Dundee Nursery

Doug Fargo

Doug received a B.A. in the Art program at Bethel College of St. Paul in 1973. With a desire to work in the outdoors he started classes in the Hennepin Technical College system and received a certificate in the Landscape Industries program. Shortly thereafter, he began working at Dundee Nursery as a Landscape Designer.

At the end of the 1981 season, Doug entered the National Landscape Association's annual award contest with a project he had done in Minnetonka. During their annual meeting in 1982, the ANLA awarded Dundee a national award for the design and installation of this residential entry and landscape project.

Doug's strongest interests are in the redesign of the home's entry approach with plantings that reflect the homeowner's preferences. He also enjoys creating that relaxing patio or deck space to enhance the quality of family living.

Sarah Lloyd

Sarah is a landscape designer with an environmentalist's heart. She loves to create landscapes that blend in with their environment. "The landscape should be a naturally flowing view. The best landscapes are those where the plants, structures, and hardscapes all blend together and create unity and appear as if they belong that way." Sarah is very good at visualizing a site. She has worked on all types of terrain and all types of projects. She listens to her client's needs and then interprets them into a landscape that matches her client's tastes.

Sarah has degrees in Landscape Design and Environmental Management from South Dakota State University. She has spent 5 years working with native prairie and lakeshore restorations, thus giving her a great base of knowledge of native plants and creative ideas for solving erosion issues.

In addition to her plant knowledge, she also has a strong background working with hardscapes such as patios, walkways, driveways, and retaining walls. She especially likes to design patio spaces that create an outdoor living space so her clients can get out. relax, and enjoy their time and surroundings. "There are so many materials out there to be creative with. They are just begging me to find another way to use them. For example, I recently came up with the idea to use patio stone to create outdoor furniture! It's comfortable and it won't blow away!!"

Sarah has many great ideas and would love to work with you on your next project. You can reach her at 763-253-2509.

Clark Hagel

Clark Hagel is a graduate of the University of Minnesota's Environmental (Landscape) Design program. He has been fascinated with landscapes ever since he worked on a landscaping crew in high school, and he's had an eye for good design ever since.

A landscape that is both visually appealing and possesses flawless functionality is Clark's goal whenever he designs a space. He designs 3-dimensional spaces rather than 2-dimensional backdrops to a house, whether the job requires a full-lot design or just the front foundation and entryway. Clark realizes that his clients work hard and often do not wish to spend a great deal of time maintaining their new landscapes and, as such, his designs are relatively low maintenance. Furthermore, Clark's designs are sustainable, which means that they will last many years, provided a minimal amount of maintenance is done.

Clark will meet you at your home, discuss your wants and needs, create a beautifully hand drawn design, and then meet with you again to discuss it. Unless specified by his client, Clark uses only the hardiest cultivars of trees, shrubs, and perennials. In addition to myriad landscape plantings, retaining walls, and patios, Clark has completed some specialty projects such as a boat ramp and a G-scale train bed. Having designed projects that range in price from $1,500 to $60,000, all across the Twin Cities, Clark can and is eager to work for you!

Scott Fuhs

Scott has been landscaping for over 30 years; first as a homeowner and hobbyist, then as a degreed professional. Scott received an A.A.S. degree in Landscape Technologies in 2004 from Anoka Technical College and started his own landscape design/install company that very year. He was a member of the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association during that time. He became an addition to the Dundee staff in 2007 when he accepted a position as a designer. He sees planning and designing a residential site as an exciting and challenging endeavor.

He believes that extending a home's interior to an outdoor living area can provide the resident comfort and enjoyment after a day at work and bring families closer together. He uses the phrase "designing with your lifestyle in mind" often, and he does just that.

Scott works closely with clients on a personal basis and creates a detailed and artistic design using a computer-aided design program to bring the color of the individual plant varieties to life. He prefers to use natural materials native to Minnesota, but also designs using special plant materials and man-made stone products that can add an extra accent and make that private place quite special.

You can be assured that Scott will listen to you and observe and evaluate your situation in order to design what you want and need. With his determination and experience, combined with Dundee's sixty plus years in the industry, you can be assured your landscape will be to your satisfaction.

Amy Fredin

Amy Fredin graduated with a Bachelors degree in Environmental Design from the University of Minnesota. She has a strong creative side and has always loved wildlife and the outdoors. When installing her very first design in her own yard, she realized the career of her dreams when she was able to utilize both her creative skills and her love for the outdoors. This project brought her to the college of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at the University of Minnesota.

After graduating, she has had the opportunity to work with several design experiences ranging from small perennial gardens to expansive patio areas. She has a strong interest in designing patios, walkways, fire and water features, and front entryways. She enjoys creating outdoor living spaces of any size for the front or backyard. "Hardscaping elements ranging from patios to accent boulders form the backbone of any landscape. With these elements in place, I like to use a well-balanced blend of plant materials with different colors and textures to create seasonal interest all year round. During the design process, I always keep in mind the functionality and sustainability of the space that I am creating for the homeowner." Amy would enjoy working with you on your next landscaping project. She can be reached at (763) 253-2517.

Rachel Grommersch

Rachel is a designer with a passion for outdoor spaces. She is a Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association certified professional with a B.S. in Landscape Architecture from South Dakota State University. With the knowledge she has obtained she finds it rewarding to share with clients the possibilities for their outdoor environments. Approaching each individual project with care and attention to detail helps to ensure all the client's needs are met. Focusing on the functionality of a space leads to successful arrangement of hardscapes and plant materials. A well-executed design can provide a positive influence on one's quality of life. Having a functional landscape eliminates the frustration of a narrow walkway, a muddy backyard, shrubs covering windows, or flower beds that grow weeds. "It is my job to make sure the client has an aesthetically pleasing and well-designed landscape."

Rachel thrives by forming long-standing relationships with her clients. Being involved with every question and listening to every concern helps her produce a gratifying landscape plan and see it through to completion. Rachel would like to meet you and get you on the road to your new landscape.


Phone: 763-253-2511
Email: rachelg@dundeenursery.com