Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Landscaping Solutions
Gardens ALIVE Design empowers clients through personalized landscaping solutions tailored to their unique needs. With over two decades of experience in Pacific Northwest horticulture, we combine academic expertise in botany and education with hands-on practicality. Our founder, Kirsten Lints, holds certifications as a Professional Horticulturist and Master Gardener, reflecting our commitment to excellence. We specialize in creating install-ready designs that balance aesthetics with functionality, offering coaching sessions to educate clients throughout the process. Our approach emphasizes sustainable plant selection, low-maintenance solutions, and fostering client confidence through collaborative design.Recognized by industry associations like the Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association, we deliver projects ranging from residential gardens to commercial spaces. Our services include plant deliveries, pruning guidance, and seasonal support, backed by detailed documentation for long-term success. We prioritize clear communication, budget-conscious planning, and designs that evolve with clients' changing needs, ensuring landscapes thrive for years to come.
Services
Landscape Design
Garden Coaching
Plant Deliveries
Container Designs
Pruning Coaching
Veggie Garden Coaching
Hardscape Recommendations
Interior Plant Deliveries
Live Christmas Tree Deliveries
Garden Education
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of gardening experience in the Pacific Northwest.
- Our team includes a Certified Professional Horticulturist with academic credentials in botany.
- Personalized design coaching tailored to your preferences and skill level.
- Award-winning landscape designs recognized by industry associations.
- Comprehensive support from planning to long-term maintenance.
Associations and certifications
- Certified Professional Horticulturist (C.P.H.)
- Certified Master Gardener
What people say
Impeccable customer care
Transformed our garden
Expertise and patience
Empowering experience
Award-winning designs
Services
Landscape Design
Custom landscape designs tailored to your property's unique conditions and your personal style. We create install-ready plans that balance aesthetics with practicality, incorporating plant selections suited to Pacific Northwest climates. Our process includes on-site consultations, design coaching sessions, and detailed documentation for implementation. Clients receive guidance on plant care, maintenance timelines, and hardscape recommendations to ensure long-term success.
Garden Coaching
One-on-one coaching sessions to develop your gardening skills and confidence. We provide personalized education on plant selection, placement, and care tailored to your specific landscape needs. Sessions cover seasonal maintenance, soil preparation, and problem-solving techniques for both novice and experienced gardeners. Our approach emphasizes hands-on learning and practical application of horticultural principles.
Plant Deliveries
Curated plant deliveries that match your landscape design and maintenance requirements. We source healthy, climate-appropriate plants and deliver them directly to your property. Our service includes placement guidance, planting instructions, and care recommendations to ensure successful establishment. Clients receive ongoing support for plant health monitoring and seasonal adjustments.
Pruning Coaching
Specialized pruning instruction to maintain plant health and enhance landscape aesthetics. We teach proper techniques for various plant species through hands-on demonstrations and personalized guidance. Our coaching covers timing, tool usage, and shaping methods to promote optimal growth. Clients gain confidence in maintaining their plants through seasonal pruning cycles.
Veggie Garden Coaching
Customized vegetable garden planning and maintenance support for home growers. We provide site analysis, crop selection, and planting schedule guidance tailored to your space and climate. Our coaching includes soil preparation techniques, pest management strategies, and harvest optimization methods. Clients receive ongoing advice for maximizing productivity throughout the growing season.
People
Kirsten Lints
Owner
Certified Professional Horticulturist with 20+ years of Pacific Northwest gardening expertise. Holds degrees in Botany, Biology, and Education from the University of Washington. Recognized by the Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association with multiple awards, including Young Member of the Year. Combines academic knowledge with practical experience in landscape design and plant education.
Questions
What landscaping services do you offer?
We provide custom landscape designs, garden coaching, plant deliveries, pruning instruction, and edible garden support. Our services include on-site consultations, install-ready plans, and maintenance guidance for residential and commercial properties.
Do you serve areas outside Duvall?
We serve Seattle and surrounding communities including Bellevue, Carnation, Bothell, Woodinville, Redmond, and Fall City. Our service area covers most of King and Snohomish counties in Washington State.
How much gardening experience do you have?
Our founder has over 20 years of Pacific Northwest gardening experience, with academic credentials in botany and education from the University of Washington. We combine practical expertise with formal training in horticultural science.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, checks, and cash payments. Payment plans can be arranged for larger projects. Specific payment terms are discussed during the initial consultation and included in project proposals.
Do you offer emergency landscaping services?
We don't provide emergency services but prioritize timely support for urgent plant health issues. Our regular services focus on planned landscape improvements and maintenance rather than emergency response.
