Sublime Garden Design was recommended to me by a contractor for while looking for a team to help refresh 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. read more

Honestly working with them was a dream. This whole project (backyard) was the biggest we've ever undertaken 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. read more

Heidi and Kryssie of Sublime Garden Design designed and supervised the reconstruction of our 12-year old, overgrown front yard. The result is a unique low maintenance landscape that has totally changed not only our yard but the entire look and lighting of our home. The closed, disjointed, and mature (a kind word for old) design and content has been replaced with an open and welcoming year long color explosion that makes the house feel wider and set back further from the street. What made Sublime different from the others is the desire to work with you and not just for you. They brought their creativity as well as their ears and so we could see the potential yet not totally reject the existing good . We felt validated and informed through the whole process of design, options, material selection, and construction progress. Now the front yard is the envy of the neighborhood. We have people stopping to look and seek details. In fact the construction crew noted that they never had so many people interrupt them during their labors to inquire about the design, the end goals, and so on. This was a complete job. Not only was the land modified but the additions of a retaining wall, the bubbling fountain, planting pots, and the plants have created a harmonius welcome sign to everyone who passes by. Our Chinese neighbors have the noted the strong feng shui. Perhaps they are right. I find myself purposefully tracing the steps and paths and enjoying the energy in our vibrant front yard. read more

I have done a lot of work done over the years on various houses and this has been one of the best if not THE best company I have worked with. Many contractors are inconsistent which makes sites like Angie's List and yelp so useful for the consumer. Initially this company was recommended by a friend and I did my due diligence and went online to do my research and there were lots of exemplary reviews so I engaged via their web site to see how responsive they were. Within hours of my initially inquiry I got a response back same day and set up a meet and greet to go over the scope of work I wanted done. These folks have a real passion for what they do and are very professional and personable. I travel constantly for work/pleasure and my yard has always suffered as a result. This year I decided I would fix that and wanted to start with a great design since my thumb is far from green. Even though my yard is very small Heidi and Kryssie arrived with a few different designs to completely revamp my yard. These designs were very professional, better than some home designs I've seen from architects. Included in these designs were also real pictures of all the plants they intended to use to give me a sense of the colors and styles. At first I was overwhelmed thinking my yard was too small to warrant much more than some napkin drawings, but after I reviewed them that evening with a few friends it really gave me a sense of what my outside space could look like. One key qualities they possess is listening and understandingwhat the customer wants. I wanted my yard to stand out from it being of of the worse to being one of best in the neighborhood. The scope included a small basalt, multi tiered fountain with submerged pump and water reservoir coupled with an auto fill feature. Complete gut of the front yard with new plants that could be low maintenance yet gorgeous. Decorative privacy panels in the front yard to accent the curb appeal made with clear cedar and antiqued copper. Similar panels in the back yard to provide privacy `for hot tub and outdoor kitchen. Drip irrigation system to water entire yard and auto fill function for fountain. Ground cover along the narrow sides of the house. And finally some lighting to provide ambience at night for the entire house and yard. These folks really know their supplies and did a great job of providing recommendations, examples and options to pick from. This was via a combination of methods, web sites, brochures, local companies and even a few guided tours. Also they were very efficient at managing sub contractors to make sure they were timely, doing quality work and on budget. During this project several neighbors I hadn't met stopped by and made inquiries about the work being done at my place. Seems everyone is always looking for a good landscape design company. To that end my home owners association posted a special notice about the work done to my house and invited everyone to stop by and enjoy the view of the excellent work. Everyday as parents walk their kids home for school or couples go for a walk people pause and enjoy my yard. Sure having a nice yard with curb appeal will help the valuation of my house, but the admiration from my neighborhood is even better. Mission accomplished. I'd would recommend this company without reservation no matter the size of your yard or your budget. read more

I engaged Sublime after looking at a number of other landscapers and after talking with them knew they were the right choice. The design process is exceptional. The bid process makes sense and is easy to understand line by line. Having some choice in choosing the contractor to work with was collaborative. The attention to detail on the design and the entire process blew me away. They came out and visited the site frequently and they catch just the smallest mistake (if there is one) and they handle it with the contractor. Nobody ever bothered me with any issues. The lighting that they chose for our home is stunning and makes everything look beautiful. We were required to put a rain garden/basin in for our barn from the county and Sublime turned it into one of our favorite areas of the yard. Who does that? The plants, the patios, the fences, the pathways are all in sync now; people walking by comment positively on our landscape everyday. Happy that we used Sublime and we would use them again if needed! read more

