Landscape Design in Des Moines, WA for Northwest Yards and Outdoor Living
Custom landscape design — and the crews to build it — for Des Moines homes. We plan yards, patios, and outdoor living spaces that fit your property, your views, and our waterfront Northwest climate. Family-owned and shaping Puget Sound landscapes since 1995.
Landscape Design That Fits How You Actually Use Your Des Moines Yard
A yard you actually enjoy is a planned yard. Landscape design is where it begins: a clear plan that turns a blank, awkward, or tired space into somewhere you want to spend your evenings. For three decades, NW Landscape Management has designed and built landscapes for Des Moines homeowners, pairing good looks with how a yard really gets used — where you'll gather, how you'll move through it, what stays easy to maintain, and what truly thrives by the water. The result is a property that looks intentional and fits the way you live.
The difference with us is that we don't just hand over a drawing and walk off. We're a design-build company, so the same team that plans your landscape builds it — keeping the vision intact from the first sketch to the final plant. That means fewer surprises, sharper results, and a finished yard that matches the plan.
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From Rough Ideas to a Clear, Workable Landscape Plan
Bring us a handful of photos, a wish list, or just a frustrating yard, and we'll shape it into a real plan — layout, plants, and features laid out so you can see the whole picture before work begins.
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Design and Build Services so One Team Handles the Whole Project
Because we design and install, you get one point of contact from start to finish — no gap between a designer and a separate builder, just one crew responsible for the whole yard.
Explore the full range of services we design and build for Des Moines-area homes — every one handled start to finish by our own crews.
Custom landscape plans shaped to your Des Moines lot, your views, and how you actually want to live in the yard.
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Dependable upkeep that keeps lawns, beds, and shrubs crisp and healthy all year, right down by the water.
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Your full-service local crew for planting, upkeep, and complete makeovers across Des Moines and the South Sound shoreline.
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Targeted grading and drainage that channels heavy rain away from the house and clears out the puddles and soggy spots.
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Low-voltage lighting that highlights your home and garden — safe footing and warm curb appeal on dark waterfront evenings.
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Fresh sod over carefully prepared soil for a thick, even lawn that takes hold fast and thrives in our coastal climate.
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Efficient irrigation tuned to each zone, keeping the lawn green while saving water and sparing you the evening hose duty.
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Paver patios, paths, and driveways laid on a true base and sealed to stay level and sharp through the seasons.
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Natural flagstone patios, walkways, and stepping-stone paths that bring timeless, organic character to Des Moines-area yards.
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Get a Free EstimateLandscape Design for Des Moines' Waterfront, Views, and Marine Weather
Des Moines yards have a personality all their own — Sound-side bluffs, salt air, big evergreens, and plenty of rain. Designing well here means working with the water and the weather, not fighting them.
Designing for Waterfront Lots, Bluffs, and Sloped Yards
Many Des Moines lots fall toward the water or sit on a slope. We design terracing, retaining walls, and smart layouts that turn grade and tight spots into usable, good-looking outdoor space.
Planning Around Rain, Salt Air, and Mixed Sun and Shade
Heavy rain, marine air, and patchy light all decide what grows well where. We plan drainage and pick plants suited to each part of your yard, so the landscape flourishes instead of fading.
Framing Views Toward the Marina, the Sound, and the Olympics
When a property looks out on the marina, the Sound, or the Olympic Mountains, the design should put that view front and center. We place seating and plantings to frame it beautifully.
Landscape Design Services We Offer in Des Moines
From a polished front yard to a full backyard retreat, we design landscapes around your goals, your lot, and the way Northwest plants actually grow.
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Front Yard and Curb Appeal Landscape Design
First impressions matter. We design front yards that lift your curb appeal and welcome you home — balanced plantings, clean lines, and a layout that suits the house and the street.
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Backyard and Outdoor Living Space Design
We plan backyards as outdoor rooms — patios, seating, dining, and gathering spots laid out to flow naturally and stay usable through the seasons.
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Planting Plans and Bed Layouts for Northwest Plants
We choose and arrange plants suited to our climate and your light, designing beds that look full and intentional now and grow in beautifully over the years.
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Concept Plans for Phased Projects and Future Add-Ons
Not ready to do it all at once? We create a master plan you can build in stages, so each phase fits the bigger picture and nothing has to be undone later.
From Landscape Design to Finished Installation
A design is only as good as the build behind it. Because we install what we design, your plan becomes a finished yard — done right, by one team.
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Grading, Soil Prep, and Lawn Installation to Match the Plan
We shape the ground, build the soil, and install lawns exactly where the design calls for them — the groundwork that makes everything above it succeed.
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Patios, Paths, and Hardscape Layout Based on Your Design
Patios, walkways, and other hardscape go in according to the plan, with the right materials and placement so the finished layout flows just as it was drawn.
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Drainage, Irrigation, and Lighting Included in the Plan
The behind-the-scenes systems — drainage for our rain, irrigation to keep things green, and lighting for the evenings — are designed in from the start, not bolted on later.
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How We Keep Your Project Moving from Design Through Build
One team, one schedule, one point of contact. We manage the project from design through installation so it moves smoothly and you always know what's next.
Services That Support a Complete Landscape Design
Because we handle the whole landscape, your design can include the structures, lighting, and care that turn a plan into a finished, lasting yard.
