Liz and Will were introduced to us by their home builder shortly after moving into their new Bellevue home. Our initial meeting was under challenging circumstances, as their property was at immediate risk of flooding. The original French drains, installed during construction, had been routed to an area that didn’t drain properly, threatening the new home with standing water. We stepped in quickly to resolve the situation, partnering with the construction team to redesign and reroute the drainage.
Drawing on years of experience and our commitment to innovative, sustainable landscape solutions, we implemented our proprietary, customizable drainage system. This open-top system, developed in-house, is designed to promote optimal water flow and simplify future maintenance. Watching the water flow smoothly into the newly installed drainage as we pressure-washed their patio was especially gratifying, as it demonstrated the system’s efficiency in real time.
Impressed with the immediate results, Liz and Will decided to integrate this advanced drainage system throughout their entire landscape. We extended drainage to connect with their garden beds, then added custom retaining walls and stairways to begin the structure of their dream garden. Our customizable drainage solutions allowed us to adapt the system specifically to their property’s layout, ensuring long-term effectiveness and a seamless look within their landscape design.
Over time, we've built a strong relationship with Liz and Will, and we're excited to continue partnering with them as we bring their complete garden vision to life. Our collaborative approach, combined with our sustainable techniques, is helping create a landscape that’s not only beautiful but also resilient and eco-friendly.
Testimonial
We are so pleased and satisfied with the excellent work we received partnering with Brandon and the team at Grote’s Garden Design.
Brandon and his team’s extensive knowledge and expertise have been clear in their quality of work in the projects we have completed with them. Brandon clearly communicated with us every step of the way, sharing his passion and experience as he partnered with us to reach our goals.
We worked with Brandon for two projects: one for drainage and later for ongoing major landscaping to develop on our nearly half acre property. In both projects, Brandon has been upfront about pricing, clearly communicated expectations, and collaborated with us in the design and creation of our dream garden.
Our property is sloped with dense clay soil, only minimal initial earthworks, and suffered from significant drainage issues. To rectify the immediate drainage concerns, Brandon quickly surveyed the lot and identified key areas of improvement, developing a comprehensive plan to address all the drainage issues. His plan not only considered the current situation, but also proactively planned for future landscaping goals. Once we agreed on a contract, the work was completed in a timely manner and exceeded our expectations.
Our second project was to change the lot from a mess of blackberry brambles to a usable garden/yard space. We provided Brandon with inspiration photos of what we hoped to create. When the quote came in above what our budget could manage, Brandon worked with us to adapt our plan to prioritize critical work and lay a solid foundation that we can build upon for future projects. Optimizing what was possible with our budget, Brandon and team went above and beyond our expectations with earthworks, hardscaping, irrigation installation, and more. The finished product is stunning and sets a solid base for all our future gardening goals.
Beyond the quality of their work, Brandon built a positive relationship with us as clients, guiding us to make well-informed landscaping design decisions. We will be working with Brandon and Grote’s Garden Design for our future gardening projects and would confidently recommend them to others.
-Liz and Will