--- title: "Classic Landscaping + Nursery — Landscape Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/classic-landscaping-nursery-pfvwus-pf~184639350 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~184639350.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Classic Landscaping + Nursery" category: ["Landscape Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/3a9328a70d7b8989_1550-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Kirkland, Washington 98034, United States" phone: "(425) 885-5678" website: https://classiclandscaping.com/go/houzz rating: 4.8 review_count: 44 years_in_business: 40 best_of_houzz_awards: 15 followers: 497 last_updated: 2026-08-14 --- # Classic Landscaping + Nursery > Puget Sound Landscape architect, Nursery, Contractor 12X Best of Houzz Original Houzz profile: [Classic Landscaping + Nursery](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/classic-landscaping-nursery-pfvwus-pf~184639350) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors - **Location:** Kirkland, WA - **Serves:** Seattle, Everett, Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, Shoreline, Bothell, Edmonds, Lynnwood, North Creek, Kenmore, Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Cottage Lake, Inglewood-Finn Hill, Martha Lake, Silver Firs, Mountlake Terrace, Mill Creek, Monroe, Lake Forest Park, Woodinville, Kingsgate, Maltby, Alderwood Manor, Snohomish, Duvall, Brier, Clearview, Clyde Hill, Meadowdale, Medina, Cathcart, Carnation, Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Yarrow Point, Ames Lake, Echo Lake, Hunts Point, Roosevelt - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (44 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 15 awards (2012–2024), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Award winning - 40 years in business - Hired on Houzz ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - 40 years in business - Award winning - 5 Hires on Houzz 40 Years of Expert Landscape Design & Outdoor Construction At Classic Landscaping, we have a dedicated team of professional landscape architects and designers. Our team has been featured in Pacific Magazine, The LA Times Magazine, NW Home+Garden and American Home. We are committed to creating unique and innovative designs that enhance the beauty of your outdoor space. We offer complimentary on-site meetings and estimates to make sure that we provide the best services for our clients. We also provide easy flexibility in material choices, quick on-budget estimates and the unique opportunity to 'see the plants before you start'. Our horticultural experts provide personalized consultations and custom plant selections, offering support at every stage of the process. Our award-winning projects have earned numerous Grand Awards and Awards of Distinction from WALP. We are proud to have completed Gold medal award-winning gardens, including "La Palabra Pintada" a collaboration with New York Times bestselling author/artist Nick Bantock (Griffin & Sabine). Experience the distinction of a curated approach, where every plant is thoughtfully selected, and every recommendation is tailored to your vision. To learn more about our process visit us at classiclandscaping.com. ### Services Provided - Landscape Construction - Hardscaping - Patio Construction - Garden Design - Landscape Maintenance - Deck Building - Pergola Construction - Paver Installation - Retaining Wall Construction - Custom Fire Pits - Pool Landscaping - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Custom Water Features - Outdoor Lighting Installation - Outdoor Fireplace Construction - Masonry - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Gazebo Design & Construction - Fence Installation - Landscape Lighting Installation - Planting - Landscape Drainage System Installation - Tree Planting - Sod Installation - Irrigation System Installation - Trellis Construction - Pond Construction - Land Leveling & Grading - Sprinkler System Installation - Mulching - Custom Bocce Ball Courts - Organic Gardens - Tree Removal - Edible Gardens - Greenhouse Design & Construction - Dog Run Construction - Land Clearing - Brush Clearing - Stump Removal - Dry Wells - Stump Grinding - Potted Plants - Rototilling - Landscape Design - Landscape Plans - Patio Design - Site Planning - Drafting - Landscape architecture - Project Management ### Areas Served - Seattle - Everett - Kirkland - Redmond - Sammamish - Shoreline - Bothell - Edmonds - Lynnwood - North Creek - Kenmore - Union Hill-Novelty Hill - Cottage Lake - Inglewood-Finn Hill - Martha Lake - Silver Firs - Mountlake Terrace - Mill Creek - Monroe - Lake Forest Park - Woodinville - Kingsgate - Maltby - Alderwood Manor - Snohomish - Duvall - Brier - Clearview - Clyde Hill - Meadowdale - Medina - Cathcart - Carnation - Lake Marcel-Stillwater - Yarrow Point - Ames Lake - Echo Lake - Hunts Point - Roosevelt ### Typical Job Cost $20,000 - 250,000 At Classic Landscaping + Nursery, we deliver exceptional quality service and installation. While cost considerations are important, our focus is on providing value through superior craftsmanship and detail. For those seeking top results and long-term satisfaction, we are the perfect partner. Explore our portfolio at classicnursery.com. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Classic Landscaping + Nursery | | Address | Kirkland, Washington 98034, United States | | Phone | (425) 885-5678 | | Website | https://classiclandscaping.com/go/houzz | | License Number | GC: CLASSNL164JR, LA reg. \#549 | | Years in business | 40 | | Followers on Houzz | 497 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/classicnurseryandlandscape\# - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/classicnursery - Blog — https://classiclandscaping.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Classic Landscaping + Nursery](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/classic-landscaping-nursery-pfvwus-pf~184639350) - **Website:** https://classiclandscaping.com/go/houzz - **Phone:** (425) 885-5678 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz award - Design & Customer Satisfaction - Angies List Super-service awards - Best of Show NWFGS, multiple Gold medals - King County Green Globe award - 'Best of 425' magazine - Back cover 'Sunset Western Garden Book' - 5 star King County Envirostar - Member of WALP, ASLA, WSNLA, APLD - **Best of Houzz:** 15 awards (2012–2024), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [Association of Professional Landscape Designers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/association-of-professional-landscape-designers-pfvwus-pf~92795973) - [American Society of Landscape Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-landscape-architects-pfvwus-pf~2014062207) - [Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/washington-state-nursery-and-landscape-association-pfvwus-pf~1671203230) - [Washington Association of Landscape Professionals](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/washington-association-of-landscape-professionals-pfvwus-pf~631209405) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 44 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Teryl Spevak, Dec. 2019** > The short version: Classic Nursery and Landscape did a great job renovating and enhancing our yard. I couldn't recommend them more highly. > > The details: We were working with a landscape design/build company which closed without