Angkorscape is a Mercer Island, WA landscape designer trusted for custom outdoor living spaces. Every project is designed in 3D and built by one dedicated team, backed by a 5-year workmanship warranty.
Where The Island Meets Design
Building on sloped, waterfront land here comes with real risk. Get a retaining wall wrong on Mercer Island, and you're looking at erosion, a failed inspection, or worse.
Mercer Island regulates grading and earthwork, with seasonal limits in some areas, so timing your project matters as much as designing it. Several key areas sit within landslide hazard zones, and significant tree removal requires city review before any work begins.
A landscape designer working on Mercer Island has to solve for these conditions before drawing a single line, not after. Our team plans around:
That local knowledge is what keeps a beautiful design from becoming a construction problem later.
What We Build
Each service is part of one integrated design-build: designed and constructed by the same crew, from first concept to finished yard.
Licensed, Warranted, Accountable
Our team is licensed, experienced, and backed by a warranty on every completed job, with clear expectations set from the first conversation.
We hold Washington State Contractor License ANGKOI*750PA, current and verifiable for every project we take on.
Our professional team brings over 50 years of combined design and construction experience to every Mercer Island property.
Every project completed on Mercer Island carries a 5-year workmanship warranty — a commitment that covers the build long after the crew has left your site.
We've completed 548 landscape and hardscaping projects across Greater Seattle, giving us real experience with island-specific conditions.
Serving Every Corner Of The Island
Every part of Mercer Island presents different conditions — waterfront lots come with slope and shoreline setbacks; interior parcels deal with tree canopy and limited sightlines. The work we do on a North End property looks different from what a South End lot needs.
How We Work
Every project starts with a conversation about your property, your goals, and your budget. From there, we guide you through design, permitting, and construction as one smoothly connected process.
In Their Words
Mercer Island homeowners consistently mention the same things: responsive communication, a reliable crew, and a finished landscape that matches what was designed from the very first consultation.
I spent a lot of time researching different landscape designers, and without a doubt Angkorscape had the aesthetic I was looking for. The process was collaborative and they nailed what I was looking within my budget restraints.
If I had to sum it up, Angkorscape was worth every penny! Their design, communication, expertise, time and patience made this busy mom so appreciative to have someone do this project with such care. It was one less thing I had to juggle or worry about on top of everything else.
We started with their Conceptual Design to sort out layout and materials, then upgraded to the Build Tier once we were ready to pull the trigger. The in-person visit and site measurements made the plan feel very dialed-in, and the 3D views helped us see the space before anything was built. Smooth handoff into construction and the results match the design.
We just finished a large project and are extremely happy with the results. Every step along the way was organized, quick, and responsive. Starting with a great 3D model, selecting the materials, construction, plant selection, and finally now enjoying the finished backyard we want to thank everyone involved.
Thy and his crew were incredible to work with from design through to the end product. They are friendly, kind and creative. We absolutely love the end result - high quality that looks better than we could have expected. Best of all, the project finished on time and on budget. I highly recommend Angkorscape to anyone that’s looking for landscaping work.
I selected them to design and construct all landscaping around my house even they were not the lowest bid, but I believe hiring the same company to do a "design and build" can achieve the best result and quality to reflect the design. They helped me to select stones in reasonable price to meet my budget.
Recent Work
We recently completed a front yard transformation in Mercer Island, turning an underused space into a well-designed landscape that improved curb appeal and how the family uses the property.
Our Approach
Luxury landscape design Mercer Island projects demand more than good aesthetics. They require an understanding of how the island's terrain, tidal buffers, and municipal code actually affect what can be built — and where.
We plan around the soil and drainage conditions specific to Mercer Island, because generic assumptions lead to drainage failures later.
We manage waterfront slopes to control erosion on shoreline properties, designing retaining structures and drainage systems suited to each site's grade and exposure.
Mercer Island enforces strict codes for impervious surfaces, grading, and tree removal. We handle permitting in-house so that regulatory requirements are built into the design from the start, not addressed as a delay later.
Native plants establish well in Mercer Island's soil and climate, supporting the local environment while requiring less irrigation and maintenance over time than non-native alternatives.
Simplify Your Yard
Mercer Island's tree canopy and variable light conditions mean the wrong plant in the wrong spot creates maintenance problems that compound over time. Low-maintenance landscape design Mercer Island homeowners ask for starts with selections matched to each property's actual sun exposure, soil type, and drainage, keeping the yard manageable through every season.
We choose native and drought-tolerant plants suited to Mercer Island's growing conditions, which need less water and maintenance than non-native alternatives once established.
Mulch retains moisture and helps maintain healthy soil, reducing how often garden beds need attention.
Drainage and irrigation planned for sloped Mercer Island lots manages stormwater runoff and reduces the maintenance burden over time.
Front yard refreshes follow the same low-maintenance principles, improving curb appeal without adding new landscaping upkeep to your property.
Schedule a consultation and see your Mercer Island landscape in 3D before construction ever begins.
Your Questions Answered
Most residential Mercer Island projects don't require a landscape architect. Landscape architects typically handle larger-scale or public-site work — Mercer Island landscape architecture of that kind is a separate discipline. What most homeowners need is a licensed landscape designer: someone who plans and builds a custom design specific to your property, with hands-on knowledge of island conditions.
Yes, of course. Mercer Island has specific codes for removing significant trees and working in sensitive or sloped areas, and we manage that process in-house.
Yes. Our team is experienced in managing waterfront slopes and building retaining walls that control erosion on sloped Mercer Island lots.
Yes. Whether it's a full backyard or a smaller front-yard update, our landscaping services in Mercer Island, WA scale to fit the size of your project.
Yes. We hold Washington State Contractor License ANGKOI*750PA, current and verifiable for all Mercer Island projects.
Project scope varies by property, but most projects start at $75,000, averaging $150,000 depending on design and construction scale.
We serve all of Mercer Island, from North End neighborhoods like Mercerdale to South End properties near Luther Burbank Park.
Let's Get Started
Your Mercer Island property deserves a team that has worked on this island, planned around what it actually requires, and builds what they design. Contact us to schedule a consultation and start your landscape design project in Mercer Island WA the right way.
A space worth building is a space worth planning. Every project starts with a design — fees begin at $2,500.
Tell us about your project and we'll follow up within one business day.
Serving Bellevue and the Eastside homeowners with custom outdoor living spaces. One process, one team, one result.
Contractors License : ANGKOI*750PA
