Client Reviews
S.S. (2023) “Where to begin…we are so grateful for all the work you put in on making our home on Orcas a beautiful place. You and Randy were so patient and kind through the long days on our site. You transformed our place into such a place of beauty and joy! How can we ever thank you? All of nature sings around us and with you has made us feel welcome in our new home.”
K.K. (2023) “When Emily arrived, our yard was so unpleasant to be in that even the dog refused to budge from the front steps. We were at a loss about what to do, but Emily saw the bones of what it could be and then set about making it so. The result is a garden that our friends unanimously term “magical,” and we agree. Throughout the process, Emily maintained an infections optimism and good humor, filling the space with joy on many levels. She designed and created a garden that all of us, including the dog, are eager to experience every day. Whe transformed the way we live here, the highest compliment of all.”
L.S. (2022) “Emily is so much fun to work with. From my first meeting, I was hooked. My home had recently been remodeled, so my surrounding property was a long, rectangular piece of dirt. Her enthusiasm and excitement as she walked my property for the first time was infectious. When she retuned several weeks later with the drawings, I was blown away. Her vision and design far exceeded my expectations. She had transformed my property into separate, intimate areas to gather with friends and family.
Emily’s knowledge about plants and their habitat is limitless. My home is on the water, so it was crucial to choose plants that were both deer resistant and adapt well to coastal elements. I now have a home surrounded by beautiful grasses and plants that flower in both the winter and summer months.
Emily and her crew were so reliable, hard working and delightful to have around. They enjoy each others company and work so well as a team. My landscaping project had multiple stages, making communication very important. The entire team did a great job communicating the time line and requirements of each stage.
Emily is a very sought after landscaper, so I had to wait a little while before she was able to start my project. Be patient, she’s worth the wait!”
L.T. “I am very grateful to have had the chance to work with Emily Aring and her team at KaBloom. I am new to Orcas Island, the weather and soil. In addition, I am new to landscaping and we were starting with an almost blank slate of dying grass and a few suffering plants. Emily worked with us to design something that would be beautiful and interesting in each season and thrive in the local environment. We are thrilled with the outcome and know that the plants and trees will be well suited to the location as they grow, building on our investment.
Emily was fantastic at working with us to help bring together multiple ideas into a design that fit both our evolving vision and our budget, with continued inspiration and joy for the project! This aspect of her professionalism was magnificent!
Another aspect that I appreciated was that she was thorough with her service from beginning to end. The project was handled with great communication, attention to detail and the clean-up and check-back at the end exceeded expectation. Thank you to Emily and her team for the beautiful results and experience!
C.M. “Emily is a powerhouse of horticultural knowledge and landscape design. With thoughtful vision, clear communication, timeliness and high quality construction and plantings, Emily delivered from start to finish and we’re thrilled with our new landscape!
T.A. “I’ve never been more delighted to write a testimonial. My new house was well built and has a great view but, without landscape, it hardly felt like a home. That is until Emily Aring and KaBloom took things in hand. Emily communicates clearly and makes sure that the design process is collaborative. She exudes competence and creativity. The final plan called for the removal of grass, re-contouring topsoil, adding decorative rocks and meandering paths. I was thrilled when the rich variety of plantings arrived, beautiful specimens both draught and deer resistant. The final result was stunning and utterly transformed my house into a rich, warm and welcoming home.
The entire experience with KaBloom was pure pleasure. Emily has clearly mastered her art. Her enthusiasm is contagious and her whole crew brings the kind of hard work and energy necessary to bring projects to fruition.
Finally, this testimonial would not be complete without mentioning that the final bill from KaBloom was actually under her estimate. Definitely a nice finishing touch.”
E.Y. "I cannot more highly recommend working with Emily Aring and KaBloom. She was a joy to work with throughout the whole process from the beginning planning stages to the final touches. We have a tendency to change our minds a lot and I was really impressed with Emily's ability to adapt to our changes, and did it all with a great big smile on her face.
She incorporated all of our thoughts and the lay of our land into a beautiful design at the entryway of our home. She is reliable, honest, thoughtful, and has an amazing knowledge of plants. I have planted many 'deer resistant' plants that have been devoured by deer, but not a single leaf has been nibbled in the area she planted.
Working with KaBloom was so wonderful, but the proof is in the product which is absolutely stunning. We have received so many compliments since we hired Emily and now I can't wait to hire her again to landscape more areas around our home!"
H.O. "Emily Aring is a gardener's gardener, she knows and understands the specific needs of all the plants in her care. She is a sure and fearless pruner and the results are impressive. She is cheerful and hard working and above all she has horticulture in her blood. I am delighted with her, my garden has improved greatly with her diligent care---and I'm very particular about my plants and who touches them. I can't recommend her highly enough.”
R.M. "Thou art, indeed, an artist."