I made the right move when I called Dawn from Rooted Outdoor Living to get some work done in my yard! Existing perennials needed to be split, overgrown plantings needed to be modified, and a stone step was needed for the garage service door. Dawn walked my yard with me and we talked about what I wanted to accomplish, and our plan came together! She moved things around, took out a few tired plants, and added some beautiful perennials and shrubs to fill the empty spaces. Dawn knows a lot about plants and design and I'm thrilled with the outcome. Her crew was detail orientated and very efficient and neat. it's a joy to do business with a company that communicates well too! read more

Rooted Outdoor Living is amazing; I have used them the past 2 seasons and couldn't be happier with their work. Dependable, efficient and everything is cleaned up when the job is complete. Dawn, the owner is a pleasure to work with and has wonderful ideas to give your home outdoor beauty! read more

We had a wonderful experience with Rooted Outdoor Living. From start to finish, the entire process was genuinely enjoyable. What stood out most to me was how seen and heard I felt throughout the project. Dawn took the time to really listen and understand what we were hoping to create and she delivered something more beautiful than we imagined. Her landscape design was so stunning that we're actually planning to frame it, it's truly a work of art! It was also so refreshing to work with a woman-owned business in this industry. I never once felt like I was being upsold or talked down to. She made every effort to work within our budget and I felt respected and included every step of the way. You can tell Dawn genuinely cares about both her clients and her team in the way because of the pride and care that show up in every detail of her work. The crew was friendly, professional, and tidy, and the communication from start to finish was excellent. They worked very efficiently and did a beautiful job bringing the design to life. Every question I had was answered promptly and thoughtfully and I always felt in the loop. I can't recommend Rooted Outdoor Living highly enough. They're a small local team doing incredible, honest, and artistic work. It's the kind of business I'm proud to support and tell everyone about! read more

Dawn was great to work with. She took the time to carefully plan and design landscaping that works with the existing space and met all our needs. We ended up framing the drawings she provided because they we so beautiful! Throughout the project we had a few changes and additions and Dawn was surprisingly accommodating. Her crew did a terrific job and were clean and professional in their work. Rooted Outdoor Living was not the cheapest option we explored, but their professionalism and quality of work made the cost absolutely worth it and I would argue represents a good value for what they provide. We are looking forward to enjoying our new outdoor space for many years. read more

It has been a few years and our rosebushes are thriving! We are very happy with all of the work. Absolutely beautiful and worth every penny! read more

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Hi Dawn, Thank you for the email.  It was a pleasure too and I must admit, it really exceeded my expectations. The before and after photos taken now are just amazing and the neighbors have really complimented on the work done. From the initial meeting, to the landscape plan, to the plant and brick selection to the completion.  Once you see the place with the new shutters up, you'll know exactly what I mean how it all ties in. The gentlemen; all are professional, experts and focus driven. I can already see watering will be time intensive at first, especially with this upcoming heatwave next week. It's manageable, and we'll keep you posted on the plantings if we notice something isn't right. We'll look forward to Phase 2 next year! read more

It was a pleasure working with Dawn and her team. She combines exceptional design skills with a buttoned down business. Communication was excellent. She worked with us to perfect the design then did a great job of setting expectations and following through. We did the entire property and when it came time for our installation Dawn was on site. She recommended a couple of tweaks that improved the layout. Her team worked our project exclusively, from start to finish, so installation was complete in just 4 days. She provided care instructions and continued to follow up to make sure everything was thriving during some very dry weather. We are very happy and would not hesitate to use her again! read more

If I could give Dawn and her team ten stars, I'd immediately do so! We worked with her to design a planting installation in our formerly boring backyard. She produced a very imaginative draft of a design and then sat down with my wife and myself and went over the details, listened very carefully to our questions and comments, and then made superb revisions to the plan. They just finished the installation, doing it, as the cliché goes, on budget and on time. Dawn really is enthusiastic about what she is doing (she calls herself a plant geek), and organized a very efficient and skillful install. Really, there's no need to look for any other landscaper in Chicago's SW suburbs. We couldn't be happier! read more

