About

Blue Wheelbarrow Landscapes is a small business based in Edmonds, WA, just north of Seattle. We have been in business since June 2003. We’re directly involved from the design all the way through the construction and care of your landscape. We are a craft-based business meaning we focus on customized craftsmanship using quality materials and methods that will last a long time.

We design landscapes to improve usability and function to make living in your home easy and more enjoyable. We design for low maintenance balanced with growing beauty and value over the years. Our design style is intended to be universal, timeless, and uniquely Northwest. A pleasant side effect is that the value and sell-ability of your home can significantly increase as a direct result.

James Young is the owner of Blue Wheelbarrow Landscapes. He earned a certificate in landscape horticulture from South Seattle Community College with a concentration in design. Previous to starting Blue Wheelbarrow, James was a mechanical engineer for the Boeing Company. He has a unique mix of analytical and creative skills which combines with a love of nature to make landscapes with great spatial design, flow, and functionality.

Licia Young, James’ wife, is the owner of Liciabeads.com, and office manager of Blue Wheelbarrow. Liciabeads is a small jewelry making and supply business where she combines gemstone and glass beads with wire wrapping techniques to create personal, one-of-a-kind, handmade, local jewelry. Licia brings a different, less analytical perspective to the landscape design process and acts as a counterpoint to James’ background.

Our Mission:

Blue Wheelbarrow’s mission is simple: to connect your home with the natural world and to make your life more enjoyable.

Our contact info is on our web page here: Contact Us