--- title: "Green Roots Landscaping Inc — Landscape Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/green-roots-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~125882184 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~125882184.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Green Roots Landscaping Inc" category: ["Landscape Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f6c3c5c80fc29d30_4288-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Ottawa, Ontario k1Z7M8, Canada" latitude: 45.3799 longitude: -75.7459 phone: "(613) 900-5668" website: http://www.greenrootslandscaping.ca rating: 4.9 review_count: 87 best_of_houzz_awards: 15 followers: 121 last_updated: 2026-09-04 --- # Green Roots Landscaping Inc > Ottawa Area's Personalized Landscape Design Solutions \| Best of Houzz! Original Houzz profile: [Green Roots Landscaping Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/green-roots-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~125882184) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors - **Location:** Ottawa, ON - **Serves:** Barrhaven, Britannia, Carp, Gloucester, Kanata, Navan, Orleans, Ottawa, Rockland, Sittsville, Uplands - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (87 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 15 awards (2014–2026), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Green Roots Landscaping Inc. is a landscape design and build company in Ottawa. We specialize in creating personalized, cutting edge designs in 3D so that a client can virtually walk through the to-scale project before it is built. Our designers are also the company owners and project managers, thereby ensuring that each project from design phase to completion is managed by the same person with the same vision. We have a vested interest in each project being pristine as seen in our portfolio. Green Roots is Ottawa's premier boutique landscaping company. Our attention to detail when using natural and pre-cast stone, along with wood and metal has set our company apart; evident in the company's portfolio. From the initial meeting, through the design phase, and construction process, we insure that the client is well informed, confident of the process, and is completely satisfied upon completion. Please see our reviews on Houzz for further information. Our build season tends to book up quickly so please feel free to contact us at your earliest opportunity to realize your landscaping needs. Please do not hesitate to contact us through Houzz or at info@greenrootslandscaping.ca or by visiting our website, https://greenrootslandscaping.ca/ to book your consultation. If you have any questions, we will be happy to help! ### Services Provided - Landscape Construction - Hardscaping - Patio Construction - Garden Design - Deck Building - Pergola Construction - Paver Installation - Retaining Wall Construction - Custom Fire Pits - Pool Landscaping - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Custom Water Features - Masonry - Outdoor Lighting Installation - Outdoor Fireplace Construction - Gazebo Design & Construction - Fence Installation - Landscape Lighting Installation - Planting - Landscape Drainage System Installation - Sod Installation - Tree Planting - Land Leveling & Grading - Shed Design & Construction - Arbor Design and Construction - Vinyl Fence Installation - Aluminum Fence Installation - Asphalting - Custom Wood Working - Front Entrance Ways - Garden Walls - General Contracting - Home Additions - Outdoor Steps - Natural Stone - Outdoor Steps - Prefabricated Interlock Brick - Outdoor Steps - Wood - Overhangs - Pools - Retaining Walls - Separation Walls - Stairs - Walkways - Masonry - Walkways - Prefabricated Interlocking Stone - Walls ### Areas Served - Barrhaven - Britannia - Carp - Gloucester - Kanata - Navan - Orleans - Ottawa - Rockland - Sittsville - Uplands ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Green Roots Landscaping Inc | | Address | Ottawa, Ontario k1Z7M8, Canada | | Phone | (613) 900-5668 | | Website | http://www.greenrootslandscaping.ca | | Followers on Houzz | 121 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — https://www.instagram.com/greenrootslandscaping/ ## Offers Landscape Design Solutions ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Green Roots Landscaping Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/green-roots-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~125882184) - **Website:** http://www.greenrootslandscaping.ca - **Phone:** (613) 900-5668 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2024 LO Green Stamp - 2022 & 2024 LO Award of Excellence - 2014-2023 Houzz Award: Service - 2015 & 2016 Houzz Award: Design & Service - City of Ottawa Award of Merit for 73 Crichton Sthttp://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/planning-and-development/built-heritage/2012-2014-award-winners - **Best of Houzz:** 15 awards (2014–2026), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 87 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 49.