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Premium Landscape Design & Build Across Canada: Custom 3D Plans, Installation, and Seasonal Maintenance—Book Your Free Consultation
Transform your property with a Canadian landscape partner that handles every stage, from strategy to soil. We craft detailed 3D concepts, manage permits, install with precision, and protect your investment year round with seasonal maintenance. Start with a free consultation tailored to your climate, site, and goals.
Canadian Design-Build Landscape Specialists
We are a nationally capable, locally informed landscape firm delivering premium 3D design, meticulous installation, and proactive maintenance across Canada. Our multi disciplinary team blends architecture, horticulture, and construction management to create enduring outdoor spaces that elevate daily life and withstand demanding climates.
Our End-to-End Process
Experience a transparent, streamlined journey from first conversation to final walkthrough. Our proven process combines deep site analysis, photoreal 3D design, clear budgeting, expert installation, and attentive aftercare, ensuring your outdoor space is completed on schedule, on budget, and crafted for Canadian climates.
Discovery Call and Free Consultation
We begin with a no obligation consultation to understand your property, lifestyle, and priorities. Whether virtual or on site, we discuss vision, timelines, and budget expectations, capturing photos, measurements, and constraints so the next steps, including design scope and permit needs, are confidently planned together.
Comprehensive Site Analysis
Our team evaluates grading, drainage, sun and wind exposure, existing vegetation, access routes, and municipal regulations. This technical snapshot informs our 3D concepts, material choices, and structural recommendations, preventing surprises during construction and ensuring every element performs reliably across Canada’s diverse weather conditions.
Design Brief and Project Roadmap
We translate insights into a clear design brief and phased roadmap. You receive deliverables, decision milestones, and a preliminary budget range aligned to priorities. This shared plan ensures timely approvals, accurate pricing, and a smooth handoff into detailed 3D modeling, engineering, and permitting without costly revisions.
Custom 3D Landscape Design
See your future yard before a shovel hits the ground. Our immersive, scaled 3D models showcase grades, materials, lighting, planting palettes, and seasonal changes, allowing confident decisions and precise pricing while aligning aesthetics, function, and climate resilience for Canadian homes and commercial properties.
Photoreal Renderings and Walkthroughs
We produce high fidelity renderings and panoramic walkthroughs that simulate daylight, night lighting, and seasonal views. You can compare materials, textures, and furniture arrangements, test privacy lines, and approve details visually, reducing uncertainty while aligning expectations between homeowners, installers, and municipal reviewers.
Technical Drawings and Specifications
Beyond visualizations, you receive dimensioned plans, sections, and details that guide construction. Layouts for hardscapes, planting, irrigation, and lighting include callouts, materials, and build notes. This documentation speeds permitting, improves contractor coordination, and ensures your vision is built exactly as designed, without guesswork.
Material and Planting Palette Selection
We curate a cohesive palette matched to your climate zone and maintenance goals. Slip resistant porcelain pavers, frost rated natural stone, native perennials, and salt tolerant species are selected to balance beauty, durability, and cost, with samples and substitutions documented for transparent decisions and reliable availability.
Build and Installation Excellence
From excavation to finishing touches, our certified crews and vetted partners deliver craftsmanship that endures. We follow engineered details, manage inspections, maintain clean sites, and communicate daily progress, ensuring your project advances safely, efficiently, and to exacting standards despite evolving Canadian weather conditions.
Seasonal Maintenance Programs
Protect your investment year round with tailored maintenance packages that adapt to regional climates. We provide spring startup, summer care, fall cleanup, and winterization, proactively managing plant health, irrigation, and surfaces to preserve beauty, safety, and value with predictable scheduling and consistent quality.
Contact usSpring Revival and Inspection
We remove winter debris, prune for structure and bloom, edge beds, top up mulch, test irrigation, and assess winter damage. Soil health checks and fertilization plans jumpstart growth, ensuring turf, perennials, and shrubs recover quickly and are prepared for heat, pests, and active outdoor living.
Summer Care and Plant Health
Our team monitors moisture levels, adjusts irrigation schedules, deadheads perennials, controls weeds, and provides targeted pest and disease treatments. We keep patios swept, joints topped, and furniture areas tidy so your space remains inviting, functional, and photo ready through the busiest entertaining months.
Fall Cleanup and Winterization
We clear leaves, cut back perennials strategically, apply anti desiccants where appropriate, and winterize irrigation. Sensitive plants receive protection, while hardscape and drainage elements are checked. These steps mitigate freeze thaw damage, reduce spring chores, and help your landscape overwinter safely and efficiently.
Frost Heave and Drainage Strategies
We design bases with proper depths, angular aggregate, and geogrids where needed. Positive grades and discreet drains move water away from structures, while expansion gaps and flexible polymeric joints accommodate movement, minimizing surface displacement and long term maintenance across freeze thaw cycles common in Canada.
