About Us

Over 40 Years in Business

Expert Landscape Design, Installation & Maintenance

Founded in 1975

In June 1975 Kevin Mulkern started his landscaping business with a tiny Datsun pickup truck, a mower and a few hand tools. He began with an 8 hour work week and a lot of time for surfing. Kevin’s goal was to provide the best landscape maintenance service in the state. Soon after Kevin’s wife Susan joined him in the business and there was a lot less time for surfing. From designing small commercial projects to maintaining 3 acre estates, Kevin’s range of landscape skills and customer service is unparalleled. Over the years Mulkern Landscaping has worked for thousands of local customers and his hope is there will be thousands more.

Award-winning landscapes

For years to come

Mulkern Landscaping specializes in creating and maintaining outdoor living spaces and landscapes on Oahu. From simple garden landscapes to resort-style luxury outdoor living spaces, our team of expert landscaping professionals is dedicated to providing you with the most reliable, professional, and top-notch service. The Mulkerns’ nursery is located in Waimanalo and open to the public on Saturdays or by appointment. If you’d like to get to know our team before you purchase our services, attend a free monthly workshop at our nursery.

In 2014 and 2015 Mulkern won Honolulu Magazine’s award for Best Landscaper. The company also received the Award of Honor in the 2014 Betty Crocker Landscape Awards from Scenic Hawaii. Mulkern Landscaping continues to have excellent reviews from our customers. The Better Business Bureau rated us A+ and Google and Yelp give us 5 Stars. Mahalo to all our loyal customers past and present for the kind words and nominations!

Our Team of Landscaping Experts

Mulkern Landscaping specializes in creating and maintaining outdoor living spaces and landscapes on Oahu. From simple garden landscapes to resort-style luxury outdoor living spaces, our team of expert landscaping professionals is dedicated to providing you with the most reliable, professional, and top-notch service. The Mulkerns’ nursery is located in Waimanalo and open to the public on Saturdays or by appointment. If you’d like to get to know our team before you purchase our services, attend a free monthly workshop at our nursery.

Kevin Mulkern

president

Kevin Mulkern

Kevin formed Mulkern Landscaping in 1975 after studying marine science and horticulture at Leeward Community College (LCC). A graduate of Kalani and LCC, Kevin has spent his life advocating for a landscape industry based on principles of sustainability and quality craftsmanship.  He actively volunteers as a Kuliouou/Kalani Iki Neighborhood Board member and for environmental issues.

Susan Mulkern

Vice-president

Susan Mulkern

The head of administration, Susan has over 40 years experience in the landscape industry.  A Punahou alumni and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) graduate. Susan usually handles initial consultations, accounting and business operations.  Kevin consistently credits his wife Susan with Mulkern Landscaping’s success because of her extensive office and bookkeeping knowledge.

Allen Griffin

Manager

Allen Griffin

Allen works in the office and out in the field assisting our staff and responding to customer concerns. He is a talented fixer, from sprinklers and ponds to landscape equipment. Allen is a University of Maryland alumni and long time west Oahu resident. He will attend the Landscape Industry Certified Technician (LICT) training for Irrigation this summer.  Come say hi to Allen Saturdays at our Waimanalo Nursery.

What Defines us

Team Of Professionals

We have Landscape Industry Certified Technicians on the job

Reliable Service

Trust us to get the job done

Satisfaction Guarantee

We stand behind our services

45 Years In Business

Our company is here to stay

Landscaping Experts

Continuing education for everyone is a top priority

Eco Friendly Co.

Environmentally conscious services are available

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