Custom Landscaping in Toronto

Residential landscaping focuses on transforming outdoor spaces to enhance their functionality and aesthetics. Our professional landscapers can offer two types of services: softscape and hardscape landscaping.

Softscape landscaping involves the living components of a landscape project, such as plants, trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass. These elements contribute texture and vibrant colours to outdoor areas, enriching their visual appeal.

On the other hand, hardscape landscaping involves non-living, structural elements like pathways, decks, and retaining walls. These features are integral in adding functionality and defining distinct zones within a single outdoor space.

Yes, your landscape design plans are required to be submitted to the City of Toronto. As outlined by the city, some of the guidelines include:

• Any lot frontage between six and 15 metres must have a maximum driveway width of 6.0 metres and a minimum of 50% of the front yard area must be landscaped. Of this, at least 75% must be soft landscaping.
• Any lot frontage of 15 to 23 metres can have a maximum driveway width of 9 metres, and a minimum of 60% of the front yard area must be landscaped. Of this, at least 75% must be soft landscaping.

To learn more about Toronto landscape design requirements, contact Green Side Up Contracting today.

Depending on the scope and nature of your project, inspections may be required to ensure compliance with building codes, zoning regulations, and safety standards. Inspections will often cover various aspects of the construction process, including grading, drainage, installation of retaining walls or other structural elements, and adherence to approved plans and permits.

According to local by-laws, irrigation systems installed must be inspected and tested to ensure work meets the installation guidelines submitted to the city. Tree installations are recommended to be inspected yearly, and plant inspections should be conducted to monitor for pests and diseases.

Permits are required for landscaping projects in the city. Site plans must include the dimensions of hard and soft landscape treatments and accessory structures. The process begins with a property survey, followed by submitting your plans to the city via an architect or architectural technician.

At Green Side Up Contracting, we help our clients navigate the permit process from start to finish. We work closely with our network of architects and engineers to confirm your designs are accurate and up to code, ensuring plans are approved as quickly as possible and your project can begin.

The cost of hiring local landscape contractors depends on factors like project size, scope, and customizations. At Green Side Up Contracting, we tailor our services to fit your needs.

Schedule a discovery call with our founder, Jay Saveall, to discuss your vision. From there, we'll provide estimates for our services and discuss permits and timelines. We also have an interlock calculator to help you better determine the potential cost of your landscaping project.

In addition to residential landscaping, we offer a range of services, including:

• Decking in Toronto
• Fencing in Toronto
• Pool Building in Toronto

Other services include:

• Sport Court Designs
• Fireplace Installation
• Outdoor Kitchen Design
• Snow and Ice Removal
• Commercial Property Maintenance

Contact us today to learn which of our services can work for you.

At GSU, we're committed to delivering residential landscaping services that change how you see your outdoor space. Alongside interlocking, retaining walls, flagstone, concrete pads, and softscape, we offer:

• Pool Building
• Installing Trex Decking
• Fencing Services
• Custom Carpentry

Our contractors are ready to bring your plans to fruition. Reach out today to explore our services.

There may be other landscaping companies in Toronto, but there’s only one GSU.

With 24 years of experience, we’ve helped transform homes across the city. From interlocking installations to stunning garden walls, our diverse services have elevated countless spaces, highlighting their distinctive features and creating cohesive spaces that reflect our clients' personalities.

Backed by extensive industry connections, we help secure permits and ensure compliance with all zoning regulations. Our commitment is simple — to elevate your home to its fullest potential, never settling until we've exceeded your expectations.

At GSU, we proudly offer landscaping services across the York Region.

Learn where our landscaping contractors can serve you:

• Richmond Hill Landscaping
• Aurora Landscaping
• Newmarket Landscaping

We also offer landscaping in:

• Georgina
• Whitchurch - Stouffville
• Markham
• Greater Toronto Area
• Bradford, Schomberg
• Thornhill
• Vaughan
• Scarborough

Ready to revamp your residential space? Our experienced landscape contractors are here to help you take the next step. With 24 years of expertise, we offer tailored landscaping solutions that reflect your personality.

Whether it's custom carpentry or retaining wall installation, we've got you covered. Contact our landscapers today to kickstart your project.