Emergency Landscaping in Bothell, WA 98011 - Fancy Plants Gardens, Inc
8822 NE 187th St, Bothell, WA 98011
Questions and Answers
As a Bothell homeowner, how can you help with my weedy mulch beds and struggling shrubs?
We address these common local issues by looking at the root cause. For persistent weeds, we assess your soil and mulch quality, often recommending deeper, weed-free mulch layers or sustainable ground covers that suppress growth. For dying shrubs, our Certified Professional Horticulturist, James, diagnoses the problem—whether it's improper planting, poor soil, disease, or water issues from your irrigation system. Our renovation services can replace struggling plants with healthier, better-suited varieties and ensure your new landscape design includes proper irrigation and soil preparation to prevent future problems.
What does your landscape construction process involve for a new patio or walkway?
Our process starts with a design consultation to understand your vision and how you'll use the space. For hardscaping like patios and walkways, we focus on proper construction from the ground up. This includes evaluating drainage—crucial in our Washington climate—selecting durable materials, and ensuring a stable base to prevent shifting and settling. As gold medal winners at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show, we integrate these functional elements seamlessly into the overall garden design, considering sight lines, lighting, and how the new structure connects with your home and garden.
You mention 'sustainable landscape practices.' What does that mean for my garden renovation?
For us, sustainability means creating a landscape that is beautiful, functional, and easier to maintain over time. In a renovation, this can involve repurposing existing materials, improving soil health to reduce water and fertilizer needs, and selecting native or climate-adapted plants that thrive in Bothell with less intervention. We also design efficient irrigation systems to minimize water waste. Our goal is to build a resilient garden that reduces long-term upkeep, supports local ecology, and aligns with the sustainable principles recognized in our award-winning display gardens.
Business Overview
Fancy Plants Gardens, Inc. is a Bothell-based landscaping company specializing in residential landscape construction and renovation. Founded in 2001 and owned by Certified Professional Horticulturist James Sprague, the business brings over 30 years of horticultural expertise to every project. James earned his Washington Certified Nurseryman status at 18, achieving Lifetime WCN status in 2003, and is an active member of the Washington Association of Landscape Professionals. This deep-rooted knowledge is applied to a wide range of services, from designing and installing patios, walkways, and retaining walls to complete garden renovations and sustainable landscape construction. The company's commitment to quality is demonstrated by its gold medal-winning gardens at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show and recognition for the Best Use of Architectural Elements at the Sorticulture festival. For Bothell homeowners, this translates to durable, beautiful outdoor spaces built with sustainable practices that address local growing conditions and common yard challenges.
Property Service Solutions
- Patio, porch, or terrace construction or installation
- Landscape design
- Landscape construction or installation
- Exterior wall construction
- Driveway construction or installation
- Walkway construction or installation
- Construction or installation
- Irrigation construction


