LandArt

When we purchased our home in the summer of 2018 it was only 15 months old and we were well aware that some changes and improvements to the property were required in due course. By the spring of 2019 we reached out to LandArt. From the first meeting and the initial proposal we were very impressed with LandArt. Having in-house design capabilities proved to be an essential component of LandArt’s business model as we made several changes along the way. The scope of the improvements to the front and side yards included a completely redesigned front entrance stairway with stone and exposed aggregate concrete and a glass balustrade, a new driveway and sidewalk with plain and exposed aggregate concrete, plantings, irrigation, sod and lighting. The scope of the improvements to the back yard included an in ground swimming pool with stone feature walls and a waterfall, a decorative screen wall, an exposed aggregate concrete pool deck, plantings, irrigation and lighting. Throughout the design, permitting and construction phases LandArt was professional, attentive, detail oriented and accommodating. Their tradespeople from the masons to the concrete finishers to the landscapers to the pool contractor to the irrigation contractor to the electrician and to the carpenters was first rate – they were caring and respectful. We would certainly recommended LandArt to people that are interested in quality and lasting property improvements. Thank you. Marc & Kathy Baronette

Performed project over the winter, it was a very convenient time to perform the bulk dirt movement and stonework as the area is seldom used during those months. In general, the Landart team is very professional and perform every task to a very high standard. The work does not come cheap, but when you see the amount of care and effort that is put into the various tasks, it is easy to understand why. Very good friendly group to do business with, already have plans for the future and we will be sure to do business with them again.

We have a challenging landscape around our newly built house on the Niagara Escarpment in Burlington. I contacted and awarded the landscape design drawings to 3 different people and/or firms one after the other. When we didn't have the right result I thought it must been something wrong with my expectations. I had that thought until I met Richard and showed our final plans to him to make some changes. He asked me to let LandArt make a brand new drawing and start again. I decided to give it another try and after all finished we are very pleased with the result. I strongly recommend LandArt to anyone with any landscape design needs if it be less or more complex. Thank you guys for the great work!

Hiring LandArt to transform our backyard into the oasis we have the pleasure of enjoying daily was the best decision we could have made. From our initial meeting to discuss our plans, to working through the design process and then beginning the project, there was never a moment where we felt we were not getting our money's worth or our wants and wishes were not being met. Richard and his team are a superior group of professionals, who deliver what they commit to. The job site was left spotless at the end of each day, budgets and timelines were as explained and we are thrilled with the end result. I would refer LandArt without hesitation to anyone looking to hire an exceptional team for your own exterior oasis. Thank you Richard and the entire LandArt team of professionals!!

Landart is a professional firm that has maintained its' personalized service. Their designs are created to work with the space and the way you use it. They have a high attention to detail and ensure everything is done with quality. This is a company that keeps its promises and is on budget. The staff are all professional, personable and knowledgable. Richard, the owner, is hands on with the project and ensures the client is happy. When our project was complete, it was so well done it looked like it was a perfect and natural fit for our space. We could not be happier with the design, budget management and result.

We highly recommend LandArt for your landscape project. Concerns and questions were answered and resolved. Emails and call backs were done in a timely manner. Work crew were always courteous and work quality was spot on. If you are looking for a company that listens then Rich and his crew from LandArt are the people to hire-professional and knowledgable. Dianne & Peter

Richard and the team at LandArt were professional and provided high-quality work throughout the whole process. We called them in for a quote based on an extremely positive verbal review from a neighbour, who had work done the summer previous. On the neighbours' job we noticed the trucks and the team arrived every day at the same time on our way to work, and were cleaning up every night on our way home. When we emailed to request a quote for landscape design work, we got a phone call to make arrangements for a visit shortly after, then an email confirmation. Richard arrived on time (a few minutes early) and we did a walkaround. He quoted a design fee and walked us through some other interesting projects they'd worked on. We decided to go ahead with LandArt for the design. The design itself was really great, it incorporated everything we were hoping for and more; we requested a few changes and they were made without reservation; the final design included a detailed quote for building out the design. LandArt is not the cheapest landscape contractor in town; they know this and can explain why. We've done a few renovation projects with outside contractors lately and we were happy to pay a slight premium for a team that a) does real project planning (timing and budget), b) does really great work from a technical and artistic perspective, and c) has a strong work ethic and has a culture that takes good care of their employees and clients. Our yard and driveway now look amazing. We love the choice of materials they proposed and the textures and colours of the natural and manmade stones creates an effect we didn't dream of. We're not done yet (we will be building some decks next summer) and maybe then it would be worth sharing some photos. The design and workmanship that LandArt brought to our home is incredible and will be appreciated for many years to come. (The uploaded picture shows the driveway/patio/retaining wall stone work but isn't reflective of all the great work LandArt did - hopefully we'll get some good pictures next spring/summer).

