Our Team
Kurt Meyer
CEO | President | Landscape Designer
Kurt Meyer is the second generation owner of Meyer Landscape & Design Inc. and has been with the company full time since 1976, though he’s been “on the job” ever since his teen years helping his parents grow the family business. After earning a B.S. in Horticulture from the University of Illinois, Kurt took the lead in design and has shaped many of the Quad Cities’ most recognizable commercial and residential landscapes, including work for the PGA Tour’s design team on TPC at Deere Run in Silvis, IL.
Kurt’s design philosophy is simple: exceed each client’s goals while matching the landscape to the home’s style. He layers color, texture, and four season balance including spring blooms, summer structure, autumn color, and evergreens that keep the composition strong through winter. Whether the project is contemporary, traditional, natural, or a blend of each, Kurt tailors every plan to the site and the client’s vision.
What he enjoys most is seeing that vision come to life: meeting with clients, translating site measurements into plan view drawings, and then watching Meyer’s talented crews turn those drawings into reality. “No job is too big or too small,” Kurt says. “The best part is being involved from concept to the finished product and hearing the client’s reaction when it’s complete.”
Kurt is a past President of the Illinois Green Industry Association, served on its board from 1996 to 2006, and chaired the Retail Committee from 2007 to 2009. His industry leadership keeps him connected to best practices and emerging trends across the state.
Do you have a favorite plant or flower and what makes it your favorite?
“I love spring flowering plants and trees. Daffodils and Tulips added into our landscape are the start of spring color! But my favorite flowering tree are the Magnolia varieties.”
When you’re not creating beautiful landscapes, how do you like to spend your time?
“I love working in my yard, our plant beds, tending to the annual flower plantings, mowing our lawn; but also playing golf, biking, boating and traveling. Just not enough time for everything so bits and pieces of each.”