warning – in the middle of our yard renovation project, having gone through all of our original budget and then some, and leaving us with a ratty-looking yard and a carport full of crushed rock. > > Classic cleared out our shrubbery jungle, leaving carefully pruned plants (including some I had forgotten were there). They constructed a wheelchair-accessible path around our backyard, and built a new water feature. Then they brought in beautiful new plants. They did more in 3 weeks than our previous landscape company did in 2 years. > > Alan was a pleasure to work with, professional and cordial. He responded promptly to every query. The project got done when he said it would be done, and it cost what he said it would cost. > > The landscape crew was great; knowledgeable and industrious. They accomplished an amazing amount of work in a very short time. Fred worked hard to get our water feature just right, and the results justify the effort he put into it. > > Our visit to Don Rosebrook at the nursery might've been the highlight of the project. I couldn't get my wheelchair into the greenhouse to see our new plants (probably just as well – I might still be there!), so he kindly brought them out where we could meet them. He even brought out several alternative possibilities for us to consider. It was well worth the trip out to Woodinville. > > I know our new landscape will look better every year, but this first year it will be particularly exciting to watch our new plants wake up in the spring. I can hardly wait! ### All 44 reviews **★★★★★ — 2222goodfood, Oct. 2023** > Highly recommended! Classic Nursery did a complete overhaul of my backyard in suburban Redmond, and I absolutely love it! Landscape Designer Alan Burke created a lovely patio for me to gather with friends around a fire pit, a separate area with a cedar bench for my own end-of-day reflection, a flower cutting garden, and – most importantly – a dog-friendly yard that will hold up with my Golden Retriever and an active visiting Husky. I had used Classic 8 years ago to redo my front yard and have been enormously pleased as it has grown and flourished. When redoing my backyard, I got bids from 5 companies, but selected Classic since Alan was the one who really caught the vision for what I wanted. He was good to work with: responsive, professional, creative with design, and a good listener. At the conclusion of the project he taught me how to care for the new plants. He kept within my budget, using many existing plant materials (transplanting some) and overstock pavers. Nursery Manager Don Rosebrook went the extra mile with plant selection, guiding me to trees, shrubs, and flowers that were within my color palette and style. He even checked all the plant offerings to ensure that they were non-toxic for dogs. A big shout-out goes to Omar for his commitment to quality work with the hardscape. The patio, retaining wall, and cobble-lined paths are perfect. He has a gentle eye for beauty, such as putting a pretty, sparkling piece of flagstone in the center of an area and placing the river cobble in a graceful line. I highly recommend Classic Nursery and their competent staff. > For those of you with dogs, the elements that Alan provided include: an open area along the fence for running and “protecting,” a cool, shady place for warm days, pet barrier fencing around the cutting garden, plant materials that can withstand trampling, sturdy trees to provide color, a wide circle of large rocks to protect from digging around a vulnerable fir tree, and a focus on hardscape (patio, gravel paths, river cobble) rather than lawn or ground cover. **★★★★★ — Michael Mena, Sept. 2023** > Excellent experience from start to finish. We absolutely enjoyed the work done by Classic Nursery from initial drawings to final product. Devin and her team helped us create a true outdoor living space that is functional and aesthetic. Don was so knowledgeable about the plant recommendation. They helped transform 75% of our 10,000 square foot lot and install irrigation. Highly recommend. **★★★★★ — Sunil Gottumukkala, Aug. 2023** > Definitely one of the best. The crew is friendly, detail oriented and skilled. Very happy with the results. > Don at the Nursery is also super friendly and helpful. **★★★★★ — Kathryn O'Rourke, March 2022** > Awesome team -- friendly, responsive, on-time, hard-working, accommodating, all the things. Plus, they did a wonderful job on my lawn. I highly recommend this crew. **★★★★★ — HU-517793, July 2021** > Classic Nursery was awesome transforming our backyard of weeds, overgrown shrubs and aging wood retaining wall into a beautifully sculpted landscape. Our project consisted of expanding the useable space by replacing an old two-tiered rock planting area with one wall of beautiful new rock that extended around the yard replacing an old retaining wall. With new plants and flagstone walkway the yard was ready for a putting green to be provided by Synthetic Turf NW. The end result is magnificent, providing an idyllic oasis for fun and relaxation. Classic Nursery (Elena) was key to the success of the project by providing overall project management and ensuring completion of activities on schedule. She was a pleasure to work with and easily adapted to my multiple requests throughout the project. The crews performing the work were all professional and easy to work with. Both foremen (Hugo and Brandon) ensured quality work and were responsive to my inputs along the way. I highly recommend Classic Nursery for a large project like mine where multiple things need to be coordinated and adherence to schedule is important. Thanks to everyone on the team that helped bring our vision to reality. **★★★★★ — HU-554515530, June 2021** > Highly recommend Classic! Elena (our project manager and landscape designer) was very professional. She was responsive, quickly answered our numerous questions, and put together a beautiful design. Even though we were a relatively small project (4-day project), the folks at Classic never made us feel like we were less of a priority than their bigger, more expensive projects. > > Our backyard turned out absolutely beautiful. They took down an existing retaining wall, which was a major eyesore, and replaced it with much more attractive material. They also built a small patio in the corner of our yard and planted a beautiful variety of plants around the patio. We love our backyard and plan to hire Classic again for future projects. **★★★★★ — Mark Meadows, Dec. 2020** > Classic Nursery just wrapped up a 3+ week landscape renovation project for my Issaquah home. I was in communication with Alan, the landscape designer, starting in 2017 and finally decided to move forward with this extensive project. Alan is patient, knowledgeable, responsive and full of experience that he brings to his projects. With very few revisions, I went with the landscape design which included a new flagstone patio for a fire pit, dry-streambed treatments around the property, 14 light installations and a water fountain feature at the entryway. Hugo was the foreman for the job and was on-time, knowledgeable, great with communication and made changes quickly as he and I translated the landscape design sketch into reality. At the nursery Don was patient, knowledgeable and listened well to understand what plantings I wanted and would do well around my home. I purchased 20+ different shrubs and plants and Don was