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Landscaping Renovation Process
How to plan outdoor projects with a landscape contractor and designer
When you look out the window, you want to see a peaceful landscape that complements the aesthetic of your home. If you’re looking to give your backyard’s design a beauty boost, brighten up your driveway, or plant a front yard garden, enlist the help of a professional landscape designer. These qualified, certified landscaping contractors can provide a blueprint for how to make a beautiful backyard garden. Jump start your journey to landscaping success by following these three simple steps:
Plan ahead
Think through the vision for your outdoor space and how you’d like to use it. Then use this guide to get a better understanding of what’s involved in a landscaping project.
Define a realistic budget
Develop a budget that stays within your means while allowing you to realize your garden ideas to their full potential. Scroll down to get a sense of average prices for common landscaping projects.
Compare several contractors
Find a local landscaper who fits your budget and your garden ideas by submitting your project to Smart Reno. If you’re looking for landscape design help, talk to landscaping companies that also offer the services of a landscape architect.
Cost of landscaping for lawn care, front yard and backyard renovation
Basic maintenance work like mowing and seasonal mulching will cost less than employing a landscape designer or architect to develop and implement a plan for realizing more extensive landscape ideas. Generally, your price will depend on the average cost per hour of landscaping services, the square feet of exterior area, and the type of project. A landscape designer will often charge by the hour for their services. No matter the nature of your project, ensure you compare quotes from landscaping companies to be certain you’re getting a fair price.
| Type of renovation | Predictable budget |
|---|---|
| Lawn care and yard maintenance | $300 – $1000 |
| Front yard renovation | $10,000 – $15,000 |
| Backyard renovation | $15,000 – $30,000 |
Average cost
What do landscaping services include?
Do you have a portfolio of front yard landscaping ideas, but find yourself confused about how to work around your driveway? Or are you at a loss for how to fix your backyard after a snowstorm did away with your favourite tree and your gazebo in one fell swoop? Landscaping projects can range in scope and complexity from mowing a lawn to installing an ornamental flower garden with a koi pond as its centrepiece. Your desired improvements may require the involvement of skilled masonry contractors, carpenters, or electricians.
Landscaping Tips and Tricks
Top front yard and backyard landscaping renovation ideas
Most homeowners start out with a broad vision for a dream backyard garden or have a collection of front yard landscaping ideas curated on Pinterest to present to their landscape architect. Consider adding these top Canadian landscaping ideas to your design portfolio.
Flower beds
Add a pop of colour to your outdoor areas with flower gardens. Your landscape designer can provide guidance on the right flowers to plant for your climate. Consider the visual impression you want in terms of both colour and texture when describing your flower garden ideas to your landscape designer or landscape architect.
Vegetable gardens
Feed your family and enhance your backyard with the herbal scents and understated colours of a vegetable garden. The top Canadian backyard landscaping ideas almost always involve planting visually appealing and delicious produce. You may wish to do the planting yourself after your residential landscapers have installed raised beds and laid down topsoil.
Pergolas and gazebos
One of the best ideas for your garden is installing an airy gazebo to comfortably immerse yourself in your landscaping dreams. Gazebos and pergolas also make excellent entertaining spaces. Enlist the help of a general contractor to coordinate construction of a customized gazebo, especially if it involves electrical and plumbing work.
Garden pathways
Use gravel and pathway stones to guide your footsteps through your fully realized backyard design. A garden pathway can be constructed with simple, rustic packed earth, or provide a touch of elegance with softly shaded masonry. With professional design and construction, a pathway can provide the perfect accent to your lush backyard oasis or gorgeous front yard garden.
Tools & Calculators
Find out how much home equity you have to finance your renovation using the RBC Home Value Estimator.
Not sure what your renovation should cost you? Use the Renovation Cost Estimator to find out.
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