Family-owned · 15+ years · Bellevue, Redmond & King County

Landscape design & build, done right.

Two Shovels Landscaping is a family-run team led by Alvaro Gonzalez, designing and building beautiful outdoor spaces across Bellevue, Redmond, and the greater King County area for over 15 years. From landscape design and patios to steps, plantings, and regular upkeep, we sweat the details. Call for a free, no-pressure quote.

What we do

Landscape Design & Build

Custom design and full builds, from a single garden bed to a complete backyard renovation.

Patios & Pathways

Paver patios, stone pathways, and steps, built to last.

Retaining Walls

Natural stone and block retaining walls that hold a slope and look great doing it.

Fences

New fencing to define, secure, and finish your yard.

Planting, Mulch & Bark

New plantings and garden beds, plus fresh mulch and bark installation.

Lawn Care, Pruning & Trimming

Mowing, edging, pruning, and trimming to keep lawns, trees, and shrubs healthy and sharp.

Cleanups

Seasonal and one-time cleanups, with brush and debris hauled away.

Irrigation Systems

Sprinkler and irrigation systems installed and maintained to keep everything watered.

Pressure Washing

Pressure washing for patios, walkways, driveways, and siding.

Our work

A look at recent projects around Bellevue, Redmond, and across King County. Tap any photo for a closer look.

Why Two Shovels

Family-owned, 15+ years

Led by Alvaro Gonzalez and his son, serving local homeowners for over 15 years.

A real design eye

We help you plan the space, often with ideas that save you money, not just do the work.

On time, done right

We finish when we say we will and aim to exceed what you expected.

Trustworthy & fair

Fair pricing and clear communication from the first walkthrough to the last.

What our clients say

Real reviews from people we've worked with.

I have been working with Two Shovels over 10 years for various real estate projects. It's not a simple landscaping company. Alvaro has special eyes for garden design and landscaping work. They are efficient and work hard on details, always finish the projects on time and exceed expectations. We recently had our whole backyard renovated with new patio, rock pathway and new plants implemented. As always, Alvaro helped with the design, came out with better idea that saved us on cost, and completed the work beautifully. We really enjoyed our new backyard. Highly recommend their services.

Xia Cutter2025via Google

Two Shovels Landscape has consistently provided me with excellent service. Alvaro has provided me maintenance, landscape and clean-up services for the past 15 years, with dedication, reliability, fairness and a friendly smile. He is trustworthy as well as great communicator. I highly recommend him for your lawn and garden needs.

David Smith2025via Google

Alvaro and his son worked on my backyard creating steps to a lower level, I'm very happy with the results, would definitely be using their services again.

Krysel Enciso M.2025via Google

How it works

Getting started is simple.

  1. 01

    Reach out

    Call or send a message with what you're looking for.

  2. 02

    We meet, plan, and quote

    Alvaro visits your property, talks through ideas, and gives you a clear plan and quote.

  3. 03

    We design and build

    Once you approve, we schedule the work and get it done right.

Your yard, reimagined

Real projects, start to finish

Every yard starts somewhere. Alvaro designs around your space and how you want to live in it, then we build it, from patios and steps to new plantings and full renovations. Drag the slider to see the difference thoughtful design and careful work can make.

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Sloped front yard transformed with tiered stone walls and new plantings.
Alvaro Gonzalez of Two Shovels Landscaping at work on a local yard

About Two Shovels Landscaping

Two Shovels Landscaping is a family-run business led by Alvaro Gonzalez, serving homeowners across Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, and the greater King County area for over 15 years. Alvaro is known for a sharp design eye, the kind that turns a plain yard into a space you look forward to coming home to, often with ideas that save on cost along the way. From full landscape design and patios to steps, plantings, and regular upkeep, we treat every project like it's our own and don't call it done until it's right.

Frequently asked questions

What services does Two Shovels offer?

We handle it all: landscape design and build, patios and pathways, retaining walls, fences, planting, mulch and bark, lawn care, pruning and trimming, cleanups, irrigation systems, and pressure washing. If it's part of your yard, we can help.

What areas do you serve?

We serve Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Sammamish, Issaquah, Woodinville, and communities across King County. Not sure if you're in range? Just ask.

How long have you been in business?

Two Shovels has been serving local homeowners for over 15 years, led by Alvaro Gonzalez and his son.

Do you handle both big projects and regular upkeep?

Yes. Alvaro can design and build a full landscape, from patios and retaining walls to plantings and fences, or take care of ongoing maintenance, cleanups, pruning, irrigation, and pressure washing. Big project or small, we can help.

Do you offer free quotes?

Yes. We'll come look at the project and give you a no-pressure quote.

How do I get a quote?

Call (425) 286-4781 or send us a message and we'll get right back to you.

Ready to transform your yard?

Call today for a free quote. We'd love to hear about your project.

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