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America The Beautiful Landscape Design

Landscaping, Pavers and Hardscaping, Landscaping - Lighting,

About us

Turning Ordinary Yards into Extraordinary Gardens. We create landscape plans you'll love. We consider your preferences, property and budget creatively create a plan that meets your needs. First Choice Incorporated (a Washington corporation) dba America The Beautiful Landscape Design was founded by Jeff Naramor in 1998. Jeff Naramor, resident of Vancouver, has over twenty five years experience in northwest landscaping including maintenance (3 years), landscape construction management (10 years),landscape construction contractor (7 years) and Landscape designer (5 years). Experience includes grading, soils, drainage, irrigation, lighting, hardscapes, and planting. Jeff received his horticultural and design training through Lake Washington Technical College and Edmonds Community College. He has maintained professional industry certification including CPH (Certified Professional Horticulturist), ICPI (Certified concrete paver Installer), NCMA (Certified Retaining wall Installer, and VISTA (Certified Outdoor Lighting Contractor). America The Beautiful has a unique approach to landscape design. Our business is all about our clients. We work very hard to turn every yard into an extraordinary landscape. People want a landscape that gives them a return on their investment of increased property values, natural beauty, personal garden retreat space for relaxation, and lower maintenance. As we work with clients, we strive to design the best landscape solutions for their values.

Business highlights

27 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

From concept to completion, we offer Landscape design,consultation and project consultation. We design everything outside your house including grading, drainage, irrigation, outdoor lighting, patios, walkways, hard surfaces, retaining walls, decks, childrens play areas, water features, plants, rock outcroppings. We also refer our clients to qualified contractors who will follow your plan in order to install the landscape of your dreams.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.312 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
67%
4
8%
3
0%
2
17%
1
8%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.4
value
4.3
professionalism
4.5
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.6
Showing 1-12 of 12 reviews

James W.
04/2018
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
We recently worked with Jeff at America The Beautiful Landscape Design to create a vision and cohesive plan to overhaul our existing landscape. Jeff exceeded our expectations on creativity, cost, quality, and service! He was always prompt, professional, and patient when working with us. He has the heart of a teacher and we learned a ton while working with him. We couldn't have done this without his help and our so thankful that we were able to work with him. We highly recommend America The Beautiful Landscape design and look forward to working with them throughout the our project! Well done Jeff!
Description of Work: Comprehensive Landscape Design Plan

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Darrell R.
02/2016
2.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

martin N.
07/2015
2.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
I asked Jeff to do a plan for a small narrow lot with the main idea being little maintenance. What we got was a plan with little thought for the sun, the plant selection and the placement of the plants. I would have done better with a sketch, pictures of the lot and just going to any nursery. When I addressed it with Jeff, he did come out to discuss with me, however he did not take any responsibility.
Description of Work: Drew plans and select plants.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$675

Response from America The Beautiful Landscape Design
[Removed member name] didn't seem to have a problem with the design work I did for him when it was finished. I even asked him, and he said everything looked great as I told him we could change anything he wanted to be changed on the plan. I only do design, not installation, but, I do select the plants. Two-Three months after the contractor installed the landscape, [Removed member name] called and complained about a Rhododendron that was burning up in the heat. When I went to meet with him, I found the contractor had installed the wrong variety of Rhododendron, which was obviously not the one specified on plan. I spend considerable time specifying plant varieties on plan with careful attention to shun, shade, irrigation, drainage and soil. Unless contracted to manage the job, it is not my responsibility to assure the contractor installs the job correctly. [Removed member name] also complained about his beautiful columnar white pines dropping needles, but of course I can't control the natural course of healthy plants. Pines are considered low maintenance , but of coarse pine needles are natural. I'm sorry that [Removed member name] is not happy with these relatively small problems, but I am the designer, not the contractor and am not responsible if the plan is not followed or understood.

Carol S.
04/2015
1.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Even though his listing says he gives free estimates, he would not come out and look at my lawn and give me an estimate. He told me that he could tell me over the phone that he would charge $650 - $1200 to draw up a design plan for me. This did not work for me, because I wanted to get three estimates before deciding which landscaping company to hire.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from America The Beautiful Landscape Design
This client wanted a lawn installed, which I don't do. I am not a landscape contractor but a designer, in other words I make plans for people that save time, money and stress. It was my understanding she only wanted a lawn and I'm not sure why she wanted me to look at it because I don't put lawns in.

