--- title: "Designing Eden LLC" description: "Designing Eden LLC describes itself on Houzz as a landscape design and landscape installation company based in New Milford, Connecticut, working throughout" doc_version: "2026-10-19" last_updated: "2026-10-19" --- # Designing Eden LLC **Trade:** Landscaping · **Address:** 8 W Meetinghouse Rd, New Milford, CT 06776 · **Phone:** (860) 350-5162 · **Website:** http://www.designingeden.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=GMB · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.7/5** (medium confidence) — from 18 reviews across 6 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Designing Eden LLC describes itself on Houzz as a landscape design and landscape installation company based in New Milford, Connecticut, working throughout Fairfield and Litchfield County. Its website lists a service area that includes Trumbull, Ridgefield, Redding, Roxbury, Bridgewater, Litchfield, Kent and Sharon. On Houzz it holds 5.0 stars from 18 ratings, and on Google 4.6 stars from 11. A 2023 customer said Richard designs, installs and maintains, and that they had been with him for more than 10 years. A 2023 customer said he had designed multiple garden beds for them. A 2023 customer said they worked with Richard on a Victorian home property that was awarded 'best small garden' and an honorable mention in 'this old house'. A 2021 customer said Richard and his team did their front walkway fast and at a very reasonable price, cleaned up other debris in and around the walkway, and were being brought back to do the opposite side of the walk. A 2019 customer said they hired him in 2018 to design a plan for the property focused on native, sustainable plants, with the installation taking place in phases based on their budget. A 2019 customer wrote that Richard Schipul and his crew had been tending and maintaining their gardens for the past few years, including seasonal plantings at the entrance to the property. A 2019 customer said Rich worked around a nest of baby bunnies and returned to finish the job when they left. A 2018 customer who wanted low-maintenance landscaping natural to the area said the prices were very reasonable. Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0558775, as active, held by Designing Eden LLC. **Strengths:** - Design through maintenance — a 2023 customer said Richard designs, installs and maintains - A front walkway — a 2021 customer described a fast, reasonably priced job - Native plant design — a 2019 customer described a plan of native, sustainable plants - A small-garden award — a 2023 customer's Victorian property won 'best small garden' **Where sources disagree:** - The company's own copy gives different tenures: its website says over 40 years and also 30 years in business, and its Houzz profile says over 25 years. ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Describes itself as a landscape design and installation company based in New Milford, Connecticut, working in Fairfield and Litchfield County _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/designing-eden-llc-pfvwus-pf~1132486358) — “About (Houzz profile, the business's own statement): Designing Eden LLC is a landscape design and landscape installation company based in Ne…” - 5.0 stars from 18 Houzz ratings and 4.6 stars from 11 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Designing%20Eden%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJWzhStRz154kRM3knC7ZANFI) — “Google: 4.6★ from 11 ratings” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/designing-eden-llc-pfvwus-pf~1132486358) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 18 ratings” - A 2023 customer said Richard designs, installs and maintains, and they had used him for more than 10 years _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/designing-eden-llc-pfvwus-pf~1132486358) — “5★ Richard does it all. From design to installation to maintenance. His designs custom made to the type and style of your home. HIs crew are…” - A 2023 customer said their Victorian home property was awarded 'best small garden' _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNGcGRDT1dBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x523440b60b277933!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICFpdCOWA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Designing Eden is a wonderful landscape company that is reliable, hardworking and very knowledgeable & creative to make your outdoor spac…” - A 2021 customer described a fast, very reasonably priced front walkway job _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/designing-eden-llc-pfvwus-pf~1132486358) — “5★ We recently hired Richard and his team to do our front walkway and not only were they fast, they were very reasonably priced. They did su…” - A 2019 customer described a landscape plan focused on native, sustainable plants, installed in phases _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/designing-eden-llc-pfvwus-pf~1132486358) — “5★ Rich has an incredible mastery of Landscape Design. We hired him in 2018 to design a plan for our property that focused on using native, …” - A 2019 customer said Richard Schipul and his crew had been maintaining their gardens for several years _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/designing-eden-llc-pfvwus-pf~1132486358) — “5★ Richard Schipul and his crew have been tending to and maintaining our gardens for the past few years. I find him to be dependable, respon…” - A 2023 customer said he designed multiple garden beds for them _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4eUtfQUV3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x523440b60b277933!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICxyK_AEw%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Rich and his team are truly phenomenal. He has now designed multiple garden beds for us and we couldn’t be happier. He is very knowledgea…” - Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0558775, as active, held by Designing Eden LLC. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0558775 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: DESIGNING EDEN LLC” - Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/designing-eden-llc-pfvwus-pf~1132486358) — “5★ I have known Richard and team for 20+ years. He designed and installed the landscape around my home and listened to what I had envisioned…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/designing-eden-llc-pfvwus-pf~1132486358) — “5★ Richard does it all. From design to installation to maintenance. His designs custom made to the type and style of your home. HIs crew are…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/designing-eden-llc-pfvwus-pf~1132486358) — “5★ Richard Schipul and his crew have been tending to and maintaining our gardens for the past few years. I find him to be dependable, respon…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/designing-eden-llc-pfvwus-pf~1132486358) — “5★ Rich has an incredible mastery of Landscape Design. We hired him in 2018 to design a plan for our property that focused on using native, …” ## License Status: **active** (#HIC.0558775, hic) — verified against the official CT state registry on 2026-10-19, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx ## Sources - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Designing%20Eden%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJWzhStRz154kRM3knC7ZANFI): 4.6★ from 11 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Designing%20Eden%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJWzhStRz154kRM3knC7ZANFI): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://www.designingeden.com): 30 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/designing-eden-llc-pfvwus-pf~1132486358): 5.0★ from 18 ratings - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/designing-eden-llc): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://www.atlantamagazine.com/dining-news/delbar-founder-invites-atlantans-to-eden-a-massive-restaurant-speakeasy-and-rooftop-bar-coming-to-star-metals/): Listed on this source ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “7 Common Landscaping Fails Designing Eden, LLC” — connecticutmag.com — https://www.connecticutmag.com/home-garden/7-common-landscaping-fails/article_55cb3b43-2e73-5d68-a009-1722ffe74d96.html ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sara Guillemette · 2025-05-08**: Designing Eden LLC will be referred by Washington Home Care LLC. We both offer services to the home setting. It is beneficial for my home care & estate managment clients to know of Designing Eden as a highest quality resource. As clients age, they & their POAs benefit most from a myriad of reliable … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · suzanne schultek · 2025-02-15**: I have known Richard for over 20 years. He is a man of utmost integrity and honesty, very talented in landscape design, with a great team for landscape installation. He listens to his customers ideas, and with his vast knowledge of plants flowers and shrubs will design a gorgeous garden for you! … - **5/5 · Houzz · Suzanne Schultek · 2025-02-15**: I have known Richard and team for 20+ years. He designed and installed the landscape around my home and listened to what I had envisioned. He is a very talented and knowledgeable designer with vision! I wish I had a photo to show you the "before" and "after" but I have since left Connecticut and rel… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Amy Jacques · 2024-03-05**: Rich is a wealth of knowledge and a landscape artist. Make sure you visit his Facebook page and his website to see more of his work. He is very personable. He is always mindful of his clients (who he treats like family). - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Barbara Amrod · 2023-10-30**: Designing Eden is a wonderful landscape company that is reliable, hardworking and very knowledgeable & creative to make your outdoor space beautiful. We were fortunate to work with Richard on our Victorian home property which was awarded ‘ best small garden ‘ and honorable mention in ‘this old hous… - **5/5 · Houzz · Kevin O'Mahoney · 2023-10-15**: Richard is amazing! Our experience in working with him in all phases… design through execution exceeded expectations. He listened to our vision and brought it to life in helping us design our own “Eden”. Thanks Rich for helping us! We look forward to continuing to work with you in the future! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Luna Garcia · 2023-05-09**: Rich and his team are truly phenomenal. He has now designed multiple garden beds for us and we couldn’t be happier. He is very knowledgeable and detail oriented and just an all around great guy. A true artist. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · James Grimley · 2023-03-31**: Richard does landscaping soup to nuts. He designs, installs and maintains. We have used him for over 10 years. We get so many compliments from our neighbors on how beautiful our gardens and landscaping are. - **5/5 · Houzz · James Grimley · 2023-03-31**: Richard does it all. From design to installation to maintenance. His designs custom made to the type and style of your home. HIs crew are hard workers and very reliable. Always on time and delivers exactly what he said he would. We always get such great comments from our neighbors on how beautiful o… - **5/5 · Houzz · HU-981808904 · 2021-05-21**: Richard is great. Since we started working with him our gardens have become a source of pure pleasure rather than stress! --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-14T06:05:10.953Z. Cite as: Designing Eden LLC — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/designing-eden-llc-new-milford) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/designing-eden-llc-new-milford ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)