LandArt took our property from overgrown weedy mess to an absolute retreat. This was a massive project and their level of professionalism from start to finish was exceptional. There were a couple of things that were damaged during the de-construction phase but LandArt pointed them out before we could notice and replaced a section of our eaves trough as well as a board on our deck. Mistakes are bound to occur and are expected but it was their reaction and action that spoke volumes about the ownership this company prides itself on. I have recommended LandArt to family who are going through the design phase right now and will continue to recommend them. People slow down and stop to look at our property as it is so unique and captures everything we wanted. They truly live up to their name: Land Art. The picture attached is just one area in the back of our house that we had completed. A flagstone patio with sunken fire pit and pizza oven with armourstone barrier wall, flagstone steps to the forest, lighting, etc. The entire front was also landscaped and is absolutely beautiful! The crew were simply amazing to work with. They showed attention to detail at every single step of the project. Each day they showed up clean and professionally dressed with smiles on their faces at 7am and some evenings not leaving the property until 6:30pm- still professionally dressed albeit much, much dirtier displaying the hard work they completed that day but with those same smiles on their faces. So impressed. Thank you to everyone at LandArt in creating our oasis.

We used LandArt for a major landscaping project in our backyard. This included a pool installation, sports pad, outdoor kitchen, fence, plants - the whole shabang for a relatively large area. We have dealt with many contractors, since we did a gut-out renovation inside of our home. Even with highly established HGTV contractors, the entire renovation process for inside of our home was extremely stressful and problematic. I was hesitant to start such a huge project again since my assumption was that using a contractor for any job will result in ongoing confrontations and difficulties. So, let me stress as much as possible that LandArt, Richard (owner) and the entire team ABSOLUTELY BLEW ME OUT OF THE WATER. There was absolutely no stress about how they would deal with any of our concerns. Richard, and every single member of his team (as well as anyone working from an outside company) were consistently kind, patient, professional, and simply outstanding. And our project was not without some huge challenges. We designed our entire yard around a huge beautiful maple tree in the middle of the yard, which came crashing down mid construction in the middle of a windstorm. Richard came to our house at 7 am the next day, to assess the situation and came up with a solution within A DAY that I am so happy with. A potentially very difficult situation was handled in such a seamless way, and I say this as someone who was extremely upset about losing this beautiful tree. Our project is at the tail end stage and not everything is complete. We would never dream about posting one of our reviews until a job was complete, but we know everything will be completed to a T with this company. If you need a backyard renovation done, CHOOSE LANDART. We say this as people who have dealt with so many cocky, difficult, and money-hungry contractors, and as people who have lost a lot of sleep as a result. This company will produce gorgeous, high quality results in a respectul, reliable and and kind manner.

This is our 2nd house project with Rich and Land Art - we were very happy with the work both times - and are happy to continue our relationship with them. Rich has been a pleasure to work with - bringing great ideas to our water front property - managing changes - new circumstances and being overly patient as we went through various iterations. His team is very hard working, dedicated and consciousness of their work and the surroundings. I have found Rich to be very fair to deal with - always calm and always willing to meet to discuss. I would not hesitate to hire them for all our landscaping needs in the future.

Richard and his guys are always a pleasure to work with, well organized and committed to delivering a quality, beautiful landscape that can be enjoyed for years to come.

From the very beginning, working with Rich and LandArt was an absolute pleasure. Having done our due diligence with researching and talking to other companies, the level of care and attention to detail LandArt has for their clients and projects quite simply, is impressive. Rich and the crew were kind, respectful, talented and hardworking. They were readily available to answer and address any questions or concerns. We felt very much a part of the process and yet experienced no stress, as it never felt disruptive. Our neighbours were equally impressed. When slight adjustments needed to be made they were completed in a timely manner. It is evident the pride LandArt takes in their work, as the results are high quality and beautiful. Rich, Thank you for turning our irregular and awkward backyard into a useable and safe space, and for the kindness and consideration you and the crew showed our young children as they explored and watched in awe, the work that was being done. We look forward to working with you on other project phases in the future. Sherry & James

LandArt is a very professional company to work with and I would highly recommend them. Rich has wonderful ideas and does exactly what he says he will do in a very organized and timely fashion. The follow up is excellent. The people that work with Rich are extremely pleasant, hard working, courteous and very respectful. The whole project was a pleasure from beginning to end. They will not disappoint!

