Landscape Design & Outdoor Living in Park Hills
Top-Rated Landscape Experts Serving Park Hills
Park Hills is defined by details: established homes, wooded hillsides, stonework, mature streetscapes, and properties that feel closely connected to the history and terrain of Northern Kentucky.
An outdoor project here should respect those qualities.
D2 Landscaping & Outdoor Services designs and builds high-end outdoor environments for homeowners throughout Park Hills, Kentucky. Our work includes custom patios, architectural concrete, retaining walls, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, fire and water features, landscape lighting, planting, grading, drainage, and complete property transformations.
We do not approach these projects as a collection of individual products. We begin with the home, the land, the existing landscape, and the way the homeowner wants to use the space.
From there, we create one coordinated plan for the layout, elevations, materials, structures, utilities, planting, lighting, and construction sequence.
With many completed projects throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, D2 Landscaping is a trusted choice for Park Hills homeowners who want careful planning, quality construction, and an outdoor space that feels like it belongs with the property.
We are trusted by homeowners across Cincinnati with 100+ Google reviews (click to read our reviews).
Custom Designs: We create stunning landscape and hardscape designs to transform your outdoor space.
Safe & Professional Installation: Our expert team ensures proper installation to safety standards for worry-free enjoyment.
Durable Materials: We use high-quality stone, brick, and metal to craft long-lasting, weather-resistant outdoor features.
Enhanced Outdoor Living: Our designs creates a cozy, inviting atmosphere, perfect for relaxing or entertaining year-round.
Seamless Integration: We design outdoor features that blend beautifully with the unique aspects of your space for a cohesive look.
Outdoor Design That Responds to Park Hills’ History and Terrain
Park Hills is a compact city in Kenton County, covering approximately 0.8 square miles and located only about 2.5 miles from downtown Cincinnati. The community was developed in the 1920s and incorporated in 1927. Much of the city was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008 as the Park Hills Historic District.
Historic descriptions of Park Hills emphasize its planned character, including spacious residential lots, tree-lined streets, concrete public walks and steps, and architecturally distinctive stone trolley stops. Those features remain part of the city’s identity today.
That context matters when planning a residential outdoor project.
A new patio, wall, pergola, or landscape installation should not look like it was placed on top of the property without regard for what was already there. It should respond to the home’s architecture, the slope of the land, established trees, existing masonry, and the way the property relates to neighboring homes and streets.
For one property, that may mean natural stone, restrained masonry, layered planting, and a terraced design that follows the hillside. For another, it may mean clean concrete geometry and modern features carefully softened by trees, planting, and traditional architectural details.
The design does not need to imitate the past. It should simply feel appropriate for Park Hills.
What Makes Landscape Projects in Park Hills Different
Park Hills properties often combine elevation changes, mature trees, established architecture, close neighboring sightlines, and limited construction access.
Those conditions make thoughtful design especially important.
Common project considerations include:
- Designing patios and outdoor rooms around sloped or terraced yards
- Managing water moving downhill toward patios, foundations, and neighboring properties
- Preserving valuable mature trees and existing landscape character
- Coordinating new concrete and masonry with established brick, stone, walks, and steps
- Creating privacy without making smaller yards feel enclosed
- Building useful outdoor areas without covering the entire property in hardscape
- Planning steps and walls as part of the design rather than adding them later
- Working within narrow side yards or restricted equipment access
- Protecting existing homes, walks, drives, and landscaping during construction
- Confirming zoning, wall, fence, or right-of-way requirements before work begins
Park Hills’ zoning rules include specific regulations for fences, walls, and obstructions, including provisions related to retaining walls. Because requirements may depend on location, height, property lines, and the current zoning ordinance, they should be confirmed for the final project scope before construction begins.
These are not minor administrative or construction details. They influence the layout, materials, cost, timing, and long-term success of the project.
A City Closely Connected to Trees and Landscape
Park Hills has made its tree canopy and natural character a visible civic priority.
