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Jennifer Hayman Design Group is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5

Where does Jennifer Hayman Design Group provide services?

Jennifer Hayman Design Group provides services in the following areas: Toronto/GTA, Barrie and Oro-Medonte, Thornberry and Collingwood, Muskoka, Georgian Bay, Oakville/Mississauga

Jennifer Hayman Design Group

Q: What services does Jennifer Hayman Design Group provide?

Jennifer Hayman Design Group provides the following services: 3D Rendering, Custom Fire Pits, Custom Water Features, Deck Design, Drafting, Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Garden Design, Gazebo Design & Construction, Landscape Design, Landscape Plans, Outdoor Lighting Design, Patio Design, Pool Landscaping, Shed Design & Construction, Site Planning, Swimming Pool Design, Outdoor Structures, Pergola and Privacy Screen Designs Arbors, Garage Renovation Drawings, 3D Videos and Walkthroughs, Muskoka Rooms

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9x Best of Houzz winner

20 years in business

Landscape Design serving Toronto, GTA, Barrie, and Cottage Country

We believe that a well designed landscape can unlock the restorative power of nature while adding luxury to your life. Multi-Award winning and 5x Best of Houzz Winner

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Custom Fire Pits, Custom Water Features, Deck Design, Drafting, Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Garden Design, Gazebo Design & Construction, Landscape Design, Landscape Plans, Outdoor Lighting Design, Patio Design, Pool Landscaping, Shed Design & Construction, Site Planning, Swimming Pool Design, Outdoor Structures, Pergola and Privacy Screen Designs Arbors, Garage Renovation Drawings, 3D Videos and Walkthroughs, Muskoka Rooms

Areas Served

Toronto/GTA, Barrie and Oro-Medonte, Thornberry and Collingwood, Muskoka, Georgian Bay, Oakville/Mississauga

Awards

Canadian Nursey Landscape Association Circle of Excellence Finalist 2024 CNLA Award for Best Landscape Design Multiple Provincial Awards of Excellence in Residential Landscape Design

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Jennifer Hayman Design Group

Phone Number

(416) 769-4029

Website

www.jhdg.ca

Address

Ontario M5C1X6
Canada

Typical Job Cost

CAD 100,000 - CAD 5,000,000

From Research to Design and Design Execution Support. Sophisticated 3D renders and permit drawings. In partnership with Triple 'A' Contractors, Artisans, and Trades for implementation.

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26 Reviews for Jennifer Hayman Design Group

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Neera Goel

I have known Jennifer for over 15 yrs. Amazing talent and vision. She is always so personal and connected when it comes to designing for her clients. She has been using Stonearch and Porcea Stone products for many years. Definitely recommend her.

June 19, 2025

Marti Pehar

A Disappointing Experience With Jennifer Hayman Design Group We hired Jennifer Hayman Design Group (JHDG) with high hopes of finally achieving the garden we had long envisioned. After working with other designers who fell short, my wife spent countless hours researching a firm that aligned with our aesthetic and could deliver a transformative result. JHDG’s online portfolio and positive reviews gave us the confidence to proceed. From the beginning, the experience was challenging. During the initial site visit, Jennifer was surprisingly critical—even though she had previously reviewed our photos and background. Despite the rough start, we believed in her vision and engaged JHDG in March, with the understanding that the design and planting would be completed by May or June. Unfortunately, once the design fee was paid upfront, the urgency on JHDG’s side diminished. The project stretched out over several months, pushing into August. This delay was distressing, as we wanted the plants to be established before winter. Despite our persistent follow-ups, Jennifer often responded with irritation, even telling us to stop following up. When we were finally offered a planting window, we were given 24 hours to approve and pay for the plants—without having seen a detailed planting design. We agreed, despite suspecting significant overcharging, simply to avoid losing our place in the schedule. At that point, we felt cornered and taken advantage of. It was the lowest point in the process—my wife was brought to tears, something no contractor had done before. When the garden was completed, it failed to meet our expectations. In fact, we felt the final product was worse than what we had before. We raised our concerns with Jennifer, including photos of plants that had clearly died despite having an irrigation system and a one-year plant warranty. She dismissed our concerns and blamed us for under-watering, showing no accountability or interest in resolving the issue. We are still without the garden we hoped and paid for. We are now seeking another designer to fix what should have been a dream project. This was a painful, disappointing, and costly experience—one we feel obligated to share in the hopes it helps others make an informed decision. While this review provides no solace, we felt it necessary to share our journey with JHDG. DP

May 6, 2025

Comment from Jennifer Hayman Design Group:

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We genuinely value all client experiences and aim to continuously improve our services.