Rich and his team are simply amazing at what they do! The quality workmanship is clearly evident in all aspects of the project. The stone work that was completed on the front and rear covered porch areas were done to a level of craftsmanship that could not be matched. His team was on track and on budget. Rich was willing to design a landscape plan specific to my family's needs and wants, which Rich delivered on with precision and expertise. We love everything about the finished product that LandArt provided and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. I know we will be using them again in the future when the time arises! Thanks again for the fantastic job!!

We were more than pleased with the work that LandArt has done for us after our new home build. Richard and his crew completely transformed are backyard into a beautiful place where our family can enjoy to spend time together. Attention to detail and meticulous work are but a few of this company's standards when applying their trade. We would highly recommend LandArt with no reservations.

We are thrilled with our landscaping experience with LandArt. Richard and Debbi listened and patiently worked closely with us to create the perfect design for our side English garden.They considered and stayed right on the budget we had given, and completed the project in the timeframe set. They and the landscaping team were professional as well as personable. What a delight to see the work ethic of this team! I must say, that during the refurbishing of our home, this was the best service experience we have ever had. We highly recommend LandArt. Outstanding!

Rich and his team were outstanding to work with, from the initial inception and project design - he showed tremendous patience and support as we made changes along the way - to reaching a final project design and plan. His team's execution of the design was second to none. Rich is very creative and has some fantastic ideas. Our backyard is an oasis and has added a lot of value to the property. Rich is the first person I would call for any other landscape project and would not hesitate to be a reference to anyone doing research and considering LandArt for their project. Some photos of our project are on his site.

LandArt is a very professional company! We felt that our vision for our landscape was heard and the finished product exceeded our expectations! We highly recommend LandArt and look forward to working with them again over the years as we continue to work on our landscape!

We hired LandArt to update and bring life back into our backyard and we are so glad that we did. Our backyard space has been completely transformed into the yard of our dreams. Rich took the time to understand our vision and make it a reality. Not only does it look gorgeous but with the addition of a beautiful covered patio we have increased our outdoor living space and are using it even on cold winter days! Rich and his crew were a pleasure to work with - they arrived on time and worked hard and steady every day. The quality and care that they put into their work is impressive. We couldn't be happier!

When we decided to do our front walkway, steps and garden, we had a specific idea of what we wanted. We saw LandArt on the Houzz site and were immediately drawn to the style and design Rich and his LandArt team had created with other projects. When we met with Rich he was very open, he listened, and, shared his thoughts to help form a plan. When he presented the 3D DVD of what we discussed it was right on! As the project got under way and the transformation took place we saw the dedicated work and care the crew took to create our vision. Each day, through some brutal heat and occasional rain, the work continued with great commitment. The communication we had with the landscapers and Rich along the way, allowed us to change a few things including the walkway stone and even the floating front entrance slab. Our neighbours, some of who we knew and some we had the wonderful pleasure to meet, were all interested in seeing the progress. The project finished before Thanksgiving, as we had requested and it was superb! We were so pleased in it's shape, the plants and shrubbery layout and that the overall look wasn't ostentatious. It blended well with the large trees and slope of the lawn and gave new character to our home. Family and neighbours have complimented the overall look. And, to give it a final glow, all of this was done to our targeted budget. We look forward to another project in the near future with Rich and the LandArt team. We highly recommend them!

Excellent people to work with! They arrived on time, did a great job fixing my backyard, and laying sod. Very professional, and responded promptly to any and all questions. I will use this company in the future if I need any more work done on my gardens and yard.

We have just started working with LandArt and have been pleasantly surprised! They are very professional with fresh new ideas. They not only show you a picture of what your final landscape project is going to look like but they actually do a 3D video tour of your house with the new landscaping incorporated in it. It's amazing to actually see a video of what you are paying for. The staff is very knowledgeable and amazing to work with.

Our project was a full landscape including the front yard, back yard, side yards, fencing and driveway on a new build. We are very pleased with the job that LandArt completed for us. Rich was a very easy person to work with and his crew were polite, hard working, timely and clean. They did a great job meeting our expectations and requirements and blended our landscaping into the existing landscape of the neighbourhood so our home truly looks like it belongs there despite being a new build in an older neighbourhood. We would highly recommend LandArt to anyone requiring landscape services.