The city maintains both a Tree Board and a Parks, Beautification, and Recreation Committee. Its Tree Board has promoted reforestation, native and diverse tree planting, and the long-term care of street and park trees.
City materials have also noted the loss of mature trees from age, disease, insects, storms, and development, encouraging residents to preserve existing trees and replace canopy thoughtfully.
That local emphasis aligns closely with how we approach residential design.
A high-end landscape is not simply a large patio surrounded by leftover lawn. It should balance built space with trees, planting, views, shade, drainage, and open areas.
In Park Hills, that may mean:
- Designing around a mature shade tree rather than automatically removing it
- Replacing declining or invasive trees with better long-term species
- Using terraced planting to soften walls and elevation changes
- Creating privacy with layered vegetation instead of a single dense hedge
- Preserving wooded views while selectively opening important sightlines
- Using lighting to reveal mature trees without overpowering the property
- Restoring planting and lawn carefully after construction
The goal is to improve how the property functions without stripping away the qualities that made it desirable in the first place.
High-end Landscaping Services in Park Hills
These are the most common design/build projects we complete for Park Hills homeowners.
Landscape Design + Full Property Transformations (Master Planning)
For Park Hills properties, the best results come from one plan: layout, grading/drainage, hardscape, planting, lighting, and feature placement—designed together so everything looks intentional.
Premium Hardscapes + Patios (Concrete, Pavers, Natural Stone)
We build patios like outdoor rooms: furniture-friendly zones, clear traffic flow, strong edge details, and proper base prep that holds up.
Retaining Walls + Terracing
Walls are often the framework of a great backyard—creating level zones, defining beds, stabilizing slopes, and giving the entire space structure.
Pergolas + Shade Structures
A pergola adds definition and comfort—especially when it’s scaled correctly and paired with lighting so it feels built-in, not “added later.”
Fire Features
Fire features anchor a lounge zone and extend the season. We design around seating, traffic flow, and how you actually host.
Water Features
Water features add calm and texture. We plan for sound, sightlines, maintenance needs, and integration with planting/lighting.
Outdoor Kitchens
Park Hills homeowners love outdoor kitchens when they function like real kitchens: zones, utilities, prep space, landing space, storage, and lighting.
Landscape Lighting
Lighting is what makes the entire space feel premium after dark—safe paths, ambience, and highlights that show off the best parts of the design.
Full Outdoor Design and Build
The best outdoor projects begin with a complete plan.
Before selecting patio materials or placing a pergola, we study how the entire property works:
- The architecture and proportions of the home
- Existing brick, stone, concrete, and masonry
- Doors and primary access points
- Views from interior rooms
- Existing trees and garden areas
- Grades, slopes, and elevation changes
- Surface-water movement
- Neighboring homes and privacy needs
- Utility locations
- Construction access
- Existing patios, walls, walks, and driveways
- Potential permitting or zoning requirements
- The homeowner’s priorities for cooking, dining, relaxing, and entertaining
- Whether the project will be completed at once or in phases
This process allows us to solve the important relationships before construction begins.
A patio should not force every guest through the cooking area. A retaining wall should not block the best view from the home. A fire feature should not be placed wherever unused space remains. Steps should feel comfortable and intentional. Planting should be designed around the finished hardscape rather than used to hide mistakes.
A Complete Park Hills Outdoor Design May Include:
- Custom patios
- Concrete flatwork
- Paver and natural-stone hardscapes
- Retaining walls
- Terraced landscapes
- Seat walls and raised planters
- Steps and landings
- Pergolas and shade structures
- Outdoor kitchens
- Fireplaces, fire pits, and fire tables
- Water features
- Landscape lighting
- Privacy screening
- Ornamental and foundation planting
- Grading and drainage
- Lawn restoration
- Walkway and entry improvements
For larger or phased projects, we can develop a master plan that establishes the final vision before the first phase is installed.
That allows future utilities, elevations, walls, structures, and features to be anticipated from the start.
Custom Patios and Premium Hardscapes
A patio is the floor plan of the outdoor environment.
