Welcome to DRT Landscape Design in Corning, NY. I am Doreen R. Topielec, an experienced landscape designer for residential homes. I use inspiration from the natural beauty of the area to provide creative and functional landscape designs tailored to the unique needs of clients. Contact me for a consultation.
Working with Doreen was a delightful experience from start to finish. She took on the challenge of creating a design centered around deer‑resistant plants and delivered a plan that was both practical and stunning. We especially appreciated how thoughtfully she collaborated with us, finding creative ways to incorporate some of our favorite existing plants while removing those that looked dated or were not thriving.
Doreen had the vision and expertise to know how to modernize the look of our front yard, giving it a fresh, inviting feel. The final design is full of beautiful layers and textures, creating a peaceful setting that feels both intentional and effortless.
Throughout the entire process, Doreen was a pleasure to work with—responsive, reliable, and incredibly patient. Her professionalism and calm, steady presence made the project enjoyable, and the results speak for themselves. We’re grateful for her vision and highly recommend her to anyone looking to transform their outdoor space into something truly special.
DRT Landscape Design provided me with a flower garden beyond my expectations. During the flowering months there are so many butterflies to enjoy!
We discovered Doreen after a long search. Previously, we were frequently told that our project was too small for a commercial landscaper and too big for the smaller operations.
Doreen came over to the house, walked the property, talked with us for maybe 2 hours, then said “I think I can make your vision of a retirement oasis happen.” She went beyond our wildest imaginings. After a few weeks she came back with an exhaustively detailed hand-drawn plan of the property and proposed planting, deck, and landscape features. The plan was carefully detailed to blend a broad variety of plant types selected for a variety of seasonal colors and features. She helped us select a general contractor to replace a 30 year old deck, a stone mason to install a walkway and skirting around it, and an arborist to tend to a cherished Japanese maple. She surrounds herself with subcontractors who share her vision of what it takes to do a top-quality job right, the first time. She and her staff handled ground preparations, plantings, gave us watering instructions, and checked back regularly to inspect the new plantings.
She had endless patience as we reviewed and modified plans for Phase 1, then Phases 2 and 3 of the grand plan, all involving the original group of subcontractors. Communications are always clear and timely.
We are thrilled with the results of the Phase 1 installation and can’t wait for them to come back and get started on Phase 2.
We would enthusiastically recommend Doreen and her team to anyone looking to enhance their property.
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