--- title: "Nature's Designs LLC" description: "Nature's Designs LLC designs and installs gardens and landscapes. Its Houzz profile names landscape designer Julie Montanaro and claims over 30 years of ex" doc_version: "2026-10-19" last_updated: "2026-10-19" --- # Nature's Designs LLC **Trade:** Landscaping · **Phone:** (203) 608-4861 · **Website:** http://naturesdesigns-ct.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.4/5** (medium confidence) — from 25 reviews across 7 sources. 92% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Nature's Designs LLC designs and installs gardens and landscapes. Its Houzz profile names landscape designer Julie Montanaro and claims over 30 years of experience, and a 2019 Houzz customer described Julie as the company's owner. A 2024 Google customer in Newtown CT said Julie came out for a one-on-one consultation and that they were happy with the job on the back yard garden. A 2019 customer said Julie picked out specific plants to draw hummingbirds to the front yard. A 2017 Houzz customer said Julie looked at the yard for a possible patio and said a smaller patio would save money. That 2017 customer also said she advised hiring someone with the machinery to remove old bushes rather than renting the machine herself. A 2015 customer who said they had been a luxury home builder described Julie and her crew installing a paver patio, and said the job started and finished on time. A 2014 customer described Julie designing and planting a bird and butterfly-friendly woodland garden, and said she visited several times in the months after the planting to see how the plants were doing. A 2010 customer said stone walls in their yard came thanks to Julie's assistance. A 2013 customer said she was unwilling to work with them on a project she under-quoted, and that they would have to hire another contractor to clean up her work. A 2011 customer said you have to be very specific about what you want and not assume something in the middle of the project will be moved unless it was put in writing. On Angi it holds 4.5 stars from 21 ratings. Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0666629, as active, held by Natures Designs LLC. **Strengths:** - Garden design — a 2014 customer described a woodland garden for birds - Honest scoping — a 2017 customer was told a smaller patio would save money - A paver patio — a 2015 customer said it started and finished on time - Post-planting visits — a 2014 customer said Julie checked on the plants **Concerns:** - An under-quoted project — a 2013 customer said she would not work with them - Changes in writing — a 2011 customer said to be very specific ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Its Houzz profile names landscape designer Julie Montanaro and claims over 30 years of experience _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/nature-s-designs-pfvwus-pf~1227157087) — “About (Houzz profile, the business's own statement): Follow us on Instagram @naturesdesignsct for most recent projects! You can also visit o…” - A 2019 Houzz customer described Julie as the company's owner _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/nature-s-designs-pfvwus-pf~1227157087) — “5★ We were very happy working with this company and it’s owner Julie. We received excellent recommendations regarding choices of plants and …” - A 2017 customer said Julie advised a smaller patio to save money _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/nature-s-designs-pfvwus-pf~1227157087) — “5★ Very professional. Very responsive to phone calls and emails. I had Julie come out and take a look at my yard for a possible patio. She g…” - A 2015 customer described Julie and her crew installing a paver patio that started and finished on time _(confidence: high)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/naugatuck/natures-designs-reviews-1.htm) — “Having been a luxury home builder I know high quality and experience when I see it .... Julie and her crew showed the talent, experience and…” - A 2014 customer described Julie designing and planting a bird and butterfly-friendly woodland garden _(confidence: high)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/naugatuck/natures-designs-reviews-1.htm) — “Julie did a wonderful job designing and planting our bird and butterfly-friendly woodland garden. Julie's knowledge of plants and all their …” - A 2014 customer said Julie visited several times after the planting to see how the plants were doing _(confidence: high)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/naugatuck/natures-designs-reviews-1.htm) — “Julie did a wonderful job designing and planting our bird and butterfly-friendly woodland garden. Julie's knowledge of plants and all their …” - A 2013 customer said she was unwilling to work with them on a project she under-quoted _(confidence: medium)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/naugatuck/natures-designs-reviews-1.htm) — “Initial biz was satisfactory however she was unwillingly to work with us on a project she under quoted etc. not too