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Mark Soboil

Born and raised in Capetown in a family of landscape designers and gardeners, the beauty of nature was always an extension of my family home. After moving to the US and attending graduate school in New England I came to love the classic Cape Cod look of crushed seashell used on driveways and walkways.

With my background in ocean and marine science, I developed partnerships with local oyster growers whose families have been farming in the region since the mid-1800s. With recent changes in technology and other environmental concerns, the shell was no longer being dumped back into the bays but discarded in large middens onshore. We began to recycle this material and use it for landscaping.

Recycling and reusing local materials is a win-win for your home and the environment. Whether it's on paths, patios, courtyards, driveways or bocce courts recycled and repurposed materials complement the aesthetic landscape designs, creativity, and ingenuity of the Pacific Northwest.

I am proud to now have a company that considers the environment whilst ensuring high-quality workmanship for all your hardscape and outdoor construction needs.

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   Jodi Norton 
 7 July 2026
 
 
  We really enjoyed working with ShellScapes and their crew. We received top-notch service from the owner who managed the project, the plant design specialist, and the landscape crew. Everyone did an amazing job and worked with us along the way to ensure everything was how we wanted it.  Mark kept us informed of any budget changes and did a good job of keeping us within our budget while meeting our design needs.

We have had some bad experiences in the past with local landscape companies, so we were a little nervous to start another project. ShellScapes allowed us to relax, knowing they were taking good care of us.

We would highly recommend ShellScapes, and we will definitely reach out to them again for any future projects!
  
 
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   Melissa Cliver 
 28 May 2026
 
 
  Mark is really great to work with, very kind and creative!
  
 
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   Spark Pro Electric LLC 
 22 May 2026
 
 
  Shellscape Landscaping completely transformed our yard and we couldn’t be happier with the result. From the first design consultation, the team listened to what we wanted, offered smart suggestions we hadn’t considered, and stayed on schedule throughout the install. The crew was professional, tidy, and clearly takes pride in their work — every plant placement and finishing detail feels intentional. Highly recommend them for anyone planning a landscape project
  
 
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   Guru Dorje 
 27 April 2026
 
 
  Was pleasantly surprised at the end product. The workers worked hard and efficiently, the driveway was put in nicely, I was told what type of gravel would do what and what are some problems with the one I chose. We had some difficultly getting together a few times with scheduling but I didn't think that would go smoothly with anyone per our times-but in the end, it came together with a great driveway.
  
 
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   Satendra Jain 
 18 March 2026
 
 
  We had great experience working the ShellScapes Landscaping during the process of design and construction.  Also, they were very responsive to follow up after the construction to complete   the warranty works. They completed all the work within cost and the schedule.

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