Outstanding Projects Are Made Better with Outstanding Partners!
Over the 30 plus years Montano’s Landscaping has been serving Naperville and the surrounding area, we have been fortunate to have fostered incredible partnerships with the highest quality suppliers. We stand behind our craftsmanship, thanks to our highly skilled and dedicated team, but also thanks to working with such exceptional wholesale partners. Enjoy this glimpse into who provides the materials we install to bring our designs to life – making your outdoor space exactly what you always dreamed of.
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Kaknes/Site One
Kaknes opened their doors right about the same time we did, and our stories are similar. Dave Kaknes launched his company in 1989 with a commitment to quality and customer service. They started with trees and shrubs and have expanded to provide just about anything we need when creating gorgeous gardens and softscapes. Their plants are well bred and carefully maintained, ensuring our customers’ gardens are beautiful after we complete each project. On the rare occasion that a plant dies, our year warranty partnered with Kaknes’s policies mean we are able to quickly rectify the situation.
In 2022, Kaknes was acquired by SiteOne Landscape Supply, the only national landscape supply distributer in the United States. The two companies’ missions are closely aligned, and Kaknes still operates with local values while also having the benefit of a larger corporation supporting them. It’s a win-win!
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Illinois Landscape Supply
What Kaknes is for softscape, Illinois Landscape Supply is for hardscape. They are conveniently located in Oswego and have a wide variety of materials from pavers to natural stone to landscape lighting to fire features. Thanks to our lengthy partnership, we are very familiar with their robust selection and can easily incorporate materials that are high-quality and stand the test of time.
Illinois Landscape Supply opened in 2009 and offers materials both to contractors like Montano’s and the general public. If you are looking to complete a smaller DIY project, consider giving them a call and setting up an appointment.
Unilock
We are a proud Unilock authorized contractor, meaning we have gone through rigorous standards to ensure our craftsmanship is top-notch and up to Unilock’s high standards. Having used Unilock products for years, we are intimately familiar with their selection and can make recommendations that will create the exact vision you have in mind for your space. Whether it’s a modern pool patio like our friends Troy and Charlie or a breathtaking entertainment space incorporating unmatched visual interest like Uj, you will have a space that matches your exact style.
Take a peek at some photos from last year’s Unilock Awards of Excellence where we were honored as a finalist for Best Outdoor Living in IL & IN!
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Belgard
If you are a fan of HGTV, Belgard is the right paver company for your project. They have been the sponsor of HGTV’s Dream Home for almost a decade! When we made the decision to begin partnering with a second paver manufacturer, Belgard was the natural choice. They create beautiful pavers with an outstanding range of colors, finishes, and shapes. Adding Belgard pavers to our arsenal of products gave us the ability to create anything at all that our customers could dream up!
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Aqua-Gon
Aqua-Gon has a big anniversary this year – they have been in business for 60 years! They are a true Midwestern company, with a total of 6 locations spread across IL (including right here in Naperville), KS, MO, and WI. When we officially launched our custom pool and spa service line, Aqua-Gon was immediately our go-to for pool supplies including equipment, steel frames, liners, fiberglass shells, and more. We know we can count on them to deliver the quality products we need when we need them so we can keep pool projects on schedule. Many of the pool projects we complete have landscaping components that hinge on pool installation, so being able to rely on Aqua-Gon helps makes a big difference for our clients and team!
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Emser Tile
https://www.emser.com/collections/pool-spa
When a client opts to have a concrete pool or spa installed, one of the decisions they need to make is which pool tile they would like to complete the look. That’s where our relationship with Emser Tile comes in. Headquartered in Los Angles, CA, Emser Tile is only a couple years newer than Aqua-Gon, having opened in 1968. Their selection for pool & spa tile is unmatched with more than 60 options, spanning all colors, shapes, and designs. Not only are their tiles exceptionally beautiful, they are also durable and are the perfect finishing touch for a glistening inground pool.
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Latham
Of all of our partners, Latham wins the prize for the longest in business, having opened their doors in 1956. While they have a variety of pool products, Latham is our other supplier specifically for fiberglass pools. Fiberglass pools are prefabricated, so it is incredibly important that the shell is the highest quality. Latham’s and Agua-Gon both provide fiberglass pools that meet the exact specifications needed, time and again. What sets apart Latham is that the colors they offer have a proprietary material called Crystite – making the pool look like crystal glittering in the sun. If clients prefer tile or a slate look, those are also options with Latham. There is a reason they have been a top pool supplier for almost 75 years!
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Introducing our main partners gives you a sense of the quality materials we install when creating stunning outdoor spaces for our clients, but we understand it can feel a little overwhelming when considering the decisions that you’ll make when you undergo a project. Don’t worry – we are with you every step of the way, making recommendations, sharing best practices, and keeping the entire project streamlined and moving forward. Even better, our showroom located in Bolingbrook has a wide variety of samples to help you make those all-important decisions. Give us a call today at 630.271.9709 to schedule your appointment, either at your home or our showroom, to begin envisioning your new outdoor space!