Your Full Service Landscape Contractor Design - Whether it's a new patio or a complete design for your dream home, our designers will help make your vision a reality. We use the latest in Computer Aided Design Technology (CAD) together with real world experience to create your distinctive landscape design. We will walk you through the design process every step of the way, always staying focused on our goal of, "Making your outdoor dreams come true!" Install - From the expert craftsmanship necessary to build your new patio to the finesse used to install you new perennials to the certifications proving professionalism, commitment and leadership, the KNOLL production staff stands ready to craft your unique project. Maintain - The Knoll Landscape Services staff takes great pride in supplying the finest in landscape maintenance services. Increase the value of your landscape investment through our Full Service Landscape Maintenance Program. From spring clean up to fall clean up and all the mowing, weeding, trimming, detailing, fertilization and weed control in between, we will take care of everything. Knowing we are using the best equipment, expert training, leveraging years of experience, while enjoying what we are doing, you'll be able to enjoy and take pride in your property like never before. Commercial Snow Removal - We offer commercial snow removal services to our commercial clients. Timely snow removal provided by industry professional helps produce a safe environment for your clients, employees and tenants. About the Owner: Since receiving his B.S. in Landscape Horticulture and Design from Southern Illinois University, Ray Knoll has been involved with landscape contracting. He has spent the past 25 years providing outstanding results for his clients. Ray is motivated to maintain an organization which will consistently produce a truly superior result while providing the value and total customer satisfaction his clients deserve. PAST EXPERIENCE: Ray spent 19 of the past 25 years as General Manager of one of the largest landscape contractors in Illinois. His achievements over that period include: ILCA Award Recognition: Ray's projects have received numerous industry awards. Through the years over 14 of Ray's projects from Upscale Residential, Home Owners Associations, Prestigious Multi-Family Associations, Large Scale Retail Sites, to Commercial Properties received ILCA Award recognition. Organizational Development: From meager beginnings in 1984, under Ray's leadership and direction the company expanded to a staff of more than 80 which included 24 Landscape Specialty Crews and multi-million dollar revenues as it ascended to industry leadership. Ray has always believed that "if you emphasize quality and customer service in every aspect of your business, the rest will take care of itself." Reputation: Ray developed an organization well known for quality, value and service. Industry Certifications: The KNOLL Staff has recently received the prestigious ICPI Certified Installer designation from the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute. Ray has achieved industry certifications including Certified Nurseryman from the Illinois Nurseryman's Association, Certified Arborist from the International Society of Arboriculture and Certified Applicator from the Illinois Department of Agriculture.