NW landscapE SERVICES referral list
Swansons offers the following list of recommended landscape professionals. They are independent contractors and conduct their business outside of employment by Swansons and do not directly represent Swansons Nursery. Fees and billing are set by the individual company and may vary. Please contact these individuals directly to arrange for services.
GARDEN DESIGN, consultation, and installation
Services may include on-site problem-solving, plant identification, and cultural information, as well as site design and plant selection. Some companies offer drafted plans and/or installation services. Please contact the company directly to schedule a consultation or to determine which service may be appropriate for your needs.
Alex LaVilla - Gardenculture Design - 206.355.7242 - www.gardenculturedesign.com Provides hourly consultation and landscape design services (no installation), specializing in low-maintenance, low-water-use shrubs, perennials, and grasses.
Charlo Wang - 425.238.6553 - elodiedriver@gmail.com
Creates innovative container garden & houseplant designs. Offers landscape consultations. Lifetime WSNLA certification.
Wendy Welch - Wendy Welch Garden Design - 206.852.3124 - wendywelchgardendesign@gmail.com
Creates, installs, and maintains gardens that are uniquely suited to you. Lively, sustainable landscapes that inspire and endure.
Martha Obenauer - Sage Design - sagedesignbymartha@gmail.com
Residential design, installation, and maintenance, featuring lush gardens and hardscapes for four-season interest, drought tolerance, and ease of maintenance.
Pruning
Ballard Tree Service 206.782.8202 - www.ballardtree.com
Experienced team of skilled professionals providing residential and commercial tree care and maintenance services for over 20 years. Licensed. Bonded. Insured.
David Ohannesian - davidohan1@icloud.com - 206.781.8517
David is an artisan and detailed craftsman who brings his skills to the fine pruning of ornamentals, landscape design, and installation. Offers consultations and pruning coaching to learn how to make the right cuts.
PROFESSIONAL REFERRAL RESOURCES
WSNLA (Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association)
Professional certification and referral organization for nurseries, suppliers, and landscape contractors. www.wsnla.org gardenwashington.membershipsoftware.org
WALP (Washington Association of Landscape Professionals)
Professional certification and referral organization for landscape contractors (installation, maintenance, irrigation, and other specialties). www.walp.org
APLD-WA (Association of Professional Landscape Designers - Washington Chapter)
Professional certification and referral organization for landscape designers. www.apldwa.org
WASLA (Washington Chapter, American Society of Landscape Architects)
Professional certification and referral organization for landscape architects.
www.wasla.org/public-information
