Get to Know Greenhaven Outdoor Living
Serving Vancouver, WA & Portland, OR since 1997Our Story
Yes. We are THOSE people. The kind that love to plant things, stare at trees, and dig in the dirt. We love rocks and moss and flowing water. We harness our love of the outdoors and green things to design home retreats for people so that we can share the smile a fantastic outdoor space brings. Our landscape design company and crew have been bringing smiles to people’s faces for almost 30 years. Yes, we have won landscape design awards, but we don’t do it for the fancy plaque. We do it because we love quality. We want every landscape we create to be a place we would live and spend time in. We want to see it years later and see a quality job that grows more beautiful each year and a customer who loves their space every time they sit and drink their coffee or soak in their spa.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create high-quality outdoor living spaces for you to enjoy for years. We are dedicated to giving you the best service, and we guarantee our work. If you aren’t happy, we aren’t happy. You are the heart of our business. To fulfill our mission, we use the best products, hand-picking plants, stone, and materials for your project, so your outdoor living investment will stand the test of time. No regrets.
Our Founders
Rick Hooks
CEO
Rick began his first landscaping company, Water’s Edge, in 1997. Water’s Edge reflected Rick’s love of the outdoors — fishing, hiking, looking at trees, and soaking up PNW beauty. His first years as a business, with a wheelbarrow and shovel in his hatchback Toyota, showed him how amazingly fun it is to work with clients to get their dream yards. He enjoys visiting his early work, some now mature 20-year old landscapes, to talk with clients about the years of enjoyment they have had in their yards.
Eric McCuan
COO
Eric started landscaping in 1996 with a high-end landscape company. In 2000, Eric joined Rick at Greenhaven and together they use their talents to create beautiful landscapes and water features. Eric loves the opportunity to be creative. He knows it is a privilege to have clients put their trust in Greenhaven to create beautiful and lasting landscapes and he enjoys meeting the challenges that each yard brings. The outdoors is Eric’s favorite place. He loves hiking, cycling, riding his motorcycle, golfing, and snowboarding. He especially loves spending time with good friends and family.
Our Passion for the Outdoors Guides Every Project
We love outdoor life. Cuddling by the fire, cooking outside, laughing around the patio table, cocooning in blankets while the kids tumble on the lawn, splashing around in the pool. All these things make us smile silly. Yards don’t have to be cookie-cutter boring. They should reflect you, your family, and your life. Your outdoor space should be beautiful in every season. Imagine looking out your window every morning and finding your happy place. Amazing, yes?What Our Clients Say
You have transformed my backyard. It is beautiful! I know many wonderful memories will be made with family and friends in our new yard. Thank you! This has been the most satisfying home project!!
– Rolun T.
Great team to work with. From the office to the design team. We have the front and back yard done and the result is beautiful. The project was done on time and the construction crew was great. Now our landscape is the talk of the whole neighborhood.
– Christina C.
Great company, exceeded expectations. On schedule and no surprises. Worked every day until complete – great follow-up after completion. Courtesy and professional staff and landscapers.
– Tom S.