Review the property and goals
We assess soil, slope, drainage, existing features, access, architecture, and how you want to use the outdoor space.
Landscape Designer in Issaquah, Washington
We create property-specific planting plans, hardscape layouts, and outdoor living designs for homeowners across Issaquah and King County. Our landscape architect-led team provides upfront pricing and licensed design service.
5 · 36 Reviews29 Years in BusinessUpfront, Transparent PricingServing 95 Communities
Landscape designer services help Issaquah homeowners plan planting, patios, walkways, drainage, lighting, and outdoor living areas. At LandscaperIssaquahwa.com, we study your property's soil, slope, drainage, style, and goals before developing the design. We provide upfront pricing, and we're licensed. Our hours are Monday through Saturday, 7 AM–8 PM.
Types of Landscape designer We Handle
Landscape lighting designer
Lighting design places fixtures to support paths, entries, planting beds, walls, and outdoor living areas. It fits projects where nighttime use and visual focus need to be planned with the wider property layout.
Landscaper
Landscaping covers the physical improvement of outdoor areas, including planting, lawn installation, hardscape, walls, and other site work. It fits properties that need the design translated into built features and planted spaces.
Commercial Landscape Design
Commercial landscape design plans outdoor areas around business use, building access, circulation, planting, hardscape, and visual presentation. The scope is shaped by the property and the way employees, visitors, or customers use it.
Residential Landscape Design
Residential landscape design shapes yards around home access, privacy, recreation, entertaining, planting, and maintenance needs. It fits homeowners planning a focused garden update or a larger outdoor living project.
Our Track Record
- Years in Business
- 29
- Average Rating
- 5
- Customer Reviews
- 36
What your property gains from a coordinated plan
Planting beds fit the available sun, soil, and moisture.
Paths and patios connect outdoor areas with less guesswork.
Drainage decisions are made before hardscape and planting installation.
Lighting, walls, water features, and materials share one visual direction.
What Landscape designer Covers
Landscape designer is a planning service that produces coordinated layouts for planting, hardscape, drainage, lighting, and outdoor living.
- Landscape design differs from routine maintenance because it produces a site plan and material direction before installation.
- The service covers residential and commercial outdoor spaces across King County and nearby Eastside communities.
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What a landscape design plan solves
A landscape design plan turns broad goals into a usable property layout. It can show planting beds, trees, paths, patios, retaining walls, water features, lighting, and lawn areas. We start with the conditions that shape the work. Soil, slope, drainage, access, existing plants, and the home's architecture all affect the plan. Material choices also need to suit the intended use and the property's visual style. Our main recommendation is to settle drainage and circulation before choosing decorative details. A beautiful patio still creates trouble if water flows toward it or the path does not connect the spaces you use. The plan also helps you phase construction when the full scope needs to be built over time.
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How your design moves from site review to build plan
Set the layout and circulation
We place planting zones, paths, patios, walls, lawn, water features, and lighting so each area supports the way the property will be used.
Choose plants and materials
We align plant selections, paving, wall materials, lighting elements, and other finishes with site needs and the home's style.
Define scope and pricing
We present project scope and planning details before work begins, with upfront pricing for the planned work.
Prepare the design-to-build handoff
We connect the approved design with construction planning so installation follows the intended layout, materials, and site logic.
What to prepare before landscape design
A few useful details help us understand the property and shape the first design discussion.
- Photos of the home, yard, existing plants, and hardscape
- A list of spaces you want to add, change, or remove
- Notes about drainage, muddy areas, shade, sun, or difficult access
- Your preferred materials, plants, colors, and outdoor activities
- A budget range and any plans to phase the construction
Our Standard
Project Scope
We present planting, hardscape, drainage, lighting, and construction scope before work begins.
Tailored Recommendations
We match plant, material, and construction recommendations to each property's site, style, use, and budget.
Outdoor Planning
We coordinate planting, hardscape, drainage, and lighting elements within one outdoor planning framework.
Customer Reviews for Landscape designer in Issaquah
Lorraine Reigel
2 years ago
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If you are looking for a landscape designer with formal credentials and extensive practical experience, Adam is your guy. We couldn't be more pleased with his overall vision and individual plant and design recommendations for our backyard transformation. Thanks to Adam and his talented and hard working crew, our project was completed ahead of schedule, within budget, and to our utmost satisfaction.
Jonathan Miller
3 years ago
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I'm very happy with the work Adam has done for me. He was always on time and has terrific design sensibilities. Best of all he accurately incorporated my ideas into his design.