Its dimensions should be based on how the homeowner intends to use it—not on a standard size or a contractor’s preferred layout.
We consider:
- Dining-table dimensions
- Space for chairs to move
- Lounge furniture depth
- Grill and kitchen clearance
- Primary circulation routes
- Doors and steps
- Fire-feature seating
- Views from the house
- Connections to the lawn and garden
- Transitions between elevations
- How the patio appears from above and below on a sloped lot
Our hardscape work may include:
- Concrete
- Concrete pavers
- Natural stone
- Brick or masonry accents
- Contrasting borders
- Material inlays
- Seat walls
- Raised planting beds
- Custom steps
- Integrated drainage
- Multiple connected outdoor rooms
- Defined cooking, dining, and lounge zones
Park Hills properties often benefit from patios that are carefully scaled rather than simply made as large as possible.
On a hillside property, the design may include multiple levels connected by broad steps. On a compact established lot, a courtyard-style layout may create better function while preserving garden space. On a larger property, separate cooking and fire areas may be connected by walks and planting instead of one uninterrupted hardscape surface.
The correct solution comes from the property and the homeowner—not a preset package.
Premium Concrete Patios and Flatwork
Concrete can be an excellent material for high-end outdoor spaces when the layout, preparation, and finish are handled correctly.
We use concrete for:
- Custom patios
- Modern outdoor living areas
- Walkways
- Garden paths
- Steps and landings
- Outdoor kitchen foundations
- Driveway additions
- Equipment pads
- Connections between the house and yard
- Transitions between different outdoor elevations
The visible finish is only one part of a quality concrete project.
We consider:
- Excavation depth
- Base preparation
- Soil conditions
- Reinforcement
- Concrete thickness
- Pitch and drainage
- Control-joint placement
- Edge details
- Steps and landings
- Connections to existing walks and masonry
- Freeze-thaw exposure
- Restoration around the completed work
The visual proportions also matter.
Control joints should support the geometry of the design instead of appearing random. Steps should align with doors and natural walking paths. The concrete should transition intentionally into walls, planting, stone, or lawn.
At a traditional Park Hills home, concrete may be paired with brick, natural stone, seat walls, or layered planting. At a renovated or contemporary property, cleaner geometry and larger sections may provide the right contrast.
Concrete can look refined—but only when every visible and hidden detail is considered.
Paver and Natural-Stone Hardscapes
Pavers and natural stone can complement the established architectural character found throughout Park Hills.
Depending on the project, these materials may be used for:
- Primary patios
- Courtyard-style spaces
- Garden walks
- Borders
- Steps
- Landings
- Fire-feature areas
- Outdoor kitchen surrounds
- Transitions between different levels
- Accent areas within a concrete design
Material selection should go beyond choosing a preferred color from a catalog.
We consider:
- Existing brick and stone
- The age and style of the home
- Surface texture
- Pattern
- Joint width
- Color variation
- Furniture stability
- Maintenance preferences
- Freeze-thaw performance
- How the material will age
- Whether the material is appropriate for steps, walls, or sloped transitions
The finished hardscape should support the architecture rather than compete with it.
Retaining Walls and Terraced Landscapes
Retaining walls are often central to outdoor design in Park Hills.
On a sloped property, the wall may determine where a patio can be located, how the yard is accessed, where water moves, and whether the finished space feels comfortable or constrained.
A well-designed wall can:
- Create a level patio
- Establish a usable lawn
- Manage a hillside
- Reduce erosion
- Define garden areas
- Create wide steps and landings
- Provide integrated seating
- Improve access between levels
- Direct water away from outdoor living areas
- Add architectural structure to the landscape
We evaluate:
- Wall height and length
- Soil and loading conditions
- Base preparation
- Drainage
- Reinforcement
- Material
- Step placement
- Property lines
- Existing trees and root zones
- Views from the home and neighboring properties
- Applicable zoning requirements
In some yards, one large retaining wall may feel too severe. A series of lower terraces can follow the natural grade more comfortably and provide space for planting.
