Big Picture Landscapes

I discovered Kelly Carter Mortimer, of BigPictureLandscapes through a Karmic fluke, and from the moment I met her I knew she was the perfect person to design my new backyard haven. Another gardener I interviewed kept telling me what I “should” do-like build a high fence and get rid of my stepping stones. Kelly listened very carefully to what my needs and desires were; her plans incorporated everything I wished for. She really “got me”. After our initial walk-though, I gave her free reign and she filled every space with exciting, colorful, textured plantings. It was like watching an artist cover a blank canvas with joy. Kelly was easy to work with, clearly loves helping design spaces which bring people happiness. I would gladly let people come see what Kelly created for me. Debby

Kelly was absolutely wonderful to work with. She could have easily provided us with a generic design that would like like every other yard. Instead she took the time to get to know us and where we are at in our lives, and designed a beautiful custom concept that she knew would bring us joy (and the right amount of upkeep since we are not gardeners.) she went above and beyond in making sure the plants made it through the first year, and even replanted a few poor echinaceas that did not survive the winter storms. I would recommend Big Picture Landscapes to anyone.

We had Kelly with Big Picture Landscapes design and install our front garden - this included coordination with a hardscape company that tore down a concrete retaining wall and replaced it with a rock wall, some movement of existing plants and then install of new design. It turned out better than I could have ever imagined. She produced a beautiful, thoughtful space that enhances the beauty of our home.

I am updating my review, because the work Kelly did for my home just keeps getting better and better. Of course, Kelly had the vision and knowledge to see how things would grow and mature in my front and back yards. I now have the oasis I dreamed of, and I know it will only get even better with time. I've kept in touch with Kelly whenever I need a bit of advice--she is always there to advise me and boost my confidence. I really feel empowered to continue the labor of love that is gardening. If you are considering hiring Kelly Mortimer, stop thinking about it and just do it. The cost will be much more than fair for the reward you will undoubtedly get. My sense of peace and pride at home is priceless. Thank you, Kelly. My original review from 2016: I can't believe my luck, literally running into Kelly while out on a jog with my dog one day. From there began a special relationship benefitting my home and family in ways I couldn't yet envision. I knew next to nothing about plants and gardens, and I had vague but deep-seated ideas about how I wanted my home and garden to feel. Kelly worked with me to build the specifics of my vision and then to bring it to reality. The design was just the beginning. We spent hours together looking for plants; all the time she was teaching and I was learning. She found and coordinated with local businesses for the hardscaping (and empowered me to get what I needed from them). She did the plant installations herself for a more than fair price; I would have paid much more given the care she put into the project. She coached me through the first year of caring for my new front yard. And then we did it all again a year or so later for the back yard. I am a more confident and loving gardener now, thanks to Kelly's mentorship. I'll still text or email her for advice once in a while, and she never hesitates to help. From the big things (design, installation) to the small (being friendly with my big mutt of a big dog who wanted to keep her company at work), my experience with Kelly was delightful and stress-free. My front and back yards are transformed. It has been well worth the investment for my own quality of life--but additionally, when we got our property appraisal this year, although the land value was even, the property value has gone up tens of thousands of dollars since our horticultural makeover. But we'll never sell now!

Kelly is such a talented landscaper. She redesigned our sidebed and I'm just loving the plants she chose--the colors and textures are lovely. Her creativity and sense of beauty are so innate and she was very fun to work with. I highly recommend her!

Kelly is professional, creative and very willing to work within your budget. My garden matured well and I love the variety of perennials, shrubs and trees she incorporated into my new garden space not to mention using my favorite color purple!

Kelly transformed our back yard into a little oasis. She had even brought cuttings from her own garden. Not only is she talented she is one of the most honest and kind people you will find. You are lucky to have found her, Melinda Morrison Queen Anne

I hired Kelly after seeing what an amazing job she was doing on my sisters garden. I have a small, oddly shapped outdoor area that was thrown together with plants that the builders had used to make it appear "landscapped". I had no idea what to do with it to give it some personality. Kelly was able to create a vision and execute it amazingly! At all times of the year I get comments from neighbors and passerby's on how pretty my garden is. I recommend her to anyone who is looking to create a garden that is truly theirs.

Working with Kelly Carter Mortimer and her Big Picture Landscapes has been a joy. Kelly's knowledge, expertise, artistic vision, and guidance have helped to make my garden dream a reality. Kelly really listens and works with you to create a garden that truly reflects the gardener's individual expression. I could not be happier with the result and highly recommend Big Picture Landscapes as an exceptional service.

Kelly and have collaborated a few times and in each instance, I have walked away learning something new and looking forward to our next project together. I have listened to Kelly interacted with clients, discretely and skillfully share her vast knowledge of plants and problem solving. I am assured with each interaction that she is a stellar designer and individual. I wholeheartedly recommend Kelly and Big Picture Landscapes.