Business Details
Expert Landscaping Services in Mokena, IL
Founded over 50 years ago, Bernardin's Landscaping has established itself as a trusted name in Mokena and surrounding communities. Our family-owned business combines decades of hands-on experience with a commitment to customer satisfaction, offering tailored solutions for residential and commercial properties. With expertise in landscape design, paver brick installation, and horticultural services, we prioritize quality craftsmanship and personalized attention. Our team includes certified professionals like Rick Bernardin, who brings over 30 years of design expertise, and Cathy Sanchez, a certified horticulturist with two decades of experience. We specialize in transforming outdoor spaces through services such as spring cleanups, perennial gardens, and inground pool area restoration.Backed by industry certifications and awards from leading manufacturers like Belgard, we deliver durable, aesthetically pleasing results. Our transparent pricing model ensures clients receive firm quotes upfront, with no hidden fees. From sod restoration to custom mailbox gardens, we focus on enhancing property value through innovative, sustainable practices. Our dedication to excellence has earned us recognition in Belgard's catalog and multiple honors for residential and outdoor living space projects. Whether you need seasonal maintenance or complete landscape redesign, we work closely with clients to align every detail with their vision and budget.
Services
Spring Clean Up
Paver Brick Installation
Landscape Design
Perennial Gardens
Pool Area Restoration
Monthly Maintenance
Sod & Seed
Container Planting
Mailbox Gardens
Berms & Elevation Design
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined experience in landscape design and installation.
- Our team includes certified horticulturists and award-winning designers.
- We provide firm price quotes with no hidden fees for transparent budgeting.
- We specialize in durable, low-maintenance solutions for long-term property value.
- Our Belgard-certified expertise ensures premium quality paver installations.
Associations and certifications
- Belgard Hardscapes
Services
Spring Clean Up
Our spring cleanups involve removing winter debris, pruning perennials, and applying fresh hardwood mulch to revitalize outdoor spaces. This service prepares beds for seasonal growth while enhancing curb appeal through meticulous attention to detail. Ideal for homeowners seeking a fresh start to the growing season.
Paver Brick Installation
We install premium paver brick solutions for walkways, driveways, patios, and retaining walls using Unilock, Belgard, and Paveloc products. Our Belgard-certified team ensures precise installation and sealing to prevent weed growth while maintaining vibrant colors for up to four years.
Landscape Design
From concept to completion, we create customized landscape designs incorporating trees, shrubs, perennials, and hardscape elements. Our process includes initial consultations, material selection, and implementation to achieve functional, aesthetically pleasing outdoor environments tailored to client preferences.
Perennial Gardens
We design and install perennial gardens featuring plants like astilbe, hostas, and coneflowers to provide year-round color and texture. These low-maintenance gardens are strategically placed to complement architectural features while attracting pollinators and enhancing biodiversity.
Pool Area Restoration
Our pool area restoration services include installing patios, walkways, and decorative plantings around existing pools. We integrate hardscape elements with functional green spaces to create cohesive, inviting outdoor entertainment areas that maximize usable space.
People
Rick Bernardin
Owner
Rick has owned Bernardin's Landscaping for over 30 years, specializing in landscape and paver brick design. With expertise in Mokena's local conditions, he has earned multiple industry awards and certifications, focusing on practical, value-driven solutions.
Cathy Sanchez
Certified Horticulturist
Cathy brings over 20 years of experience in landscape and perennial garden design. Her work includes projects for Brookfield Zoo and Arlington Race Course, combining creativity with technical expertise to deliver unique, sustainable outdoor spaces.
Questions
What services does Bernardin's Landscaping offer?
We provide landscape design, paver brick installation, spring cleanups, perennial gardens, pool area restoration, and seasonal maintenance for residential and commercial properties.
Why should I hire Bernardin's for landscaping?
With 50+ years of experience, certified professionals, and transparent pricing, we deliver customized, high-quality solutions that enhance property value and meet client budgets.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes, we provide free, no-obligation estimates for all projects to help you plan your landscaping investment.
Are your paver brick installations certified?
Yes, we are Belgard-certified contractors and use premium products from Unilock, Belgard, and Paveloc for durable, long-lasting results.
Can you redesign existing landscapes?
Yes, we specialize in refreshing outdated landscapes by removing overgrown materials and incorporating modern design elements for a renewed look.
Reviews (4)
Marian Bode
Oct 14, 2021
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I had my patio raised in certain areas. The area under the stoop was extremely low. He raised other portions of the patio along with the stoop area. Two weeks later the area at the stoop dropped more than it was before he fixed it. Also the sand that he put in has cracked and sunk throughout the patio. Rick the owner came back to look at the patio and did nothing to fix it. He told my husband to put more sand in the cracks.
He also said that he would return the following week to fix the problems and never did. I called him numerous times and he never returned my call. He comes off as very sincere, But will not honor or take pride or ownership in his work. He had no problem taking my money.
He also said that he would return the following week to fix the problems and never did. I called him numerous times and he never returned my call. He comes off as very sincere, But will not honor or take pride or ownership in his work. He had no problem taking my money.
Haley Kelderhouse
Apr 09, 2020
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Absolutely horrible! The owner does not write anything down and then gets mad when he messes up the order. Waited days for a response from him, everything is on his own time. Had to threaten to get an attorney in order for him to get back to us. Did not know how to lay out the landscape we had to have them move a bunch of bushes and plants around when that is their job to do in the first place. Just very terrible I would never recommend them to anyone.
John Comstock
Nov 21, 2019
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Terrible company I would give negative stars if possible As others have posted here, he comes out to look, and takes the deposit then you cannot get him back. I think if I did not threaten calling the police he would never have come. well, it would have been better if he had not since he made a big mess, did not finish and then never came back. I had to hire someone else to finish, it would be wise to search elsewhere, I can;t imagine why someone would hire this guy considering the reviews. It was a huge mistake and cost money for nothing
David Cripe
Jun 09, 2017
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We used Bernardins at both our business and home. We are 100% happy with everything from design to install. Cathy laid out an amazing design and followed it up with monitoring the install to make sure we were happy with what we got. I would personally recommend Bernardins for any landscape needs.