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — a\_d\_i\_smith, June 2026** > Ryan, Quinn, and the crew were a delight to work with for our front yard landscaping. The design was fantastic and their quality of work was meticulous throughout the project. Would happily hire Green Roots again. > > Update: after two years, I reached out to Ryan for maintenance support on my landscaping work. He was immediately responsive and highly supportive in taking care of my project’s needs. His crew arrived and did excellent work, completely restoring the landscaping to its original (excellent) form. Thank you Ryan and Green Roots! **★★★★★ — Robert Plourde, Nov. 2025** > After seeing how artistic a job Green Roots did for some neighbours 10 years ago and how well the work has stood up over those years, we asked for their recommendation, which they gave without reservation. Meeting Ryan Crompton and his team inspired confidence in the company right from the outset. Always professional, courteous, and hard-working, everyone connected with our project was great! Green Roots brought our tired landscaping up to date and fulfilled our dream of a three-season room off our kitchen. We couldn't be happier! > Robert and Sonja Plourde **Comment from Green Roots Landscaping Inc:** > Thank you so much for your review, it is very much appreciated! It was great working with both of you through the design and build phase for your full property landscaping and 3 seasons project! **★★★★★ — Alan Yakibchuk, Oct. 2025** > I’ll paint you a picture. One year old townhouse, blank slate for a back yard (20x40), Ryan’s design ideas and an amazing crew. This all made for a beautiful front and back yard projects. > Patio stones, composite deck, hot tub, electrical (garden lights, stair lights, power to the hot tub, power to the shed), shed, garden and planting as well as fencing. > I am very pleased with the way everything turned out and especially happy with how professional the different crews and craftsmen were. When people visit they are always amazed at how much could be fit in a townhouse backyard without it looking like too much. Everyone comments on the beautiful large tiles used for the patio. Thanks again Ryan and crew. **Comment from Green Roots Landscaping Inc:** > Thank you so much for your detailed review! It was a pleasure working with you. We were happy to create a design and finished project that balanced the efficient use of space with a beautiful result. **★★★★★ — douglas575, June 2025** > What a positive experience! From initial consultation to final execution, the project was performed with extraordinary attention to detail. Our vision was far exceeded by the Green Works team. Ryan, a co-owner, took our vision and took it to a level we had not imagined - simply amazing! > The on-site crew were professional, attentive to detail and just wonderful to have on site. This was the most expansive landscaping project we've undertaken and we're so happy that Green Works undertook the project. From initial conceptualization to final product, we were delighted with Green Works. Just beautiful in every detail! **Comment from Green Roots Landscaping Inc:** > Hello Doug, Thank you so much for your glowing review. It was a pleasure working with both of you and I am so happy with how the waterfall and pond came into being. **★★★★★ — Derek and Andrea Lowry, May 2025** > Green Roots completed a large-scale backyard project for us in the summer of 2024 and completely exceeded our expectations! We were planning to have an inground pool installed, and were looking for Green Roots to plan, design and execute the surrounding patio spaces and gardens. The project included an armor stone retaining wall around the pool, multiple interlock patios, privacy screens, raised bed gardens, stone steps and more. > > Dave met with us multiple times to plan and design the project, listening to our wants and needs, incorporating our ideas, and suggesting elements that we would not have thought of. He was able to seamlessly incorporate the existing trees that we wanted to keep .After choosing a final design, the pool dig did not go our way and we were required to change the size and location of the pool. Dave generously re-did the backyard design again to work around the necessary changes, incorporating the important elements and presenting a new design that we loved. They were also very flexible in adding to the scope of the project last minute and starting the work on time as promised. > > Tasha, Quinn and the crew were hard-working, friendly and professional. We noticed their attention to detail and that they cared about getting things right, per the design. They worked long hours and always took the time to clean up the job site each night. We also worked with Ryan selecting plant material, he was knowledgeable about what would work in our space and patient with us taking the time to select the right plants. When a few arrived looking crispy (in the heat of mid-July!) the crew refused to plant them and ensured we received healthy replacements. > > Our backyard turned out beautifully, we are very happy with the end result! We would highly recommend the Green Roots team and look forward to working with them on our next project! **Comment from Green Roots Landscaping Inc:** > Thank you so much for your review. Tasha and Quinn were thrilled to read the review! It was a pleasure working with both of you. Your project was just featured on our instagram too! **★★★★★ — Jacqueline, Oct. 2024** > What a wonderful experience working with Green Roots Landscaping. The consultation, the design concept, the communication, the crew, a class act from start to finish. We tasked Ryan with finding us a way to revive the front of our property and live grass free while working the design around a fire hydrant. Ryan listened, understood and blew us away with his first design concept. > Watching MJ and her crew work so happily and cohesively with pride of craftsmanship to bring his design to life was really a treat in itself. We couldn't be happier with the outcome and we highly recommend Green Roots Landscaping! **★★★★★ — John Worgan, Oct. 2024** > It was a pleasure working with Ryan and his dedicated team at Green Roots Landscaping. They were courteous, punctual and readily available to answer our questions and listen to our wants and/or suggestions. All work was of excellent quality and performed on time and budget > The team worked their magic to eliminate the depressed section of the front walkway (an icy hazard in the