Alison is amazing to work with! Creative designer, great communicator, fair pricing, knowledgable…read moreand most of all delivers a great end result that is of high quality. She took care of my backyard with a complete redesign. We used to have about half of the yard covered in cracked cement with an old cement basketball hoop. Alison, James and her team removed all of the concrete, installed pavers, a fire pit and a sectioned garden and now I like the outside of my house more than I like the inside. I would recommend her services to anyone looking to get landscaping done--whether that be big or small project.

Alison has really gone above and beyond with her work with us. We started with some yard clean up…read moreduring the spring growing season , and she is very through in her picking through the yard in what should stay and what should go. We decided to hire her for a patio redo, and she was great to work with from start to finish. Alison helped with design, material selection, taking in our feedback, and provided a more than reasonable estimate that no other contractor would have come close to. She clearly communicated the project schedule for, and she finished on time with temps going into the high 80s! Alison stayed within our budget estimate with a few minor material updates, and we felt she brought more value to the table with her attention to detail. I cannot be more pleased with her work, and I am looking to have her possibly help more in plant design for our yard with her knowledge of native plants that will be more manageable for our busy lives. I highly recommend Alison for your landscaping/hard scaping needs!

We thoroughly researched landscape designers before selecting Lucinda to redesign the front and…read moreback yards of our newly purchased home. It was a challenging project as we hoped to accomplish a lot on a tight budget. Lucinda walked the property and listened carefully to our wish list. The design Lucinda presented to us a few weeks later was distinctive and beautiful. Her creative ideas enhanced function and privacy, allowing our city lot to live large. She did an excellent job of incorporating existing hardscape and plantings where possible to help with our budget. Also, Lucinda helped connect us with and interview installation companies. Working with Lucinda was a pleasure and her expertise and creativity resulted in a gorgeous landscape offering a peaceful retreat from the city and requiring little maintenance. We look forward to working with Lucinda again! Report review

Magenta. That's the opposite color of Green, and that's the color of my thumb. Somehow I was able…read moreto kill bamboo (without trying). Lucky for me - I met Lucinda! Sure, she offers full design services (and works with a great install team to bring those plans to life), but all I really needed was a little coaching - just some conversation to help me get things started and a helping hand to put me on the right track, and Lucinda came through. After a 2 hour session, my (very small) yard that felt like the amazon rainforest suddenly felt approachable and easy to manage. I feel empowered to keep up with it - like it's manageable. Thank You Lucinda!

Sublime Garden Design was recommended to me by a contractor for while looking for a team to help…read morerefresh my 20 year old landscaping which was overtaking my home. I work with designers every day in my career, and I know the value of having creative energy look at a project with a new perspective. The team took the time to listen to my goals, draft options, and carefully explain the how, when, and why of each planting and hardscape design element. I had them take the project on from start to finish and I could not be more pleased with results. The challenge of staying within my budget and transforming my outdoor living space was not easy, but the team really sculpted solutions for each unique area and kept the elements I wished to have exist in the new look as well as introduced new ideas and plantings that compliment our home and lot. They utilize very solid contractors and understand the needs of the homeowners through the process of building with frequent check-ins and schedule updates. I am very happy with the end results and will not hesitate in recommending them for any design and landscape project.

Honestly working with them was a dream. This whole project (backyard) was the biggest we've ever…read moreundertaken as homeowners, and we were pretty nervous about both the scope and cost. We couldn't have chosen better with Sublime. Both the expertise and attention to detail demonstrated by Heidi and Kryssie were phenomenal and our project turned out more beautiful than we hoped. The really listened to our hopes and needs and designed, then executed, an outdoor space we will enjoy our entire lives.

Has trouble following instructions. Was unable to properly complete requested work. When asked to…read morefix the issue replied with a bill and were initially unwilling to fix the problem. Poor communication between front office and field team. What should have taken a couple weeks took several months.

I cannot put into words how absolutely stunning our backyard looks and functions. Emily, the design…read morearchitect, came out and walked the yard and got to know how we wanted to use it. She understood we wanted easy low maintenance and came back with a great design. Eloy and Juan showed up on time each day, kept the work area neat and tidy and finished the job on time. They went above and beyond in all the work they did. I trusted them where to transplant the large rhododendron and azalea and they made the drawing come to life. We can't wait to use it this summer. Thank you all so much, you are truly amazing at your craft.