Kelly Hawkins
9 months ago
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Adam has a great eye for design and always offers suggestions that improve our original vision. He is professional and detail oriented and does great work. We have been happy with everything he has asked us to do and have had him out for several projects. He is also a really nice person and great to work with!
Questions about planning your outdoor space
What changes the price of a full backyard design?
Backyard design cost depends on site complexity, project scope, materials, drainage needs, planting detail, and the number of outdoor features. A plan with a patio, retaining wall, water feature, lighting, and planting requires more design coordination than a focused bed update. We review the property and planned scope before providing an exact quote.
What does a landscape designer include in a backyard plan?
A backyard plan can include planting beds, lawn, patios, walkways, walls, water features, lighting, drainage, and outdoor living areas. The final scope follows the property and your goals. We also consider soil, slope, access, architectural fit, materials, and how the space will be used during each season.
Who provides the design and construction planning?
LandscaperIssaquahwa.com provides landscape design and design-to-build planning for residential and commercial properties. Adam Gorski brings Landscape Architecture education from Cornell University to the design process. We connect site review, plant and material selection, architectural integration, and construction scope so the plan supports the work that follows.
Should I choose a landscape designer or a general landscaper?
A landscape designer fits projects that need a coordinated layout before planting, hardscape, drainage, or lighting work begins. A general landscaper may focus on installation or maintenance. We provide both design and related outdoor improvement services, so the choice depends on whether your property needs a plan, construction, or both.
What should I send before requesting a design quote?
Photos, property details, project goals, preferred materials, and drainage concerns help us understand the design scope. Include views of the home, yard, existing hardscape, planting beds, and access points. We can then discuss the spaces you want changed and prepare a quote based on the actual work involved.
Can design include drainage and retaining walls?
Yes, landscape design can include drainage planning and retaining wall placement when those features support the property's layout. Soil, slope, water flow, wall location, access, and adjacent hardscape all affect the plan. We address those relationships before construction planning so the finished spaces work together.
How do I plan lighting with planting and patios?
Lighting works best when fixture locations follow paths, entries, planting features, walls, and outdoor living areas. We place lighting within the wider design so it supports movement and focal points. The plan also considers how plants will grow around fixtures and how the light should relate to the home's architecture.
Key Points About Landscape designer
- A site review guides planting, hardscape, drainage, and lighting decisions.
- A planting plan connects plant choice with soil, sun, moisture, and space.
- A hardscape layout sets paths, patios, walls, and outdoor living areas together.
- Design-to-build planning links the approved plan with material and construction scope.
- Regular maintenance should shape plant choice and bed layout from the start.
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Request a landscape design quote in Issaquah
Share your Issaquah property details, goals, and drainage or access concerns to request a quote for a coordinated landscape design.
Scenarios
When Customers Call Us About Landscape designer
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A Yard That Feels Disconnected
A yard can have a patio, lawn, and planting beds yet still feel hard to use when the routes do not connect. The design must set circulation, sight lines, planting zones, and sitting areas together. We’ll review how you move through the property, then build those needs into a plan before material choices are finalized.
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Water Near a Planned Patio
Water collecting where a patio or walkway is planned points to a site-planning question, not only a surface issue. Soil, slope, drainage, and finished elevations need review before hardscape placement. We’ll assess those conditions and explain how the layout can address water flow before construction scope is set.
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A Planting Plan That Keeps Failing
Repeated plant loss in one bed can reflect a mismatch between the plants and the site's sun, soil, or moisture. Replacing plants without checking those conditions can repeat the same problem. We’ll review the bed, identify the main planting constraints, and create recommendations that fit the property's care needs.
Our Other Services
Sprinkler RepairDry patches and pooling often point to a failing irrigation component. We test sprinkler heads, valves, and supply lines, then repair leaks or coverage problems before plants and lawn suffer.
Deck builderA new deck gives you safer space for meals, chairs, and outdoor time. We build cedar or composite decks with footings, joists, stairs, and railings that suit your home.
Pond contractorA pond can bring movement, sound, and habitat to a plain garden. We install pond basins, pumps, filtration, aquatic planting, and stone edges for a balanced water feature.
Concrete Patio InstallationA concrete patio creates a stable base for dining, grilling, and gathering outdoors. We prepare the subgrade, set forms, place reinforcement, and finish the slab for lasting daily use.
Deck InstallationMore usable outdoor space starts with a deck planned around your doors and garden. Our installation covers ledger connections, framing, decking boards, stairs, and guardrails for a finished place to relax.
Drainage SolutionsStanding water can damage lawns, foundations, and planting beds after heavy rain. We trace runoff paths and install catch basins, channel drains, or grading improvements that move water away.
by Adam Gorski