When is the best time to start?

Spring through autumn for planting and sod. Hardscaping — decks, walls, patios — can run later into the season, though frozen ground stops excavation entirely.

Do decks need a permit?

In Toronto it depends on height above grade and size. Low decks often do not; raised decks and anything attached to the house usually do. We check the threshold for your design and apply where needed.

Can you fix water pooling in the yard?

Yes, and it is worth treating as a priority rather than a nuisance. Pooling near a foundation eventually finds its way into the basement. The fix is usually regrading, sometimes a French drain or a dry well.

Landscaping & Backyard in Toronto

Decks, planting, grading and lighting that make the yard usable year-round.

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Overview

What a landscaping & backyard project involves

A backyard in this city gets heavy use for a few months and has to survive the rest of the year. The projects that still look good after several winters are the ones where drainage and grading were sorted before anything decorative was installed.

We plan how water leaves the property first, then build the deck, the planting and the lighting on top of that. Grading also has a habit of becoming a legal matter between neighbours, so it is worth getting right the first time.

What’s included

Grading and drainage design to move water away from the foundation
Deck and pergola design and construction
Retaining walls and garden bed structures
Planting plans suited to the local climate zone
Sod, seeding and irrigation
Low-voltage landscape and step lighting
Fencing, gates and privacy screening

Common questions

When is the best time to start?: Spring through autumn for planting and sod. Hardscaping — decks, walls, patios — can run later into the season, though frozen ground stops excavation entirely.
Do decks need a permit?: In Toronto it depends on height above grade and size. Low decks often do not; raised decks and anything attached to the house usually do. We check the threshold for your design and apply where needed.
Can you fix water pooling in the yard?: Yes, and it is worth treating as a priority rather than a nuisance. Pooling near a foundation eventually finds its way into the basement. The fix is usually regrading, sometimes a French drain or a dry well.