Firstly, we're thrilled to have been selected by you after such a careful search and after hiring three or four other designers who did not meet your expectations.

It's unfortunate to hear that your experience was not positive as we recall that after we were finished, your wife requested for us to collaborate on another area of the property, which makes this feedback surprising.

I’d like to clarify a few points for a balanced perspective:

* Timeline Accuracy: Your project began in May 2023, not May 2025 as stated in this review.

* Initial Engagement: Our first phone call was on April 19th, 2023 and our first in-person meeting was held four days later. I recall this meeting to be challenging as there was difficulty reconciling your differing visions. Despite the challenges, a beautiful urban front and back yard design was delivered to you a few weeks later.

* Project Timeline and Delays: We pride ourselves on our responsive and helpful support team. We completed multiple revisions (9 in total) and you engaged a contractor to start in August 2023. During construction, further changes were requested, including changes to the layout and a request to reuse existing plants. The construction was completed in August 2023.

* Pricing and Transparency: Multiple changes during construction can be difficult for the design team to make edits to drawings in a timely manner. An onsite meeting was held with your wife and the foreman, and a detailed plant list with pricing was shared and approved in advance of any product shipping. I personally monitored the planting and ensured all additional requests and changes were accommodated, despite my recommendations to the contrary. 

* Final Outcome: We received positive feedback from your wife, who sent photos of the gardens and even requested further collaborations in other parts of the property. Regrettably, professionalism concerns and inappropriate supplier interactions led us to decline further engagement. 

* Garden Health: Last year, we were informed that the garden looked terrible and almost everything died. An inspection occurred, and it appeared that the plants had survived however the garden was showing signs of neglect and lack of water. We inspected the irrigation reports, and it appeared that the irrigation system was not turned on until May 25th and was only operational for 40-60% of the growing season. Maintenance and irrigation recommendations were provided to your wife at that time which will make a significant improvement in the health and vitality of the garden.   

We understand this was challenging for you and regret any distress caused. We have learned a great deal from this experience and sincerely wish you all the success with your new design team.

jkcannuck

We worked with Jennifer over 10 months to re-design all of our outdoor spaces. The results were nothing short of spectacular. Jennifer truly understood our priorities and tastes. Her formal knowledge of horticulture and expertise in design transformed all of our exterior spaces. Her trade partners were exceptional in their skills and professionalism. Our heartfelt thanks to Jennifer and her team for all of their hard work and dedication.

September 12, 2024

Earth Art Landscapes Inc.

It is a pleasure working with Jennifer and her Team. Their creativity and technical design knowledge leaves customers knowing they have a concrete plan to go by. All Landscape designs display visualization, functionality and a uniqueness that makes Jennifer Hayman Design Group an Expert in the Design Industry. Continuous communication with Customers, skilled trades and subcontractors turns any Landscape installation into a smooth and timely transformation We are looking forward to bringing many more of Jennifer's Landscape designs to life and are pleased to be part of her group of skilled Landscape Professionals she recommends to her clients. Brian & Regine Marsh, Earth Art Landscapes Inc.

June 1, 2022

Ruth Marshall

I love our new garden so much. Jennifer managed to take what seemed like two very different versions of what we wanted - a southwestern vibe with a Japanese Zen-type vibe - and seamlessly meld the two. The plan worked so beautifully, better even than my husband and I could have imagined. Every morning, I stand on our new porch - gorgeous, with long wrap-around steps that invite you to take a seat and hang out a while - and check out our garden with embarrassing pride - it's so gorgeous! And we love when strangers stop on the sidewalk to tell us how much they love what we've done. Jennifer was so lovely to work with, such a great listener, tweaker and problem solver. We are very, very happy.

June 2, 2020

Comment from Jennifer Hayman Design Group:

Thank you Ruth. I'm blushing! I really am! I'm so glad you both love your new front yard! It was such a pleasure to work with you both! Thank you! See you soon! JH

Julie Neault

What a wonderful experience, to work with professional, honest, dedicated and caring people! Jennifer, together with the landscape contractor she recommended, could be relied upon at all time. No empty promises - the project was delivered on time and on budget. I had a difficult time expressing what I wanted to see, yet somehow Jennifer was able to translate my convoluted thoughts into what I had pictured, and more. It was easy and most importantly, stress free, I highly recommend.

June 26, 2019

Comment from Jennifer Hayman Design Group:

Thank you Julie. We loved working with you on your outdoor space! I am so pleased that this was a positive experience for you with an amazing outcome! See you soon!

