ershworks

We were extremely pleased with Ashley's partnership. From the original scoping conversations to the actual deliverable she was extremely responsive to our goals and input. She delivered on time, on budget and really was flexible to our input while providing her expertise to translate our expectations into something that would work for our yard and the Seattle climate. Additionally she went above and beyond in dealing with a difficult contractor, keeping her focus on our needs. It required her spending many additional hours to ensure her plan was delivered, but she did so to ensure we were satisfied with the end project.

Ashley came highly recommended to me from a couple of friends of mine, and after checking out her website and meeting her, I enthusiastically hired her. What a great choice! She came over to check out my space, we talked about the general look I was going for, and then we collaborated on a Pinterest board. Ashley provided me with several tiered pricing options for the job (front yard only, front yard + parking strip, etc) and after I narrowed the scope, she drew up plans and came back onsite. The plans were beautiful - they showed my existing space and included colored drawings on translucent paper to show how we could layer on more or fewer plants. It was so nice to be given so many choices, and to be able to picture the finished product. I purchased the plants themselves through Ashley as well (which was cheaper than me buying them directly from a nursery), and she really went above and beyond. Not only did Ashley deliver the plants to my house, but she timed one of the deliveries to happen while the landscapers were working and helped with some last-minute direction to ensure they were placed correctly. I would happily recommend Ashley to anyone, particularly if you're looking to create a layered, natural-looking, low-maintenance space.

We won a consultation from Ershworks at our Preschool's annual auction. We have a large project that includes replacement of a retaining wall and a complete overhaul of the existing front, side, and back yard. Ashley at Ershworks was very helpful in providing ideas, not only regarding the landscape portion, but also for the part that would need to be done by a contractor. She provided links to examples and pictures of different layout options. She was very timely and professional about scheduling appointments and answering questions. She measured our property and provided a complete sketch of our options with additional drawings and plant suggestions. For charity work, this company met my highest expectations. Unfortunately, we are not ready to begin our project but will be hiring Ershworks when we are. Highly recommend.

I contacted Ashley after being very impressed by her house and yard redesign featured in the Seattle Times, and subsequently hired her to design a master landscaping plan for the yard spaces around our small bungalow and planned detached ADU on our 5,000 square foot lot. Her use of online portfolios of images was very helpful in narrowing down what kind of infrastructure, plantings, and aesthetic we liked, and she was very willing to support our desire to use only native plants, which required her to do some research. She was a pleasure to work with--communicative, asked good questions, and down to earth. She also pushed our thinking in a constructive way about what was possible with the space we have.

We used ershworks to successfully design the landscape for our new modern home on a 9K sq ft lot. The property, when purchased, had little more then grass, a few trees, and a fence. We wanted a modern design that gave the property more depth and privacy. We also needed a new patio for the back yard. Ashley delivered all of this with incredible attention to detail, balance, and with artistic elements that really complement our house. Final design highlights include a beautiful and very unique concrete patio (long strips of poured concrete in varying lengths), bamboo, beautiful grasses, and native species that tie it all together. Ashley was very good at asking the right questions to get clear and complete understanding of our project. Throughout the design process there was great communication about timing of each design phase. Pinterest was used to communicate plant and hardscaping ideas and was a great tool for us to hone in our preferences. Most importantly, Ashley made the whole process very easy. Easily one of the best investments we have made for our house.

When a large tree in our backyard died and had to be removed, we hired ershworks to design a new garden in the affected space. As a result, we now have a beautiful new landscape that is creative, innovative and fresh! Ashley was great to work with - a good listener, thoughtful and hard-working.

I have worked with Ashley on several design projects. She brings a unique eye to her work with an interpretation of modern design that is whimsical and joyful. Ashley’s designs bring out the unexpected; her use of plants and materials create landscapes that pop with texture, color, and pattern. When you step into a space that Ashley has designed, you can’t help but feel happy. She is also meticulous about communicating with her clients and understanding the context of each project.