friendly in showing me around the nursery and indicating what I might like. I can't say enough positive things about Classic Nursery. I will definitely be referring others to them and giving them more business as I continue to invest in my outdoor spaces. **★★★★★ — sparky1995, Dec. 2020** > First, we are repeat customers of Classic Nursery, and we highly recommend their services! They did a patio project for us several years ago that we were impressed with, so we called on them again to design and build a small courtyard behind the house. This project required excavation and the building of a retaining wall. > > Working with Alan was a smooth and professional experience. He and his crew worked well together. The crew was hard working and the work was always completed on the agreed upon schedule. Alan did a great job of being responsive to us throughout the project by answering any questions we had. Classic Nursery has been in business for many years and their experience was very much appreciated. We also appreciated the help we received from Don at Classic's garden center. He was knowledgeable about the plants and was a pleasure to work with in that regard. > > One last note is that Classic took Covid safety precautions seriously, as you would expect. > > Thank you Alan and crew for the great work! We're very happy with our new outdoor space. We look forward to watching our new plants grow in the spring and enjoying our courtyard! **★★★★★ — George Maffeo, Dec. 2020** > A follow up review on our project. It has been four years since completion and the yard has never looked better. The plants look marvelous and the pond to beautiful and quite the fascination for our grandkids. Thanks to Alan and the team for a wonderful job! **★★★★★ — HU-306615293, Oct. 2020** > I cannot say this enough: Alan and his team were absolutely superb. We had a fairly complicated project of removing concrete, and redesigning a front patio, in addition to landscaping our entire front year area, and the curbside gardens. I am not at all artsy or good with this stuff; so with very vague guidance from me, they were able to turn the place into a wonderful garden, and patio. The stones were meticulously and expertly placed, and the final product was amazing. It's night and day from what it was before. We've received lots of compliments. > > Along the way they were great at communication and customer service. You're paying for quality, communication, responsiveness, and a personal touch. I highly recommend. **★★★★★ — Raul Deming, March 2020** > Alan Burke and the rest of the staff and crew at Classic Nursery and Landscaping are really good at their job. They are professional, competent and accountable. From the start, Alan was upfront and honest about what could and could not be done according to our budget. He was helpful in guiding us from the vision of what we wanted to a finished set of plans. He was also very patient when we were having trouble making decisions regarding plants, seeded grass vs. sod and whether to install irrigation or not. He offered sound advice to help us make these decisions when needed. This was very much appreciated as my wife and I invested quite of bit of money in the project. At times we were stuck, so to speak, because we were concerned about how the yard would look versus how much money we were spending. The end result was fantastic and exceeded our expectations. We had a two phase project that included the installation of a drainage system, paver patio, garden beds, a retaining wall (that matched our other retaining wall perfectly), new sod, various shrubs, a fruit tree and the leveling of a sloping yard. It is now awesome. The crews that did the actual hard labor were also fantastic. They worked hard and fast. Were polite and took the time to address our questions. They also left our property clean and tidy at the end of each work day. > > As I’m sure you are doing, my wife and I did lots of research to find of a company to hire for our project. We have no regrets. Classic Nursery and Landscaping is top notch. **★★★★★ — Terry Lancaster, Sept. 2019** > Three years ago, my husband and I decided to have landscape work done at our home. We met with Alan, walk the yard, discussed alternatives, and ideas to achieve our vision of the project. He gave us many ideas on how to best proceed, and then provided a preliminary drawing including an itemized cost sheet to review. After a few changes, we were ready to sign a contract and schedule the work. > There were two phases for the project, demolition and installation. The demolition included removing old sod, existing overgrown shrubs, and preparing the grounds and plant beds for the next phase. The installation consisted of a small paver patio, new sod, new plants, a crushed rock walkway, bark, and small amount of drainage work. > Alan and his work crew arrived at our home on the appointed day to begin. Throughout our project we were impressed with the pride and work ethic reflected in their workmanship and they were a pleasure to work with. Alan checked in several times over the course of the project. We also were put in contact with staff at the nursery regarding plant selection. We were not disappointed in the finished product! > I was familiar with Classic Nursery & Landscape Company and the talented owner/designer, Alan Burke. He is very knowledgeable, easy going, and a pleasure to work with. Throughout the project he made himself available to answer questions and was patient with our few changes. > All and all the experience was special and a delight. So, after three years how are things looking? Pretty good! Some plants have outgrown their place, and will need transplanting. And I have a few more ideas I’m going to need help with. I’ll be in touch with Alan and Classic Nursery again, soon! **★★★★★ — Madeleine Barker, Sept. 2019** > Ours was a large project that rapidly doubled in size, extensive paving, outdoor fireplace, water feature, planting of trees and it was all handled very well with no significant delays. A big thank you to Alan for his skill in planning and design. We would also like to thank Alan for his communication skills and ability to listen to us and understand elements important to us in the overall scope of the project. No big home project goes forward without some errors or issues, but any bumps on our projects were dealt with transparently, promptly and professionally. Would also like to mention the crews worked hard and showed competence in their projects, we were pleased. For those of you who have contracted big home renovation projects or outdoor projects that take a long time to complete, you know home project fatigue can set in. Alan kept the lines of communication open, always responded promptly and we always felt confident and positive in the work. I think the people of classic nursery seek to excel . They certainly succeeded on my property, my family, friends and neighbors all love the > finished work and we are enjoying it all. Now we need to do something about that circle in the front yard, Alan, and thinking about creating a small orchard area :) **★★★★★ — Laurie Powazek, Sept. 2019** > We are repeat customers of Classic Nursery. This was a big job that included planting of trees, shrubs and perennials, adding rock accents including a rock path, reshaping and reseeding of the lawn areas, readjustment of sprinkler system and addition of a new sprinkler