David Hubers

I have installed many landscape projects designed by Jennifer. Jennifer's landscape designs always include a rare combination of creativity and practicality. Her knowledge of construction methods and materials, as well as her thorough knowledge of plants make for efficient planning of the project build. Clients are always wowed with the final look and feel of her landscapes.

March 23, 2019

Comment from Jennifer Hayman Design Group:

Thank you David. It's been a pleasure working with you and your team for the last 16 years! Your attention to detail, professionalism and craftmanship have set the bar high and I'm proud to include your company with our team of experts.

Michael Wright

Jennifer was great to work with--enthusiastic, responsive and provided advice (i.e. not just a set of options). We liked that she provided her views in a straight forward manner, but without being pushy and without upselling. We would definitely work with her again. We are very happy with our backyard project.

September 3, 2018

Comment from Jennifer Hayman Design Group:

Thank you Michael! It was a sincere pleasure bringing your backyard to life! I hope you enjoy that new outdoor living space and we will see you in the spring to check on the plants!

Andrea Topping

We once again trusted Jennifer Hayman to design a space for our family and we are thrilled with our new backyard! She is a true professional. From the overall design, to the landscaping, it was a great experience. David Hubers, of Lakeridge Landscaping, executed Jennifer's design flawlessly. His team is fantastic to work with. We would highly recommend both Jennifer and David.

August 20, 2018

Comment from Jennifer Hayman Design Group:

Thank you Andrea for trusting us once again with your landscaping needs. It was a true pleasure working with you and developing a new outdoor living space for you and your family. See you in the spring!

nan_oconnor88

We worked with Jennifer Hayman Design to revamp our front and back yards and are very happy with the results. Jennifer understood right away what we had in mind and created a very cool design. It is pretty, interesting in plant varieties and colours, easy maintenance and make the most of our small space. The work itself was done by LakeRidge Landscaping, a contractor referred by Jennifer, who did an excellent job to the last detail. David Hubers was focused to deliver the landscape on time and budget and he respected Jennifer’s design perfectly. The irrigation was made by Rocky from The Garden Irrigation, also with great satisfaction. Overall it was a positive experience to work with Jennifer Hayman. Not only is she talented and skilled, but she referred high quality professionals who made every step of the project a success. Highly recommended !

June 5, 2018

Comment from Jennifer Hayman Design Group:

Thank you Nancy. It was a pleasure working with you on your front and back yard. And thank you for trusting the vision. It's very exciting for all of us to see it come to fruition. See you soon!

Jennifer

Ali

Jennifer has helped us with 3 homes over the years. Each one was different and she understood what we needed, stuck to the budget and had some amazing ideas. The latest was a major change to the front and backyard of our new home. We couldn't be happier. Alison

September 19, 2017

Rich Campbell

Jennifer and her teamed did a wonderful job from start finish. We are very pleased with the vision she presented to us and with the final result.

November 9, 2016

Comment from Jennifer Hayman Design Group:

Thank you Rich. My team and I really became very attached to your project. From start to finish, it was an amazing transformation. Thank you for giving us the freedom to bring our vision to life. See you in the spring!

seanstansfield

My husband and I have worked with Jennifer now on two separate occasions. I'm so impressed with the way she listened and helped us achieve such a beautiful and upscale design. I now love pulling up to my house! I finally have curb appeal! Her staff is extremely professional and I've never seen such a clean work site! I'm often stopped by people walking by saying what a transformation on our house! I cannot thank Jennifer enough for all of her patience as she went through the design process with us. I would absolutely recommend using Jennifer Hayman Design Group to anyone!

November 7, 2016

Comment from Jennifer Hayman Design Group:

Thanks so much! It has been a real treat for me to work with you both over the years, first in the backyard and now, the front yard makeover. Your home looks so beautiful and I can't wait to see your garden flourish next spring.

Ihor Macijiwsky

Given a clean slate, Jennifer Hayman has sculpted a masterpiece on our unique property! Our home looks over a pond in west Toronto but we never fully took advantage of this incredible view. Jennifer has created and constructed a stunning landscape which cleverly combines decking, stone, and flora. She has turned our property into an outdoor jewel which serves as a magical foreground and seamless connection to the serene city pond beyond.

September 25, 2016

Comment from Jennifer Hayman Design Group:

Thank you Ihor. Your home is absolutely beautiful and it has the most incredible vistas.
It was such a pleasure working with you both and looking forward to seeing your garden next spring!