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Patios, Hardscape, and Simple Features Planned with Your Yard in Mind
Patios, hardscape, and simple features are designed as part of the whole landscape — sized, placed, and shaped to fit the yard rather than added as afterthoughts.
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Landscape Lighting to Extend Time Outside in the Evenings
We design lighting into the plan so your yard is safe, welcoming, and beautiful after dark — and usable well into our long Northwest evenings.
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Ongoing Landscape Maintenance After Installation
A new landscape needs care to grow in right. Our maintenance keeps your investment healthy and sharp so it looks better every year, not worse.
Landscape Design Around Des Moines Neighborhoods and Landmarks
Every part of Des Moines has its own character, and we design with that in mind. Knowing the local neighborhoods helps us plan landscapes that fit right in.
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Waterfront and Bluff Homes Near the Marina and Beach Park
Homes near the Des Moines Marina, Beach Park, and Saltwater State Park enjoy bluffs and water views. We design landscapes that handle the slope and put those views to work.
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Established Neighborhoods Like North Hill and Woodmont
Older areas such as North Hill and Woodmont bring character homes and mature trees. We design landscapes that respect that and refresh what's tired without losing the feel.
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Newer Developments and Compact Lots Around Redondo and Zenith
Newer and tighter lots around Redondo and Zenith often start plain. We design complete landscapes from the ground up, giving these yards real structure and curb appeal.
Why Des Moines Homeowners Choose NW Landscape Management for Landscape Design
A landscape design is a real investment in your home, so it's worth trusting to a team that designs well, builds it themselves, and communicates clearly. Here's why Des Moines homeowners choose us — and where you can read what they say.
Landscape Design and Installation Experience Since 1995
Three decades designing and building Puget Sound landscapes means we know what works on our soils, slopes, and weather. That experience shows up in plans that are beautiful and buildable.
Designs That Balance Everyday Use, Maintenance, and Budget
We design for real life — yards that look great, suit how you live, fit your budget, and don't demand endless upkeep. Beautiful and practical, not one at the expense of the other.
Clear Plans, Straightforward Communication, and Realistic Timelines
You'll get a clear plan, honest pricing, and a realistic timeline — and a team that actually communicates. No vague promises, no disappearing acts, just a project that moves.
You don't have to take our word for it. Our reputation is backed by verified homeowner reviews on our Google Business Profile, where neighbors across Des Moines and the Puget Sound area describe what it's really like to work with us. A well-reviewed, verified Google profile is one of the clearest signals — to you and to Google — that a local company actually does what it promises, which is exactly why we point new customers straight to it.
Landscape Design Service Areas Around Des Moines
We design and build landscapes throughout Des Moines and the surrounding Puget Sound area. Don't see your city below? Give us a call — we can often help nearby neighborhoods too.
Landscape Design in Des Moines, WA
Full design-build landscape services for neighborhoods across Des Moines, from the marina to the hills.
Landscape Design in Normandy Park and SeaTac
Northwest-friendly yard, patio, and outdoor living design for homes just north of Des Moines.
Landscape Design in Kent
Landscape design and installation throughout the neighboring King County communities.
Serving Federal Way and Nearby South Sound Areas
Design-build landscapes reaching south into Federal Way and the surrounding Puget Sound communities.
Landscape Design FAQs for Des Moines Homeowners
Buying plants one weekend at a time is how yards end up looking patchy and unplanned. A landscape design hands you a roadmap — the right plants in the right places, beds and paths that connect, and a layout shaped around how you actually live outside. It tends to save money too, because you skip the redo work and the plants that were doomed from the start. The result is a Des Moines yard that looks finished right away and keeps improving as it fills in.
We start on-site, listening to how you want to use the yard, then draw up a clear plan covering layout, plant selections, beds, and where lawn, hardscape, and features go. The design accounts for Des Moines' waterfront and bluff conditions, drainage, and your sun and shade. You end up with a buildable plan you can do all at once or in phases — and since we're design-build, we can take it straight to installation.
We do both. Being a design-build team means the same crew that plans your landscape also builds it. Grading, soil prep, lawns, patios, drainage, irrigation, and planting are all handled in-house, so the finished yard matches the plan and you only ever deal with one accountable team.
Design usually takes a couple of weeks of planning and tweaks. Installation can be a few days for a smaller project or several weeks for a full yard with grading, hardscape, and planting. Phasing the work lets you spread it out over time. After we lock in the design, we hand you a realistic schedule so there are no surprises.
Definitely. The best designs build on what's already worth keeping. We work around mature trees, existing patios and hardscapes, and other established features, folding them into the new plan rather than ripping everything out. Many Des Moines yards come with mature plantings and water views, and we design to highlight them.
Yes. Along with Des Moines, we design and build landscapes in Normandy Park, SeaTac, Kent, and down into Federal Way and the surrounding Puget Sound communities. If you're not sure whether you're in our area, just call and we'll let you know right away.
Ready to Talk About Landscape Design for Your Des Moines Yard?
Tell us about your property and how you'd love to use it, and we'll design a landscape that brings it to life — then build it ourselves. Honest advice, a clear plan, and a yard you'll enjoy for years.
Schedule a Landscape Design Consultation in Des Moines or Nearby
We'll walk your property, talk through your goals, and map out a plan and a clear estimate.
Call (253) 661-5824 or Email landscapesnw@gmail.com Today
Reach a real person who can answer questions and get your project on the schedule.