DESIGN GUIDANCE THAT MEETS YOU WHERE YOU ARE
Start with what you know. We’ll help shape the rest.
Some homeowners arrive with a clear vision. Others have a few ideas, an existing property they want to improve, or a blank slate and need more guidance before the project takes shape.
We can help refine and visualize the direction through concepts, samples and material selection, then define a construction scope that fits the property and the work being planned.
PLAN THE PROPERTY AS A WHOLE
What a good landscape plan needs to resolve
A cohesive landscape comes from making the major decisions together instead of treating every feature as a separate project. The direction should account for the property, how the space will be used, the materials being selected and the way each element connects to the next.
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The property itself
Existing structures, access, site conditions and the areas being changed influence the practical direction of the project.
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How you want to use it
Gathering areas, walkways, planting, turf and other features should make sense for how you expect to use the property.
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Materials and details
Samples and material selection help settle the visual direction before those choices are carried into construction.
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How the pieces connect
Hardscaping, planting, lighting, synthetic turf and water features can be planned together so the finished property feels intentional.
CONNECTED LANDSCAPE FEATURES
What can be part of your landscape project?
Some projects begin with one feature. Others combine several elements into a larger property plan. The right mix depends on the property, the scope and what you want the finished space to do.
Hardscaping & masonry
Patios, walkways, driveways, retaining walls, stone steps, decorative walls and outdoor fire features can be integrated into one landscape plan.
Water features
Ponds, waterfalls, water walls and other custom water features can become focal points or be designed as part of a larger outdoor space.
Planting & landscape lighting
Planting and lighting can connect hardscape areas to the rest of the property and shape how the finished landscape looks and feels.
Synthetic turf & putting greens
Synthetic turf can provide durable green space, recreational areas and custom putting greens within a broader landscape design.
DESIGNED AS ONE PROPERTY
A strong landscape is more than a collection of features.
When several elements are part of the same project, the layout, materials and transitions should be considered together. That helps the finished property feel intentional instead of pieced together one decision at a time.
BUILT BY UPPER CANADA LANDSCAPE
Selected landscape projects
A few examples of the range of work that can come together within a larger landscape project.
Terraced stonework & landscape lighting
Front landscape & hardscape
Water feature integration
Backyard putting green
Retaining walls & landscape steps
HOW A PROJECT MOVES FORWARD
From the first conversation to construction
Every project is different, but the core sequence is consistent: understand the property and scope, refine the direction, quote the work, schedule it, then build.
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Consultation
Discuss the scope and inspect or measure the property as required.
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Refine the direction
Use additional discussion, concepts, samples and material selection where needed to shape the project.
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Quote & materials
Prepare the quote and work through the materials that define the proposed project.
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Scheduling
Set an anticipated starting date and timeline based on the project and season.
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Construction
Once work begins, UCL generally remains on the project through completion, weather permitting. Large projects started late in fall may continue in spring when necessary.
COMMON PROJECT QUESTIONS
Questions before you start
Do I need to have the entire design figured out?
No. Some clients arrive with a clear vision, while others have a partial idea or need substantial design guidance. UCL can help refine the direction through concepts, samples and material selection.
What affects the cost of a landscape project?
The scope and materials are developed for the specific property and project. UCL works on individual features, mid-size multi-component projects and complex full-property builds, so there is no single typical project price to publish.
How long does a landscape project take?
There is no universal duration. Timing depends on the size, scope and complexity of the work, as well as weather and season.
What types of properties do you work on?
UCL works on new builds, established homes and older landscapes being updated, including projects for previous clients returning years later.
LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION
Serving London and surrounding Southwestern Ontario communities
London is Upper Canada Landscape’s primary market. Our confirmed service reach extends into surrounding Southwestern Ontario communities.
London · Port Stanley · Watford · Parkhill · St. Mary’s · Woodstock · Tillsonburg
START A LANDSCAPE PROJECT
Planning a landscape project?
Tell us what you want to change, what stage your ideas are at and any features you are considering. We can start with the property, the scope and the next practical step.