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Cold Hardy Planting Design
Plant selections focus on zone appropriateness, salt tolerance near roads, and wind protection. Layered structures provide winter interest with bark and evergreen texture, while bloom succession and fall color extend seasonal appeal. Mulch and soil amendments buffer roots and improve moisture retention during temperature swings.
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Snow and Ice Considerations
We plan snow storage areas, select deicing compatible materials, and maintain critical access routes. Textured pavers enhance traction, while lighting supports safe movement on dark winter evenings. Edging and curb details help prevent plow damage and keep plantings protected during municipal or private snow removal.
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Our Core Services
From the first sketch to seasonal care, our services are designed to deliver clarity, craftsmanship, and long term value. Each offering is customized to your site, budget, and regional conditions, ensuring a smooth experience and a landscape that performs beautifully year after year.
Custom 3D Landscape Master Plan
Receive photoreal 3D concepts, dimensioned layouts, and material specifications tailored to your goals and climate zone. The package includes two revision rounds, planting palette, lighting concepts, and a build ready scope that enables precise pricing and efficient permitting, minimizing surprises during construction.
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Turnkey Design-Build Installation
Comprehensive construction management from excavation to final walkthrough. Includes site protection, base preparation, hardscapes, softscapes, lighting, and irrigation, built to engineered details where required. Daily updates, clean sites, and scheduled inspections ensure quality results delivered on time and aligned to your approved design.
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Annual Four-Season Maintenance Plan
Protect your investment with proactive spring startup, summer plant care, fall cleanup, and complete irrigation winterization. Includes scheduled visits, plant health monitoring, bed edging, mulch top-ups, and responsive service requests, customized for your property size and regional weather patterns to ensure lasting beauty.
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Outdoor Living and Entertainment
Elevate everyday life with functional, comfortable, and beautiful outdoor rooms. We design decks, kitchens, shade structures, and fire features that extend your usable season, balancing flow, privacy, and shelter to support relaxing mornings, family dinners, and larger gatherings with efficient circulation and code compliance.
Decks, Pergolas, and Shade
We engineer decks and overhead structures to local codes, optimizing spans, footings, and materials. Low maintenance composites and durable cedar or aluminum options are matched to style and budget, while integrated privacy screens and lighting create cozy, weather resilient spaces for extended seasonal enjoyment.
Outdoor Kitchens and Dining Zones
Layouts consider cooking ergonomics, clearances, and ventilation. We specify weather rated cabinetry, stone or porcelain counters, and gas or electric connections coordinated with licensed trades. Thoughtful lighting and wind screening maintain comfort, supporting year round grill stations or three season kitchens where bylaws permit.
Fire Features and Heat Management
From CSA approved gas fire tables to custom masonry fireplaces, we design for safety clearances, fuel access, and seating sightlines. Heat distribution, wind patterns, and ember control are considered so warmth is reliable, ambiance is elevated, and maintenance remains simple throughout shoulder seasons.
Sustainable and Native Solutions
Reduce water use, support biodiversity, and lower maintenance with smart, sustainable choices. We integrate native planting, permeable paving, rain gardens, and efficient irrigation, delivering long lasting beauty that respects municipal regulations, stormwater requirements, and the unique ecological character of your region.
Water Wise Design and Xeriscaping
We group plants by hydrozones, replace thirsty turf in low use areas, and implement drip irrigation with soil moisture sensors. Drought tolerant species and improved mulching strategies reduce irrigation demand, while permeable paths and patios help recharge groundwater and minimize runoff during heavy storms.
Pollinator and Habitat Planting
Layered native plant communities provide nectar, pollen, and shelter from early spring to late fall. We include host plants for butterflies, seed heads for birds, and winter cover, balancing ecological value with tidy maintenance practices that keep beds attractive and functional in residential contexts.
Rain Gardens and Permeable Surfaces
We analyze roof and surface runoff, sizing rain gardens with engineered soils and overflow strategies. Permeable pavers and open joint systems reduce pooling and ice, support municipal stormwater goals, and extend the lifespan of adjacent hardscapes by relieving hydrostatic pressure during freeze thaw cycles.
Properties We Serve
From compact urban yards to expansive estates and commercial campuses, our team scales design and construction to your site. We manage logistics, access, and phasing to minimize disruption while delivering consistent quality across diverse property types and provincial regulations.
Residential Homes and Estates
We tailor designs for family routines, pets, and entertaining, balancing privacy, play areas, and low maintenance solutions. Estate projects incorporate arrival sequences, durable driveway systems, and coordinated lighting, ensuring cohesive style from curb to courtyard and reliable performance over decades of use.
