscaping needs. read more

K Macken Landscaping comes highly recommended. Attention to detail is very important, and they make sure it's done right. Many other companies I see around the neighborhood are seen in-and-out. The crew at Macken take their time and when they leave, you definitely feel like you got your money's worth. read more

I am really delighted with K Macken Landscaping. Kevin knows what he is doing and is quite accomodating. The company put in a new shrub and perennial garden for me, and it looks beautiful and more importantly, is growing well! Prices are about what you'd expect for quality work. read more