Your Outside Consultant

Residential landscape architecture & Project management

This page is the private consulting company page of landscape architect Alan Burke, asla,

As former owner of Classic Nursery & Landscape Co. , we still have a close and ongoing working relationship. I am using some images here courtesy of Classic.

Because you don’t have time to manage an outdoor renovation.

 

Founded in 2021 after selling Classic Nursery & Landscape Company, his award winning Landscape design/build and Nursery business for many years - landscape architect Alan Burke developed a new way to put together outdoor renovation projects, offering clear and creative, on-budget plans, proposals and project management for homeowners all over the Puget Sound.

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“I want to renovate my property, but I don't know where to start.

It's all so complicated, with patios & plants, walls, water features, decks & drainage and steps & stonework.

I don't know what outdoor materials cost.

I have a budget in mind, but I don't know if my investment is realistic.

I don't want set up a lot of contactor meetings, when all I want is a complete project for a reasonable price.

I need a creative design and clear,

on-budget ideas from an experienced and affordable Outside Consultant.”

Put your project together quickly & easily.

 

Discuss it.

Meet with me on Zoom or at your home to talk about your project, look at materials and review catalogs. As a licensed landscape architect, I will have creative ideas and I know material and labor costs. We will carefully set comfortable budgets for each portion and you’ll get “what if” answers, set phases and understand a realistic schedule.

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Plan it.

Once comfortable budgets are set, we put together estimates for the work and, if approved - start a plan. Firm dates will be set for everything from drawings to start dates. When ready, we present the plan to you with printed sheets, online pdf’s and a range of budget ideas. Review the plans for as long as you like.

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Do it.

Once approved, we arrange for additional bids if needed and get it all choreographed to start the work. With your subsequent approvals, the renovation can get started. We can manage the project or just drop in where needed, scheduling materials and supplies - coordinating contractors and ensuring that the work is done professionally and in a timely manner.

 

Testimonials

"Our backyard was a hot mess; drainage issues, grass that wouldn't grow after multiple french drains, plants that wouldn't thrive, it was ugly. Alan Burke came over for a consultation and gave us multiple solutions to amend the situation by offering his "Good, Best and Very Best" options." 

"A wonderful experience from start to finish…the crew could not have been more helpful or accommodating. The beautiful finished project speaks for itself and we look forward to enjoying it for years to come. Thank you all for your professionalism, creativity and flexibility. A joy!"

“…one of the best vendors I have ever worked with. The work I contracted them for was done perfectly, and in a timely manner. My yard, which was a disaster after recent construction, is beautiful. I had no idea what I wanted but they drew up ideas...Honestly, it turned out ten times better than I expected. The crew was...really nice... very good at communicating...they finished in a timely manner and were professional throughout. Not only do I love it, but my neighbors love it too...

"I want to thank you for the wonderful project…Everything about this experience has been first rate. What I especially appreciate are your business practices, which are so fair to your customers."

"Alan Burke completed a landscape project  for our Seattle home and we couldn't be happier with the result! My husband and I highly recommend them and we plan on using their services in the future."

"The terracing is exactly what I had envisioned and is very nicely done…It's all very beautiful. The final project cost should come in…under our maximum allowance. Which is exactly why I chose (you) - the only one in all my research that prided themselves on beautiful designs completed within the budget."

"Amazing communication & professionalism throughout the entire project - Highly qualified team of people... everyone we interacted with was awesome."

"We still love our yard, and now have grandkids who love to ride bikes on the deck and patio, have pretend picnics under the big fir tree and roam the wild paths on imaginary bear hunts. Now no matter whether you're outside looking in, or inside looking out, the views are great and the living is easy."

"Alan was extremely thorough, responsive and engaged in the design and implementation of our project. I appreciated that I could always address work or changes with him without any difficulty."

"We are THRILLED with the way the path turned out. It is utterly charming with all the rocks and the way it winds...I didn't even want to come to work today, I just wanted to stay home and walk on the path all day."

"Your idea of breaking up the mid & lower patio with a planting bed was spot on. It's actually one of my favorite areas. It probably goes without saying, the pond is spectacular."

"The entire project was handled with high standards. All employees were attentive, informative and prompt."

"We are very happy about the quality of work done starting from the planning and consultation."

"I could not be more pleased with the work that Alan's company has done in completely transforming the backyard of my town home from an overgrown, plant-filled, unusable space -- to two separate levels of paved patios below my deck -- one level with a beautiful fire pit and the second with a lovely water feature that feels zen-like. Where before we only looked down at the plants, now we are drawn down there -- and it feels wonderful to have taken a smallish backyard area and expanded so that it is not only usable, but also just makes you want to go down and sit and enjoy! Alan's team (led by Hugo and Ken) could not have been more professional. They were always on time, very courteous, did a thorough clean-up at the end of each day, and I'll even say, artists in their own right. Ken's work in building the fire pit was detailed and finished perfectly. He worked on it like it was his own... I couldn't be more happy with the finished result -- it FAR exceeds my expectations!!! To Alan and his team, a big thank you!"

"Our landscape is the best in Trilogy!"

(Testimonials are from Alan’s past clients with Classic Nursery & Landscape Company)

Let’s get started

We can talk ideas now - and walk you through every step of the process.