In others, a clean architectural wall and broad staircase may be the best way to connect the home to the lower yard.
Walls should solve the structural problem while also improving the landscape.
Pergolas and Custom Outdoor Structures
A pergola or shade structure can give an open patio the definition it needs to feel like a true outdoor room.
Structures can:
- Define dining and lounge areas
- Introduce partial shade
- Support lighting, fans, or heaters
- Frame an outdoor kitchen
- Add architectural height
- Improve privacy
- Create a more intimate scale
- Strengthen the connection between the home and patio
Placement and proportion are critical on established Park Hills properties.
A structure that is too large may overpower the home, block interior light, or crowd a smaller yard. A structure that is too small may appear decorative rather than useful.
We coordinate:
- Post placement
- Footings
- Patio layout
- Steps
- Furniture
- Utilities
- Lighting
- Views
- Existing trees
- Rooflines and windows
- Circulation around the structure
Planning these details together helps the structure feel like part of the original design.
Outdoor Kitchens Designed For Real Use
A custom outdoor kitchen should make cooking and entertaining easier—not add congestion to the patio.
Depending on the homeowner’s needs, the kitchen may include:
- Built-in grill
- Preparation counters
- Landing space
- Storage
- Refrigeration
- Sink
- Side burner
- Pizza oven
- Waste and recycling storage
- Bar seating
- Electrical outlets
- Task lighting
- Gas, water, and drainage connections
The kitchen’s location affects the entire outdoor space.
It should remain convenient to the home without blocking the main path outside. The cook should be able to interact with guests. Smoke and heat should be considered in relation to doors, windows, structures, and prevailing wind.
We also consider whether the kitchen should be a visual focal point or integrated more quietly into a wall or structure.
By including the kitchen in the original design, we can coordinate foundations, utilities, patio elevations, lighting, and surrounding seating before construction begins.
Custom Fire Features
A fire feature can provide warmth, atmosphere, and a natural gathering point.
Options may include:
- Wood-burning fire pits
- Gas fire pits
- Fire tables
- Linear fire elements
- Built-in fireplaces
- Fire features integrated with seating walls
Placement should be based on more than where open space happens to exist.
We consider:
- Seating distance
- Wind direction
- Fuel source
- Nearby trees and structures
- Circulation
- Views from the home
- How the area functions with a small group or larger gathering
- Relationship to the patio and other outdoor zones
- Safety and clearance requirements
On one property, a fireplace may anchor the main patio. On another, a separate fire garden may sit on a lower terrace connected by illuminated steps.
The feature should feel intentional within the larger property.
Water Features
A water feature can introduce sound, movement, and a sense of calm to a hillside or garden setting.
We may design:
- Pondless waterfalls
- Bubbling fountains
- Naturalized stone features
- Contemporary water walls
- Decorative basins
- Water elements integrated into patios or planting
Water features are planned around:
- Views from the home
- Sound from seating areas
- Slope and drainage
- Surrounding planting
- Electrical and water requirements
- Maintenance expectations
- Winter conditions
- Safety and access
A successful feature should feel connected to the landscape rather than placed in an unused corner as an isolated object.
Landscape Lighting
Landscape lighting is especially valuable on properties with slopes, steps, walls, mature trees, and multiple outdoor levels.
A complete lighting plan may include:
- Step lighting
- Retaining-wall lighting
- Path lighting
- Patio illumination
- Pergola lighting
- Outdoor kitchen task lighting
- Tree uplighting
- Architectural accents
- Garden lighting
- Fire- and water-feature accents
- Entrance and walkway illumination
The objective is not to make the property excessively bright.
We use controlled layers of light to:
- Improve safety
- Reveal elevation changes
- Create depth
- Highlight mature trees
- Support dining and entertaining
- Connect separate outdoor spaces
- Showcase architecture and masonry
- Preserve a comfortable evening atmosphere
Fixture selection and beam placement should be subtle. The lighting should enhance the property without creating glare for the homeowner or neighboring residences.
