JCLD, Jennifer Connoley Landscape Design

Jen did a great job for us at our home in Easton, Maryland. She listened to what we were trying to accomplish, stayed within our limited budget and delivered what was proposed. After completion of the project she has been available for follow up questions. We could not be more pleased. Highly recommended.

We love the work that Jen has done in our yard. We have a memorial garden with all white flowers and one growing oak tree that was planted in memory of my patents. There are boulders for seating. She is so creative, whimsical, and energetic. Could not be happier with her work!

JCLD helped me do a major "tweak" on existing landscape. Jennifer Connoley has in depth and extensive knowledge of plant material. Just as important, she has a great eye for design. Jen was also willing to let me, the novice gardener, work with her and listen to my opinions. We redid front entry ways, built a small vegetable garden, added and subtracted many flowers and plants. I continue to use Jen and would highly recommend her for anyones landscape projects.

Jennifer took over the landscaping of our garden from DC landscapers who were not so familiar with the challenges of a water front, well watered Eastern Shore property. She was "hands-on" from Day 1, indeed before we had even agreed her contract. My challenges are tough from the start - only white flowers, textures and shape through the winter months, but through all my niggles and queries Jennifer is there for you, as though you were her only client ... and with a smile - amazing!

We were searching for a landscape designer to help us with our landscape restoration. Our usual routine took us past a house that was being landscaped and we admired the design. Turns out it was Jennifer Connolly's house. We contacted Jennifer and were impressed immediately. She has a great design sense as well as an encyclopedic knowledge of decorative plants. She has the ability to combine the client's wishes with her own well grounded design principles. She worked very well with the landscapers who did the installation. The work was done on time and on budget. We are very pleased with the results. Jack D.

Jennifer recently worked with me to redesign my garden to include a pool and travertine patio surrounded by four raised flower beds. I found her on the internet, and engaged her after an initial conference when it was clear that she had the imagination and skill to work within the constraints of a historic house and a hardheaded gardener determined to hang onto many heritage plants. While there were many subsequent tweaks, we never really varied much from her initial design, because she listened so well that her first design incorporated all that I was looking for. Her design, her selection of materials, and her ability to work everything I wanted to save from my old garden into a rational and symmetrical but informal garden plan are, I am certain, going to win her another award. I then engaged Jen to supervise construction, and that was a good move. She was constantly in touch with the various contractors, often working alongside. When problems arose, she had several solutions ready to present before she told me about the problem. Inevitably things came up that had not been included in the initial budget she had prepared so carefully, but she made me aware all along of choices and their costs, so I never felt sandbagged. Best of all, she stuck to her estimate of major construction costs even when the actual cost must have far exceeded the budgeted amount. I could never have dealt with the various trades as well as she did, lacking both time and knowledge. While I value her design skills, I must say that without her supervision, I know this project would have cost far more, taken much longer, and probably not turned out as well. Jen is now working with me on the interior of the pool house. I simply do not have the time to shop during tax season, and am finding it wonderful to have her do the leg work so that my involvement is limited to choosing from alternatives and writing checks. The pictures she creates enable me to envision choices so easily that I'm looking forward to working with her on other interior projects. At least four of my friends are planning to consult with Jen even though my project is far from finished- my garden in winter is not much to see! I recommend her wholeheartedly. Not only is she skillful- she is delightful to work with. I will post a photo when the project is completed later this year.