Ecological landscape design that connects people to place.
Introducing the Deep Roots Studio…
Our designers are trained as landscape architects but have additional experience in habitat restoration, native plant ecology, community open space planning, and placemaking. The overlap of these skillsets is what makes us ecological designers.
Deep Roots is a true design-build landscape studio. Our full-time crews will build what our designers help you imagine. Our design office is in the same location as our shop, and our designers collaborate closely with installation and maintenance crews (you’ll probably see us out there planting together!)
Our Designers
Marcy Huffaker
Marcy earned her Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Illinois and has been designing ecological landscapes for over 25 years. She is a long-time resident of Baraboo, Wisconsin and enjoys maintaining the prairies and gardens where she lives with her family, along the Wisconsin River.
Connor Rudmann
Connor earned his Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona (near Los Angeles) and worked on habitat restoration projects in California before moving back home to the Midwest. He now lives in Monona with his wife and young daughter.
Our Work
We work at all scales of landscape design. From single-family residential gardens to community open spaces, parks, and commercial landscapes–our designers apply sound ecological principles to all of their projects.
The EC3 Advantage
As a division of EC3 Group, Deep Roots can leverage the expertise of the company’s three other divisions. Whether its woodland tree care, prairie and wetland restoration, sports turf maintenance, or snow removal, EC3 is a one-stop-shop for your ecologically-minded land management services.
Our Services
Our services cover the entire spectrum of landscape design, open space planning, and habitat restoration. Below are some of the design problems we can assist you with, organized by type.
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Residential Garden Design
Site Planning
Hardscape Design
Pathways and Paving
Decks and Patios
Gazebos and Landscape Structures
Retaining Walls and Terraces
Outdoor Kitchens
Fire Rings
Planting Design
Habitat Gardens
Rain Gardens
Ornamental Landscapes
Ponds and Water Features
Rock and Boulder Features
Edible Landscapes
Neighborhood / HOA Greenspaces
Neighborhood Greenspace Planning
Median and Sidewalk Plantings
Park & Playground Design
Entry Signs / Placemaking
Clubhouse Landscapes
Neighborhood Prairies
Stormwater Ponds & Wetlands
Community Gardens
Commercial Landscape Design
Site-Appropriate Planting Palettes
Low Maintenance Planting Design
Zoning and Landscaping Ordinance Adherence
Street Tree Selection
Hardy Parking Lot Plantings
Public Open Space & Trail Planning
Prairie Restoration
(in collaboration with Wildland Management)
Trail Design, Surfacing and Wayfinding
Forest Understory Clearing
(in collaboration with Wildland Management)
Wetland Restoration
(in collaboration with Wildland Management)
Boardwalk and Foot Bridge Design
Community Outreach and Engagement
Educational Signage
Urban Green Infrastructure
Detention Pond Restoration
(in collaboration with Wildland Management)
Bioswale Design
Permeable Paving and Low Impact Development
Stream Restoration
(in collaboration with Wildland Management)
Rainwater Capture and Storage