colder weather), install a cistern and French drains to lead water/melting snow away from the foundation of the garage, install decorative panels to hide double rain barrels, eliminate the sunken pavement leading into the double garage and replace the paved front driveway with stepping stones and native plant material. > Our new walkway, front entrance and adjoining side entrance in front of the garage consist of permeable pavers that both modernize and complement our home. The quality of the work is evident. Even more important, we observed that the staff layered much gravel and other material, providing the necessary foundation to support the pavers but also mitigate our Ottawa freeze/thaw cycles. Highly recommend! **Comment from Green Roots Landscaping Inc:** > Thank you so much for your detailed review. The pictures are so helpful. We were happy to build this Rain Ready Program project for you! It was a pleasure working with both of you. I am very much looking forward to seeing how the new gardens mature next spring. **★★★★★ — HU-158773451, Aug. 2024** > Green Roots Landscaping transformed our home entrance ! Beautiful landscaping, lighting and an amazing team to work with. Highly recommend if you are looking for unique ideas **Comment from Green Roots Landscaping Inc:** > Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are very much looking forward to working with you again in the future! **★★★★★ — peterpb, July 2024** > We found Green Roots Landscaping to be very thorough, very easy to work with, they have friendly staff, and everyone was responsive to our concerns and questions. The work exceeded expectations, the design was complete and detailed, and the work was done on time. We highly recommend Green Roots. **Comment from Green Roots Landscaping Inc:** > Hello Peter, Thank you so much for your glowing review. It has been a pleasure transforming your property over the past 3 years. It looks lovely! **★★★★★ — Anne Plante-Perkins, June 2024** > Green Roots Landscaping Inc is a great company to deal with. We had a large project that required a complete re-do of our backyard. Ryan Crompton carefully reviewed the project, listened to our needs and produced a exemplary, beautiful project plan. > The crew sent to undertake the work was made up of some of the most pleasant, hardest-working people we've ever met. They worked all day through both rain and high heat. We feel lucky to have had the experience with Green Roots, Ryan Crompton and his team. **Comment from Green Roots Landscaping Inc:** > Thank you so much for your lovely review Anne! It was a pleasure working with you through the whole process. I am also very happy with the park like landscape we created together. **★★★★★ — a\_d\_i\_smith, Dec. 2023** > Ryan, Quinn, and the crew were a delight to work with for our front yard landscaping. The design was fantastic and their quality of work was meticulous throughout the project. Would happily hire Green Roots again. **Comment from Green Roots Landscaping Inc:** > Thank you so much for this lovely review. It was a pleasure create your modern front yard. I am very much looking forward to seeing how it evolves overtime as the plant material grows. **★★★★★ — markmemsc, Dec. 2023** > Green Roots Landscaping is truly an exceptional design build landscaping company. > We engaged Green Roots to redesign and build the landscaping at our home. This included the hardscaping, softscaping, grading, drainage and lighting resulting in a substantial change to the look and layout of our drive and walkways. > Green Roots provided the design that was created after much considered thought. It was beautiful, contextual, functional, and achieved all the programming requirements that we had requested. As part of the design process, we received both two dimensional as well as three dimensional video fly-by perspective drawings that were a true representation of the finished product. The work was completed at a very high standard, with progress meetings throughout the project. > David, the owner, and his team are professional, efficient, courteous, conscientious and friendly. We have worked with other landscaping companies on other projects and can say without hesitation, Green Roots is a cut above the rest. If you are pursuing a project, you need to seriously consider Green Roots. **Comment from Green Roots Landscaping Inc:** > Thank you Mark for your glowing review. It was a pleasure working with you to achieve a truly transformative front yard landscape ## Selected projects - [Backyard 25](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-25-pj-vj~7740437) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 10 - [Backyard 26](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-26-pj-vj~7740600) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Front Yard 26](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/front-yard-26-pj-vj~7740577) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Front Yard 25](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/front-yard-25-pj-vj~7318626) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Complete Property 14](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/complete-property-14-pj-vj~7318614) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - [Backyard 20](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-20-pj-vj~7318556) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Backyard 30](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-30-pj-vj~7742058) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Complete Property 13](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/complete-property-13-pj-vj~7318600) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Front Yard 23](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/front-yard-23-pj-vj~7318480) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Backyard 