Testimonials from our clients
Garrison, NY
After a 2+ year renovation of a historic Hudson Valley home, it was time to turn to landscaping the property and transforming a neglected garden into an oasis of color and calm. I am so grateful that we found Roberta DiBisceglie and her amazing team at Columbine. Roberta combines an incredible knowledge and sensitivity to the natural world with an amazing ability to intuit and interpret her clients’ vision. Our collaboration over these last two years has been a true joy. The delight we take in our gardens and property has been enhanced exponentially by Roberta. I can’t recommend her more highly.
-ME Bunzel
Wilton, CT
Since 2002, we have collaborated with Columbine to create and maintain beautiful gardens throughout our property in Fairfield County, CT. We have consistently found Roberta and her professional team to be experts at fine landscape gardening and design: they have artfully pruned many small ornamental shrubs, renovated established garden beds and created new ones that are specifically tailored to our preferred aesthetic. Columbine’s enthusiasm, horticultural knowledge and focus on efficiency are a rare combination and we trust them to always do what is best for our landscape.
-Vicki and Chris Frankenhoff
Weston, CT
Roberta and her team are fantastic. She is patient, creative, and has a great, in-depth knowledge of horticulture. The two things that stand out the most are her ability to work with our design and taste, and as important, work within our budget. We have been working with her for over 2 years, and each step of the way, she made proposals and stuck to the estimates. Most important, she is a wonderful person and fun to work with. She and her team’s energy and positive attitude are contagious.
-J. Jorschick
Westport, CT
I hired the Columbine team to create three gardens in my backyard. They listened carefully to my wishes -- I wanted low maintenance but plenty of color -- and they were able to give me a nearly 100 percent perennial gardens that, nevertheless gave me plenty of color throughout the growing season. I was impressed by the expertise of their crew. They knew I wanted to keep costs down and they were very flexible about that. Their care and expertise resulted in beautiful landscaping and lots of compliments from our friends who invariably ask, "Who made these gardens?"
-Mary Lou Weisman
Westport, CT
We have enjoyed quite a few years of successfully working with Roberta and her outstanding and talented team. Each year the plantings look better and better and after spending so much time these last months in and around our home -- it's a pleasure to look out the window as well as sit among the gorgeous flowers. Thank you Columbine!
-Lucy & Bill Klein
Greenwich, CT
I have had the distinct pleasure of working closely with Roberta and her team over the last five years. They have regularly maintained my numerous perennial gardens, always with an impeccable eye towards adding to, and enhancing the overall beauty of my property. Each of her employees is professional, passionate, knowledgeable, and skilled. I eagerly anticipate their visit, each and every time they come, as I know how terrific everything will look when they have completed their work!!
-Eric Schwartz
New Canaan, CT
My vision for my property became a reality when I met Roberta and the Columbine team. The very knowledgeable and skilled horticultural crew takes the time to learn my personal aesthetic and create the meditative gardens I desire.
-Deborah McIvor
New York City, NY
Three cheers for the garden design masters at Columbine LLC! They have worked their magic at my brownstone on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and at my vacation home - a highlight of the changing seasons in our family is the chance to see Columbine's gorgeous designs come to life. Roberta is an experienced horticulturist and a great teacher. She has a spectacular ability to execute a client's vision while being sensitive to their space, lifestyle, and budget. And their on-site work is like watching a well-oiled, super tidy machine! I cannot sing their praises enough - we are thoroughly satisfied customers.
-Vanessa Voorham
Pound Ridge, NY
Columbine does an amazing job of keeping our 5-acre property looking beautiful during all four seasons. Roberta is a pleasure to work with and we are grateful to have the expertise that Columbine provides.
-Jurate Kazickas
New York City, NY
Columbine combines artistry and responsible stewardship, and our gardens just keep getting better. For 18 years, Roberta and her crew have brought enduring beauty to our townhouse in NYC and our home in Putnam Country. She not only listens intently to our uses of and dreams for the landscape, but also "listens" to the micro-climate of the site. The resulting plantings often center on native species, and thrive with very low maintenance and positive ripple effects for birds and other wildlife. Columbine treats our budget and our earth with equal responsibility. It's been a joy and a privilege to work with Columbine.
-Carson Gleberman
Norwalk, CT
Roberta was a huge help to me in my yard, specifically with helping me layer the edges of my lawn with native shrubs to attract pollinators. Roberta serves as a consultant to the Pollinator Pathway, and is an invaluable resource when it comes to ideas for planting beautiful landscapes that also serve our local birds, bees, and other wildlife. She is the best.
-Louise Washer
New York City, NY
Roberta and her team have been nurturing our NYC garden for the past 20 years. They brought it from nothing (literally) to a beautiful and calming urban oasis. Over the years, Roberta has had to be very creative in dealing with the challenges of our environment. Everyone at Columbine has been a pleasure to deal with—very knowledgeable, dedicated, innovative and completely reliable. I recommend Roberta and Columbine without hesitation!