Serving Bellingham & Whatcom County
Designing Outdoor Spaces You’ll Love
A great landscape starts with great design. At Whatcom Landscapes, we take ordinary yards and turn them into outdoor spaces you’ll actually want to spend time in, whether that’s cozy garden corners or a full backyard makeover. Our landscape design services blend creativity, functionality, and sustainability to bring your vision to life.
Our Landscape Design Approach
Every property is unique, and so is every homeowner. We start by understanding your goals, walking your property, and designing a plan that complements your home’s architecture and natural features. Whether you want a low-maintenance landscape, an outdoor entertaining area, or a vibrant garden, our design team is here to bring your vision to life.
What We Can Design for You
Custom Landscape Layouts
Balanced, eye-catching designs that enhance your home’s natural beauty.
Patios, Walkways & Hardscape Features
Define and connect your outdoor spaces with style.
Plant & Garden Design
Select plants that thrive in Whatcom County while adding color and texture.
Outdoor Living Areas
Fire pits, seating areas, lighting, and more for entertaining or relaxing.
Irrigation & Drainage Solutions
Keep your landscape healthy with smart, efficient water management.
Sustainable & Low-Maintenance Designs
Beautiful landscapes that are easy to care for year-round.
Why Homeowners Choose Whatcom Landscapes
Local Expertise
Collaborative Process
We listen closely, communicate clearly, and adjust the design until you love it.
Local Expertise
Collaborative Process
We listen closely, communicate clearly, and adjust the design until you love it.
Design + Build Expertise
Our team handles everything from planning to installation, ensuring your project stays seamless from start to finish.
Long-Term Care
Once your new landscape is installed, we can help maintain it so it continues looking its best.
Design + Build Expertise
Our team handles everything from planning to installation, ensuring your project stays seamless from start to finish.
Long-Term Care
Once your new landscape is installed, we can help maintain it so it continues looking its best.
FAQ
Our process starts with an on-site consultation to understand your property, goals, and style. From there, we create a custom design plan that includes layout, plant choices, hardscaping, and functionality. Once approved, our team handles all installation and project coordination from start to finish.
Project costs vary depending on size, features, materials, and complexity. After we walk your property and learn more about your vision, we provide a clear, detailed estimate with options to match your budget. No surprises—just honest, transparent pricing.
Absolutely. Our designers specialize in selecting plants that thrive in the Pacific Northwest climate. We recommend trees, shrubs, and perennials that look great year-round and perform well in Bellingham, Lynden, Ferndale, and other local microclimates.
Yes. Whether you want native plants, evergreen structure, simple garden beds, or water-efficient layouts, we can create a design that’s beautiful, functional, and easy to care for—perfect for busy homeowners.
Yes. Whatcom Landscapes provides full design-build services, so you don’t need to coordinate with multiple contractors. We design the layout, source the materials, install everything, and make sure your finished landscape looks exactly the way you envisioned.

Bring Your Dream Yard to Life
Let Whatcom Landscapes handle the details so you can enjoy a beautiful, functional, and inviting outdoor space. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing landscape, we’re here to help your yard thrive.
Serving Bellingham, Lynden, Ferndale, Blaine, and surrounding Whatcom County areas.
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