zone. Classic Nursery is knowledgeable about PNW plants, easy to work with/collaborative with what we wanted, professional throughout, very responsive to questions. They work solidly as a team from designer, planner, nursery staff, irrigation specialists, work crew, and office staff. We would hands down call them again if we needed any landscape work. **★★★★★ — construction09, Sept. 2019** > I I cannot give enough praise for Alan Burke, Classic Nursery, and a special thanks to all his employees...shout out Dominique...all professional and amazing to work with. This was a big project and it's simply beautiful!! This was a pleasure with kind care all throughout!! > I would use Alan and his crew without any hesitation, you won't find any better. Work done, outstanding...personal care and attention, outstanding. The transformation was simply, amazing. **★★★★★ — Macall Gordon, Sept. 2019** > They redid our outside patio, installing bluestone paving, landscaping, water features and a stone wall and fireplace. The workmanship was superb. They always are so detailed and the communication is always immediate and thorough. Can't recommend them highly enough. (We're just about to start a new project with them!) **Comment from Classic Landscaping + Nursery:** > Thanks Macall! We look forward to getting started. Mandie and Alec should have been out yesterday to start the landscape plan sketch.... **★★★★★ — Chris Royalty, Sept. 2019** > Classic provided excellent service. We provided a description of what we wanted and they came up with a beautiful design including great advice on plants. They were very clear and upfront with their cost estimates. Their teams worked very hard, were very prompt each day and cleaned the area when done with the project. They were very flexible when working with us to make adjustments to the plan. They did a high quality job and we love the results. They honored all of their commitments. **Comment from Classic Landscaping + Nursery:** > Thanks Chris! It was a pleasure to work with you.... > Warm regards, Alan **★★★★★ — Lon Lindo, Sept. 2019** > Excellent both times. On time, on budget and both times the finished product was even better than expected. > > His pricing is great and the work is perfect and on-time. > > It seems that most contractors don't seem to have time to answer their phones or emails any more, so it is refreshing that Alan always replies quickly even on weekends. He also made a point of following up after the work was done to ensure everything was as we expected. > > Can't recommend him enough. Wish he did kitchen remodels. **★★★★★ — Betti Johnson, Sept. 2019** > The project we hired them for included full renovation of the landscaping at our 6 acre condominium site. This includes a documented 3 year plan for removal of a significant amount of dying or diseased shrubs and trees, adding fill soil where needed. Replant with a variety of plant materials to provide year-round color and interest, mulching, renovating the lawn and more. > > We are thrilled! This is a $160k project and none of the other companies we tried to work with came even close to doing the design and plan that Classic has done. Alan and his team are terrific to work with and we are looking forward to a long-term relationship with them. **★★★★★ — Diane Shin, June 2018** > Classic Nursery & Landscape Co exceeded our expectations! We hired them for our backyard, it was just a sloped dirt hill and we wanted it leveled & have half lawn/half pavement put in for our toddler son to play. We didn't think it was possible but OMG, they did such a fabulous job. It looks gorgeous!!! The crew, led by Hugo were Eric, Omar, Jose & Carlos and they worked so hard each day. They even cleaned up after themselves each day including the street, our neighbors took notice. Alan, the owner was so professional, flexible & accommodating and was really good to work with, very personable and nice. He had great ideas and gave suggestions and opinions where needed. We had our walk-thru yesterday and he jotted down a few minor things that they'd take care of. He even bought a bag of gifts like hose, garden book, etc. and marked down the pages of the plantings that we have to well maintain them. Who does that? No contractors have ever done that - so professional! We noticed how Alan stopped by occasionally to make sure everything is going smoothly. He also had suggestions on where to place certain plants/trees so they wouldn't get too much sun. We were so pleased with the finished work, we decided to hire them for our front yard as well. With a major project like what we had, it was risky but Classic Nursery proved they were trustworthy and indeed the BEST landscaping company around (as voted in magazines & websites). THANK YOU Alan & Crew!! **Comment from Classic Landscaping + Nursery:** > Thank you Diane! It was our pleasure to work withi you and Tom - and as I recall, we have a bit more work to do! We look forward to getting the front area done this fall.. **★★★★★ — cynstress56, May 2018** > I got several bids for a 1400sq foot project and selected Classic Nursery, not because they were there cheapest but because of the reviews is read about them and the very organized approach. I had to wait two months from the time I signed and provided a deposit to the start date. It was worth the wait. They've exceeded my expectations. My yard looks phenomenal. I had a two hour appointment with Don at the nursery to select my plants and ask a plethora of questions. Truly awesome! **★★★★★ — Shannon Foo, Nov. 2017** > Alan and his team (Josh / Jose / Derrick) were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. Alan came out promptly to take a look at our yard and the area we wanted fixed, and had great suggestions for additional improvements. We ended up hiring him to replant a slope area, clean out and replace a large front planter and add landscape lighting. Everything exceeded our expectations! The crew was extremely polite, thorough and helpful. Our house was left clean every day, there was clear communication, and every member of the team had a high personal standard of care. They did it right - period. Classic stayed on budget and made sure we were happy with the results. Alan made us feel like our project was very important to him and we look forward to working with Classic early next year on additional design ideas Alan presented. **★★★★★ — User, Nov. 2017** > Classic Nursery did a complete renovation of the front entrance to our neighborhood. We worked specifically with Wan-Chi and she was SUPER! She offered design expertise/options, met with us at the nursery to finalize selection of shrubs/plants, supervised the on-site installation work and then followed up several times to make sure we were watering correctly and to see if there were any issues. Out of 40+ plants/shrubs planted, we have not lost a single one! Wan-Chi's professionalism and attention to detail was really appreciated. She was awesome to work with! **★★★★★ — Nicole Schick, Oct. 2017** > Alan and his team did an excellent job designing and installing our landscaping project. From start to finish, the communication was clear and honest. They stayed on budget, and were also flexible to add items as we requested. Alan's knowledge and experience in landscaping in the PNW is unbeatable and a top notch resource to have. We appreciate the beauty they created in our yard and are thankful to work with a solid