Garden Designers in Kenmore

“We had the pleasure of working with Alderwood Landscaping to design our dream backyard this summer. From the very beginning, they stood out from the other companies we received quotes from. We first met Bryan, their landscape architect, who is incredibly gifted and put extensive time and detail into his designs. He successfully transformed our list of requirements into a beautiful, functional space. This was no easy task given our small yard and city-required rain garden, but Bryan researched every aspect to ensure we followed all municipal codes, going well beyond what other companies offered. We also greatly appreciated his extensive knowledge of plants and trees, his diverse selections, and his careful placement of each one. Once the design was finalized, we worked with Johnny, who was personable, responsive, and highly organized. He coordinated the project seamlessly, kept us informed throughout the process, and quickly resolved the few minor issues that arose. We valued his honest and effective communication. Next, we met Alex, who is extremely hardworking, respectful, and excellent at problem-solving. His top-tier crew (Yovanie, Gilberto, and Pablo) put an incredible amount of effort into the project, and their craftsmanship truly shows in the final results. We knew we were in the best of hands. Finally, we met Justin, who handles warranties. His attention to detail, high standards, and knowledge were refreshing and solidified our great experience. While we received bids from other companies that were significantly cheaper, they did not pay attention to critical details. Several assumed we could cover the rain garden or build into the hill, which would have resulted in expensive violations since the rain garden is non-negotiable. Alderwood took the time to research our yard's specific restrictions and stay within code, delivering a final product that exceeded our expectations. We got exactly what we paid for and couldn't be happier with our dream yard.”

“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.”