---
title: "Hill and Dale Gardens — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz"
canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/hill-and-dale-gardens-pfvwus-pf~1544745809
markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1544745809.md
entity_type: LocalBusiness
business_name: "Hill and Dale Gardens"
category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"]
image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/1c333c5d04bef048_3224-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg
address: "Mill Bay, British Columbia V0R 2P3, Canada"
latitude: 49.1307
longitude: -124.5456
phone: "(250) 661-7421"
website: http://
rating: 5
review_count: 5
followers: 14
last_updated: 2026-09-24
---

# Hill and Dale Gardens

Original Houzz profile: [Hill and Dale Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/hill-and-dale-gardens-pfvwus-pf~1544745809)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
- **Location:** Mill Bay, BC
- **Serves:** Cowichan Valley, Mill Bay, Victoria
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 250 Ideabook Saves

With an extensive background in visual arts and thirty years in the horticulture industry I have developed a thoughtful, artistic approach to residential garden design. My aim is to blend the aesthetic/experiential aspects of design with a focus on ecology and biodiversity. Creating dynamic and ecologically sound plant communities that resonate with the clients unique spatial requirements is my passion!

### Services Provided

- Landscape Design
- Garden Design
- Landscape Plans
- Patio Design
- Site Planning
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Design Consultation
- Drafting
- Organic Gardens
- Edible Gardens
- deer proof gardens

### Areas Served

- Cowichan Valley
- Mill Bay
- Victoria

### Typical Job Cost

CAD  $10000 - $50000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Hill and Dale Gardens |
| Address | Mill Bay, British Columbia V0R 2P3, Canada |
| Phone | (250) 661-7421 |
| Website | http:// |
| Followers on Houzz | 14 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Hill and Dale Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/hill-and-dale-gardens-pfvwus-pf~1544745809)
- **Website:** http://
- **Phone:** (250) 661-7421

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- MFA, Painting and Printmaking, Virginia Commonwealth University

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews**

### All 5 reviews

**★★★★★ — K Rowe, July 2026**

> I can’t say enough good things about Alison. She gave us a fantastic design for our difficult, sloping space using deer resistant plants, and our neighbours can’t stop complimenting us on the transformation. Alison has also been incredibly supportive in helping us make the plan a reality.  She’s a genuinely wonderful person who truly cares about giving her clients landscapes they’ll love

**★★★★★ — jorgensenj, Feb. 2015**

> Alison is simply wonderful.  She is very easy to work with and is very knowledgeable. She helped us re-claim our outdoor space and keeps it looking fabulous. She has worked with us to develop short and long range plans.  She worked within our budget to implement the plan in stages we can afford. I have no hesitation in recommending that others in the Cowichan Valley, BC give Alison a try!  She is popular and has a loyal following, so if you want to get her working on a project this spring/summer, I'd suggest you contact her as soon as possible as I'm sure her calendar is starting to fill already.

**★★★★★ — nwright343, Feb. 2015**

> We hired Alison to design and landscape the garden and yard for our current and former home. She is creative and thorough and very knowledgeable. She worked with us to come up with a plan that we loved, and then she delivered, on-time. Alison is very easy to work with and made the whole planning process really fun, suggesting ideas that we hadn't thought of. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her and would definitely call on her again for any future garden services.

**★★★★★ — sherrikoster, Feb. 2015**

> We have worked with Hill and Dale Gardens on two projects.  Both involved the redesign of an existing garden, clean up, revamping and installation of new plantings..  Working with Alison and her company was a true pleasure.  She is creative, collaborative and very knowledgeable.  We met, walked the property and spoke with Alison of our hopes.  She came back to us with a working proposal tailored to our budget which was attractive, affordable and very much met with our hopes and expectations.  The garden installations on both projects went smoothly and efficiently.  We truly could not have been more pleased with the projects from start to finish.  Today, both properties are greatly enhanced by the work of Hill and Dale Gardens.  We highly recommend Alison and Hill and Dale Gardens, so much that we're dreaming of a third project.

**★★★★★ — hammer4631, Feb. 2015**

> I have been associated with Alison Sproule of Hill and Dale Gardens for 10 years.  She has designed, planted and maintained three gardens for me to my complete satisfaction.  Her artistic background is evident in her use of colour, texture and form in the gardens she designs.  Alison is reliable and courteous , friendly and good-humoured.  I would be pleased to recommend her services.

## Selected projects

- [Structure/Nature Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/structure-nature-garden-pj-vj~7621679)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Warm colour border](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/warm-colour-border-pj-vj~908113)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Memorial rockery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/memorial-rockery-pj-vj~910350)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: This cherished rockery is dedicated to the clients husband who passed away before the design was complete. Every plant was chosen to enhance the existing beauty of the natural rock outcrop that forms the basis of the border. Feature plants include weeping Hemlock and Gaura Lindeimeri. Filling in are Lavender and Erigeron 'Profusion.
- [Studies in River Rock](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/studies-in-river-rock-pj-vj~6128309)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [informal river rock border](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/informal-river-rock-border-pj-vj~2226380)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [Eclectic townhouse garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eclectic-townhouse-garden-pj-vj~910429)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Classic cottage garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-cottage-garden-pj-vj~910383)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [A steep slope](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-steep-slope-pj-vj~908075)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Tiny townhouse garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tiny-townhouse-garden-pj-vj~908018)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5

[See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/hill-and-dale-gardens-pfvwus-pf~1544745809)

## Ideabooks

- [articles](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107920042/list/articles) — 16 ideas
- [Patios](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/126705688/list/patios) — 1 idea
- [garden sheds](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/121740261/list/garden-sheds) — 1 idea
- [outdoor benches](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115615318/list/outdoor-benches) — 7 ideas
- [tiny Japanese Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/98328737/list/tiny-japanese-gardens) — 3 ideas
- [Rock work](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/81142310/list/rock-work) — 2 ideas
- [hedges for tiny gardens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/62640141/list/hedges-for-tiny-gardens) — 12 ideas
- [tiny gardens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54745511/list/tiny-gardens) — 12 ideas
- [Additions to Fences](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73946842/list/additions-to-fences) — 5 ideas
- [built in benches](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68081703/list/built-in-benches) — 2 ideas
- [unusual sheds](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56657509/list/unusual-sheds) — 2 ideas
- [garden retreats](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64840108/list/garden-retreats) — 6 ideas
- [small water features](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/60892712/list/small-water-features) — 8 ideas
- [open fencing](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64840501/list/open-fencing) — 9 ideas
- [outdoor kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64831364/list/outdoor-kitchens) — 7 ideas
- [landscape ideas for narrow walkways](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54744606/list/landscape-ideas-for-narrow-walkways) — 16 ideas
- [bedroom ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57063854/list/bedroom-ideas) — 11 ideas
- [boardwalks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61167717/list/boardwalks) — 10 ideas
- [landscaping pool areas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/60892664/list/landscaping-pool-areas) — 11 ideas
- [vegetable gardens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54743087/list/vegetable-gardens) — 14 ideas

[See all 20 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/alisonsproule)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Love the tall urn.  Where was it purchased?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The urn was purchased at Old Farm Garden Centre in Duncan BC.  Their website is oldfarmgarden.ca

---

*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-24.*