company. **★★★★★ — aahern82, Aug. 2016** > Classic Nursery & Landscape/Alan Burke completed a landscape project for our Seattle home and we couldn't be happier with the result! My husband and I highly recommend them and we plan on using their services in the future. > Here are some of the highlights from our experience and why we suggest using them: > \- Amazing communication and professionalism throughout the entire project > \- Highly qualified team of people who work for Classic. Everyone we interacted with was awesome. From the owner Alan, the Landscape Designer, the folks at the nursery who select the plants and the crew who execute the project -- all very talented, customer service focused and hard working folks. > \- Attention to detail and respect for our property. I was consistently impressed by how clean they left the work site. Every day upon completion the crew cleaned up and made sure there wasn't debris all over the sidewalk etc. > \- The end result is gorgeous! All the neighbors stopped to look and comment on our new landscaping and accused us of raising their property taxes because it looks so darn good! > \- Three months later and the new plants and new sod are very healthy and thriving! Here's a tip -- you have to WATER!! Watering my plants/grass has become my new hobby! I do it by hand to conserve water. However, one must be committed to watering their new plants and sod. Alan told me that since we used primarily native plant species and grass that will adapt and not require too much water in the long run but initially you have to water a lot, especially during the summer and throughout the next couple of seasons. > \- The owner Alan was very attentive to our project throughout and when the project completed he did a walk-thru with me to tell me all the things about my new plants. He has been very responsive to questions once the project completed as well. > \- The Classic Nursery is awesome and the folks who work there are so knowledgeable and helpful! > > You'd be crazy not to use Classic Nursery and Landscape!! **Comment from Classic Landscaping + Nursery:** > Thank you for your kind note... It was great to work with you as well! **★ — Moni Frailing, Aug. 2016** > Alan was disrespectful of our plans, beligerent when we no longer wanted his service, and despite spending $500 on a contract with him, we have nothing to show for it. **Comment from Classic Landscaping + Nursery:** > Please note that this is the same past client that reviewed earlier repeating. This client received a lot from us: a booklet of free literature regarding all the materials, as well as two on-site consultations with a landscape architect, a comprehensive proposal and a revised proposal. She also received a cad presentation plan and a follow-up revised version of the plan. She did not attend our first consultation meeting and at the subsequent meeting presented ideas that were wholly different from those of her husband. These clients signed an installation agreement with us and did a nominal deposit to cover drawing fees and Consultation Services above and beyond the first meeting. This was a mutual agreement and amounted to a few hundred dollars. We offered additional planning and estimating at no additional charge to provide more, budget-based ideas. They declined and then stated that they wanted to have the entire package offered to them at no charge, which we were unwilling to do and was not our mutual agreement. We were never less than professional and tried to keep the conversation cordial, despite her desire to devolve it into acrimony. As I noted in a response prior, this person is likely looking for complementary services and free planning. **★★★★★ — mcevarr, March 2016** > I just bought a house recently with a yard that needed a good deal of work. Sam, one of the landscape architects at Classic, did a fantastic job identifying the landscape issues and recommending some great budget-focused fixes. My yard now provides year-round color and interest in a well-thought-out design from the front yard to the back. > > Hugo and his crew did an exceptional job implementing Sam's vision, even identifying ways to integrate existing plants and materials in unique ways at no extra cost. The team was efficient, professional and friendly. > > I highly recommend Classic's landscape team & services! **★★★★★ — Jodi Freudenberger, Oct. 2015** > Using Classic Nursery, we made some significant changes to our landscaping last year, including outdoor lighting. The company and everyone there with whom we interacted was a joy to work with. They're creative, responsible, professional, timely, and use great communication. Our outdoor lighting recently went out when we were doing fall hedging. Classic Nursery immediately returned our call asking them if they could help and then proceeded to come out and fix it right away. We couldn't be happier with both the results and the experience. **★★★★★ — Coby Sillers, Aug. 2015** > I could not be more pleased with the work that Alan's company has done in completely transforming the backyard of my town home from an overgrown, plant-filled, unusable space -- to two separate levels of paved patios below my deck -- one level with a beautiful fire pit and the second with a lovely water feature that feels zen-like. Where before we only looked down at the plants, now we are drawn down there -- and it feels wonderful to have taken a smallish backyard area and expanded so that it is not only useable, but also just makes you want to go down and sit and enjoy! > > Alan's team (led by Hugo and Ken) could not have been more professional. They were always on time, very courteous, did a thorough clean-up at the end of each day, and I'll even say, artists in their own right. Ken's work in building the fire pit was detailed and finished perfectly. He worked on it like it was his own... > > I couldn't be more happy with the finished result -- it FAR exceeds my expectations!!! > > To Alan and his team, a big thank you! > > Coby Sillers **★★★★★ — Martin Sanchez, Aug. 2015** > We wanted a new garden on our backyard where we could grow fruit and vegetables, but we had some budget constraints. Alan met with us and we discussed ideas and options, and worked on a plan that not only would work with our budget but would allow for future upgrades. Classic Nursery's team worked hard and efficiently and in no time we had a wonderful space where we could grow our own food. Two years later our garden continues to be very active year-round, we're always enjoying gardening and, of course, the produce. We look forward to working with Classic Nursery on our next project. **★★★★★ — musicalmoo, Aug. 2015** > Last year we consulted with Alan Burke of Classic Nursery & Landscape Company to help us figure out some solutions for our backyard. After years of battling drainage issues, barren areas and unhappy plants we had finally reached our limit. We also wanted a landscape that would hold its own over the winter instead of turning into remote marshlands. All we can say is we got more than we bargained for. > > We now have the backyard of our dreams and the envy of our neighbors. For the first time in 8 years, our Teddy Bear Magnolia has flowered, the pond we added is thriving and we get tremendous joy from the fish, frogs (a sign of a healthy ecosystem), waterfalls and water plants. > > The plants Classic Nursery added are not only suited to our backyard