Mary B.
10/2014
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
Done in timely manner. Jeff listened to our requests and incorporated this into his plans. He included an edit in his fee.
Description of Work: Full landscape design for front, sides back yard including hardscaping and plants. Received large color plans and 3D movie of plans.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Response from America The Beautiful Landscape Design
[removed member name], Thank you for your kind review. I look forward to continuing to work with you as you develop your absolutely beautiful property. Sincerely, Jeff Naramor

Fred S.
09/2014
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Jeff came to our house and met with us. He walked around our yard to see what we had in mind. After asking questions and getting our ideas, he took what he had compiled and created an initial design of the landscaping we had in mind. A week later, he came back to our house to show us the initial design and asked us to sit with it for a couple of days and then get back with him with our questions and concerns. We spent the next week discussing specific items in the design and Jeff took all of this into account and came up with a final design. He visited our home a 3rd time and presented the final draft of the plan and recommended 3 contractors. He also offered his assistance as a consultant to work with the landscape contractor if we wanted him to do so. The plan he provided was high quality and very professionally done.
Description of Work: Jeff provided a landscape design for two gardens in our 21 year old home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

lucinda P.
08/2014
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Construction will start this week. Let you know how the landscape looks when all is completed.
Description of Work: Jeff was able to put all of our ideas into a wonderful plan for us. Getting it all down on paper was a relief! It gave me a much better vision of what was about to happen. He also included a "virtual" look for us to watch on our computer. We were very pleased with him and his professionalism! Thank you!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

ROBERT O.
10/2013
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
Jeff called back promptly from initial contact and through the successful completion of our job. He provided a detail design and a plan for how we could do the job ourselves. After a few weeks of effort, it became clear the job was too big for us. He recommended a contractor, who I hired. Jeff managed the construction and it all turned out beautifully. His advice and recommendations helped make our project successful. We now have a safe play area with beautiful retaining walls. It is built to code, properly drains and looks great. I highly recommend Jeff.
Description of Work: Design, advice, recommendation and project management.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Chol P.
07/2013
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
He was very attentive and listened to everything we asked or requested. We were looking for a clean, easy maintenance plan with the possibility of breaking the project into phases as to make it more affordable. He gave us exactly what we wanted, the plans were AWESOME!!! My wife and I are extremely happy with the finished product. We plan on using Jeff in the future to help coordinate the build based on his plans.....he also does construction oversight for a small site fee per visit. Overall, very very happy. We had no idea what to expect since we've never done anything like this, but Jeff made it the best experience so far in getting our new dream house.
Description of Work: We recently purchased a new house with a huge backyard and we were overwhelmed in trying to plan something for it. Jeff was hired to give us a master plan so that we could make the space usable for my family of five.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Jonathan E.
05/2013
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Jeff was very helpful and responsive to our hopes and desires for our backyard. Previously, our backyard lacked a clear design plan, and we just hoped any work we would do would eventually come together and produce something we liked. Jeff made a number of site visits initially to get a "lay of the land", and talk to us about what we wanted to use the space for, what we liked, and what our budget was. One thing we liked was that Jeff simply designs...he is not looking to actually do the work and produce a plan based on what nursery stock he had on hand and what would make him the most money. Jeff is also DIY friendly. He encouraged us to do as much of the work ourselves in order to extend our budget, but also knew some of the things we may want to consider hiring a contractor for. He produced a plan that was within our budget, timeline, and desires for the usage of the space. Jeff was easy to work with, on time, and produced exactly what we wanted. The fee was on the high end of what we wanted to spend, but we feel we got a quality design.
Description of Work: Created a comprehensive landscape design and plan for our backyard. He made multiple site visits, and presented a preliminary and final design plan in paper and .pdf form. He also provided a reference book that contained the design plan, as well as information on all the trees and plants that were contained in the design.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Chris B.
03/2013
4.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
We used America The Beautiful Landscape Design. He is definitely a nice guy, gave me what I asked for. I got what I asked for and I was happy. His prices are reasonable.
Description of Work: America The Beautiful Landscape Design does landscaping and design services.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Eileen B.
10/2011
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
It was a good experience working with Jeff, who has in-depth knowledge of plants and experience of landscaping. He delivered a beautiful plan and he also helped me with getting reliable landscaping service. I am very happy with his design service and his professional advice.
Description of Work: Jeff designed a hillside garden landscape plan for me, using low maintence plants and trees.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

    Contact information

    12210 NE 37th St., Vancouver, WA 98682

    www.AmericaTheBeautifulLandscaping.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Licensing


    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

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    Service Categories

    Landscaping,
    Pavers and Hardscaping,
    Landscaping - Lighting,
    Landscaping - Lakefront

    FAQ

    America The Beautiful Landscape Design is currently rated 4.3 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    America The Beautiful Landscape Design accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, America The Beautiful Landscape Design offers free project estimates.
    Yes, America The Beautiful Landscape Design offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, America The Beautiful Landscape Design does not offer a senior discount.
    No, America The Beautiful Landscape Design does not offer emergency services.
    No, America The Beautiful Landscape Design does not offer warranties.
    America The Beautiful Landscape Design offers the following services: From concept to completion, we offer Landscape design,consultation and project consultation. We design everything outside your house including grading, drainage, irrigation, outdoor lighting, patios, walkways, hard surfaces, retaining walls, decks, childrens play areas, water features, plants, rock outcroppings. We also refer our clients to qualified contractors who will follow your plan in order to install the landscape of your dreams.

    Contact information

    12210 NE 37th St., Vancouver, WA 98682

    www.AmericaTheBeautifulLandscaping.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM