--- title: "Greener Living Solutions Inc — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/greener-living-solutions-inc-pfvwus-pf~1098972135 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1098972135.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Greener Living Solutions Inc" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/790331890f972650_6407-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Please contact for appointment, Seattle, Washington 98103, United States" latitude: 47.6734 longitude: -122.3426 phone: "(206) 660-0572" website: http://www.greenerlivingsolutions.com rating: 5 review_count: 35 best_of_houzz_awards: 9 followers: 209 last_updated: 2026-11-09 --- # Greener Living Solutions Inc Original Houzz profile: [Greener Living Solutions Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/greener-living-solutions-inc-pfvwus-pf~1098972135) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Seattle, WA - **Serves:** Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Shoreline, Bothell, Edmonds, Mercer Island, Kenmore, Mountlake Terrace, Lake Forest Park, Newcastle, Clyde Hill, Medina, Yarrow Point, Woodway, Beaux Arts Village, Hunts Point, Ballard, Landscape Architecture - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (35 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2014–2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Industry Research - Barometer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Online consultation - 12 years in business Best of Houzz! Seattle based award winning Design & Build team specializing in hand crafted small to large scale residential Interior remodel and Exterior landscape projects. Contact us for your next Home and Garden project! Landscape architecture designs: $2,000 to $10,000. Exterior tile outdoor surfaces $10,000 to $80,000. Composite Decks $10,000 to $50,000. Natural stone patios $6,000 to $30,000. Outdoor Fireplaces -Custom Fire Pits $2,500 to $10,000. Low Voltage Lighting Packages; $3,000.00 to $10,000. Patio covers and Timber Frame Structures $15,000 to $100,000. Estimates based on experience. Your actual costs may vary depending budget and materials. Greener Living Solutions was founded by a unique partnership between a Landscape Architect, Joanna D’Asaro, specializing in exteriors, and a Builder General Contractor, Bert Bradley, specializing in interiors & green construction. The result is a broad scope of 40 years of experience and custom ability applied to your project! Contact us for a phone consultation today. ### Services Provided - Deck Building - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Sustainable Design - Deck Design - Landscape Plans - Site Preparation - Outdoor Lighting Design - Outdoor Living ### Areas Served - Seattle - Bellevue - Kirkland - Shoreline - Bothell - Edmonds - Mercer Island - Kenmore - Mountlake Terrace - Lake Forest Park - Newcastle - Clyde Hill - Medina - Yarrow Point - Woodway - Beaux Arts Village - Hunts Point - Ballard - Landscape Architecture ### Typical Job Cost $20,000 - $200,000 Landscape Architecture Designs: $2,000 to $10,000. Natural Stone Patios $6,000 to $30,000. Exterior tile outdoor surfaces $10,000 to $80,000. Composite Decks $10,000 to $50,000. Outdoor Fireplaces -Custom Fire Pits $2,500 to $10,000. Low Voltage Lighting Packages; $3,000.00 to $10,000. Patio covers and Timber Frame Structures $15,000 to $100,000. Estimates based on experience. Your actual costs may vary depending budget and materials. Contact us for a phone consultation today. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Greener Living Solutions Inc | | Address | Please contact for appointment, Seattle, Washington 98103, United States | | Phone | (206) 660-0572 | | Website | http://www.greenerlivingsolutions.com | | License Number | \#GREENLS943MM | | Followers on Houzz | 209 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/greenerlivingsolutions/ - Blog — http://www.greenerlivingsolutions.com/GLS\_web/Home.html ## Offers Web-Based Design During COVID19 Crisis! _Available for Virtual Meetings_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Greener Living Solutions Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/greener-living-solutions-inc-pfvwus-pf~1098972135) - **Website:** http://www.greenerlivingsolutions.com - **Phone:** (206) 660-0572 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Licensed Landscape Architect State of WashingtonLicensed and Bonded General Contractor \#GREENLS943MMSeattle Ecobuilding Guild Member Since 1990 - ISA Certified Arborist - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2014–2025), for Service. **Affiliations** - [Association of Professional Landscape Designers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/association-of-professional-landscape-designers-pfvwus-pf~92795973) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 35 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Jean Muir, Feb. 2026** > Jean Muir > Now· > Innis Arden > We have recently done a landscaping refresh on our front yard and worked with Joanna D'Asaro. She is local, a licensed landscape architect and very, very good. I have worked with her on 2 projects, one very large, and she was professional, reasonably priced, fun to work with, and delivered excellent results. She also does fences, patios etc for full yard redesigns. There are lots of pictures on her website. > Joanna D’Asaro > Professional Landscape Architect \#879 > ISA Certified Arborist PN-8896-A > Greener Living Solutions > (206)-660-0572 > > www.greenerlivingsolutions.com **★★★★★ — stillner, Aug. 2024** > Joanna transformed our outdoor space and we're thrilled with the result. Our project was complex in that it involved many components - the install of artificial