Gwen Kingston

We cannot believe the transformation!! Our gardens and yard are absolutely beautiful! Jennifer and team did an amazing job. We consulted with Jennifer many months ago, and after reviewing plans decided to go ahead with the job. She has a wonderful design sense, and all elements of the work (garden, lawn, pathway) beautifully compliment our house - a tasteful, elegant design. Also, the plants chosen are all native and low maintenance - so beyond grateful for this!! I should mention as well that Jennifer works with a wonderful team, from contractor to the sprinkler system people. The same people return to finish the job each day. Our job was completed in 3 days. Thank you for the incredible work Jennifer! We finally have curb appeal!!

September 18, 2016

Comment from Jennifer Hayman Design Group:

Thank you Gwen! It was such a pleasure to help you and your family. Your home is beautiful and I think we found a wonderful way to really connect it with the landscape and all the large trees that surround your home. It will be really easy to maintain which I know was so important to you both. See you soon!

Suzanne Bart

I had the privilege of working with Jennifer and her team on more than one occasion. She is very knowledgeable and affable to work with. Jennifer gives excellent advice while being very attentive to her client's opinions and desires. The entire team is so professional and pleasant. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone

June 29, 2016

Comment from Jennifer Hayman Design Group:

Thank you Sue! It is always a pleasure working with you and I'm so impressed with your green thumb! You've done an incredible job at maintaining these beds. I've attached my latest pics from the back garden. I can't wait to photograph your front garden. Have a wonderful summer! See you soon.
JH

msaba22

We sourced Jennifer Hayman Design on Houzz and she was a wonderful find! We recently moved into a house with an overgrown and underloved backyard. We had our dream backyard in mind and we were looking for someone who could bring that vision to life. Jennifer took the time to get to know us and understand our needs and style. Her designs were well thought out and with her expertise, she took our vision and made it even better. Her recommendations were honest and she was willing to work with us to find a solution within our budget. We loved her design of our backyard and decided to move forward with her preferred team (led by Dean) to execute the work. Dean and team were professional, very detail oriented and went above and beyond to deliver high quality work. They truly brought her design to life - there were no surprises. We would highly recommend Jennifer Hayman Design and we are continuining to work with her to design our front landscape area as well.

February 20, 2016

loridavid

We are absolutely thrilled with tis company! Jennifer's vision of our garden and front yard was perfection. She immediately understood our taste and how to maximize the space. She created a sanctuary for us, as well as a beautiful venue for entertaining. We started this project three years ago, and Jennifer and Dean continue to respond to our needs. The are responsible and enthusiastic, and they take pride in their work. The Wassermans

November 5, 2015

Comment from Jennifer Hayman Design Group:

Thank you Ruthanne! We loved working with you and it is has truly been a pleasure for us to have the opportunity to see you both over the years and to witness the garden evolve and mature into a true sanctuary for you an your family.

Shannon Cole

Jennifer understood my family's needs right from our first consultation. Her design was exactly what we were looking for in our backyard. The plants and trees she selected are healthy and beautiful, and fit our lifestyle and the aesthetic we were hoping for. In addition, the contractors she works with were trustworthy, hard working, and very skilled. We would highly recommend Jennifer Hayman Design group for anyone looking to update or refresh their exterior space. We can hardly wait for next summer to enjoy our backyard!

November 5, 2015

Comment from Jennifer Hayman Design Group:

Thank you Scole14. I am so happy with the final outcome of your backyard. Looking forward to a spring visit and to see how your garden matures next summer. Jennifer

clorets

We contracted Jennifer to do a complete overhaul of our front and back yard. Working with Jennifer has been nothing short of a wonderful experience. She is professional, knowledgeable and her designs are creative, thoughtful and tailored to our wants and needs. Her design of our backyard is timeless, beautiful, yet very practical and functional. Her communication with us during the design process is great. She paid attention to detail and was responsive to our feedback. She made sure we are completely satisfied with the design. Working in close communication with Jennifer as a design and build team, Dean and his crew from Kingsway construction carried out her plans seamlessly, professionally and meticulously. Their craftsmanship is superb and they are so careful, mindful, safe and clean. When I return home from work I sometimes forget they had been there during the day. When they leave the site the equipment are always neatly stowed away, the dirt washed off, and no clutter is left on the road or on our property. This project took 2 months and they were clutter free and safe everyday, impressing our neighbours. After the project is complete, Jennifer and Dean are good with following up with us, mentoring us to ensure we know how to care for the plants. Our front and backyard has been the talk of the neighbourhood. People still stop by and talk to us about the beautiful landscape transformation that Dean and Jennifer created for us. Thank you Dean and Jennifer!!

