AreasToronto
Serving Toronto
Landscaping for Toronto homes, from small city lots to larger family yards.
Toronto yards are mostly small, shaded and hard to reach, so a good plan matters more than a big budget. We design for tight access, old trees and neighbours on every side, then build it so it still looks right in ten years.
- Insured crews
- Free on-site consultations
- Clear, written quotes
Built for Toronto yards
Local conditions decide what thrives. Here is what we plan around on every Toronto job.
Small lots, tight access
Many downtown and east-end yards can only be reached through a side gate or the house. We plan material deliveries and wheelbarrow routes before quoting, and choose smaller formats that can be carried in.
Heavy clay and fill
A lot of the city sits on clay, and older lots often have fill and old foundations just under the surface. We test before we dig and build patios on a proper base with drainage worked in.
Mature canopy and shade
Big maples and oaks shade many Toronto yards, so sun-loving plans fail. We plant shade perennials and ferns, and keep digging away from the root zone.
Ravines and slopes
Properties near ravines, creeks or the Scarborough Bluffs have slopes and erosion to think about. We favour deep-rooted native planting and terraces, and check what approvals the lot needs first.
Neighbourhoods we cover in Toronto
We also work across the rest of the city. Not sure your street is in range? Call and ask.
North York
Larger postwar lots, mature trees and long driveways that suit lawn programmes and hedges.
Scarborough
A mix of bungalows and ravine-edge lots, with slopes and erosion to plan around.
Etobicoke
Established streets along the Humber, with big trees and shade gardens.
East York
Compact yards and detached garages, where every square metre of planting counts.
The Annex
Narrow lots, laneway garages and deep shade, so small patios and layered planting.
Roncesvalles
Row-house gardens with side-gate access, planted for privacy and low upkeep.
Leslieville
Tight east-end lots where raised beds, fences and container planting do most of the work.
High Park
Heritage homes beside the park, with old trees and careful root-zone protection.
What we do here
What Toronto clients say
They turned our backyard into a calm space we actually use. The crew was on time and careful with the details.
Hedges trimmed neatly and everything was hauled away. Scheduling took a week, but worth it.
These are sample reviews written for a demo site. GreenScape is a fictional business.
Read all reviews →A year of yard care in Toronto
City yards are small, so timing matters. Spring and fall fill up first.
Spring · Apr to May
- Cleanup and bed prep
- Planting shade perennials
- Start of patio and walkway builds
Summer · Jun to Aug
- Lawn care and hedge trimming
- Container and raised-bed planting
- Hardscape projects
Fall · Sep to Nov
- Leaf removal
- Overseeding thin lawns
- Bulb planting
Winter · Dec to Mar
- Design consultations
- Planning small-yard layouts
- Booking spring work early
Permits & local rules
Some work needs sign-off from the municipality or another authority. These are general pointers for Toronto; the official pages below are the source, and rules change.
Trees on private property
Toronto has a private tree by-law, and a permit is needed to injure or remove protected trees. We flag this before any cutting.
Source: City of Toronto, permit to injure or remove trees ↗Ravines and natural features
Properties in or beside a ravine may fall under a separate protection by-law, and some areas are also regulated by the conservation authority. Check before changing grades or planting on a slope.
Source: City of Toronto, tree and ravine protection permits ↗Utility locates
Ontario law requires a locate request before most digging. It is free through Ontario Dig Authority (formerly Ontario One Call), and we book it before we dig.
Source: Ontario Dig Authority (formerly Ontario One Call) ↗Toronto landscaping FAQ
Can you work in a yard with no rear access?
Yes. We plan the route in at the quote visit and bring materials in by hand where we have to. It can add labour time, and we price that in the written quote.
What grows in deep shade under old trees?
Hostas, ferns, hellebores, native woodland perennials and groundcovers do well. We plant by hand to avoid cutting main roots.
Do I need a permit for a patio or retaining wall?
It depends on the size and the lot. We check the requirements for your property and tell you before work starts.
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