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Rooted Outdoor Living LLC

Landscaping, Pavers and Hardscaping, Stone and Gravel

About us

With 17 years experience, we are a residential landscape design/build firm located in the western suburbs of Chicago focused on installing beautiful local plant material (trees/shrubs/perennials), natural stone or clay brick patios, walkways, retaining walls, firepits, driveways, outcropping stone, ponds, and more. We are a small firm interested in walking you, the homeowner, through the whole process from design to installation. We can help create an outdoor living space that provides comfort and beauty for you and your family. We have a one year warranty on all plantings and hardscape.

Business highlights

Women Owned & Operated
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Se Habla Español
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

plant material (trees/shrubs/perennials), natural stone or clay brick patios, walkways, retaining walls, firepits, driveways, outcropping stone, ponds, and more!

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.08 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-8 of 8 reviews

Jana B.
08/2024
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Rooted Outdoor Living is excellent in every aspect! Dawn does beautiful design as she is a TRUE landscape designer by degree. She listens to our vision and creates a perfect design. Her crews handle all the installation so it is specific to the design. We have used her three additional times to expand the design. Highly recommend Dawn and her company!
Description of Work: We totally replaced our front landscaping as it was so overgrown. We were so happy we are now putting in more trees and working on the back yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ann C.
08/2024
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
It went very well. We had Rooted Outdoor living come by to give us ideas to make the front of the house have more curb appeal. Dawn came over and we let her know what we were looking for. She returned with a drawing that had plants and everything laid out for us. She also brought pictures of what the plants look like which was a big help. The landscapers came by when the plants came in and it looked beautiful. All the plants are starting to fill out and it looks very nice. I would definitely hire them again.
Description of Work: Landscaping
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Katy S.
08/2024
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
AMAZING! Dawn and her team were wonderful to work with from the moment we first spoke to final installation. Dawn is creative, thoughtful, passionate and a delightful person. Her crew is kind, precise and so clean. We can't wait to have them back for additional projects!
Description of Work: Landscaping, Landscape Design
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Katy Shorkey
06/2024
5.0
Google Review
Dawn and her team are a dream team! She is an incredible visionary and an absolute pleasure to work with. She listened to what we wanted and suggested the absolute perfect landscape solutions to meet our needs. Not only does it look beautiful in warm weather, but also as the winter came as well. We had complete confidence in her throughout the entire process. She kept us up to date and informed. There were a few plants that did not come back this Spring and she replaced them no questions asked. I plan on using her again soon to help improve the rest of our yard. Thank you, Dawn and team!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Rooted Outdoor Living LLC
Thank you, Katy, for your beautiful review! We really enjoyed working with you and we feel good knowing you'll be spending a lot of time outside enjoying your new plantings! If there are any questions on any other plants going forward, just let me know. :) I look forward to improving the other portions of your yard that you'd like to work on and I'll be letting the crew know that you are happy with the work they did! Talk to you soon. --Dawn

T JM
04/2024
5.0
Google Review
We hired Rooted Outdoor Living to do a complete make over of our front yard. We chose them as they had demonstrated very fine work on small and larger jobs. Dawn made sure all our questions were answered during planning and execution. She was there with the installation crew. The attention to detail by her and the crew was very impressive. Everything exceeded our expectations. I was so pleased with the work of the crew I bought them beer. Hey, just something to consider.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Rooted Outdoor Living LLC
Thank you so much for the very kind review, Tom! We all truly enjoyed working with you both and I'm so glad that you are happy with the results! I know you both are very dedicated gardeners which makes the process so much fun. Neither one of you missed a beat and I'm so glad that you were available during the installation to see things as they progressed. We love working with outcropping and your project provided plenty of that! I hope you love it for years and years to come. And the crew thanks you for the beer! :) --Dawn

Abbie Reitzel
04/2024
5.0
Google Review
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!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Rooted Outdoor Living LLC
Thank you, Abbie, for the amazing review! We really enjoyed being able to come back and give you some really beautiful plantings for you to enjoy in the back yard! You both have been wonderful to work with and I hope to come visit in the future as the garden grows and matures! Thank you for trusting us with your project! —Dawn

Christi Ohlson
04/2024
5.0
Google Review
Dawn was a pleasure to work with and helped me navigate my project from start to finish, providing amazing suggestions on a variety of plants to create my new backyard oasis. I’m excited to see these plants flourish and grow!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Rooted Outdoor Living LLC
Hi Christi! Thank you so much for your kind feedback. I'm so glad you can sit in your back yard and enjoy your new oasis. That makes me AND the crew happy! If you have any questions going forward, please reach out and I'll be glad to help! Best wishes, Dawn

Miss Eva
04/2024
5.0
Google Review
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!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Rooted Outdoor Living LLC
Hi Eva! Thank you so much for such a kind review! I've truly enjoyed working with you and I'm so excited about the plants that will complement your beautiful home. I hope to see the garden fill in over the next year or two and I hope it brings you so much joy! Best wishes, Dawn

    Contact information

    123 Main St., Oswego, IL 60543

    www.rootedoutdoorliving.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

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    Service Categories

    Landscaping,
    Pavers and Hardscaping,
    Stone and Gravel

    FAQ

    Rooted Outdoor Living LLC is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    Rooted Outdoor Living LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard
    No, Rooted Outdoor Living LLC does not offer free project estimates.
    Yes, Rooted Outdoor Living LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Rooted Outdoor Living LLC does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Rooted Outdoor Living LLC does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Rooted Outdoor Living LLC offers warranties.
    Rooted Outdoor Living LLC offers the following services: plant material (trees/shrubs/perennials), natural stone or clay brick patios, walkways, retaining walls, firepits, driveways, outcropping stone, ponds, and more!

    Contact information

    123 Main St., Oswego, IL 60543

    www.rootedoutdoorliving.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed