Sustainable Design
Diane creates uniquely designed sustainable landscapes in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. As both a Registered Landscape Architect and Native Plant Ecologist, she has designed and guided construction for residential, nature centers, business and public projects for over 30 years. Some of these projects are featured in the photo gallery.
Learn about the unique features and characteristics for some of Diane’s completed projects in the photo gallery. Diane has experience working on sustainable projects of various styles and sizes, from traditional to restored oak savanna gardens to nature centers.
Landscape designs may include decks, gazebos, arbors, and fences.
Pollinator and bird-friendly plants and features are important in most designs.
As a native plant ecologist, Diane’s landscape designs include local genotype native plants.
Designs may incorporate water gardens and raingardens; planting for clean water.
Diane Hilscher has been honing her skills in ecological landscape design and construction project management for over 35 years. As founder of Hilscher Design and Ecology, she focuses on integrating natural systems into her uniquely beautiful and functional landscape designs.