Your Personal
Paradise Awaits
Expert Design, Care, and
Maintenance for Your
Outdoor Retreat.
Who We Are
North Shore Garden Design emerged from owner Jonathan Morse’s expression of his lifelong passion for gardens and built outdoor spaces. In the subsequent years he has been joined by a group of like-minded individuals wanting to explore their creative passion and develop lasting relationships with garden clients. Our team’s work is seen as a journey through time and connection between the environment we create and nurture and the homeowners we get to work alongside.
Our work brings together structure and nature. Steel and stone. Concrete and plants. Wood and gravel. Each garden is approached as a thoughtful composition, balancing strong architectural elements with living systems that evolve over time.
For our clients, a garden is not simply an outdoor space. It is a place to slow down, reconnect with nature, and feel grounded. Our role is to design, build, and care for that space with clarity, intention, and long-term vision.
Our Services
Enhancing Your Property with
Premium Landscaping Services
Horticultural Maintenance
Detailed, knowledgeable care that ensures your garden matures beautifully over time.
Planting Design and Pruning
Thoughtfully composed plant palettes, expert pruning, and seasonal refinement.
Landscape Design & Installation
Custom garden designs brought to life with quality materials and artistic execution.
Hardscape & Irrigation Design
Functional, elegant hardscapes and efficient irrigation systems designed to support long-term garden health.
How It Works
Our Process
01 . Discovery Call
Every project starts with a conversation. We take the time to understand your landscape, your goals, and how you want your garden to support your life.
02. Concept & Design
We develop a thoughtful plan that balances structure and nature. Planting, materials, and architectural elements are carefully considered so every detail feels intentional.
03. Development
Once the design is in place. Our team handles installation and long-term horticultural care with precision and consistency, staying involved as the garden evolves over time.
Why Choose Us
At North Shore Garden Design, we don't just design gardens—we create personal sanctuaries.
Artistic Vision
Every landscape is thoughtfully designed to combine beauty, balance, and harmony, turning outdoor spaces into places of inspiration and relaxation.
Trusted Relationships
We build lasting relationships with our clients, earning trust through reliability, care, and consistent results.
Attention to Detail
From the placement of each plant to the design of hardscape elements, our team ensures precision and craftsmanship in every aspect of your garden.
Horticultural Expertise
With 35+ years of experience and a lifetime passion for plants, Jonathan brings unmatched knowledge in plant selection, garden composition, and long-term landscape care.
Tailored Solutions
Each property is unique. We provide customized design, installation, and maintenance services to meet the specific needs, lifestyle, and vision of every client.
A Thoughtful
Approach to
Landscape
Over years of travel and study, from gardens in England to China to Australia, we have developed a deep appreciation for how landscapes create a sense of belonging.
We believe a garden should feel like a place, not a collection of plants. Through refined plant combinations and architectural features, we shape environments that feel intentional, grounded, and enduring.
A collaborative, nature-led approach that evolves beautifully over time..
Working with Jonathan, Alex and Andrew at NorthShore Garden Design for 9+ years continues to reinforce my belief that it is the collaborative spirit of knowledgeable landscape and garden design professionals who as the seasons change, work with what nature provides to make my Vashon garden grow into a thing of beauty and distinction.
Ellen
Homeowner, Vashon Island
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What areas of the Puget Sound region do you serve?
At this time, we exclusively serve the community of Vashon Island. If you live outside of Vashon Island please feel free to contact us and we can discuss if we are a good fit for your needs, and we can explore options to bring our services to you.
Do you provide lawn care service and general yard labor?
No, we focus on horticultural services, irrigation and hardscape installation/maintenance, and garden design. If you need help with labor or lawn care services, we have other landscaping companies we can recommend that should be able to help you with your needs