but provide an ongoing range of bloom and color. We also have constant visitors, the likes of hummingbirds, dragon and butterflies. > > We were extremely happy with the design process, the actual project and now a year later continue to enjoy the beauty of our garden. We highly recommend Classic Nursery. **★★★★★ — medeedee, Aug. 2015** > We had interviewed six landscapers to rework the front yard of our house we bought just over a year prior. I didn't expect to have to talk to this many but until we met Alan with Classic Nursery the personalities just didn't click. > > I especially liked that he provided details up front even before we signed the contract. Other companies would barely talk to us without a contract. I also appreciated that he provided a list of suggested plants based on our preferences to choose from. > > When the day came to do the work, the crew spent all day adding new plants, new soil, moving plants around, and adding rocks. They asked questions to make sure they were doing what we wanted. A few times I asked for some changes and they obliged without complaint. > > Alan came by to look at the job, and again several months later to make sure the plants were still doing well. A couple had died so he replaced them. We ended up adding a few more plants and appreciated the 15% discount of any purchased plants at the Woodenville nursery. > > We're considering a few smaller projects as well as ongoing maintenance and Classic Nursery is the first call I'll make. **★ — Lisa and Steve Swenson, May 2015** > In March of 2014, we hired Classic Nursery and Landscaping to help us create a functional and enjoyable outdoor space on our lot in West Seattle. We decided to hire Mr. Burke based on reviews that we found on multiple websites, and our personal meetings with him. Please allow us to share our experiences to caution any future potential customers of Classic Nursery and Landscaping. > > From the very beginning, our project was plagued with blatant omissions, oversights, short-cuts and cover-ups. To this day, we, the client, are still trying to rectify the mistakes left behind by Mr Burke and his crew. We felt that there was a serious lack of communication and quality control, and discovered that Mr. Burke’s crew was extremely inexperienced, unqualified, improperly supervised and deceitful. It was an extremely frustrating experience and we are highly disappointed in this company. We understand that mistakes happen during construction, but to intentionally cover up mistake after mistake in hopes that the customer does not notice, that is not OK. It is dishonest. > > We write this review not as disgruntled customers, but as honest consumers who wish to share our experience with this company. Even though our experience was extremely frustrating, stressful, and disappointing, we tried to maintain an optimistic and positive attitude throughout the process. We even sent Mr Burke the occasional email during the project, thanking his crew for what we thought was a job well done, only to be thoroughly disappointed when short-cuts and cover-ups would surface. The constant and continuous buffoonery of Mr. Burke and his staff actually became quite comical to witness. So we write this review to respectfully provide a warning to the kind reader and to look past the “excellent” customer service and the superficial front of Mr. Burke. If the kind reader is still considering to hire Mr. Burke and Classic Nursery and Landscaping as their landscaping architect/contractor, even after reading this review, we highly encourage you to explore other options. **Comment from Classic Landscaping + Nursery:** > As our nursery and landscape company has completed thousands of projects in over three decades in business, it is expected that we will have a disgruntled client now and then. Things can go south in construction, as the kind reader will understand. The measure, we feel, when a mistake is made - is in the promptness and thoroughness of the response. In this instance, we DID make three distinct errors; 1. a drainage hookup was done incorrectly, 2. a utility cable was cut by a shovel and 3. we elected to work with this client in the first place. Some folks just cannot work with others, and that appears to be the mutual case here. Rather than trust us to followup, this person always launched into unnecessary anger. With over 30 years in business, I have never had crews tell me they were ‘afraid’ of a client, but that is what happened here on more than one occasion. Even though we provided over $3000 in free planning, services and materials to try to placate this clients unreasonable requests, here we are. This ranting “review” comes after providing yet another full crew day with yet more free materials. Her last email to us stated “insult intended”, but rather than rehash a number of statements that are unjustly acrimonious or false, I have combed through my 140+ emails and 44 site visits to copy out the following text as written to us directly from the client: > > “ Wow Alan, that looks great!...Thank you, as always, in taking the time to answer our questions!...Things are really starting to take shape out front with the wall and in the yard in general…The guys have been working really hard...The walls are really looking nice...Everything is really looking great, and Chris and Jason are fantastic!...Lisa and I are so please(d) with the progress thus far. ...The patio looks really nice-we like it a lot....the landing...is a really beautiful flagstone or ledgestone...We look forward to seeing the finished product-it’s really coming together... Lisa...and I are very pleased with how everything turned out...what a transformation!...I didn't get a chance to say thank you for doing such a great job on our landscaping project. You, Jason and the rest of your crew were fantastic...Thanks again Chris. Great job!...I also wanted to take this opportunity to tell you that Lisa and I do appreciate your level of customer service and it has not gone unnoticed...We agree that you have promptly responded and addressed each and every question in a professional manner, and attempted to resolve every concern and situation as quickly as possible.” > > After responding a few months ago with the above text, this vindictive client continues to unnecessarily spread misinformation and try to discredit us. We would respectfully ask the reader to consider our other references online here for more honest and reasoned reviews from clients that trusted our company to handle warranty claims and construction changes - and didn't fly off the handle, but simply allowed us to follow up and make things right. **★★★★★ — Lynn Fallows, March 2014** > We have a very long and narrow back yard and were concerned about finding someone that could add the character and comfort we hoped for in our outdoor retreat. Our landscape designer, Sam, met all of our expectations. Our back yard is everything we hoped it would be...and more! **★★★★★ — Allison Childers, Nov. 2013** > We have a small backyard with many challenges. Alan's ideas helped us make the most out of our small space while keeping in mind our limited budget. His crew was courteous and on time throughout our project, which lasted about a week. I especially appreciated the follow-up visit by Alan to deliver warranty, nursery discount, and care instructions and to ensure that we were happy with how the project turned out. **★★★★★ — Tenhulzen