Rue Sherwood Landscape Design, LLC

Rue recently helped us landscape several acres of secluded land adjacent to a large private pond on the North Shore. She listened carefully to our vision and preferences (simplicity, ease of maintenance,etc.) and developed an approach that took all of our thoughts into careful account. We also had a budget we were determined to stick to. The result was superb, on time and within budget. Rue identified appropriate plantings (she knows the local critters very well and steered us away from stuff that would end up as deer munchables) and designed a lay-out that integrated seamlessly into the natural surroundings. She's also been by several times to check on how things were going and growing. She clearly loves her work and is a pleasure to deal with.

Rue is a delight to work with, not least because her ideas reflect an understanding of my goals (she's a good listener!) as well as an understanding of what will actually work in my environment.

Rue was professional, timely and listened deeply to our desire for beauty and need for efficiency . She was present with the subcontractors daily and communicated well before, during and after the project completion. We had Rue complete overgrown tree and bush removal, and replace a dated sidewalk and stonework. I enjoy it every time I walk out my door and seek peace in my yard!!!

We worked with Rue on a complete landscape design and install on a new construction home. The project entailed tiered terrace with New England field stone walls, patios, stone step stairway, parking areas, driveways, planting design and selection, and irrigation. She was responsive and detail oriented. She has a great aesthetic sense and works well with homeowners. In the end, the house and landscape looked like it had always been there and meticulously cared for.

As a landscape contractor who has worked with many landscape designers over the years I can honestly say that the project we did with Rue was an excellent experience. The plans were accurate and she was on site or in contact every day majking sure there were no issues. I would highly recommend that anyone looking for landscape design contact Rue for an initial consultation. John Filias, MCLP Jeffreys Creek Land Contractors, Inc. Essex, Ma