Established in 1994, Heffernan Landscape Design is a full-service design-build residential landscape company serving Chicago and the suburbs. We offer all phases of landscape design and construction from garden plans to lighting, paths, stone patios and plantings.
While some of our outdoor projects are recognized for the strong, clean geometry of stone hardscapes with lush plantings, our varied style blends your project goals and preferences with our expertise in landscape design.
From the garden design to the construction of outdoor structures and installation of the landscaping plants, everyone at Heffernan Landscape Design is dedicated to creating a unique outdoor living space that will enhance the beauty and character of your home. With careful consideration of your site’s features coupled with your own garden ideas, needs and budget, we will help you create a beautiful, yet functional home landscape.
Carol Heffernan, Founding Principal
Carol Heffernan, founding principal, received a BFA and MFA from the Art Institute of Chicago. She uses her artistic, aesthetic and technical background to apply garden design principles in creating a sense of place, whether it’s a large estate on the North Shore, an historic home in the suburbs, a sleek, modern house on a city lot or the rooftop of a condominium.
Professional Affiliations:
APLD Association of Professional Landscape Designers
ILCA Illinois Landscape Contractors Association
LDA Landscape Design Association
Houzz User
Carol and her team did an amazing job on my rooftop! They listened to my ideas while offering practical options for which plants and trees to use in the harsh rooftop environment. As I am part of a condo association, Carol was creative in coming up with a plan to abide by the restrictions while still allowing my vision to come to life. Her foreman Tacho was reliable, flexible and easy to work with. The whole team was respectful and hardworking. They cleaned everything up after each day and communicated well with me throughout the progress. Despite many days of rain in the spring, they were still able to complete the job in a timely manner. I'd highly recommend Carol's company!Read More
Houzz User
I'm so glad I found Carol & her company. She had excellent reviews & all were accurate. She transformed my typical Chicago backyard with a dog run into an awesome patio with a retainer/seating wall. It definitely opened up my yard & makes me want to stay out there all day. It was great working with her & I highly recommend her. Her crew were skilled, courteous & cleaned up my property each day they worked. I only wish my project was larger for her so I could show off more of her design talents.Read More
Karen Brennan
Our backyard feels like heaven on earth! Carol really listened to how we like to enjoy our space and transformed our backyard. The new plants, native to the area, are thriving. We installed a Trex deck where we grill and added a patio.
Unsure how to coordinate our new look with a tired side of a shared fence, Carol recommended a low priced DIY solution that we love.
We highly recommend Carol and her team!Read More
Houzz User
We are incredibly happy with our backyard landscaping project! Carol and her team were great to work with, highly skilled, creative, thoughtful, and always kept the work site clean and tidy. The end result is beautiful and just what we hoped for! We highly recommend Heffernan Landscaping!Read More
Houzz User
We hired Carol based on photos of her work and her solid reputation. It turned out to be a great decision because she was excellent to work with and her vision went well beyond the run-of-the-mill landscaping approach. Her art background comes through in her designs. She came up with a unique, tasteful, and beautiful design that has really enhanced the curb appeal and value of our property. Throughout the process, from design to implementation, she was professional, friendly, responsive, knowledgable, and a very timely communicator. Her crew was equally fantastic. We saw quickly that they were skilled, and that we could count on them to do the project right. We will be soon utilizing Carol to landscape and enhance our backyard.Read More