21](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-21-pj-vj~7318562) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Backyard 27](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-27-pj-vj~7740658) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Complete Property 16](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/complete-property-16-pj-vj~7318661) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - [Backyard 22](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-22-pj-vj~7318587) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Backyard 18](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-18-pj-vj~7318520) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Complete Property 12](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/complete-property-12-pj-vj~7318534) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [Backyard 13](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-13-pj-vj~7174694) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 17 - [Complete Project 17](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/complete-project-17-pj-vj~7740718) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Backyard 28](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-28-pj-vj~7741149) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Backyard 19](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-19-pj-vj~7318543) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Backyard 17](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-17-pj-vj~7318513) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 [See all 84 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/green-roots-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~125882184) ## Ideabooks - [deck](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3041318/list/deck) — 7 ideas - [landscape modern](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2832536/list/landscape-modern) — 64 ideas - [Pergolas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61560015/list/pergolas) — 15 ideas - [sunken patios](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105057498/list/sunken-patios) — 2 ideas - [overhang modern](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105057000/list/overhang-modern) — 5 ideas - [steps](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63358945/list/steps) — 3 ideas - [privacy screen modern](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105057081/list/privacy-screen-modern) — 1 idea - [garden modern](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2832507/list/garden-modern) — 5 ideas - [fence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2577202/list/fence) — 15 ideas - [Murphy Beds](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80888471/list/murphy-beds) — 14 ideas - [Houzz Idea Book](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63182614/list/houzz-idea-book) — 12 ideas - [pergola](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3041452/list/pergola) — 9 ideas - [landscape asian](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/16656792/list/landscape-asian) — 2 ideas - [landscape contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2833658/list/landscape-contemporary) — 2 ideas - [landscape modern circular](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2832583/list/landscape-modern-circular) — 2 ideas - [garden contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2832495/list/garden-contemporary) — 1 idea - [landscape](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2577263/list/landscape) — 7 ideas [See all 17 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/ryancrompton) ## Community Q&A **Q: Base depth for side paver walkway?** *(in Photo Questions)* Curious what you used for base and how deep for the walkway? I love the banas stone but at 1" think and 3" of HPB layed, do you think that's sufficient? Will be spaced about 4" apart like these. Thanks! A: It sure is! Ottawa is mostly clay so we tend to overbuild to make sure our work does not move. **Q: WHAT TO GROW IN CORTEN STEEL PLANTERS?** *(in Photo Questions)* I love this look! can one plant Junipers or Tall grasses in a planter over and have it survive over the winter months? Would ground cover survive in the planters? Does anything need to be done to the planter? A: Hello Nathan, They are a bold and stunning look. We are big fans. There is a lot of structure that goes into ensuring anything including grasses or ground cover can grow in them. There must be a proper, tamped 1 foot layer of gravel to support the weight and ensure it does not heave in the winter months. Since they are custom built we ensure they have holes drilled in the bottom. We fill them a foot from the top with clear gravel, then add a layer of fabric, then a foot of triple mix garden soil. This allows the planter to drain, and stops it from heaving or flooding in the winter or spring. With this treatment anything will grow in these planters. **Q: How much would a project similar like this one approx. cost?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello Stephan, I just wanted to touch base and see if you would be able to meet for that consult. You can reach me at ryan@greenrootslandscaping.ca Regards, **Q: What is the color of the front door? Thanks** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The stone is a grey natural square cut flagstone **Q: Hi, what are the pavers? Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello, The pavers are natural square cut flagstone in grey. **Q: Modern landscaping** *(in Before & After)* Here is a great example of modern landscaping redesign. A: Looks great! Beautiful job! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-04.*