Discover the Garden That Fits Your Life
Every garden has a personality. Some are practical, full of vegetables and herbs for the kitchen. Others are vibrant with flowers and buzzing with pollinators. Some are designed to conserve water and keep maintenance low, while others are created for families who want space to play, learn, and grow together.
Here in Yakima Valley, our hot summers, irrigation schedule, and short but powerful growing seasons mean that planning the right garden type makes all the difference. At GardenWise, we design spaces that thrive in our climate — from raised-bed vegetable gardens to pollinator-friendly flower borders, native plant landscapes, and patio container gardens.
Edible & Productive Gardens
• Vegetable Gardens (raised beds, in-ground rows, or container based)
• Kitchen Gardens / Potagers (mix of herbs, veggies, and flowers near the home)
• Herb Gardens (medicinal, culinary, or tea-focused)
• Berry Patches (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
• Orchards & Espalier Fruit Trees (small backyard orchards, dwarf fruit trees)
Ornamental & Pollinator Gardens
• Flower Borders & Beds (seasonal blooms for color)
• Pollinator Gardens (native plants, bee-friendly layouts)
• Butterfly & Hummingbird Gardens (nectar-rich species)
• Cut-Flower Gardens (zinnias, dahlias, sunflowers for bouquets)
Low-Maintenance & Cottage Gardens
• Native Plant Gardens (drought-tolerant, climate-adapted)
• Xeriscape Gardens (low water use, stone + hardy plants)
• Wildlife Habitat Gardens (attracting birds, beneficial insects)
• Cottage Gardens (romantic, layered flowers + herbs)
• Zen / Meditation Gardens (gravel, stone, minimalist plantings)
Specialty & Creative Gardens
• Container & Patio Gardens (ideal for small spaces, renters)
• Vertical Gardens (trellises, walls, arches for vines/space saving)
• Children’s Gardens (easy crops, sensory plants, playful layouts)
• Sensory Gardens (fragrance, textures, colors, sound elements)
• Community / School Gardens (educational raised beds)
• Wine Country / Vineyard Gardens (grapevines + ornamental plantings, popular in Yakima Valley)