Why Choose Us
Bear Creek Landscaping offers a complete range of landscaping services to commercial and residential property owners in the greater Seattle and Bellevue areas. Led by the artistic sensitivities and old-school work ethic of general manager Mike Clifford, has been in the business for nearly four decades, our company boasts the wealth of knowledge and experience needed to create what we regard as the secret to the ideal modern landscape: a harmonious union between the natural and built-up components of our surroundings.
Having completed thousands of projects over the years, we’ve seen it all. We’ve created man-made lakes on multi-acre estates, designed landscapes for large ranches, and tackled many projects with unique challenges.
Landscape Designing
Plant & Tree Solutions
Landscape Management
Landscape Enhancements
Our Landscaping Services
Great designs deserve great implementation. We are landscape designers who work with landscape architects and clients to bring their vision to life.
Living in King County means living with hills and unique challenges. Our Renovation team can install retaining walls, grading, lawn renovations, structural pruning, irrigation, and seasonal cleanups.
Whether we’re working on your existing sprinkler system or designing a new one we implement all techniques and technologies possible to maximize efficient water use. Maximize landscape beauty by creating a new outdoor lightning system that will brighten your neighborhood.
Bring the action and sound of water into the garden. From small pre-cast fountains to stream beds and ponds, we design fountains and water features created to add life to the garden.
A well kept yard is a reflection and good steward of the land. We can help you understand your landscaping needs and specifications. The PNW is unique and requires local knowledge to get your property looking its best.
High-End Landscape Solutions
Meet Our Team
Mike Clifford
General Manager, Senior Designer
Street of Dreams Winner 1991 Northwest Flower/Garden Show Winner Mike has done hundreds of projects over the years locall[...]
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Carolyn Gutierrez
Redmond & Kirkland Account Manager
Awards: NWFGS ‘Urban Living’ 2014 – Best Design | 2016 – Best Plant Material Carolyn has almost 15 years of exper[...]
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Kyle Clifford
Landscape Designer
Kyle has been with Bear Creek for the past 10 years working and understanding processes in construction and maintenance.[...]
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Joe Givler
Landscape Designer
Joe offers his clients a highly developed design aesthetic coupled with extensive plant knowledge, outstanding compositio[...]
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Jeff Mitchell
Bothell & Woodinville Account Manager
27+ years of landscaping experience Jeff has been with Bear Creek Landscaping, LLC, off and on for over seven years. You [...]
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Russ Weaver
Chief Operating Officer
Russ has over two decades of leadership and operational experience to the team. After spending time in the US Navy and ov[...]
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Dan Cromwell
Pond and Water Features Specialist
Dan started working with ponds in 2013, after falling in love with the one at his place. He also has 30 years experience [...]
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Doug Zimmerman
Landscape Designer
Awards at the NW Flower and Garden Show, the NW Master Builders Association & WALP and several Street of Dreams and M[...]
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Daniel Nichols
Landscape Designer & Sales Manager
Daniel has been with Bear Creek for the last two years broadening his horizons in the landscape design / build industry. [...]
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Michael Mondt
Bellevue, Mercer Island, & Issaquah Account Manager
10+ years of experience in landscaping Michael has over 10 years of experience in landscaping and landscape products, in [...]
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China Wilkie
Office Manager/Accounting
China Wilkie our Office Manager comes to us from the retail and medical world. She has transitioned to landscaping with a[...]
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Deborah Vining
Assist. Office Manager/Maintenance Scheduler
Deborah Vining is our Administrative Assistant. When not helping our Office Manager, she works her magic in routing the r[...]
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Chen Zhang
Graphic Landscape Artist
Chen has been with Bear Creek Landscaping for more than two years. She graduated from University of Michigan with M.S. in[...]
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Steve Boehler
Founder, Mercer Island Group
Mike and his team have been an extraordinary find for me! Amazing work (beautiful, well designed and constructed, on time) and a great value. Mike is personally involved and ensures that every meets his clients' expectations. He is the best landscaper I have ever worked with - by far. You simply can't go wrong with Mike Clifford and Bear Creek Landscapes.
Connie Clark
This is a personal recommendation for Mike Clifford and Bear Creek Landscapes, LLC. If you are looking for expert landscape design by a professional who will listen and incorporate your ideas and at the same time, leverage his in depth experience, Mike is the one. He is very thorough and takes great pride in his work. 100% reliable. You won't be disappointed.
Barry Rose, J.D.
Mike is a pleasure to work with. He is very creative, knowledgeable and dependable. We have a whole new view and attitude toward our home since Mike did such a fabulous job with the landscaping. I personally recommend Mike and would be pleased to answer any questions you may have.
Jeff Elston
Mike and his team have provided landscaping design and maintenance services for our home since 2001. He possess a great ability to envision how to transform your property and paint the picture for you. He personally manages the projects to insure a high-quality deliverable, and a satisfied customer. I'm very comfortable recommending Mike.
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