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.
APLD Association of Professional Landscape Designers
ILCA Illinois Landscape Contractors Association
LDA Landscape Design Association
Carol was great to work with, and she turned our nonfunctional, unattractive back yard into a serene and beautiful, one-of-a-kind space! Carol really listened to my ideas, and her design was very crea...Read More
We have worked with Carol on many projects, her team is certainly one of the top in the industry. We can always depend on quality and professionalism at every turn. Very glad we have met Carol and her...Read More
We live in the historic Old Town area of Chicago in a modernized bungalow where Carol and the Heffernan team have transformed both our yard and our rooftop deck. Their ability to understand our archit...Read More
Our experience with Heffernan Landscape Design was fantastic! Carol was a delight to work with from minute one, and she really helped our vision come to life. She is a wealth of knowledge and ideas,...Read More
We have had the benefit of Carol and her crew's work on other projects at different locations during the past many years. The job this time was, once again, one of perfect work and perfect communica...Read More
My entire experience with Heffernan Landscape Design was excellent. From the introductory meeting, to the design phase, to the final installation/construction, everything was professional and executed...Read More
We had Carol replace our existing concrete patio with a much larger bluestone patio (with water feature) and add some complementary landscaping to our back yard. She came highly recommended and we kne...Read More
Carole has amazing vision and her design skills are top notch. We couldn't believe the transformation of our backyard. It went from an unusable space covered with mud, moss and lichen to 100% usable...Read More
