The Beauty of Nature in your Landscape

Sustainable and Ecological Garden Design, Installation & Stewardship

Enjoy beautiful gardens designed with plants that will thrive in your landscape with lower long term care costs and resource consumption.

Attract the attention of local pollinators, birds, and people in your neighborhood who will all appreciate the beauty and sanctuary your new gardens provide.

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   Markisan Naso 
 12 July 2025
 
 
  We LOVE our native plant garden, thanks to Chris and his team. Beautiful, thoughtful design work and caretaking. Chris is warm and affable, and will be a guaranteed joy to work with no matter what kind of garden you want. Highest possible recommendation for Resilient Design! Do not hesitate to contact them. In fact, do it now.
  
 
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   Rich Miller 
 11 July 2025
 
 
  Super creative designs. Extremely knowledgeable. Diligent. Reliable. Trustworthy. Reasonable prices. Also Chris is a super nice guy.
  
 
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   Jamie Viebach 
 22 November 2024
 
 
  Chris and his team have been a delight to work with.  Even though I've dabbled with planting natives, Chris worked with me to create something beyond what I ever thought I could do in my yard.  His sense of artistry in the design shines through and his close attention to detail mean noticed things I never would have seen.  He asked plenty of questions and was willing to incorporate elements I wanted to the design.  He is incredibly responsive, replying quickly if I had any questions and the few issues were resolved in a timely manner.  Only one year in and my year is already gorgeous.  I can't wait to see what the next few years will look like.  Neighbors I've never spoken to have stopped to tell me how great it looks.  I just can't say enough about both the quality of the plant material he sourced and the quality of the work done.
  
 
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   Patrick Lindley 
 21 October 2024
 
 
  I reached out to Resilient Design after several friends raved about the work done for their native gardens, and I now share their enthusiasm! Chris was incredibly kind and knowledgeable, helped me talk through what would work for my lot and lighting, and took care of all the setup and installation. I've been blown away by how full and bright it has gotten in the first year, and I've had no shortage of compliments from dog-walkers and families passing by. I fully recommend the Resilient Design team!
  
 
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   Nicole B 
 13 October 2024
 
 
  The Resilient Design team is amazing! Chris listened to exactly what we were looking for with our landscaping design and his stewardship services give us the peace of mind to know that the growth and maintenance of our new garden is being taken care of. If you want a beautiful, sustainable garden, call Resilient Design.
  
 
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   Alan Clark 
 11 October 2024
 
 
  Resilient Design just wrapped up a garden project for our home in Frankfort and my wife and I are over-the-moon happy with the results.  The owner Chris shared his knowledge and vision then his crew made it happen!  If you're in the market for an attractive, transformative native garden I can't recommend Chris and Resilient Design highly enough!  I'm already thinking of other areas on our property where he can work his magic next year!
  
 
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   Megan Clark 
 10 October 2024
 
 
  We couldn’t be happier with Resilient Design LLC! They transformed our front yard with beautiful, low-maintenance native plants that look stunning and support local wildlife. Their expertise in sustainable landscaping stands out. Highly recommend for anyone looking to create an eco-friendly and beautiful space!
  
 
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   Amy S 
 5 October 2024
 
 
  Our experience with Chris and Resilient Design was positive in every way. Chris has a way of listening and being responsive to our unique needs while still holding firm to his design principles and vision, which were beautiful and expert. He was on time and on budget with no drama. Best of all, our garden is a treasure that we will love to see grow and develop for many years to come.
  
 
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   Althea Legaspi 
 3 October 2024
 
 
  Chris and Resilient Design designed a beautiful native garden in my small backyard, which included reviving an herb garden patch that had become overgrown. He listened to my needs and wants (wanted something low maintenance, work on a side plot where there's water issues by the garage, get more veggies growing, keep the herb plot for sentimental reasons) and came up with a plan within my budget that is not only working and thriving, but brings me joy every day. He also checked in on it as the weeks went by to make sure everything was coming in properly and I know he'll help me keep it flourishing and work on any garden needs in the future. I highly recommend Chris and Resilient Design!
  
 
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   John Slack 
 25 September 2024
 
 
  Been native gardening for a number of years, successfully growing plants. But, my gardens were a mess because i have no eye for design and really didn’t understand what plants would look like or how they behave. Hire resilient design to fix my native gardens. Chris redesigned everything, removed or relocated where necessary and filled in with excellent plant material. I now have a beautifully designed native landscape that he will maintain for as long as I need him. We couldn’t be happier.

Pollinator-friendly gardens can be the centerpiece of your outdoor space.

Our Services

Connecting with nature is healing, and it belongs everywhere. Whether you have a small city lot, a sprawling suburban lawn, a commercial property, or anything in between, our team can transform your space into an oasis of beauty and habitat.

We deliver designs that are both aesthetically pleasing and ecologically sound. Natural gardens with style that are the focal point of your property.

Design

Plants that will thrive in your landscape.

We start by analyzing the site for soil type, moisture levels and sunlight, and a custom design is created using carefully selected plants that will flourish in those conditions.

Installation

We set the garden up for success.

Our experienced team prepares the new garden site and properly installs the plants to get the garden off to the best possible start.

Stewardship

More than just routine landscaping maintenance.

Ongoing stewardship visits ensure that plants are established successfully and that your garden continues to be healthy for years to come.

We care about the plants as much as you do.

We work with a broad plant palette, emphasizing species native to North America, and grow many of the plants we use from seed. Nurturing plants through their life cycle provides us with a deep understanding of their needs and tendencies, which we can extend into the landscape to provide them with healthy, beautiful lives.

Our understanding and love of the plants informs the stewardship of the garden. We know the plants in your gardens and how they will interact with the environment and neighboring plants. Every step is planned and deliberate to ensure a thriving ecosystem designed to need less maintenance over time.

Invest in a Sustainable Landscape Solution

You want a landscape that’s better for your property and the environment. We want to bring sustainable, natural gardens to as many places as we can!

Enjoy a custom, professional design and expert guidance to ensure the long-term health of your garden and all its new inhabitants.

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Winner of the 2022 Chicago Excellence in Gardening award for Residential Specialty Garden.