About Knob Hill Nursery & Landscaping
For three decades, Knob Hill Nursery & Landscaping has been the name Bloomington, Peoria, Champaign, and Decatur trust for outdoor projects, property management, and property care all year. Get to know the people and values behind every job.
Family Legacy
A Tradition Rooted in Quality, Reliability, and Community
Knob Hill Nursery & Landscaping, established in 1994 as a 23-acre tree nursery, has become the region’s leader in design, build, and property care. Led by Bill Hayes, his son Billy, and Eric Cramer, their backgrounds in commercial insurance and banking set a rare professional standard in the trades. Clients work directly with the owners, ensuring every detail is managed with care and accountability. Having served over 5,000 customers, including Lafayette Park residents and local governments, Knob Hill is known for reliability, high standards, and delivering complex projects on time and under budget. Their commitment to the community is evident in major projects like the St. Jude Dream Home and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, showcasing their local roots and national-level skill.
30+
YEARS IN BUSINESS
Our Capabilities
Complete Outdoor Solutions for Homes, Businesses, and Municipalities
Knob Hill offers services like outdoor kitchens, patios, snow removal, and green space compliance. Certified designers collaborate with clients to create patios, fire pits, water features, and lighting, enhancing living spaces and value. For commercial clients, they provide mowing, detention basin maintenance, and erosion control to keep properties safe and appealing year-round. Unique to providers, Knob Hill's nursery ensures access to healthy trees and shrubs, avoiding supply delays and raising quality standards. Their expertise in hydro seeding, irrigation, and grading ensures project success. They serve locations from Bloomington to Peoria and Champaign to Decatur, with a strong reputation for timeliness and client focus.
FAQS
Questions About Our Team, Process, and Service Areas
How do your certified designers help plan outdoor living projects?
Certified designers meet on site to understand your goals, then create detailed drawings. You review the plans and work directly with the owners during the whole project.
What makes Knob Hill different from other companies in Bloomington?
Clients deal directly with owners who have deep business and insurance backgrounds. Most crew members have been with the company for over 25 years, ensuring quality and trust.
Do you handle commercial and municipal property needs?
Yes, services include massive acreage mowing, snow and ice removal, detention basin maintenance, and compliance for green space requirements in Bloomington, Peoria, Champaign, and Decatur.
How do you ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget?
Every job is managed personally by ownership, using detailed planning and direct nursery sourcing. There are no hidden costs, and communication is clear the entire time.
Are you the same as Knob Hill Landscaping in Springfield?
No, Knob Hill Nursery & Landscaping is based in Bloomington with service in Peoria, Champaign, and Decatur. The Springfield company is a completely different business.
