Bluestar Landscape Designers

We Chose Cathie and Bluestar for our rather large landscaping project, and are very glad we did. She was polite, a great communicator, and really knows her business. She asked great questions and created a beautiful landscape plan based on our input, along with her own experience and creativity. We also had her help us contract the best landscaping team, and manage them as they built out the project to completion. The end result is a terrific looking front yard that has given our home real curb appeal, and its so beautiful we go out every day and enjoy it. I highly recommend Cathie, shes the best in the biz!
Mar 31st, 2024

After months of research and discussion with several designers, we chose Cathie at Bluestar. She was quick to respond to our initial phone inquiry and came out to our home within a couple of weeks. We appreciated her thorough and thoughtful interview process that launched an exciting collaboration of ideas and suggestions we wouldnt have considered had they not come from a designers perspective. Cathies process included a zoom call where she presented her design in detail with pictures of each tree and plant selection, ideas for a patio cover as well as lighting options. She explained her choices and worked with us to nail down and capture our vision. Cathies knowledge, artistry, passion, attention to detail, and genuine care for her client is evident in her design. Because her costs were so reasonable, we hired Cathie for post-design work. She helped locate, acquire, coordinate delivery and layout each landscape item, including stunning sierra boulders she picked out individually from various locations. She worked directly with our contractor to ensure proper and timely installation, and WOW, the final product is really something special. Two of our neighbors have since hired Cathie, and we will continue to highly recommend her services to others. She is a gem, one of a kind, a truly gifted talent. We had a great time working with Cathie; so happy we found her.
Dec 11th, 2023

Working with Cathie on redoing our backyard was so wonderful and easy. She is very knowledgeable and came up with great ideas for our yard which we absolutely loved. The work was done in a time efficient manner and the results speak for themselves. We love spending time out on our new deck, looking out at the beautiful plants she chose to fill our yard, and listening to the new fountain she chose for us. We couldn't be happier! Thank you!
Dec 21st, 2021

I had waited more than a decade to landscape my very large backyard, and when I connected with Cathie Tritel at Bluestar Landscape Designers, I was glad I had waited. Cathie talked with me at some length about what I wanted and made two site visits, taking numerous photos and making notes. I requested a drought-tolerant design, one that expressed a sense of peacefulness and would provide elements of color and a raised veggie garden, but also a sense of progression from domestication near the house to a bit of "wildness" in the outer areas of the yard. The latter was a concept Cathie introduced to me and which she realized beautifully in her design. She listened closely to me; showed me examples in photos; offered various options; collaborated with me to select materials, plants, and trees; and provided a design in complete harmony with what I had requested. Because I found her rates reasonable, I then asked her to manage the project. She brought a landscaping contractor, Rescue Concrete, and a patio cover outfit, Creative Patio Works, on board. Both contractors did an excellent, efficient, caring job, just as Cathie had done and continued to do as she closely monitored and directed the work but also reviewed the contractors' invoices for accuracy and reasonableness. Cathie is expert in her knowledge, creative, and really invests herself in your project. I highly recommend Cathie and Bluestar Landscape Designers -- without qualification!
Nov 14th, 2023

Owner Cathie Tritel is very knowledgeable of plant, flower and tree placement in relation to sunrise/sunset orientation of homeowner's yard. Her project drawings are extremely detailed, leaving no room for speculation by the landscape contractor she selects. She also is exceptionally good at balancing design and color of all hardscape elements like Roman stamped concrete, seatwall, raised garden, flower pots, lighting, etc. with shrub, trees and flower placements. Result for us was a well-balanced and aesthetically pleasing yard. She also is good at keeping the landscape contractor on schedule and ensuring all work meets her high quality standards. She even took the time to teach us yard care basics like pruning and proper watering. We are extremely glad we selected Bluestar to do our backyard makeover! Even though it's winter, flowers are blooming now!
Feb 26th, 2018