Remodeling, Oct. 2013** > Alan Burke is a long-time arms-length partner in servicing residential properties in the greater Seattle area. His consultative approach lends itself to a trustworthy process and lasting quality results. > > Michael Tenhulzen, Director > Tenhulzen Residential, Bellevue, WA **★★★★★ — User, June 2013** > I have hired and worked with Guy at Classic Nursery for years and have been thrilled each season as my landscape comes to life. As an interior design professional, I have recommended Guy and the team at Classic for numerous clients who I know will be in good hands. **★★★★★ — Meet Sa, May 2013** > This was an outstanding experience from start to finish. > 1\) when I called expressing interest, they sent me a questionnaire on email asking me details of what exactly I wanted, what types of plants I liked and disliked, etc. \] > 2\) Alan Burke the owner, came out to our house, patiently went over the entire yard. He was respectful of my wishes, and that I would have a budget. He gave me a range of options that would fit different budgets, from $3000 to $7000. I wanted to have a complete more mature yard, so I opted for the higher budget. Alan was incredibly responsive by phone, by email. He sent me sketches of his ideas, modified things per my requests, etc. He was really wonderful to work with. I had asked two other companies to submit bids. Both took to insulting the existing landscape so they could "dramatically" change things. They also kept emphasizing that this was going to be quite expensive. One had a bid come in $3000 higher for less work and one hasn't even gotten back to me. These were also fairly highly rated on Angies list. > 3\) We were able to expeditiously schedule the start of our project. A few days before the start, we went up to the nursery in Woodinville where Don, the manager of the nursery, had pulled all the plants ahead of time so I could see what was going in my landscape. He also showed me varieties of said plants that I may like better. He patiently went over many options so I was very happy with what was going in my yard. > 4\) The entire project was complete in 4 days. Alan's workers were respectful, knowledgeable and helpful. They quickly made little adjustments if I didn't like something and just did amazing work. They also fixed our tempermental irrigation system that many others had not been able to. > The end result is nothing short of gorgeous in a very short period of time. My yard is exactly what I have always wanted. I would give an A+ if I could. **★★★★★ — dbarkman, May 2013** > Mr. Burke > Was a terrific advocate for our project for landscaping. The project included approx 150 foot rockery with drainage. He provided prior to the project start a completed landscape blueprint. outlining where flower beds would be placed and walking paths on our nearly acre property > keeping in mind where the septic drain fields were and where the backup secondarly field would be in the event we would have > a septic failure. > > He coordinated his crews daily schedule around the contractor who > was completing a major renovation at the same time. **★★★★★ — kkeolker, May 2013** > I hired Alan and Classic Nursery for a major yard renovation about three years ago. Alan's vision for my yard was something I had never even considered and it turned out to be pretty amazing. His crew was very professional, always cheerful and offered some additional ideas as we progressed over a three week period. I added to the scope of the project as I saw what a great job they were doing and they were able to complete that work as part of the project. I loved coming home from work and seeing the progress they had made during the day. And I also loved the organic flow of the process as we saw other opportunities emerging in the space. > > In March of this year, I had them do Phase 2. This project was much smaller and only took a few days. Again, Alan's vision was much better than mine and the latest project blends with the first one so beautifully that it looks like it was done at the same time (except for the plant sizes which will change rapidly). I highly recommend this company especially if you are looking for a creative approach, professionalism, and a reasonable price. > > I now have a yard that I absolutely love and I enjoy spending time outside (I didn't want to go out there before!!). The patio, walkways, water features, rocks, beautiful plants and tucked away spaces are exactly what I wanted. My friends like to come over just to sit outside, relax and enjoy the many birds who have also discovered the space. I don't know whether there will be a Phase 3 but if there is, I will hire Alan and Classic Nursery to do the project. **★★★★★ — NORSK design build, Feb. 2013** > Classic Nursery and Landscape and my Company Norsk Design Build have worked together on half a dozen projects over the last few years. They provide an excellent design and professional and well organized installation. > > Their design service is tailored to each client, giving them options and often allowing the client to pick and choose which phases of the project they want to take on at any given time. > > In all of the projects we have worked on together, the clients have had a positive experience, as have we in coordinating our projects with Classic Nursery. It is refreshing to work with a professional company like Classic Nursery. > > I refer them regularly to all of my clients who have landscaping needs, because I am confident that my clients will have a good experience which will reflect well on my company. **★★★★★ — Banyon Tree Design Studio, Nov. 2012** > Classic Nursery and Landscape Co. offers attentive service, attention to detail and execution of all phases of your landscape construction project. The nursery is well stocked with local seasonal color, large specimen trees and an assortment of perennials and grasses. The installation crews are respectful and courteous and incorporate a high level of detail and craftsmanship into your landscape installation project. Classic is a well respected and award winning landscape company in the region. **Comment from Classic Landscaping + Nursery:** > Thanks Lisa! We appreciate it and always enjoy seeing the work of Banyon Tree as well. **★★★★★ — Greif Architects + LIVING ARCHITECTURE, Nov. 2012** > I recommend Alen Burke and Classic Nursery & Landscape Co. to all my clients who need landscape assistance. They do very good design and installation work! - Joseph Greif, - Greif Architects pllc. ## Selected projects - [Mid-Century Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-pj-vj~7233583) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 8 - Description: Imagine stepping outside your mid-century modern home into a beautifully designed outdoor space that perfectly complements your interior decor. For one modern young family with two small children, this vision became a reality in a recent landscape design project. In this blog post, we’ll explore the challenges faced by the family before the project, the goals they wanted to achieve, the design elements incorporated into the project, and the final outcome. Before the installation, the yard was ex… - [Redmond Property](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/redmond-property-pj-vj~7233586) - Location: Redmond, WA - Photos: 15 - [Lakefront Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakefront-landscape-pj-vj~7260585) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 