Borealis Landscape & Design

Specialties

Landscape Design/​Install-​Specializing in Low/​No Maintenance, Low Water Use and Edible/​Wildlife Designs. With a history of growing and maintaining over 5000 different plants, we know what they need to thrive!



–Hardscape– Stone patios, walls, walks, concrete work

–Woodwork– arbors, decks, fences

–Earthwork– drainage, contouring, irrigation, lighting

–Waterworks– Raingardens, ponds, fountains, streams

–Construction– Greenhouses, sheds, building maintenance

–Property Management– Commercial/​Residential interior/​exterior



Skilled through 40 years, 400 gardens, Phd. Horticulture, Teacher for Master Gardeners, We are passionate about our craft and influence on your outdoor living space, environment, and health.

We use Organic, Sustainable practices in all of our work and weekly mow/​blow services for acreage only (2hr. min)

Building paradise one magic garden at a time.

History

Established in 1983.

Beginnings in Seattle area with Historic Seattle’s Good Shepherd Center located in Wallingford. Gil Schieber, president, created this space from 1982 through 2007. During this time Gil-​a maestro of the Seattle Tilth homesite was lead gardener, designer and educator for this Horticulturally rich site. As a half-​time position, Gil developed his edible landscape business within the scope of his Horticulture degree. Personal favorites are Permacultural living systems-​including animals, honeybees, and food gardens. Making habitat for humanity and creating «sanctuary». As a teacher for Master gardeners for 25 years, and former Lead Gardener of the UW Arboretum, Mr. Schieber hails from strong leadership, overseeing a small apprenticing crew, creating new young garden designers along the way. 400 gardens and 40 years of developing sites culminating with his latest project — a 7 acre Fruit, Vegetable CSA Farm-​Snohomish, establishing a model mini-​farm based on the Permaculture/​Locavore movement.

Meet the Business Owner

Gil S.

Business Owner

See history. Also, With his degree from the formerly named ‘National Farm School’ in Pennsylvania, Gil studied Horticulture at the internationally acclaimed land grant school ‘Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture’. In 1980 Gil bicycled across the country, working on landscapes and farms along the way. Volunteering brought Gil into the lead positions for the UW Arboretum and Good Shepherd Center. President and coordinator at Seattle Tilth for many years Gil developed a flair for educating the public in all aspects of Gardening, and cottage industry-​Permaculture principles including preserving food, ducks and chicken management, beekeeping, sustainable and efficient food production within the Tilth site and his own 5 gardens in Seattle. To further his knowledge of design he traveled to 85 gardens in Europe and Japan where he brings much of his inspiration and skill to his NW palette. Hiking, canoeing and family life enrich this soul bringing you an artist extraordinaire.

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