Cannot recommend highly enough. Dawn is a wonderful designer who listens carefully and makes sure you get exactly what makes you happy. We are beyond happy. Her crew is professional, careful, pleasant and efficient. I'd recommend her for any service she offers! read more

We have beautiful landscaping thanks to Rooted Outdoor Living! Dawn is wonderful to work with. She really listens to our vision and explains what we can do to achieve it. If a plant we like won't work she explains why. She personally picks the plants and trees so we get healthy plants and the size we want. It's great she has her own installation crew! That way everything is installed exactly per her design. We could not be happier! I would highly recommend! read more

I found Rooted Outdoor Living doing a Yelp search for landscape design. I sent a connection request, and Dawn called me back very quickly. She came out and looked at our job, measured the area. She listened to what we wanted, and came back in a week or so with a plan for our area. She gave us options for the types of plants to use. The day the work was scheduled, she and her team came out right at the time they said they would. They were very professional, and had the area they were working cleared very quickly. We are very pleased with the quality of the work done and the design that Dawn put together. We will be using her and her crew again, as we continue landscaping upgrades around our house. Thanks, Dawn and team. read more

I was struggling to find a landscaper that would call me back, listen to me, and take my little gardening request seriously. Then I found Dawn, and she was absolutely perfect - listened to my needs, provided me with a bunch of options, brought out an efficient crew to do the work, and made my little flower beds in the front and back yard look perfect. She will treat you like a friend and will bring enthusiasm and joy to your landscaping project! read more

We had a fantastic experience working with Dawn and the team at Rooted Outdoor Living. We started with a small project in the fall and then decided to use Dawn again for a much larger project this spring. After 20+ years our yard needed a serious refresh! Dawn was always prompt for any appointments we had and communicated throughout the entire process. Dawn is so knowledgeable and always thoughtful about her recommendations. The installation was fast but not at all rushed. Dawn and the team took great care to make sure that everything was placed evenly and in a way that looked cohesive and appealing (both for now and once fully grown). She also made sure to give us variety so we would have blooms to enjoy in the spring and the summer. I am so excited to see our new yard grow! read more

Dawn and the team were extremely friendly, knowledgeable and professional! They completely redesigned the landscaping at Walker's Grove Elementary School and our school has never looked better! From start to finish, it was a very pleasant experience! I definitely recommend Rooted Outdoor Living! read more

Dawn is phenomenal and runs a great business! She completed our full landscape design and was so attentive to our requests. Her company installed a first and second round of very large trees across our entire back property line. The costs were comparable to other companies we reached out to, but her nursery products were top notch. Dawn's architectural landscape expertise, planning, and care/recommendations for our plantings post-installation were second to none. The landscapers did an outstanding job and we are so happy with the quality of work. We will be definitely be back with Rooted for completion of additional phases of our landscape plan. read more

Ultimately, I didn't use their services. They have a minimum job requirement, which is significantly higher than what I want to spend or what my landscaping required. Having said that, their response was very prompt. They were very pleasant. read more

This is our second experience working with Dawn Barr and Rooted Outdoor Living. The service and attention to detail during our first experience encouraged us to continue using Rooted Outdoor Living for our landscape needs. Although the job was smaller this time around, the attention to detail was exactly the same. The quality of the shrubs used are beautiful and full. We couldn't be happier! read more

Rooted Outdoor Living is the best! Professional and beautiful work. Highly recommend!

I had a great experience working with Dawn and her company, Rooted Outdoor Living, for the landscaping of the front and side of my house.  Without giving her much to go on, she came up with a beautiful design that fit with the level of maintenance I was willing to do and my budget.  As a new homeowner, I also appreciated her sharing her knowledge with me.  There were a few existing plants and bushes in my yard that she identified for me and gave me some tips for maintaining.  She also gave me a recommendation for a gardening hose that has made watering my new plants much easier:) I highly recommend and will use for any future projects. read more

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Dawn was such a pleasure to work with! She is very knowledgeable about both plants and design. It was SO refreshing to work with someone who is more concerned about her customer's satisfaction than the bottom line. Such a treasure! read more