13 - [Landscape Over a Septic Field](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/landscape-over-a-septic-field-pj-vj~7233623) - Location: Sammamish, WA - Photos: 6 - [Kenmore Property](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kenmore-property-pj-vj~7241187) - Location: Kenmore, WA - Photos: 10 - [Lakeview Serenity](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeview-serenity-pj-vj~7339019) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Lakeview Landscape Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeview-landscape-project-pj-vj~7260588) - Location: Kirkland, WA - Photos: 7 - [Seattle Entertainment Outdoor Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seattle-entertainment-outdoor-space-pj-vj~7260593) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 10 - [Redmond Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/redmond-project-pj-vj~7241192) - Location: Redmond, WA - Photos: 7 - [Kirkland Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kirkland-project-pj-vj~7241196) - Location: Kirkland, WA - Photos: 6 - [West Seattle](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-seattle-pj-vj~7241202) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 16 - [Utility Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/utility-garden-pj-vj~7339034) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Cottage Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cottage-garden-pj-vj~7338991) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Landscape Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/landscape-makeover-pj-vj~7339025) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Theatrical Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/theatrical-gardens-pj-vj~5670252) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 9 - Description: Over the years, our team has participated in landscape design competitions that allow us to stretch our creativity. Here is a few photos of those projects! - [Other Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/other-projects-pj-vj~170970) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 34 - Description: We pride ourselves in doing a good job for you at a fair price. As a landscape design/build contractor and nursery for almost 40 years, we have employees with unprecedented longevity in a trade known for employee turnover. Many of our employees, including landscape labor crew have been with us for over five years (and some for a decade or more), an unusual statistic in the landscape industry. Our on staff landscape architect is state licensed and a member of the ASLA (American Society of Landsca… - [Queen Anne House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/queen-anne-house-pj-vj~5670250) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 8 [See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/classic-landscaping-nursery-pfvwus-pf~184639350) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/842646069.m3u8?s=5ce042a0dcb68dbcbfc8fa9e176f01bedb396776&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Are you licensed and insured?** Yes, we are fully licensed and insured landscape contractors. With over 40 years of experience serving the Greater Seattle area, we ensure all our projects meet the highest professional standards and are fully covered. **What landscaping installation services do you offer?** We offer comprehensive landscape installation services, including custom hardscapes, lush plantings, irrigation, and lighting. Our team handles everything from demolition and site prep to building patios, walkways, retaining walls, drainage systems, and various wooden structures like pergolas and trellises. We also specialize in natural lawn installation and plant selection. **Do you build retaining walls and outdoor structures?** Absolutely! We specialize in building custom retaining walls as part of our hardscaping services. Additionally, our carpentry team constructs various outdoor structures like decks, gazebos, pergolas, and trellises, all designed to enhance your outdoor living space. **Do you handle grading and site preparation?** Yes, site preparation and grading are integral parts of our landscape construction process. We handle everything from land clearing and demolition to precise land leveling and soil preparation, ensuring a solid foundation for your new landscape design. **Do you install patios, walkways, and other hardscaping features?** Yes, we design and install a wide range of hardscaping features. This includes beautiful patios, functional walkways, and intricate paver installations, all crafted to complement your home's aesthetic and provide lasting enjoyment. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Ideabooks - [Water features by classicnursery.com](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/302282/list/water-features-by-classicnursery-com) — 14 ideas - [Plans, press and presentations from classicnursery.com](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23589140/list/plans-press-and-presentations-from-classicnursery-com) — 82 ideas - [Theatrical gardens by classicnursery.com](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/302285/list/theatrical-gardens-by-classicnursery-com) — 36 ideas - [Classic's services - We design and build anything outdoors.](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5802793/list/classic-s-services-we-design-and-build-anything-outdoors) — 6 ideas [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/alanburke) ## Community Q&A **Q: Great picnic table. Custom made? Where from? Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)* Would like info on picnic table. A: Standard picnic table, I think from Home Depot or Lowes....about 20 years ago... Best to you! **Q: Our new walkway** *(in Photo Questions)* We live in the Fox Valley in a Cotswold style home with Fox River Stone and a stone walkway which is disintegrating after 27 years. We are considering stained concrete but were hoping to have a matte finish. Is that possible? A: Yes, I think you would have a somewhat 'matte' finish as a default, as the stone itself is textured...a couple of things about having stamping/staining done...questions to ask your masonry contractor: 1. Do you own your concrete forms? (They are expensive, so that is an indicator of how much stamping they may do). 2. Is it a 2 color process? 3. Is it hand applied or integral color? 4. Who is the actual installer? 5. How skilled are they? Best to you! **Q: Did you do the entire backyard at this residence.** *(in Photo Questions)* How much does an installation like this run? A: Depending upon the size and access, a water feature with a waterfall starts at about $7K and up. This one, completed with a lot of additional landscaping, was about $30K+ **Q: Where could I find this fountain?** *(in Photo Questions)* khiltonfarm@aol.com A: The assembly is custom, but you can find a kit form somewhat like it at aquascape.com... **Q: Ground** *(in Photo Questions)* What did you use under the play set? A: Those are cedar play chips... **Q: Trees** *(in Photo Questions)* what are the best shade trees A: Sorry....I missed your online question earlier! Please contact us at info@classicnursery.com and one of our pro-horticultural staff can send you alsit fine-tuned to your area and microclimate... --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-14.*