Urban and Small Space Solutions
Tight lots demand precision. We use vertical planting, built in seating, narrow format pavers, and privacy screens to maximize function. Smart storage, container gardens, and flexible layouts turn compact patios, terraces, and side yards into hardworking, beautiful spaces without clutter or high upkeep.
Commercial, Strata, and Public Realm
We deliver durable, code compliant landscapes with clear maintenance standards and safe circulation. Planting schemes suit high traffic areas, while wayfinding, lighting, and furniture improve usability. Budgets and schedules are coordinated with stakeholders, reducing downtime and ensuring operational reliability throughout busy seasons.
Budgeting and Phased Planning
Build smarter with transparent pricing and staged implementation when needed. We prioritize critical infrastructure first, then complete finishing layers as budgets allow, ensuring each phase stands alone beautifully while moving you steadily toward the full vision without compromise.
Transparent Estimates and Options
We provide itemized estimates with alternates for materials and features, explaining cost drivers clearly. You can compare value, durability, and maintenance considerations before committing, giving confidence that the final scope aligns to goals, timelines, and financial comfort while preserving design intent.
Phased Project Delivery
Strategic phasing allows infrastructure like drainage, grading, and primary hardscapes to be completed first. Planting, lighting, and furnishings follow as budgets or seasons dictate. This approach minimizes rework, protects earlier investments, and keeps spaces usable during staged implementation across busy calendars.
Financing Guidance and Incentives
We advise on financing pathways, potential municipal rebates for permeable paving or water efficiency, and timing for seasonal promotions. Coordinating payments with milestones and inspections maintains accountability, while incentives can improve return on investment without compromising long term quality or performance.
Permitting and Compliance
Avoid delays with proactive permitting and utility coordination. We prepare drawings, liaise with municipalities, schedule locates, and meet code requirements for structures, drainage, and gas or electrical connections, ensuring a smooth path from approval to construction start.
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We interpret bylaws for setbacks, coverage, and height limits, preparing drawings and documentation for permits or minor variances. Early engagement with planners reduces surprises, while our experience across Canadian jurisdictions helps predict timelines and conditions to keep your project moving efficiently.
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We schedule and verify public and private locates before excavation, marking services to prevent damage. Crews receive site specific safety briefings, and excavation methods are adapted near utilities. This diligence protects people, infrastructure, and schedules while satisfying insurance and municipal requirements.
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Where required, we coordinate geotechnical, structural, or drainage engineering and manage inspections. Documentation aligns with the approved drawings, and any field adjustments are recorded transparently. This discipline ensures built work matches design intent and satisfies regulatory and warranty obligations.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Your landscape is backed by clear standards and dependable support. We specify trusted materials, document installation methods, monitor progress, and provide written warranties, ensuring long term performance and a responsive service relationship after completion.
Material Standards and Sourcing
We select frost rated, slip resistant, and warranty backed materials from reputable suppliers with proven Canadian availability. Substitutions are approved in writing, ensuring aesthetics, performance, and supply continuity remain consistent throughout construction and future maintenance cycles.
Workmanship and Documentation
Detailed checklists govern base preparation, compaction, jointing, and planting methods. Progress photos and as built updates provide transparency, while turnover packages include care guides and product warranties. This documentation supports maintenance and simplifies any future additions or repairs.
Post Build Support and Warranty
We offer scheduled follow ups to review performance, adjust irrigation, and address settling. Written workmanship warranties and manufacturer coverage are clearly outlined, with responsive service protocols so any concerns are handled quickly and professionally without disrupting your enjoyment.
Portfolio and Case Studies
Explore projects from coast to coast, demonstrating styles, budgets, and site challenges similar to yours. Case studies explain goals, solutions, and outcomes, highlighting the measurable impact of thoughtful design and disciplined construction in Canadian conditions.
West Coast Contemporary Retreat
A sloped site near the ocean required retaining solutions, coastal tolerant plants, and wind protection. Terraced patios, cedar screens, and a low glare lighting plan created privacy and warmth, while engineered drainage and permeable surfaces protected the home during heavy rain events.
Prairie Family Backyard Transformation
A sun exposed yard gained shade with a pergola, drought tolerant lawn alternatives, and a kid friendly play zone. Drip irrigation and mulch reduced water use, while a fire feature extended evenings. The phased plan allowed budgeting without sacrificing the cohesive design.
Atlantic Heritage Home Refresh
Historic character guided material choices, pairing natural stone with classic plantings and discreet lighting. Salt tolerant species near the street ensured resilience, while a new rain garden solved puddling. The final result preserved charm and improved day to day livability through all seasons.
Booking and Timeline
Getting started is simple and structured. Book your free consultation, receive a clear design proposal, and review a realistic schedule aligned with provincial seasons and permitting requirements. We communicate milestones and keep you informed from concept to completion.