November 3, 2015

Comment from Jennifer Hayman Design Group:

Thank you!!! It has been such a treat working with you and watching your family grow over the years. You have done such a wonderful job maintaining the gardens! Looking forward to picture day next spring! JH

dshier10

We've used Jennifer and Dean for several jobs at our home and at our daughter's. Jennifer's design work is beautiful, practical and cost effective. Dean is always helpful and attentive. His execution of a beautiful design is flawless. We would not hesitate to recommend them and will use them again and again.

November 2, 2015

Comment from Jennifer Hayman Design Group:

Thank you!. It has been such a pleasure working with you over the years, both at your home and at your daughters home this past summer. JH

susanbresler12

Jennifer turned a concrete jungle into a beautiful, peaceful oasis! She made fabulous use of a small backyard by creating focal points to visually increase the size of the backyard. Special thanks to Dean of Kingsway landscaping and his team for being such a pleasure to work with - cleaning up every day, polite and respectful to not only me but to my neighbours as well which helped make the project run smoothly.

September 16, 2015Last modified:September 16, 2015

Comment from Jennifer Hayman Design Group:

Thank you Susan. It was such a pleasure working with you to create your new outdoor room...and it appears that Bogie is more than pleased with his new lawn. We are so delighted with your new space!

Forest Road Retreat

Jennifer Hayman designed an amazing front yard for me which has neighbours and passerbys stopping to admire. Jennifer was easy to work with and suggested options to choose from. She listened to my ideas and concerns and incorporated them into her design. Her crew were professional, curtious and skilled. Jennifer created a stunning, modern, clean design with low maintanence. She added a bricked area to the front yard to allow a car to pull in leaving access in and out of the driveway for other cars. And crowned each bricked area with boxwoods to complete the look. A large garden area was created and 5 beech trees line the side of the garden . Large stepping stones in the garden allow the eye to follow to the beech trees. The railing on the steps compliment the clean, modern look of the garden. This summer I've invited Jennifer back to design the backyard and plant the front garden. I couldn't be happier. I'll post pictures this spring. Kim M. Toronto, ON

April 8, 2015Last modified:April 8, 2015

Comment from Jennifer Hayman Design Group:

Thank you Kim. We are so pleased you are happy with the front garden. We are looking forward to bringing your backyard to life!
April 28/2015

joecathy

Jennifer has an eye for landscaping and offered several design suggestions to us. She took into account our preferences, our wishes and designed an absolutely beautiful garden. All deadlines were met and on budget. Together with Dean (Kingsway Landscaping), they transformed our property. They also went above and beyond our expectations, helping to fix areas of the backyard that was prone to flooding and remedied problems with our eavestrough drains. All staff are courteous and professional. I would highly recommend Jennifer Hayman Design Group!!

April 8, 2015

Comment from Jennifer Hayman Design Group:

Thank you Cathy! We were thrilled to help you with the gardens last year. I am really excited to see all the new growth this spring.
April 28/2015

Scott Munro

WOW!!! We had such a great experience with Jennifer from start to finish. Hands down the best experience we have had hiring people to work on our home since we bought it. We originally thought that our job was going to be too small for Jennifer and were worried that it might be moved down the priority list. This was not the case at all. They started the job when they said they would and were back every day until the job was done (even coming on the weekends to make sure thing were finished on time). Everyone that came to our home was polite and courteous (they even brought my garbage bins in from the curb!). The quality of work is amazing, it was evident that they cared as much about the end product as we did, and made suggestions which made the job better at every stage of the process. They were not afraid to say no to our ideas when they were just not good(which is important I think). The job site was cleaned up every night and the crew was very respectful of all my neighbours. The end product is AMAZING, it is better than we had hoped and now all our of neighbours stop by and tell us how much they like it as well. All in All, the experience was great, the work was great, the people were great, and we now have a front yard that increases the value and and utility of our home and the homes around it. I would strongly recommend Jennifer and her whole team to anyone.

November 12, 2014

dbaker169

We had a fantastic experience working with Jennifer. After a quick consult, she quickly delivered a simple and elegant plan that maximized our space and helped transform our spartan backyard into a relaxing oasis. Jennifer is very intuitive and quickly grasped what we were after: a clean, west-coast inspired, low maintenance space featuring bamboo, a dining and lounge space and an outdoor fireplace. We also challenged her to obscure our backyard parking pad which she accomplished through clever tree placement and a mix of materials including an Ipe deck, 18" Indian stone and asphalt. Special thanks to Dean at Kingsway Landscape Contractors for delivering an outstanding end product. The team was quick, clean and hassle free. They were also extremely thorough and helpful in providing counsel and/or connecting us with gas and electrical service providers as needed. We're thrilled and highly recommend their services.

August 6, 2013

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