Creating Sustainable Landscapes
Serving
Wisconsin and Minnesota
My approach to landscape design is grounded in a combination of years as a sustainable landscape designer and farmer.
By utilizing eco-friendly techniques, we can create landscapes that not only enhance your outdoor spaces but also contribute to the well-being of your property.
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About My Work:
As a landscape designer I am passionate about creating outdoor spaces that reflect my clients' visions while also considering our changing world and climate. Working with plants and design allows me to create landscapes that harmonize with nature.
My plans are user-friendly for both homeowners and professionals to install. I encourage my clients to plant and maintain their gardens and I'm happy to work with them every step of the way.
I pay close attention to what my clients want and blend it with the natural features of the site to create designs that support biodiversity.
About Me:
I grew up both playing on the manicured lawns of St Louis and exploring the Missouri Ozarks. Drinking from the springs and foraging for foods in the woods were normal parts of my life. Being able to recreate that feeling of comfort with Nature became my goal in landscaping.
After school I put that experience into practice first as an estate keeper, designing and maintaining the gardens organically. From there my business grew as I created landscapes for clients in the suburbs, installing rooftop gardens in downtown Chicago and cofounding the Midwest Ecological Landscaping Association in an effort to create a healthier industry.
A few years later I was called back to Missouri to care for my aging mom. I put the land back into production as an AWA free-range waterfowl and poultry farm for 10 years, raising the animals in harmony with the land.
I moved to the Durand area in Wisconsin in 2020 and am excited to be creating landscapes again, incorporating native plants and designing for resiliency as our climate changes.
Whether I am farming or landscaping, my goal has always been to work with the natural environment instead of against it, allowing me to create spaces that contribute to overall well-being and health.
Prices
Initial meeting to discuss your project on Zoom or by phone: no charge. Let’s talk.
Gardening companion service
$55.00 per hour plus travel time.On-site meetings and consultations
$55.00 per hour plus travel time.Landscape design prices vary from a rough sketch to a detailed drafting that you or any contractor can use to install the work. I’ll show you how to read a design and how to install it.
Pricing of the design depends upon how detailed & complicated the job is. Prices are generally between $500.00 and $2,200.00. Adjustments and changes are additional at regular hourly prices.
Design work includes any of the following: plant specs, patios & walks, lighting and irrigation. Once paid for, you own the design. You can then install it yourself, get bids on it by landscape companies or have me oversee the installation.
Testimonials
“Connie planned and executed a complete and glorious new garden for me. She encouraged my being part of the process, so I learned quite a bit and enjoyed it when finished.
It was so magnificent people stopped and asked if they could take pictures!
Connie was a pleasure to work with, start to finish.”
Susan Sjo
River Forest Illinois
”We have used Connie Cunningham and her ongoing maintenance services for over ten years.
Design services were very creative and highly sustainable. The quality of services provided and fast & complete response to our needs were top notch.
We VERY HIGHLY recommend Connie Cunningham’s services”
Pat & Dave Todus
River Forest Illinois
“Connie is the most talented landscape designer and was a dream to work with. She is knowledgeable about everything nature-related and knew what would work while respecting our taste and ideas.
Our garden was completely unique to us and didn’t look like anyone else’s. She was thoughtful about our budget and made the absolute most of it. Our experience was wonderful."
Sue Silverman
Oak Park Il