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Personalized Planning That Respects Your Home and Life

Have you ever worked with a landscape company that didn’t seem to hear you? Maybe you were handed a design that looked great on paper but didn’t fit your lifestyle or watched a project drag on with no clear communication or accountability. It’s enough to make you question whether the process is even worth starting.

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One Point of Contact. One Clear Vision.

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You’ve seen it happen — a design gets approved, then the handoff begins. New crews arrive, communication slips, and your project starts to feel like someone else’s.

At J Szabo Collaborative, our name defines our process: we partner with you to create truly bespoke outdoor spaces. As an integrated Design and Build firm serving the Seattle community, the team combines its expertise with your unique personality, aesthetic, and goals. This approach prevents the frustration of disjointed projects by unifying design and construction into one seamless, thoughtful journey. The result is uncompromising quality, flawless execution, and a tailored landscape that is exclusively yours.

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“An absolute delight to work with.”

“I wholeheartedly recommend [J Szabo Collaborative, formerly Molbak’s] for their landscaping services. I had a really small front and back yard with multiple challenges – an angled driveway, weirdly shaped areas that were difficult to maintain, and water and sunlight exposure issues that made it difficult to choose plants with a cohesive look.  Enter J Szabo Collaborative, a landscape designer and an absolute delight to work with. The landscaping team then brought that vision to light in record time, showing up on time every day, working efficiently, and bringing in electricians and irrigation specialists, so I didn’t have to worry about a thing.”

— Manjit S

“We are thrilled with our updated landscaping.”

“We are thrilled with our updated landscaping. [J Szabo Collaborative] addressed our primary goals to provide pleasing screening for the neighbor’s driveway, match the aesthetics of our contemporary home, and create a space that is pleasing visually from inside our home, as well as the new walkway.
[Their] process is definitely collaborative, and [they] have surpassed our expectations!”

— Judith & Rick

“Their professionalism, creativity, and commitment to customer satisfaction are truly commendable.”

“We recently had the pleasure of working with Jen and her team for a complete overhaul of our outdoor spaces, and the transformation is nothing short of spectacular. From the initial consultation to the final touches, every step of the process was handled with professionalism, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

I highly recommend Jen and her team to anyone. Their professionalism, creativity, and commitment to customer satisfaction are truly commendable.”

— Monica H

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How J Szabo Collaborative Designs With You in Mind

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  • Design That Starts With You: Every project begins by understanding how you live, what you value, and how you want to use your outdoor space. Your ideas guide the process, from layout to materials, so the results feel personal and practical.
  • Purposeful Garden Planning: Whether you’re picturing a pollinator haven or a kitchen garden just steps from your door, we shape spaces that are both useful and beautiful always tailored to what matters most to you.
  • Everyday Function, Naturally Built In: Your yard should support real life — quiet mornings, lively dinners, and everything in between. Our planning keeps your comfort, routines, and rhythms at the center.
  • Designed for Longevity: We build with sustainability in mind, selecting materials and layouts that last, while supporting a thoughtful relationship between people, land, and the environment.
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Construction That’s Built on Precision and Trust

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  • Consistent Oversight: Your designer stays hands-on during construction, guiding your project with clear communication and attention to detail — no handoffs, no guesswork, just steady progress from start to finish.
  • Skilled, Detail-Driven Craft: Every member of our build team brings care and technical expertise to the table — from hardscaping and grading to planting and lighting — ensuring your outdoor space is both durable and beautifully executed.
  • Care for Your Space: As a trusted landscape company in Seattle, J Szabo Collaborative works with deep respect for your home, maintaining a clean site, minimizing disruption, and keeping your schedule in focus throughout the entire process.
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The J Szabo Collaborative Process

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As a holistic landscape design and build company, we deliver personalized service, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to quality. Here’s how our process works:

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Discovering Your Vision

We start your project off in a scoping stage, where we discuss in detail your goals for the space. We create a mood board and style profile to capture your vision and provide a transparent budget range.

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Collaborating on Your Design

From the scoping input, we create a detailed landscape design that encompasses not just the aesthetic elements, but also the functional aspects of your outdoor space.

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Turning Ideas Into Reality

Construction begins after you approve the design and estimate. Your design lead, who is also your project manager, oversees custom installations to ensure your dream landscape comes to life.

Ready to Design the Yard You’ve Always Wanted?

Your yard is a canvas, and J Szabo Collaborative’s landscape designers in Seattle are here to help you shape it into a space that feels like home. Reach out today to create an outdoor area that’s both beautiful and built for how you live.

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