Gardenwise Design & Consulting
Creative Garden Styles
Every garden begins with a vision. Here, you can explore the styles we specialize in and find the one that matches your goals, your space, and your lifestyle.
Edible
Gardens
Whether you want a small kitchen garden outside your back door or a highly productive food-growing space, we design edible gardens that thrive in the Yakima Valley’s unique climate. Our approach blends smart layout, healthy soil, and seasonal crop planning so you can enjoy abundant harvests all year long.
Vegetable Gardens
Raised beds, in-ground rows, or container-based setups designed for strong growth, easy access, and efficient watering.
Kitchen Gardens
Functional gardens near the home that mix herbs, vegetables, and flowers for a truly enjoyable cooking and gardening experience.
Herb Gardens
Culinary, medicinal, or tea-focused herb gardens thoughtfully planned for constant harvests and minimal upkeep.
Berry & Fruit Trees
Systems planned for soil preferences, sun exposure, and long-term productivity.
Ornamental & Pollinator Gardens
Ornamental and pollinator-focused gardens bring life, movement, and year-round beauty to your outdoor space. Designed with Yakima’s climate in mind, these gardens combine long-lasting structure, seasonal color, and nectar-rich plants that support bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators.
Flower Borders & Seasonal Beds
Layered plantings that provide continuous color and texture throughout spring, summer, and fall - designed to look full, vibrant, and easy to maintain.
Pollinator Gardens
Native plants and strategic layouts that draw in bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects while remaining drought-tolerant and low-water.
Butterfly & Hummingbird Gardens
Nectar-rich flowers and shrubs selected specifically to attract the region’s most beloved pollinators, from swallowtails to hummingbirds.
Cut-Flower Gardens
Beds designed for harvesting bouquets all season long, featuring high-performing varieties such as zinnias, dahlias, sunflowers, cosmos, and more.
Native & Cottage Gardens
These low-manintence gardens are perfect for homeowners who want a landscape that feels welcoming and full of character — without demanding constant upkeep. From drought-tolerant native plantings to romantic cottage borders, we design outdoor spaces that thrive in the Yakima Valley’s climate while aligning with your lifestyle, aesthetic, and maintenance preferences.
Native & Heritage Plant Gardens
Climate-adapted, drought-tolerant landscapes featuring Washington native plants that support pollinators, birds, and local ecology - designed to align with the standards of the Heritage Garden Program for long-term sustainability and potential certification.
Cottage Gardens
Romantic, layered borders featuring flowers, herbs, and soft textures for a charming and abundant old-world feel.
Wildlife Habitate Gardens
Plantings designed to attract birds, butterflies, beneficial insects, and other wildlife - creating a living, breathing ecosystem in your yard.
Xeriscape Gardens
Low-water designs featuring hardy plants, stone, mulch, and smart layout patterns that reduce maintenance and increase resilience.
Specialty & Creative Gardens
Specialty gardens allow you to explore new ideas, express your style, and create spaces that are fun, functional, and deeply personal. Whether you’re working with a patio, building a school garden, or dreaming of a sensory-rich space for kids, these gardens bring joy and innovation to any property.
Container & Patio Gardens
Stylish, mobile-friendly gardens ideal for small spaces, renters, or patios—featuring herbs, flowers, vegetables, and compact fruit options.
Vertical Gardens
Space-saving garden designs using trellises, arbors, arches, and wall planters to grow more in tight spaces while adding height and visual impact.
Aromatic & Tea Gardens
Plantings designed to attract birds, butterflies, beneficial insects, and other wildlife - creating a living, breathing ecosystem in your yard.
Community & School Gardens
Educational raised-bed systems designed for groups, classrooms, and community spaces, including planning, layout, and crop recommendations.