turf, new gas lines, electrical for spa items, and different hardscaping for our patio and walkways. Joanna quickly gained an understanding of our vision and was able to translate it to designs. She had excellent contractors to recommend for the execution and provided much-needed consultation throughout. We're especially impressed with the choice of plants for our front and back yards, the direction she provided for re-arranging some of our existing plantings, and the actual planting of everything. All of this happened on time and budget and we have been able to enjoy our yard this summer. I highly recommend Joanna and Greener Living Solutions. **Comment from Greener Living Solutions Inc:** > Thank you for the kind words and it was a pleasure working together to create your dream outdoor space! **★★★★★ — Dana, Jan. 2023** > Joanna made me see my 1-acre garden in a new way. She understood the issues with the dated patio, overgrown shrubs and figured out a way to use the space by designing a really stunning deck surrounding a small hot tub and plantings that feel modern but lush. She tolerated my constant questions and is a great resource for advice about varieties fora very challenging site. This garden had full shade, poor drainage and a steep slope, now all incorporated into a gorgeous and family friendly garden we’ll live in all summer. **Comment from Greener Living Solutions Inc:** > Thanks Dana! I loved working with you to recreate the new vision for your garden. Your enthusiasm and positivity made it a pleasure to team up. Enjoy! **★★★★★ — nowexpired, Aug. 2021** > Joanna was amazing. She designed a patio and an expansive deck for us. To fit our budget, she broke the project up into multiple phases. She worked with my desires for a low maintenance yard while still appearing luscious and clean. Her plan included drainage solutions, leveling of uneven ground, and even re-used some of my existing plants to save me money. I highly recommend you contact Greener Living Solutions if you are thinking of a landscaping project. **Comment from Greener Living Solutions Inc:** > It was and pleasure working with you to develop your dream project...thank you for your kind review! **★★★★★ — Riley, Aug. 2021** > Joanna and Bert did a great job with the design and updates to our yard, which included removing an old raised bed, pouring a concrete pad for a hot tub, laying two stone patios and two small brick paths, digging in a root barrier around our raspberries, and adding some large stones in our front parking strip. The design process took a while, with several iterations and some waiting in between, but the final design was exactly what we wanted, and the actual installation work only took a few days. We would happily work with Greener Living again (and we will; there's still a second phase to our project once the hot tub arrives)! **Comment from Greener Living Solutions Inc:** > Thank you Riley for the review and it's been a pleasure working with you! **★★★★★ — Sonia G, May 2021** > Joanna & Bert designed and installed a beautiful, usable space in our front yard. Joanna did a great job of listening to us and figuring out what we were looking for during the design phase. She gave us two great design proposals and we ended up taking part of each. The installation was during the pandemic craziness but they did a great job of communicating with us and staying on schedule. We really love how it turned out and we highly recommend GLS. **Comment from Greener Living Solutions Inc:** > Thank you Sonia for your kind review. It's great to see the photos of the site vegetation filling in. Glad you are out enjoying the garden space! Joanna and Bert **★★★★★ — Rock Solid Landscapes,LLC, Feb. 2020** > We are implementing a design by Joanna for a renovation of a condominium complex. The project is involved and requires project management to coordinate. Joanna has been very professional in her approach and that makes working on the project flow smoothly. We appreciate the correspondence and the communication that eliminates ambiguity. The plans are well thought through and have all the information required to succeed in the implementation. **Comment from Greener Living Solutions Inc:** > Thank you Rock Solid! Its been a pleasure working with you to install the condo new landscape. Thanks for being part of the success on a difficult and complex project! **★★★★★ — Alicia Kramer, Nov. 2019** > Joanna and GLS gave us a great consultation for a troublesome area in our backyard. Since we are do-it-yourselfers, we took her advise and and ran with it. Consequently, our troublesome area is excellent looking! She also helped with the decision on trees and material resources. The area just wouldn't have looked so great without her expert advice! **Comment from Greener Living Solutions Inc:** > Thank you Alicia! Glad we could be of service and your DIY project turned out great. **★★★★★ — Jane N., Jan. 2019** > I met with Joanna to discuss a backyard reservation after seeing my friend's renovation in Bellevue. She was pleasant through the whole design process, incorporated all of my preferences into the final design (dog-friendly, very wet clay-like dirt, raised garden beds, etc.), and searched for contractors that would be able to stay within my budget. It's unfortunate I only have one yard or I'd ask for her help again! I highly recommend her! **Comment from Greener Living Solutions Inc:** > Thanks Jane. We love your dedication to taking care of your new landscape and looking forward to seeing photos! **★★★★★ — Jie Lei, Dec. 2018** > Joanna and Bert are a wonderful team! We met with Joanna spring of this year to discuss our vision to create a beautiful front yard, a large patio, vegetable garden, and a shade garden. I immediately knew she was a good fit. She listened to our design goals and was straight-forward with recommendations and budget. She patiently went through several iterations of drawings to incorporate our ideas until we were able to nail down the actual design. We had a very limited timeframe to implement the design. Joanna and Bert understood the urgency and was able to get the framework for the landscaping down quickly and efficiently. I appreciated their flexibility with things that came up that differed from the actual drawings on paper. We will continue to work with them in the upcoming year to finish implementing the vision for the rest of our yard. **Comment from Greener Living Solutions Inc:** > We appreciate the review Jie and the thought you put into your goals and the design considerations. Enjoy the garden! **★★★★★ — Khanh Pham, Dec. 2018** > Joanna and Bert are fantastic to work with! We are very happy with the work they did on our back yard from design to completion. They are both extremely knowledgeable. Bert always treated our home and yard like his own, which stood out to us a clear example of how much care and pride he takes in doing an amazing job. We give our highest recommendation to anyone looking for someone to complete their home remodeling project. **Comment from Greener Living Solutions Inc:** > We love your project Khanh and hope you spend many happy hours in your new outdoor space, entertaining and relaxing! **★★★★★ — Plan-IT Vision, Dec. 2018** > I have worked with Joanna of GLS on some landscaping projects. She is a real professional. Her experience and knowledge have helped me as a fellow landscape designer and contractor. I have also had the pleasure to witness her lead clients through the consultation and design process. She communicates well both verbally and with the drawings and photographs of her work in order to help the client understand what is possible in their landscape and how to proceed. I look forward to working with her in the future. **Comment from Greener Living Solutions Inc:** > Thank you Plan-IT Vision! It was great to team up with you and looking forward to future collaborations. ## Selected projects - [Sun, Steel and Texture](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sun-steel-and-texture-pj-vj~5938048) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 11 - Description: This beautiful mid century West Seattle gardener's home had a complete makeover of front and backyard...wow. The colors pop and accent the tones of the house and garden. Custom steel planters, water feature and pollinator plants give this home a welcome character and an eco-friendly edge. Installed by : In Harmony Sustainable Landscapes - [Decked out in the Woods](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/decked-out-in-the-woods-pj-vj~2880637) - Location: Redmond, WA - Photos: 9 - Description: At our first visit, we were excited to see the beautiful Doug Fir woodlands surrounding this lovely home and the work our client had already put into clean up/ grading of the site. The owners were ready to really enjoy outdoor living and entertaining with both small and large gatherings. Goals: Replace failing old deck with composite larger deck; re-use existing hottub; add outdoor covered living room, fire pit and kitchen, with lighting. We worked through several different concepts together alo… - [Leschi Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/leschi-modern-pj-vj~1250432) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 5 - Description: Backyard Sloped back concrete retaining wall serves double purpose: Retain a steep slope behind and provide year round seating for entertaining area next to house. The cantilevered Ipe bench looks great with minimal care and under seat LED lighting gives a soft glow to the space in the evening. Custom poured concrete fire pit serves as a table as well as focal point for warmth and gathering. Azek decking extends from the house to the fire pit area. - [Fire and Water in Sammamish](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fire-and-water-in-sammamish-pj-vj~224067) - Location: Sammamish, WA - Photos: 16 - Description: This gorgeous backyard had a complete makeover with stone seating wall (great for throwing pillows down for larger parties), natural gas fire pit with matching stone veneer, stream water feature with pondless basin (for kid safety), acid washed and saw cut concrete patio, colorful pollinator and textural plantings and low voltage lighting. Whew...this one has it all! - [West Seattle Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-seattle-modern-pj-vj~47133) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 10 - Description: Traditional Craftsman meet Modern with this contemporary landscape renovation from entry through to backyard. Front entry defined by tile and concrete planters providing privacy and framing. The transition to the back has partial wood panels creating a glimpse to the stunning wall water feature focal point. This water feature also creates privacy from a neighbor below. Rusted steel planters with matching stained gas fire pit, bamboo screening, new composite deck, concrete walls, square pavers an… - [Mid Century Modern in Edmonds](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-in-edmonds-pj-vj~221124) - Location: Edmonds, WA - Photos: 18 - Description: How do you incorporate edible landscape and veggie gardening into a mid-century modern home? This owner loves to grow vegetables, but the shy NW sun was only in the front yard. Turns out street appeal and edibles can co-exist. The Design solution blends & re-use existing rock and adds custom steel for planters to accentuate strong horizontal lines. Hot colors of orange & yellow plants pick up the rusted steel color tones, In the courtyard, the old red tile was replaced with modern, rectangular g… - [Art in the Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/art-in-the-garden-pj-vj~334841) - Location: Woodinville, WA - Photos: 8 - Description: Colorful, abundant cottage garden included wind mobile art, rose garden, lots of ornamental grasses and perennials in the front entry. The back area is a shade garden with lush hostas, astibles, and ferns. - [Phinney Ridge Circular Bluestone and Seating Wall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/phinney-ridge-circular-bluestone-and-seating-wall-pj-vj~281732) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 6 - Description: Circular Bluestone patio and Montana slate seating wall creates a shady retreat under the existing cedar trees. Native and drought tolerant pollinator and wildlife friendly plantings flank the stepping stone pathway front front to back. Installed by In Harmony Sustainable Landscapes. - [Craftsman edible and pollinator garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsman-edible-and-pollinator-garden-pj-vj~281740) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 8 - Description: An existing landscape for a 1920's Craftsman House on the Westside of Phinney Ridge was in need of renovation. The narrow sloping lawns were not usable, large laurel hedges shaded the area and were hard to maintain. The entry walks were cracked and the driveway walls were failing. The design solution included adding edible gardens, bird habitat gardens and a new entry with a larger driveway area. - [Alpine Garden and Patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alpine-garden-and-patio-pj-vj~224190) - Location: Bellevue, WA - Photos: 7 - Description: Bluestone sunken patio and raised dry stone seating wall allowed these active owners to enjoy the character of the northwest in their own backyard. Installed by In Harmony Sustainable Landscapes - [Midcentury Entry Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/midcentury-entry-makeover-pj-vj~957098) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 3 [See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/greener-living-solutions-inc-pfvwus-pf~1098972135) ## Ideabooks - [standford](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/138727803/list/standford) — 1 idea - [Kettman Colgan](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/89233162/list/kettman-colgan) — 15 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/greenerliving) ## Community Q&A **Q: Patio floor stain?** *(in Photo Questions)* What product is used to tint the patio floor? Was it added to the wet mix or applied after pouring? Thank you! A: Hi Patrick. The 'floor' is Timbertch composite decking. The fire pit and wall is custom poured to the ground below, which is about 1' below decking. Hope that helps! **Q: Corten Fountain rust** *(in Photo Questions)* Do you have any problems with the Corten causing rust in the water? A: Hi. This water feature is made out of concrete and stained to match the steel color. Sorry that I don’t have any experience with how a rusted steel water feature hold up! **Q: Color and finish?** *(in Photo Questions)* What color is the concrete used here? Is it an acid washed finished? A: Hello and thanks for the inquiry. Sorry that I don't have the final color choice in my records, since we did this project a few years back. We used Davis integral color with a top coat hardener. Yes, this is an acid wash finish with Saw cut joints. I suggest that you have your contractor make several samples prior to selecting your choice. Colors vary regionally based on local concrete mixes. Hope this helps and best to you on your project! **Q: Fence color** *(in Photo Questions)* What stain did you use on fence. Love the color. A: We did several samples prior to coming up with this, so I'm not certain I recall the final color. And this was a few years ago, so memory could be faulty. Best guess is Behr Chocolate. I suggest you get small samples and try them on some of the same wood you'll be using. Best to you on your project! **Q: Love the fence** *(in Photo Questions)* Wondering what is the size of the horizontal slats on the fence? Thanks A: Thanks! I believe these were finish grade cedar 1x4's and then stained the darker color. Hope this helps and best to you on your project! **Q: Bamboo** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi there, do you find that your bamboo spreads quickly? Regarding its Growth, would you say it's faster than an evergreen hedge? Have your neighbours complained about it spreading into their yard(s)? A: Great question! This bamboo is a 'running' bamboo/ Yellow Groove. And it does need containment with proper bamboo barrier as well as monitoring yearly. I'd suggest reading up on containment or talking with a bamboo nursery. There are also 'clumping' bamboos that do not run, but may not be hardy in your area. In terms of growth, bamboo grows differently than an evergreen hedge. I would say in general it fills in more quickly than 'broadleaf evergreen' such as a laurel or viburnum. Attached photo below was takes right after installation and two years earlier than the photo you reference above, so its filled in quite a bit already. Bamboo sends out new canes once a year. These canes quickly (within a few weeks) reach 'mature' height and then stop, which is different than typical shrubs. As the plant gets more established the new canes tend to grow taller before stopping. BTW: No complaints from neighbors, but this bamboo is being monitored by owners. Be sure you are up on the maintenance needs of this plant prior to planting! Best to you on your project! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-09.*