Business Details
Custom Landscape Design & Maintenance Services
We are a landscape design and construction firm with decades of combined experience, dedicated to creating harmonious outdoor spaces that blend natural beauty with functional design. Our expertise spans from initial concept planning to installation and ongoing maintenance, serving residential properties of all styles and sizes. We prioritize environmental sustainability, species diversity, and fiscal responsibility while delivering landscapes that provide enduring joy and solace.Our design/build approach ensures seamless execution, and we maintain long-term relationships with clients through consultative maintenance services. With offices in Ridgefield, CT and Stonington, CT, we serve communities across Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island.
Services
Landscape Design
Garden Maintenance
Plant Sourcing
Consultation
Landscape Construction
Site Analysis
Pruning Services
Seasonal Decor
Specimen Tree Sourcing
Outdoor Space Planning
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined experience in landscape design and construction.
- Our team specializes in environmentally sustainable, species-diverse landscapes.
- We provide full-service design/build solutions with ongoing maintenance expertise.
- Our process prioritizes client collaboration and budget alignment.
- We maintain long-term relationships through consultative, detail-oriented service.
Services
Landscape Design
We create customized landscape designs that harmonize natural elements with architectural spaces. Our process includes site analysis, concept planning, and detailed installation plans tailored to client preferences and budget constraints. Services focus on sustainable practices and long-term functionality.
Garden Maintenance
Our fine garden maintenance includes pruning, fertilizing, mulching, and seasonal plant care for estates and designed landscapes. We prioritize plant health and aesthetic continuity while providing ongoing design recommendations to maintain optimal conditions.
Plant Sourcing
We source high-quality plants, trees, and garden materials through established industry networks. Our services cover seasonal availability, cost-effective procurement, and delivery of woody plants, perennials, annuals, and specialty specimens.
Landscape Construction
We execute construction projects from concept to completion, including hardscaping, planting, and structural elements. Our team ensures design vision alignment during installation while adapting to site-specific challenges and material availability.
Consultation
Hourly consultation services address property design, management, and maintenance strategies. We provide expert guidance on best practices, budget planning, and implementation approaches tailored to client-specific landscapes.
People
Ilsa Svendsen
Principal Designer
Trained at New York Botanical Garden's School of Professional Horticulture, Ilsa combines horticultural expertise with philosophical insights to create functional, sustainable landscapes that evolve over time.
Joseph Keller
Principal Designer
Third-generation gardener Joseph Keller specializes in integrating natural ecosystems with residential landscapes, bringing decades of practical experience and innovative design solutions to each project.
Questions
What services does Svendsen and Keller offer?
We provide landscape design, construction, fine garden maintenance, plant sourcing, and hourly consultation services for residential properties.
Do you serve properties outside of Connecticut?
Yes, we serve clients in Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island, including coastal and inland communities.
What makes your landscape approach unique?
We combine environmental sustainability with visual drama, using natural materials tailored to each site's specific conditions and client needs.
Can you work with existing landscape designs?
Yes, we offer renovation services for older gardens and integrate new designs with existing architectural elements.
Do you provide maintenance for landscapes you didn't design?
We only provide maintenance for landscapes we've designed to ensure consistent quality and design integrity.
