Svendsen & Keller

This past summer Ilsa and Joe did a complete redesign of our backyard which was wild and overgrown. The result was beautiful, they created a reality that we could only imagine. They moved giant boulders to create a rock garden and planted beautiful, sustainable plants everywhere. The attached photo only shows a portion of the garden immediately after planting which has grown in substantially in just a few months. To say we highly recommend them is an understatement. They also return to maintain and keep it beautiful!

People frequently use the words "transformative, innovative and visionary" to describe the landscape designs of Svendsen & Keller. The descriptions are frequent because it's true. Svendsen & Keller designs stand out from the designs of other landscapers because of their uninhibited creativity, exceptional plant knowledge and the know how to perfectly choose and combine plants for a truly unique look. My experience was two-fold. I worked with Ilsa Svendsen during the renovation of Ballard Garden, a public perennial garden in Ridgefield, CT. Ilsa's design preserved the garden's historic long parterre layout, but she balanced and properly scaled the garden with woody plants that, as she says, "provide the bones of the garden in all seasons." The addition of many new perennials and grasses combined with existing perennials created an overall look that is now visually stronger, more interesting and unique. As important, Ilsa is easy to work with. Her presence and manner of style is pleasant, comfortable and always professional. I was so impressed with the new look of Ballard Garden that I wanted an extension of Ilsa's work in my own gardens. Though the setting changed from public to private, my experience with Ilsa was the same - high quality service with innovative solutions. I couldn't be happier! Janet Bruehlman Ridgefield, CT

I highly recommend Svendsen & Keller landscape design! I enjoy working with Ilsa on various landscapes and not only does Svendsen & Keller create beautiful garden designs, but they are extremely knowledgeable and professional to work with. I can't recommend them enough!

Ilsa and Joe are wonderful people who envision creative, functional and beautiful designs. We had the pleasure of working with them on a large project that took place over several months time. They are efficient, courteous and professional. We would highly recommend them to anyone in need whether it be a customer or a fellow contractor and we look forward to possibly working with them in the future.

Svendsen & Keller's landscape design totally transformed the front of my house! Ilsa's knowledge of native plants is amazing and she was especially challenged with my very shady(!) property. To keep this beautiful curb appeal, Ilsa and her hard-working, personable team do an annual spring maintenance visit so even now, 3 years later, I still love the "new" look!

Ilsa and Joe are the ultimate professionals in regard to landscape and gardening. If you want to hire the highest level of service and knowledge there is no other place to go.