Turtle Island Landscapes

“Finding Mena was a blessing! She was able to envision a unique, almost wild/natural oasis for our humble yard space and help make our home more of a home. Her design was as creative as the specimens she brought. Many yards around us have an almost standard, cookie-cutter landscaping; we appreciate the knowledge/diversity she came in with and still appreciate the relatively low maintenance of our trees, bushes and flowers. We continue to look forward to seeing how these plants grow, as the difference in just one season has been a delight!”

“Mena contracted Avant Gardening & Landscaping to install her design that was a complete renovation of an existing property. The project included landscape construction, regarding, planting, and mulching. We were very impressed by her attention to detail, her communication skills, and her daily involvement during the installation. Her concern was to provide her clients with a landscape that exceeded their expectations. Working with Mena is a pleasure. She is a true professional.”

“After taking care of my one-acre lot and its gardens for nearly twenty years, I called on Mena to help me “clean it up” and add new life. Mena delivered what I had hoped for – new ideas grounded in knowledge of garden structure, creative use of existing materials, and plants for various soils and light conditions. She welcomed my hands-on involvement. It was pure pleasure working with Mena and her crew.”

Mena Cimino designed our front and backyard gardens five years ago. She did a beautiful job transforming our landscaping from the worst on the block to the most envied. We are extremely satisfied. Mena listened to our requests for a low maintenance landscape and delivered a design that surpassed everything we wanted while staying within our budget. Mena has a keen understanding of Wisconsin’s climate and used many native species in her design. We offer TIL our highest recommendation.”

“Mena created a Master Plan doing a complete renovation of our property. She helped us select a firm for the installation and managed the whole process… We wanted gardens with visual interest in all four seasons, low maintenance, and tough enough for dogs. The hardscaping and fencing which she monitored fit into the overall design. She advised us on garden care and followed up on the health of plants often after installation and even the next year. Mena was great to work with and we love our garden. It’s our sanctuary.”