Business Details
17 Years
experience
Custom Landscape Design in Duvall, WA
Gardens ALIVE Design, founded in 2009, is a landscape design firm led by Kirsten Lints, a Certified Professional Horticulturist with over 20 years of experience in Pacific Northwest gardening. Our expertise combines botanical knowledge, educational background in Botany and Biology, and practical retail nursery experience to create tailored landscapes for residential and commercial clients. We specialize in design coaching, plant recommendations, and educational support, empowering clients to achieve low-maintenance, aesthetically pleasing gardens. Our team holds certifications including Master Gardener and Peace Corps Volunteer training, with awards from the Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association. We serve Seattle and surrounding areas, offering services from container designs to full-scale landscape installations.Our approach emphasizes matching plants to client preferences, climate, and soil conditions while prioritizing sustainability and client education. With a focus on community involvement and personalized service, we have designed award-winning gardens and provided consulting for transitional housing programs. Our work has been recognized with multiple industry awards, including the Northwest Flower & Garden Show Founder's Cup. We maintain memberships in professional organizations such as the Northwest Horticultural Society and Plant Amnesty, ensuring our practices align with the latest horticultural standards.
Services
Landscape Design
Design Coaching
Plant Recommendations
Garden Education
Container Designs
Veggie Garden Coaching
Pruning Coaching
Hardscape Recommendations
Interior Plant Deliveries
Live Christmas Tree Deliveries
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of Pacific Northwest gardening expertise with formal education in Botany and Biology.
- Our design coaching empowers clients to implement projects while maintaining creative control.
- We provide plant recommendations matched to local climate conditions and client maintenance preferences.
- Our team holds multiple industry awards including Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association's Member of the Year.
- We combine academic knowledge with practical experience from nursery retail and Peace Corps service.
Associations and certifications
- Certified Professional Horticulturist (C.P.H.)
- Certified Master Gardener
- Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association
- Northwest Flower & Garden Show Founder's Cup Winner
What people say
Wonderful to work with
Changed my life
Gorgeous results
Empowering experience
Excellent value
Services
Landscape Design
Custom landscape designs tailored to client preferences and Pacific Northwest climate conditions. Our process includes site analysis, plant selection, and hardscape recommendations to create functional, aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces. Clients receive detailed plans with maintenance timelines and care instructions.
Design Coaching
One-on-one coaching sessions guiding clients through the design process. We teach plant placement, maintenance techniques, and seasonal care while helping implement personalized garden plans. This service empowers clients to execute projects at their own pace with expert support.
Plant Recommendations
Expert plant selection matched to soil conditions, sunlight exposure, and client preferences. We provide detailed care instructions and source healthy, regionally appropriate plants. Our recommendations emphasize low-maintenance species suited to Washington's climate.
Veggie Garden Coaching
Specialized coaching for vegetable garden design and maintenance. We teach soil preparation, crop rotation, and organic fertilization techniques. Clients learn to create productive, sustainable edible landscapes through hands-on instruction and customized planting plans.
Pruning Coaching
Educational pruning sessions covering proper techniques for roses, shrubs, and ornamental plants. We demonstrate correct cutting methods and maintenance schedules while explaining plant biology to ensure long-term health and optimal growth patterns.
People
Kirsten Lints
Owner, Certified Professional Horticulturist
With 20+ years of Pacific Northwest gardening experience, Kirsten holds degrees in Botany and Biology from the University of Washington. A Certified Master Gardener since 2009 and Peace Corps volunteer, she specializes in design coaching and plant selection.
Questions
What landscape services do you offer?
We provide landscape design, design coaching, plant recommendations, pruning coaching, and veggie garden consulting for residential and commercial properties in Washington State.
How does the design coaching process work?
Our coaching guides you through plant selection, placement, and maintenance. We create customized plans while teaching techniques to maintain your garden independently with confidence.
Do you serve areas outside Seattle?
We serve Seattle and surrounding communities including Duvall, Carnation, Bellevue, Redmond, Bothell, and Woodinville with customized landscape solutions.
What makes your plant recommendations unique?
We combine botanical expertise with climate-specific knowledge to select plants matched to your soil, sunlight, and maintenance preferences for optimal growth and longevity.
Can you help with low-maintenance gardens?
Yes, we specialize in creating low-maintenance landscapes through strategic plant selection and design that maintains beauty while minimizing upkeep requirements.
Do you offer educational resources?
We provide monthly gardening tips, care sheets, and hands-on coaching sessions covering pruning techniques, seasonal maintenance, and sustainable gardening practices.
