Edible Garden Companies in Ottawa

“Martine is very passionate and knowledgeable about gardens! She provided valuable advice on the selection and placement of plants that would thrive in our environment and meet our low-maintenance requirements.”

“We built a new home 10 years ago and contacted Welwyn to design the landscaping from scratch. She was always professional, pleasant and extremely knowledgable. The final design was based on Feng Shui principles and she made sure that during the construction, she was present to ensure that the huge rocks were placed in the right positions. We were delighted with the final product. We have had many people stop or ring the doorbell to ask who the designer was. A few years ago we contacted her to give the garden an update and again she was very creative and listened carefully to our needs. For the last 2 years we have been using her company to do the weekly maintenance, a new service, and again, have been very pleased.”

“Sundaura from A Cultivated Art Inc. provided us with a beautiful landscape design for our large garden at our respite home for children and youth with disabilities. From the first, she was a pleasure to work with listening to our requirements, developing a gorgeous design of low maintenance plants and shrubs, sourcing all the plants for us and helping with the installation. Throughout the process she offered a wealth of information on the care and maintenance of our garden and has been an incredibly helpful resource in the months since as well. A year after we first planted the garden, it has filled in very well and is just stunning!”

“We met Liza at a local landscape design centre and she provided us with first-rate advice on design, perennial suggestions and she answered all our questions with knowledge and experience. She listened to our ideas and tweaked them to ensure we could recognize our thoughts in the final design. We have no hesitation in recommending Liza for garden design and horticultural advice.”

“Gardenscapes provides excellent design ideas and service to make the biggest aesthetic impact within the budget and space we had. Their designer took the time to understand how we wanted to use the space. From construction to plant materials they helped us source the best quality materials, and helped us DIY where our skills allowed.”

“We have a side yard, rather than a back yard, and wanted a sitting area that offered privacy from the street. We were totally lost in how to achieve this. When we approached John Duthie several years ago with our "wish list", he came back with a design that was unique to our property - a great plan that we would never have thought of on our own. John was willing to work within our budget constraints by completing the total property design over a 3 year period. The work included a large side patio area which then continued around to the area behind our house. We then had an large accent trellis placed in the front yard to continue the theme John had created and built. John was willing to use existing large shrubs and plantings wherever possible, which also helped our budget. The dedication to details and the quality of the work carried out was extremely satisfactory. Each and every time we sit outside in our oasis, we think of John's hard work and creativity. It gives us so much pleasure and will continue to do so for many years. We also enjoy all the compliments we continue to receive from friends and family who enjoy the space with us. Brenda & Ken”

“Artistic Landscape Design is a family owned business operating for more than 50 years. I had the opportunity to work with one of their landscape architects in a review of my landscaping requirements. I was able to have them transform my yard from rough patch of grass up to the pool, into a professional hardscaped and landscaped home. The work was divided into three major efforts over a series of years. It has made my home backyard an extension of our living space, and our front yard a welcoming garden with the grass replaced by flora. All the scheduled work was completed on time with great attention to detail. Upon review of the area near the pool to have an interlocking patio, it was determined that there would be too much rain and snow to allow proper drainage. At that time, onsite on the first day, a decision was made to install a French drain 4’ x 4’ x6’, connected 12 feet from the downspout. The work was professionally completed without impacting the schedule, and at no additional cost to my estimate. There was never any hesitation to work the design over several years, as I was always able to work with the same landscape architect. I never had to worry about permits, schedule, or damage to my property. In fact with the third effort, another patio and bed at the end of the pool, the company put down plywood across my driveway and existing patio to ensure the small frame equipment would not do any damage. Not only does the company do professional design, their landscape centre has a massive perennial garden, and the teams working at the sites are not seasonal workers.”

“Stephanie was recommended to us by our landscaping contractor and our experience with her has been nothing but impeccable. From the initial meetings to discuss the needs and budget requirements to selection of material and vegetation to design changes, everything has been above our expectations. She has a keen eye on details and very forward looking to ensure designs are future proofed for proper upkeep, maintenance and future additions. She is exceptionally courteous and prompt in her client dealings and is extremely knowledgeable with plants and with lighting design. We can't wait to complete our project and enjoy our backyard oasis designed by her. Check out her website later in 2020 to see the pictures of the completed project.”

“Very capable, talented and caring crew. Chelsea and Eric are a top-notch duo. They have a great mix of vision, attention to detail, good communication skills and the ability to deliver the product as expected.”

“I had the good fortune to be introduced to Keith Ardron in the fall of 2014 by one of my neighbours. My front and back lawns were not only a mess but they were also sloping to my house and not away from it which could turn in to trouble. Keith came to take a look and said that he could repair the lawns. As we were talking I also asked if he could build me a garden curb for the garden along the back of the house and I pointed out how I was unhappy with my patio and the weeds growing between the stones, he said there was a product available that would help deter that problem. The work was slated for the following spring. My next door neighbour and I decided that we would have our fence replaced and she met with Keith about the fence. The following spring Keith arrived on the agreed to day and started working. He removed the grass from the back and made the grade slanting away from the house. He even removed a tree stump that I had in the yard which was an unexpected bonus. After the yard was graded he put new topsoil down and then seeded the yard. Originally I had requested all seed, but after re-thinking about our dogs I asked Keith if he could put down sod on part of the lawn and he did. This flexibility was very much appreciated. Next was the garden curb, which turned out really nice. Last was the patio, he lifted all of the stones, put down a new base with gravel and filter fabric, re-installed the stones and added a new border of stones plus the addition of polymeric sand. The patio turned out really really well. Keith and his crew of 1 sometimes 2 people were always on time, even on one day when it was raining they were still working away. They were very pleasant and they did not leave garbage on my lawn. The front yard work was not extensive, it consisted of putting topsoil on spots that were low and grass seed. Next came the removal of the side fence. Because I have dogs, Keith put up a temporary barrier so the dogs could go out in the yard without escaping. Keith was given the go ahead by my neighbour to design the fence. When I was shown the design I was very pleased. The fence boards were placed horizontally not vertically and there are gaps between the boards. This fence is perfect for my neighbours and I because of our relationship (which Keith was aware of), my neighbours enjoy my dogs and this way they can see the dogs, the dogs can see them and it is easier to pet the dogs. I realize that this may seem a bit odd but it is not odd for us at all. The workmanship on the fence is wonderful. Keith gave us matching gates, which again my dogs enjoy as they can watch people going by on the street. The work was done on time and on budget. I have no complaints and would not hesitate to recommend him and I have already done so. The entire experience was so great that Keith is coming back next month to remove my hedge and install a fence on the other side of my property. The fence will not be open as that side of my property is on a path but it will compliment the fence. Keith is also going to fix my pond which I am really looking forward to.”