Privacy Planting and Complete Landscape Installation
Park Hills properties may have close neighboring views even when the surrounding area feels wooded.
Effective privacy design should address the views that matter without turning the yard into an enclosed space.
A landscape plan may include:
- Evergreen screening
- Ornamental trees
- Layered shrubs
- Perennials
- Ornamental grasses
- Foundation planting
- Raised and terraced beds
- Planting around patios and walls
- Seasonal color
- Lawn restoration
Plant selection is based on:
- Sun and shade
- Soil and drainage
- Mature size
- Maintenance expectations
- Deer pressure
- Seasonal appearance
- Existing tree canopy
- Relationship to the architecture
- Proximity to hardscapes and structures
- Slope and erosion considerations
We generally prefer layered combinations over a long line of one plant species.
Layered planting creates greater depth, feels more natural, and can provide a stronger year-round landscape when one plant type is affected by weather, disease, or age.
Tree Preservation and Canopy Renewal
Mature trees are an important part of Park Hills’ identity, but established canopy requires thoughtful management.
Some trees may be healthy and worth designing around. Others may be declining, invasive, poorly located, or creating conflicts with walls, drainage, utilities, or the home.
Our design process may consider:
- Tree health and structure
- Root-zone protection
- Construction access
- Shade patterns
- Future mature size
- Replacement planting
- Native or site-appropriate species
- Views and privacy
- Relationship to retaining walls and hardscapes
- Long-term maintenance
The City’s Tree Board has promoted both preservation and replanting, including an initiative encouraging one new tree per Park Hills household.
For homeowners, the best strategy is rarely “keep everything” or “remove everything.” It is to preserve valuable canopy, replace poor specimens thoughtfully, and create a landscape that remains healthy and attractive over time.
Grading, Drainage, and Site Preparation
Drainage is one of the most important considerations on a hillside property.
Water moving downhill can affect patios, walls, foundations, planting beds, lawns, and neighboring properties. New construction can also change existing drainage patterns if elevations are not planned correctly.
We evaluate:
- Where water enters the property
- How it moves during heavy rain
- Downspout locations
- Existing low points
- Soil and slope
- Retaining-wall drainage
- Foundation exposure
- Existing pavement
- Neighboring runoff
- How the proposed patio or wall will change surface flow
Potential solutions may include:
- Regrading
- Downspout extensions
- French drains
- Channel drains
- Catch basins
- Retaining-wall drainage
- Surface swales
- Erosion-control measures
- Soil stabilization
- Corrected transitions between patio, lawn, and planting
Drainage should be incorporated into the design before excavation begins. It should not be treated as a repair after the visible work is complete.
Why Park Hills Homeowners Choose D2 Landscaping
We design around the property:
A Park Hills hillside lot should not receive the same solution as a flat new-construction yard.
We study the home, slope, trees, drainage, existing masonry, access, and neighboring views before developing the layout.
That process allows the finished space to feel specific to the property.
We plan before construction:
Good design resolves the relationships that have the greatest effect on the result:
- Patio size
- Furniture placement
- Walls
- Steps
- Structures
- Utilities
- Drainage
- Material transitions
- Lighting
- Planting
- Future phases
Planning these elements in advance reduces field compromises and helps the homeowner understand how the entire project will work.
We coordinate the complete outdoor environment:
Patios, walls, concrete, structures, kitchens, planting, lighting, grading, and drainage affect one another.
When those components are designed and installed separately, conflicts are common.
Our design/build approach coordinates the major systems through one plan and one construction sequence.
We understand hillside construction:
High-end work on sloped property requires more than attractive materials.
It requires:
- Accurate elevation planning
- Structural wall design
- Drainage
- Safe steps and landings
- Equipment-access planning
- Soil management
- Erosion control
- Coordination between hardscape and planting
- Careful restoration
These are core parts of the project, not optional add-ons.