Amended my rating to 5 My experience is based on…read moreinteractions with 2 staff who were both informative and helpful in my decision making. I would more than likely utilize Plant People NW in the future when my circumstances changes.

We've used PPNW for a couple of years now. The good news is your gardeners will be reasonably…read morecapable, show up on time people who speak english. Here's the bad: They've gotten very expensive at $55 per hour per gardener and require a one year contract. Your lead/contact gardener will NOT be on site while work is done. You will see gardeners on their phones while working one-handed. We have a hydrangea that borders on our neighbor's garden. The PPNW gardeners chose to prune only half of it leaving it weird looking and incomplete. Why they didn't knock on the door or call to ask if it was okay to prune the whole thing is a question unanswered by owner Shannon. Instead, she chose to cut off service to us as she felt it was rude of us to ask.

Sherry and Glenn prepared a whole yard landscaping plan for us in 2012 when we first bought our…read morehome. They did the front yard portion of the plan in 2012 which was quite extensive. New fence, multi-level rock garden on a steep front slope, front yard gardens/paths, garden faucet installation and the back rock patio. It turned out beautiful and they do all of the work themselves. We had the back yard landscaping portion of the plan completed in 2014, which included redoing the back fence line and building an arbor over the back gate. We get tons of compliments on the yard. Sherry and Glen are a joy to work with and very helpful with questions and taking into account the special needs or requests of their customers. I highly recommend their company.

I recently moved into a house and wanted some tips on how to take care of the garden. I called…read moreSherry and asked if they had a consulting fee, or an hourly rate where I could ask questions. She said not to worry about it and scheduled an appointment on Sunday, just a few days later. Sherry came right on time and spent a long time walking us through our garden, giving us ideas, tips and telling us how to take care of the plants. She taught us cool things like how to tell if individual branches are dead, or the best place to prune a rose back to. We didn't identify any major landscaping projects, and she didn't ask for any charge, just that we keep them in mind if we end up getting work done. We certainly will!

One year later and our lawn looks better than it ever has! Hunter and crew accomplished exactly…read morewhat we asked for at a great price. Service was quick and easy. We are very happy with the results.

I had several very frustrating experiences with landscapers before a neighbor recommended The…read moreNorthwest Gardener to me. They are incredible! Their customer service is fantastic, the people are hard working and knowledgeable, and they exceeded my expectations. Hunter was really communicative and provided a quote promptly. My property looks amazing, from the lawn to the beds. I will definitely be recommending them to anyone who asks!

Custom Scapes turned our backyard from an overgrown jungle into something that genuinely looks like…read morea piece of art, and Vinny is the reason. From the first meeting, he was patient, attentive, and a true listener. He never pressured us or pushed a more expensive direction. If anything, the opposite. He asked the right questions, put together a thorough plan based on what we actually wanted, and his years of experience showed in both the design and the execution. His attention to detail stood out throughout the build, including a full cleanup at the end of every workday. We have watched other contractors treat the surrounding community as an afterthought. Vinny is the opposite. He takes real pride in his craft and in the neighborhoods he works in. Communication was excellent the entire project. He welcomed our input and kept us informed at every stage. We will be upfront that our own requests grew beyond the original scope along the way, and Vinny handled it the right way. He was clear about what the additional work involved, priced it fairly, and still went above and beyond to take care of us. Vinny's rates reflect the expertise, integrity, and craftsmanship he brings to a project, and his work belongs in the same conversation as the top-tier landscapers operating out of Bellevue. If you want a landscaper who actually earns the title, hire Custom Scapes.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

We have hired Vinnie and his crew with Custom Scapes for a couple hardscaping and landscaping…read moreprojects in the last year and we are so happy with their work. We already have plans to have them back for another project! The crew is hardworking, efficient, respectful and kind. They started our project right on time, even when we still had snow on the ground, and they didn't complain at all! For this project the crew removed our old cracked concrete walkway and front porch and installed a new paver walkway and porch. They also helped us with some drainage issues and built a beautiful retaining wall along our driveway. We love how it all turned out! Vinnie is a dedicated, reliable and honest guy. He genuinely wants his customers to be happy with the work and he really listens to his customers. He has been flexible with us in scheduling and communicates throughout the project. Vinnie has also been super helpful in navigating the many decisions that come up with any remodeling work. We are excited to work with them again and absolutely recommend Custom Scapes to anyone looking for landscaping/hardscaping work.