Landscape Design & Arborist Consulting in Kitsap County & Bainbridge Island
Lloyd Landwright provides residential landscape design, independent arborist consulting, tree risk assessment, and ongoing site guidance throughout Kitsap County, Bainbridge Island, and the greater West Sound, including Poulsbo, Silverdale, Seabeck, Port Orchard, Bremerton, and Manette.
I'm Ashley Lloyd, landscape designer and ISA Certified Arborist with Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ), and the founder of Lloyd Landwright. My approach is rooted in ecology, artistry, and long-term care. Each project is shaped with precision and intention, whether designing a new landscape, refining a mature garden, assessing tree risk, or stewarding the health of trees.
Consultations & First Steps
Every project begins with a paid on-site consultation, which I call the Site Study. This first step allows me to walk the land with you directly, listen to your goals, and share professional insight tailored to your site.
What to Expect:
- Site walk-through and discussion of key areas
- Dialogue about goals, challenges, and opportunities
- High-level observations on planting, layout, or tree care considerations
- Guidance on next steps—from thoughtful refinements to a larger collaboration
For design projects, the Site Study is the first step of the design process. For tree assessments, the consultation itself is the service—an independent evaluation guided by ISA and TRAQ standards. For pruning, I may begin with a call and photos, but an on-site visit ensures the most thoughtful outcome.
It can stand alone as a useful check-in, or lead to a deeper collaboration.
Site Study Fee: $250 This is a paid, on-site consultation. It does not include drawings or a design plan. Design work, if appropriate, is proposed separately.
This consultation does not include drawings, plans, or design documents.
Landscape & Garden Design
Residential Landscape & Garden Design
I offer residential landscape design throughout Kitsap County and the greater West Sound, including Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo, Seabeck, Port Orchard, Silverdale, Bremerton, and Manette. I create gardens that feel both natural and deeply considered: rooted in ecological design principles, inspired by the Pacific Northwest, and shaped by the sculptural presence of trees and the rhythm of the seasons.
Each garden is tailored to its site. Whether it's a woodland shade garden on Bainbridge Island, a waterfront property on the Kitsap Peninsula, a hillside garden in Poulsbo, or a residential lot in Bremerton or Manette, the work begins with close attention to what the land is already doing and what it wants to become.
The Site Study consultation is always the first step, offering clarity before moving into design drawings, planting palettes, and phased implementation. I design with restraint and intention, favoring gardens that feel calm, immersive, and lived-in rather than highly manicured or over-controlled. Discreet interventions, such as subtle, site-sensitive landscape lighting, enhance how a space is experienced without overwhelming it or its surrounding ecology.
Many clients come to me knowing they want something different, even if they can't quite name it yet. I design gardens that feel rich, relaxed, and alive: places that evolve over time, reward attention, and don't rely on rigid formality to feel beautiful.
Shoreline Vegetation Planning
Vegetative Management Plans
Shoreline properties throughout Kitsap County, Bainbridge Island, and Bremerton carry specific regulatory obligations and real ecological potential. I develop vegetative management plans for shoreline parcels that address the plant community layer, complementing engineering and permitting work rather than replacing it, while supporting permit applications and Shoreline Master Program requirements.
This work is grounded in native species selection informed by soils, light exposure, hydrology, and the broader landscape context. The goal is not compliance for its own sake but a functioning, resilient plant layer that supports habitat and wildlife, and holds the character of the place over time.
Shoreline vegetation planning is well-suited to new construction and rebuild permits, shoreline restoration, and properties seeking to transition away from conventional plantings toward something ecologically coherent.
This service addresses the vegetative layer. It does not include wetland delineation, critical area reports, soil testing, stormwater engineering, or permit application.
If you're interested in shoreline vegetation planning for your property, the first step is a site consultation.
Consulting Arborist Services
As an ISA Certified Arborist with Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ), I provide independent arborist consultations including tree risk assessments for residential clients throughout Kitsap County and Bainbridge Island. My evaluations address tree health, tree risk assessments, structure, and safety, and follow ANSI and ISA standards.
Because I work as a consulting arborist, not a tree removal contractor, my role is to give clear, unbiased guidance that supports preservation, safety, and long-term planning. Whether you’re concerned about a mature specimen, planning a new build, or seeking peace of mind about your property, I offer thoughtful, professional insight tailored to your site.
Listed by Kitsap County as an approved professional arborist.
Ongoing Site Guidance
Ongoing Site Guidance is a long-term advisory way of working together, focused on helping landscapes evolve thoughtfully over time. These visits are centered on observation, decision-making, and refinement: assessing what's working, adjusting what isn't, and supporting informed choices as the site changes seasonally and over years.
This work is best suited to clients who value continuity, expert perspective, and a measured approach to care, rather than one-time fixes or routine maintenance.
Selective Pruning & Plant Stewardship
I offer selective, targeted pruning carried out only where it meaningfully supports the landscape's long-term health and design intent. This work is limited in scope and offered as part of an ongoing advisory relationship, not routine maintenance or general upkeep.
Seasonal Container Design for Restaurants & Hospitality
I work with a small number of restaurants and hospitality spaces to create seasonal container arrangements that reflect the same care and intention as my residential work. This is not off-the-shelf planting, each container is designed for the specific entrance, terrace, or space, and changes with the season.
This service is offered selectively and priced accordingly.
Reflections from clients
Ready to Begin?
Whether you’re envisioning a new landscape, refining a mature garden, or seeking an independent tree consultation, every collaboration starts with a Site Study.