We work carefully around established homes:
Construction access may be tight. Existing walks, drives, trees, gardens, and masonry may need protection. New work must meet old conditions cleanly.
We plan access, staging, demolition, and restoration with the same attention given to the finished patio or feature.
We prioritize long-term design:
A high-end landscape should remain appropriate after current trends change.
We recommend layouts, materials, features, and plantings that fit the home, solve real problems, and support the homeowner’s lifestyle.
Luxury is not defined by adding the greatest number of features. It comes from proportion, restraint, craftsmanship, and consistency.
Our reputation is visible:
D2 Landscaping has earned 100+ Google reviews from customers throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
For homeowners planning a substantial outdoor investment, those reviews offer meaningful insight into our communication, reliability, service, workmanship, and ability to complete complex projects.
Our Outdoor Design & Build Process
1. Initial design conversation
We begin by discussing how you want to use the property and what is not working today.
Topics may include:
- Dining and entertaining
- Outdoor cooking
- Family use
- Privacy
- Shade
- Views
- Fire or water features
- Drainage and erosion
- Existing walls or concrete
- Architectural preferences
- Investment range
- Timing
- Future phases
This helps us understand the goals behind the requested features.
2. Property evaluation
We evaluate the site conditions that will influence the project:
- Architecture and existing materials
- Elevations and slopes
- Surface-water movement
- Trees and established planting
- Equipment and material access
- Interior and exterior sightlines
- Doors and windows
- Utilities and mechanical equipment
- Neighboring properties
- Existing patios, steps, walls, and concrete
- Property boundaries and rights-of-way
- Potential zoning or permit requirements
Because Park Hills regulates fences, walls, retaining-wall conditions, and other site improvements through its zoning ordinance, requirements should be reviewed for the exact project and property before construction.
3. Concept development
We organize the property into a cohesive design.
This stage may address:
- Patio location and size
- Cooking, dining, and lounge areas
- Walls and terraces
- Steps and circulation
- Pergola placement
- Fire- or water-feature locations
- Privacy strategy
- Views from the home
- Material direction
- Planting and tree preservation
- Lawn and open-space balance
4. Scope and investment alignment
Before advancing into final details, we confirm that the proposed scope and expected investment are aligned.
This gives the homeowner an opportunity to prioritize features, adjust the scale, or establish logical project phases while the plan remains flexible.
5. Detailed design and selections
We refine the project and select the elements that will shape the finished environment.
These may include:
- Concrete finishes
- Pavers
- Natural stone
- Brick and masonry details
- Wall materials
- Pergola finishes
- Countertops
- Kitchen components
- Fire and water features
- Lighting
- Planting
- Drainage components
6. Construction
Our team coordinates the work in the proper sequence, including:
- Demolition
- Excavation
- Site preparation
- Drainage and utilities
- Retaining walls
- Concrete and hardscape
- Structures
- Kitchen and feature installation
- Planting
- Lighting
- Lawn and site restoration
We communicate throughout construction and address site conditions as they become visible.
7. Final walkthrough
At completion, we review the finished project with the homeowner, explain care and operation, and address remaining details.
Outdoor Living That Fits Park Hills
Park Hills was intentionally developed as a residential community with tree-lined streets, sidewalks, public steps, generous lots, and stone trolley structures that connected residents to the larger region.
Today, the city remains a close-in residential community with strong historic character, wooded surroundings, and quick access to downtown Cincinnati.
That combination creates outdoor-design priorities that are specific to Park Hills.
A local backyard may need to:
- Work with a steep or irregular grade
- Preserve mature trees
- Complement historic architecture
- Improve an aging patio or wall
- Create better access between upper and lower yard areas
- Add privacy from neighboring homes
- Manage runoff and erosion
- Provide a comfortable area for entertaining
- Remain appropriately scaled to the lot
- Look established rather than newly imposed
We design around those relationships instead of treating the project as a checklist of products.
Frequently Asked Questions About Landscaping in Northern KY
Do you provide complete landscape design and construction in Park Hills?
