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Get to Know Award-Winning Designer Heather Sweeney


By Mom’s Design Build Team
January 2, 2020

If you can imagine it, Heather can bring it to life. And if you can’t quite envision it, Heather can! With her contagious can-do attitude, ten years of experience at Mom’s and two degrees from NDSU in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Design, Heather is more than capable of turning dreams and designs into a stunning reality! The proof is in her impressive landscaping projects, several of which have won awards-even nationally! She is known for incorporating one-of-a-kind details unique to each client’s personality, but her real magic just might be in her ability to understand what her client wants–even when they don’t quite know it themselves! Indeed, Heather has found her calling.
1. How long have you been at Mom’s Design Build?
12 years and few months… but who’s counting?
2. What is your job title/department?
Senior Designer in the Landscape Architecture division.
3. Favorite plants?
I would say all Allium Summer Beauty. It is a hardy perennial that has a cute purple flower head and even looks great with they are not in bloom. They look the best in masses.

4. What's playing in your car right now?
I spend most of my time in the car on the phone, but when I’m listening to music it’s a wide range of things: Rend Collective, Ed Sheeran, Mumford in Sons, Jonny Cash, and a little Pitbull.
5. TV show you never miss?
Recently I’ve been sucked into The 100 on Netflix.
6. Any hidden talents?
I did win a bowling championship back in the day and recently won the bowling high score for our work event a couple of years ago. I’m not sure this falls into the hidden talent category but what why not.
7. What would you be doing if you weren't at your current job?
I think it would be fun to be a wedding planner. Bring on the deadlines and sparkle!
8. What superpower would you like to have?
To have a body double. “Heather #2 please go clean my bathroom.” :)
9. If you could only bring three things to a deserted island what would they be?
Food, water and a boat (duh).
Get to know Heather’s vision and schedule a consultation with her today!
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