With over 30 years as a practicing landscape architect, Scott is affectionately referred to as the Picasso on a napkin. Favorite tools of his trade include a 1997 Pentel Rolling Writer and a 20 oz. can of orange Rustoleum spray marking paint.
There’s no limit to Andrea’s outgoing nature and people skills. This energy keeps the Red Spade train on track, constantly evaluating our services, effectiveness and cost structures.
Yes, she’s always been this way……….
Margaret’s no-nonsense straight talk and infectious smile keep the Red Spade team, our vendors and clients in perfect balance…… a form of Red Spade Zen Project Management.
Made in America. An original Red Spader, Zac is constantly honing his fine production skills in the garden, deep into a home restoration project or crafting a new seasonal microbrew. Ask Indiana to sample his seasonal collection of fine ales….there’s always a private reserve leftover for the growing season.
Bev is inspired by nature from the tiniest bud to the largest of vistas. Having grown up on a farm in the Midwest, connection with all things growing is simply part of her DNA. When designing arrangements and container gardens, she especially loves experimenting with new varieties that provide unexpected composition. Her vision is to provide each client with a unique aesthetic created just for them.
Made in the Midwest. Jason is our go-to guru for translating grand ideas into grounded, buildable plans. Whether he’s smoothing out a complicated grading issue or figuring out how to keep a 150-year-old tree happy, Jason brings a calm, collected presence to every project. He’s the first one to grab a pencil (yes, an actual pencil) and sketch out a better solution on the spot.
When he’s not solving site puzzles, he’s probably sipping coffee and cracking jokes with the crew.
When she’s not out in the field, you might find her painting, collaborating with fellow creatives, or exploring the city with George — her four-legged sidekick, unofficial design assistant, and biggest fan of Chicago’s green spaces.
Straight out of La Grange and into your landscape dreams, Nick is a thoughtful designer with a love for subtle details and a good commute soundtrack.
Nick gravitates toward designs that capture both texture and motion — a balance he often finds in Prairie Dropseed. Its subtle movement and fine structure reflect the kind of quiet beauty he brings to every project. When he was five, he wanted to be a chef, but we’re pretty sure it was just for the tall white hat.
Equal parts strategist, storyteller, and community connector, Stephanie is the first face clients meet and the creative voice behind Red Spade’s brand.
Whether she’s mapping out a partnership, planning a sponsorship, or writing copy that makes native plants feel like celebrities, Stephanie keeps Red Spade top of mind (and on-brand). A lifelong creative, she brings a background in real estate, design, voiceover work, and marketing — and somehow makes it all feel like a conversation over coffee.
Red Spade Environments provides professional
Landscape Design 
Construction Management Design-Build
We’re your neighbors, deeply rooted in the communities where we live, work and play.
We provide fair, honest and practical advice designed to bring real value to your home
We embrace a practical approach to sustainability, functionality and home investment.
"My landscape speaks for itself. Everyone stops and asks who designed it for me. I tell all my friends about him (Scott Freres) and everyone uses him (Scott Freres). Not just landscape, he has designed everything and always has resources to help with everything. I'm his biggest fan"
Genie and Rich Bindler
Hardscape, landscape and pool design and installation
“Red Spade was beyond a contractor, they were consultants, consistently making valuable suggestions...We could go on and on with praise for Red Spade, but the bottom line is they exceeded our expectations every step of the way, (and) we are delighted with the finished product..."
Richard and Kate Laible
Home exterior and interior renovation
“The result was so much more than we'd hoped for...an exciting and beautiful renovation of our property. We were extremely impressed with the patience and attention to detail of the Red Spade crews. We love Zac. Throughout it all Margaret never lost her sense of humor and never stopped returning my phone calls and emails --many almost immediately-- and Scott never stopped listening and suggesting and spot checking, and the crew never stopped giving it their best. We have been so happy with the time, advice and work Red Spade Environments has done for us over the years. Their knowledge and vision has made our landscaping beautiful and has lasted for years. It's made our house a home."
Jan and David Bawden
Hardscape and landscape redesign and installation
