Custom Landscape Design & Build in Toronto
At LandCon, we've spent over 25 years turning ordinary Toronto backyards and front yards into outdoor spaces people actually want to live in.
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As a trusted name for landscape design in Toronto and across Southern Ontario, we handle everything from the first sketch to the final stone — no separate design firm, no separate contractor, no gaps for things to go wrong in between.
Designed Around Real Constraints
Toronto properties come with their own set of challenges: narrow city lots, ravine setbacks, older drainage systems, and municipal permit requirements that vary block to block. Our team designs around these realities every day, not around generic templates — so what you get is a plan that actually works for your property, not just one that looks good on paper.
Our Landscape Design Process
Free On-Site Consultation
Our landscape designers and architects visit your property, walk the space with you, and talk through your goals, budget, and how you actually plan to use the yard — entertaining, kids, low-maintenance, or all three. You'll get a free, no-obligation quote before anything moves forward.
3D Design & Concept
We translate that conversation into a full 3D rendering, so you can see your finished landscape — plantings, hardscape, lighting, water features — before a single shovel goes in the ground. This is also where we flag anything your specific lot needs, like drainage corrections or retaining walls for grade changes.
Materials & Final Estimate
Once the concept is right, we walk you through material and finish options and lock in a detailed, itemized estimate — no vague allowances you discover halfway through the build.
Permits & Municipal Requirements
Toronto and GTA municipalities each have their own bylaws around fencing height, pool setbacks, and tree protection. We handle the permit applications and inspections on your behalf, so delays don't land on you.
Construction
Our own crews build the project — we don't subcontract the work out to whoever's available. Your project manager stays with you from groundbreaking to final walkthrough.
Warranty & Maintenance
Every build comes with a 5-year extended warranty on structural features — pools, retaining walls, pergolas, patios, decks, and driveways — plus ongoing maintenance plans if you want us to keep it looking the way it did on day one.
What Goes Into a LandCon Landscape Design
A strong landscape design blends two things: hardscaping (the built, structural elements) and softscaping (plants and living elements). We design both together, not as separate add-ons, so the finished space feels cohesive instead of assembled.
Hardscape elements we design and build
- Pergolas & gazebos
- Retaining walls
- Swimming pools & spas
- Outdoor kitchens and bars
- Stamped concrete patios
- Fountains & waterfalls
- Fire pits
- Landscape lighting
- Interlocking driveways and walkways
Softscape elements we design and build
- Custom garden beds and plantings selected for Toronto's climate and soil conditions
- Privacy hedging and screening
- Seasonal colour planning so your yard doesn't peak for two weeks and go flat the rest of the year
Whether your project is a full backyard overhaul, a pergola and cabana build, or a complete backyard design and build, we scope it around your property's actual constraints — lot size, grading, sun exposure, and neighbourhood bylaws — not a one-size-fits-all package.
Areas We Serve
LandCon designs and builds landscapes across Toronto and the wider GTA, including:
If you're just outside these areas, reach out anyway — we take on projects across Southern Ontario on a case-by-case basis.
Why Toronto Homeowners Choose LandCon
25+ years in business — we've built through enough Toronto winters and clay-heavy soil conditions to know what actually holds up.
Design and build under one roof — the people who design your landscape are accountable for building it, so nothing gets lost in translation.
5-year extended warranty on structural builds, not just a handshake promise.
Certified and recognized — active members of Landscape Ontario and the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), and certified by the National Concrete Masonry Association and the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute.
Full portfolio available — browse completed residential and commercial projects across the GTA before you commit to anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for landscaping work in Toronto?
Most planting and softscaping work doesn't require a permit. Structural additions — pools, retaining walls over a certain height, some fencing, and anything close to a property line — usually do, and requirements vary by municipality. We handle the permit process for you as part of the design phase so it doesn't hold up construction.
How much does landscape design cost in Toronto?
It depends heavily on scope — a garden refresh and a full backyard rebuild with a pool are very different budgets. We provide a detailed, itemized estimate after your free consultation, so you know exact costs before committing rather than working off a rough range.
How long does a landscape design project take, from consultation to completion?
Design (consultation through 3D concept and permits) typically takes several weeks. Construction timelines depend on project scope — a patio refresh moves much faster than a full backyard with a pool and structures. We give you a realistic timeline as part of your estimate.
Do you handle both the design and the construction?
Yes — LandCon designs and builds every project with our own crews. You're not coordinating between a separate design firm and a separate contractor.
What's the difference between hardscaping and softscaping?
Hardscaping refers to built, structural elements — patios, retaining walls, driveways, pergolas. Softscaping refers to plants and living elements — gardens, hedging, trees, seasonal colour. A strong design layers both together rather than treating them as separate projects.
Can you work with an existing landscape instead of starting from scratch?
Yes. Many projects are partial redesigns — refreshing an outdated patio, adding lighting to an existing yard, or extending a garden — rather than full rebuilds. We assess what's worth keeping during your consultation.
Is LandCon insured and licensed for landscaping work in Ontario?
Yes, we're fully licensed and insured, and we're certified members of Landscape Ontario, BILD, the National Concrete Masonry Association, and the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute.
What happens if something needs repair after the project is finished?
Every structural feature we build — pools, retaining walls, pergolas, patios, decks, and driveways — is covered by a 5-year extended warranty. We also offer ongoing maintenance plans if you'd rather not manage upkeep yourself.
Get Your Free Landscape Design Quote
Whether you're planning a full backyard transformation or refreshing your front yard's curb appeal, LandCon's design team is ready to walk your property and put together a free, no-obligation plan.
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