Four years ago, Heidi did landscape pots for my front and back decks. Words cannot express how beautiful these pots turned out! Not only was each pot a true work of art, they are incredibly low maintenance and durable throughout the year. I receive compliments from anyone that comes to my front door and friends and visitors are amazed when they visit my back deck. Several of my neighbors ended up using Heidi to do their landscape design's and have all been thrilled with the outcome! I would highly recommend Sublime Garden Design for any landscape project, big or small. Heidi is a pleasure to work with, incredibly Knowledgeable and changed my little world with her craft! read more

This review is probably a few years overdue, but the fact that I still think about how much we love Heidi and Sublime Garden Design is a testament to their work and the long lasting beauty of it. Heidi completely transformed our front yard back in 2009. It was overgrown and boring. She completely gutted it and filled it with beautiful plants that bloom at various times all year around. She is amazing at picking out plants that compliment the colors of the house, each other, and are easy to care for. Four years later, and we still have the nicest yard on the block. Two years later we invited Sublime Garden Design to take on our back yard and the results were truly stunning. First off, Heidi and her team is great about presenting multiple options, drawn to scale so that you can visualize what the finished product will be. She walked us through the process of choosing contractors, was great about staying within our budget and giving us the various options to our project priced so that we could decide what to add and what to drop in the design. Once the design was chosen, she presented us options for stones, plants, stain colors, etc. It was so much fun and very headache free. Heidi is amazing. I am very picky and detail oriented and I would trust her to do anything and know it will look amazing. The yard, which ended up being a stone, sunken living room design, is truly breathtaking. Every day I walk through it I think of how beautiful the space really is. Guests are always amazed. I wish I had more yard for Sublime Garden Design to re-do. They have totally transformed our house. Love them!!! read more

My backyard absolutely sucked. It looked like a white trash mobile home park that would have embarassed Erl on My Name is Erl. Enter Heidi Skievaski and Sublime Garden. I gave her minimal input (because I can't visualize things) but told her I wanted a place that my 4 teenagers would want to hang out in, that my wife and I could entertain in, and would require low maintenance. She put together a design that included a wood firepit for the kids, a gas firepit and outdoor kitchen for the adults, and a hot tub for all of us. It is just a natural work of art that flows and has separate areas so different groups can use it simultaneously. I know it sounds expensive, and it did cost more than a slip and slide, but she worked with us to use the dirt from one area to fill in another, to select materials that were perfect but cost effective, and to negotiate with the contractor to get an honest price. All I can say is I wish I did this years ago. The kids insist on bringing their friends over all the time and we grill several times a week, rain or shine, because of the covered kitchen area. It is amazing how you can have such an oasis in the middle of a neighborhood that once looked like a vacant lot. Heidi is a master at picking the right plants for both beauty and timing. Everything blooms in sequence which enlongates the seasons. I can already see how the yard will mature and change over time as the plants grow and fill in. The mainenance is simple and easy. If only Heidi would organize my life as well as my yard. You owe it to yourself to see what she can do. read more

I met Heidi nearly six years ago when we moved back to the NW after 35 years in Florida. Did not know one thing about Northwest gardening but knew I wanted to learn. After living in condos for most of our life, we were eager to get a real "house" and learn to garden. Well, our "real" house turned out to be a townhouse in Issaquah with 3 separate spaces that needed drastic attention. The house was new construction and basically the yard was a pile of dirt. Heidi was recommended to us and we have had a continuing relationship ever since. She has turned our yard into a showplace. Neighbors and complete strangers comment on it regularly. It is not a large space but she has transformed every square inch into a visual delight. We especially love our little "Italian courtyard" (Northwest style!) she created in our side yard. When you walk through the gate, you are immediately transported to a beautiful place. The entire yard has been a constant work in progress, trying to maintain what Heidi has created. This has not been difficult since she used plants and shrubs that are sized right for the space and are easily manageable. It has been a delight to watch the yard mature over the past few years . . . we take great pride in its transformation. Heidi is always available for consults and believe me, we "bug" her often. We could not be more pleased with her and Sublime Garden Design. Give her a call . . you will love her as much as we do! read more

Heidi created an amazing oasis in my back yard. I knew my yard had potential, but I didn't have the time or creative talent to bring it into reality. I now have a beautiful and relaxing outdoor space to enjoy. Heidi worked with me to design an outdoor living area that would fit my lifestyle and taste. The landscaping work was completed in three days. I couldn't wait to get home from work each day to see the progress. Heidi takes great pride and ownership in her work. She doesn't disappear once the project is over. After the landscaping was complete, she came back for a walk through and returned in the spring for a six month follow up. read more