knowledgeable about plan…” - A 2011 customer said changes should be put in writing _(confidence: medium)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/naugatuck/natures-designs-reviews-1.htm) — “You have to be very specific as to what you want and don't assume they will move something that is in the middle of the project unless it wa…” - Angi: 4.5 stars from 21 ratings; Houzz: 5.0 stars from 3 ratings; Google: 5 stars from 2 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nature's%20Designs%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJh2VEAcPD54kRRpZIdLC-9rE) — “Google: 5★ from 2 ratings” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/nature-s-designs-pfvwus-pf~1227157087) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 3 ratings” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/naugatuck/natures-designs-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi: 4.5★ from 21 ratings” - Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0666629, as active, held by Natures Designs LLC. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0666629 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: NATURES DESIGNS LLC” - Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqNXNUeTRBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb1f6beb074489646!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDj5sTy4AE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Julie came out and did a one on one consultation. She had so many great ideas. They did a beautiful job on my back yard garden. I would h…” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/naugatuck/natures-designs-reviews-1.htm) — “Having been a luxury home builder I know high quality and experience when I see it .... Julie and her crew showed the talent, experience and…” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/naugatuck/natures-designs-reviews-1.htm) — “Julie did a wonderful job designing and planting our bird and butterfly-friendly woodland garden. Julie's knowledge of plants and all their …” ## License Status: **active** (#HIC.0666629, 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 - [Official Website](http://naturesdesigns-ct.com): Self-reported profile and service details - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/nature-s-designs-pfvwus-pf~1227157087): 5.0★ from 3 ratings - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/51fgsj/kld_nissa_natures_artisan/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nature's%20Designs%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJh2VEAcPD54kRRpZIdLC-9rE): 5.0★ from 2 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nature's%20Designs%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJh2VEAcPD54kRRpZIdLC-9rE): Listed on this source - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/naugatuck/natures-designs-reviews-1.htm): 4.5★ from 21 ratings - [Local News](https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1135710): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Betsy Streck · 2024-05-02**: Julie came out and did a one on one consultation. She had so many great ideas. They did a beautiful job on my back yard garden. I would highly recommend them !!! I’m so happy with the job that was done. Im in Newtown CT. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Suzanne Altieri · 2024-05-02**: Julie is amazing to work with. She is very professional and listened to what i wanted for my dream garden. I am located in Trumbull Ct. - **Angi · Joe L. · 2019-11-01**: Very enthusiastic. Responsive. Work completed on time. - **Angi · Chris D. · 2019-10-01**: Fantastic project. Julie is amazing. She met us on our schedule, completed the work in record time and did a fantastic job!!!! - **5/5 · Houzz · Beth Smith · 2019-08-26**: We were very happy working with this company and it’s owner Julie. We received excellent recommendations regarding choices of plants and shrubs for our front yard. She also picked out specific plants to draw hummingbirds to our yard, and we see them everyday. The quality of the plants and shrubs wer… - **Angi · John C. · 2017-09-01**: Terrific portfolio. Good selection of product they can bring to your landscaping project. Good landscaping company. - **5/5 · Houzz · dottiecar · 2017-04-20**: Julie solved a very complicated problem for me. She did a beautiful job, to my complete satisfaction. I would highly recommend her work. Dottie westport - **5/5 · Houzz · Matthew Band · 2017-04-14**: Very professional. Very responsive to phone calls and emails. I had Julie come out and take a look at my yard for a possible patio. She gave me a reasonable quote with ideas on what to do with the patio and the layout. Other people I contacted just came in, said "this is the quote" and left. Julie t… - **Angi · Tracey L. · 2016-12-01**: They were great! - **Angi · Pat D. · 2016-07-01**: Julie was knowledgable and very helpful. Her and her team worked very hard and efficiently. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-16T20:53:51.915Z. 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