Backyard Landscaping That Turns Your Vision Into Reality
My design style is NOT cookie cutter. I want to get to know YOU, your landscape, your needs and your dreams for your front and backyard. This is how I create a design that is completely unique to YOU and your outdoor space!
Why Invest in Professional Backyard Landscaping?
Your backyard is more than just outdoor space. It’s where kids play, dinners happen, and memories are made. A professionally designed landscape:
Maximizes usable space, even in small or sloped yards
Solves drainage and grading issues that impact your home
Increases curb appeal and property value
Creates year-round beauty and functionality
What’s Included in Our Backyard Landscaping Services
We create fully custom backyard designs using DynaScape software. Each design includes:
🟢 Layout plans for zones like dining, lounging, play, or garden beds
🟢 Planting schemes using seasonal, native, or low-maintenance plants
🟢 Patio, pathway, or deck integration
🟢 Lighting and irrigation planning
🟢 Softscape and hardscape balance
🟢 Optional onsite support during installation
🟢 Bonus: Seasonal Plant Care Guide included for every project
🟢 Add-On: Maintenance Plan for continued care after install
Backyards Designed for the Way You Live
We’ve designed backyards across Etobicoke, Toronto, Mississauga, and Oakville—from minimal modern gardens to lush, layered planting beds with interlock patios and native trees. See our Portfolio for real transformations.
Whether you're working with a tight urban lot in Toronto or a spacious property in Oakville, our process is tailored to the site and how you want to use the space:
Want to host dinner parties? We’ll zone out dining, lighting, and patio design.
Prefer a quiet retreat? We’ll focus on privacy planting, stone paths, and cozy corners.
Need a kid- and dog-friendly design? We’ll plan softscape and layout with safety in mind.
Backyard Landscaping That Works With Your Budget
CONSULTATIONS - $125
This is our opportunity to meet each other and make sure we will be comfortable going on this journey together. I will also get a glimpse of the scope of your project.
VIRTUAL CONSULTATIONS - TBD
Do you live outside Toronto? I am happy to discuss a virtual consultation for garden plans or designs. Just get in touch!
LANDSCAPE DESIGNS - $1,000+
The design fee is quoted on and agreed to in advance. A 50% deposit is required upfront and the balance due upon final design approval. Landscape Designs are completed in colour using DynaScape CAD landscape design software.
Not every yard is large—but every space can be beautiful. We specialize in small backyard landscape design, especially in tighter city lots around Toronto, Etobicoke, and Mississauga. Through smart zoning, vertical planting, and layered textures, we help maximize function, comfort, and curb appeal, even when space is limited.
Led by Stephanie LeBlanc—a certified Fusion Landscape Professional (FLP), CLD candidate, and proud member of Landscape Ontario—we bring creative strategy, environmental sensitivity, and real-world function to every design.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES - TBD
When planning your budget consider the following additional costs…
-The cost of plants -Contractor fees -Adding irrigation and/or lighting -Would you like me on-site for your installation? -Will you require property maintenance? -Need assistance sourcing furniture, accessories, appliances? *All of this will vary depending on the complexity and scale of your project.
Every great backyard starts with a great planting plan. Whether you're after a pollinator-friendly space, seasonal blooms, or a low-maintenance garden bed, we bring backyard garden ideas that match your style and maintenance preferences. Using a thoughtful mix of colours, textures, and structures, we make your garden a true extension of your home.
Backyard Garden Ideas That Grow With Your Vision
MY LANDSCAPE design process
As a landscape architect, I create detailed backyard landscaping and hardscape designs tailored to your outdoor space. Whether you want a modern patio backyard design, pool landscaping, or a cozy garden retreat, we design every element to fit your lifestyle and the unique conditions of Etobicoke and the Greater Toronto Area.
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In-person Consultation
This is our chance to meet and for me to assess the scope of your project. From here I provide you with a design quote detailing all aspects.
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Site Analysis
When you agree to my quote, a 50% deposit is paid. I then get to work analyzing your landscape and taking measurements. If you have an updated property survey, this stage moves more quickly.
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Design Process
After approximately 4-8 weeks, I present to you the defined numbers of design options, you provide me with feedback, I complete revisions and deliver a final design to you. At this point, the balance of the design fee is due.
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Consulting with Contractors
Should you want someone else to do the work, I will procure two Contractor quotes for you to consider which will include things like preparing the stie, amending soil, installing hardscape, planting, etc. At the same time, I can also procure a quote for your plants and arrange delivery.
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Installation and Maintenance
For an additional fee, I can be on site for your installation to project manage and can place plants according to the design. A maintenance plan will be provided for each plant to ensure their best success.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our design services start at $1,000, and in-person consultations are $125. We provide a detailed quote upfront based on the size and scope of your yard.
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We specialize in design and planning. However, we offer installation support and can recommend trusted contractors to carry out your build.
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Absolutely. We’re experienced in designing for small, sloped, or irregular yards throughout Toronto and the GTA.
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Yes! You’ll receive our Seasonal Plant Care Guide with every project, and we also offer an optional Maintenance Plan covering all installed plantings and materials.
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Most backyard designs take 3–8 weeks depending on complexity and revisions.