Yes. D2 Landscaping provides full outdoor design/build services in Park Hills, including patios, concrete, paver and natural-stone hardscapes, retaining walls, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, fire and water features, lighting, planting, grading, and drainage.
Can you design and build outdoor spaces on sloped Park Hills properties?
Yes. Sloped properties often require a coordinated plan for patios, retaining walls, steps, drainage, planting, and access. We design those elements together so the finished space is usable, stable, and visually cohesive.
Can you design an outdoor space that complements an older or historic home?
Yes. We consider the home’s architecture, brick, stone, proportions, existing walks, garden structure, and surrounding streetscape when developing the design and selecting materials.
Do retaining walls require approval in Park Hills?
Requirements depend on the wall’s location, height, design, and the zoning rules that apply to the property. Park Hills has specific regulations related to fences and walls, so the current requirements should be confirmed before construction begins.
Can you develop a master plan if we intend to build in phases?
Yes. A master plan establishes the final layout before work begins. This allows elevations, walls, drainage, utilities, structures, and future features to be coordinated from the start.
Do you build custom concrete patios in Park Hills?
Yes. We design and install concrete patios, walkways, steps, landings, driveway additions, equipment pads, and other flatwork. We focus on preparation, drainage, joint placement, finish quality, and integration with the home and landscape.
Do you install paver patios and natural-stone hardscapes?
Yes. Depending on the home, desired appearance, maintenance preferences, site conditions, and intended use, we can use concrete, pavers, natural stone, masonry accents, or a coordinated combination of materials.
Can you work around mature trees?
Yes. Existing trees, root zones, canopy, construction access, and long-term health are evaluated during planning. We may adjust the design to preserve valuable trees or recommend replacement when a tree is declining, invasive, or poorly suited to the final landscape.
Can you solve drainage and erosion problems?
Yes. Drainage is evaluated as part of the design process. Potential solutions include grading, downspout management, French drains, channel drains, catch basins, wall drainage, swales, and erosion-control measures.
Can you create privacy on a property with nearby homes?
Yes. We use layered planting, ornamental trees, evergreen screening, structures, walls, elevation, and strategic feature placement to manage important sightlines without making the yard feel unnecessarily enclosed.
Do you design outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and fireplaces?
Yes. We design and build outdoor kitchens, fire pits, fireplaces, fire tables, and surrounding gathering areas. Utilities, seating, circulation, wind, architecture, and the broader patio layout are considered before construction.
How long does a complete outdoor living project take?
The schedule depends on project size, design complexity, wall and drainage requirements, access, approvals, material availability, weather, and season. After evaluating the property and confirming the scope, we provide a project-specific schedule.
Does D2 Landscaping work throughout Park Hills?
Yes. We serve homeowners throughout Park Hills and nearby Northern Kentucky communities, with a focus on substantial landscape design/build, hardscape, concrete, retaining-wall, and outdoor living projects.
Nearby Areas We Also Serve
We serve homeowners in Park Hills, but also all nearby neighborhoods (like Fort Thomas and Union) — especially for premium outdoor living projects.
We also serve the Greater Cincinnati area, including:
- Hyde Park
- Oakley
- Columbia-Tusculum
- Mt. Lookout
- Indian Hill
- Madeira
- Montgomery
- West Chester
- Mason
- Liberty Township
Ready to upgrade your Park Hills outdoor space?
A hillside or established property needs more than a collection of disconnected improvements.
It needs a plan that accounts for architecture, elevation, drainage, trees, access, materials, and the way the homeowner wants to use the space.
D2 Landscaping combines landscape design, concrete, hardscape construction, retaining walls, structures, kitchens, fire and water features, planting, lighting, and site preparation to create outdoor environments that feel complete—because every major element was considered together.
Whether you are replacing an aging patio, creating a terraced backyard, adding an outdoor kitchen, improving drainage, or planning a complete property transformation, we can help determine the right layout, materials, features, and construction approach for your Park Hills home. Schedule your luxury design meeting today – there’s no cost or obligation.