I contracted Richard to design and install a driveway on a small lot with drainage issues. Richard and his team delivered everything I expected and more. Detailed drawings, digital modeling and a concise point by point quotation were executed perfectly. The quality of work is second to none. I would recommend LandArt without reservation and look forward to working with them in the future. Thanks again Rich! Have a great holiday season!

At day's end, it's rewarding to know your money has been well-spent. Thank-you Landart for giving us our money's worth -and more. We hired Rick because we trusted him, and in today's world that is significant. Hi hardworking crew was punctual,tidy and pleasant. The removal of old material and the arrival of new was orchestrated with military precision. Rick has good ideas, and were so happy to see them executed. From the stone selection to choice of trees...a thing of beauty was unveiled. Thanks to carpenters Tim and Greg for the beautiful Azek steps and cedar privacy screen, Our neighbours, without exception , appreciated the clean-up and respect. Looking forward to the spring and some finishing touches in the garden!

I consider myself very lucky to have hired LandArt to design and build my front and side yard. The team was very professional, courteous and efficient. Rich's advise and recommendations made the decision making very easy. The end result was beyond my expectation. I look forward to rehiring them for phase 2.

My husband and I have lived in this house for 39 years. As most people surmise, seniors are not eager to have disruption in their lives. We enjoy our home and it's surroundings, but for the past few years we have not enjoyed our patio area. We asked our General Contractor to recommend a landscaping company and this led us to LandArt. We connected with Richard which led us to the best decision that we could have made. The crew that was sent to our home was respectful and diligent. They took into account our wishes and expectations. I must say that by the time the project was completed, I was referring to the crew as "my boys". Great crew! Richard's plans for our patio so enhanced the area as far as uniqueness and beauty that I had to invite the neighbours to see the beautiful, finished project. I firmly believe that my husband and I made the best choice possible in hiring LandArt. I would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone and would agree to let them see the result for themselves to prove it. Thank you, Richard.

We recently completed an extensive landscape project with LandArt Landscape Contractors. The work involved the complete re-design of the front and sides of the property including replacing walkways, steps and front entry, as well as new plant beds, plants, sod, an irrigation system and lighting. Materials used included both mortared and free standing flagstone and mossy boulders. Plants include hydrangea, astilbe, grasses, coral bells, hosta and iris. From the initial plans to completion of the project, we found all the members of the team a pleasure to work with. The owner/landscape designer was more than willing to take our requests and seamlessly incorporated the elements we wished to retain with those of the new design. As a project of this size understandably involves a big mess, big equipment and a LOT of dirt, the team initiated the project by sending letters to our neighbours outlining the estimated time and requesting any concerns or questions to be forwarded to them. Although there were no issues, we heard over and over again how much this was appreciated. The team members themselves were so pleasant and accomodating throughout the entire time, and daily would leave the property neat and tidy. The work was completed within budget and the initial estimated time. Now finished, the landscaping is beautiful, and far exceeds our original expectations. It is easy to maintain and has greatly improved the overall impression of the home. We still continue to recieve compliments several months later. We would have no reservations recommending LandArt to anyone contemplating a landscape project of any size.

We actually hired Landart two years in a row. They did two phases of landscape work. The first phase was in 2014. They did such a wonderful job we had them back in 2015 and did more work for us. This company is professional in every aspect of their work. Right from our first meeting to the day they cleaned up and left. Rich Wynia and his staff were incredible. They delivered exactly what we asked for and wanted even more than we expected. The communication each and every day they were on the job was more than expected. Our neighbours all commented on the job they done and more importantly how they always kept the site neat and tidy. We have other projects lined up with Rich and Landart in the future. We trust him with our house and property.

We had a very complicated landscaping challenge in our backyard. Landart helped us with the design and then made it real. For the good part of a year we poured over every little detail of what was to become a very stylish, functional, and private backyard. Rich and his team were extremely patient and understanding. They brought us their vast experience all the while listening to our multitude of questions and worries. In the end, they executed the plan flawlessly never losing sight of ultimate goal; their client’s complete satisfaction. Every single person on Landart’s crew was hard working, respectful and a consummate professional. Even the neighbours were amazed by how clean the street was at the end of each day. The project was completed on time and on budget and they even came back to do some extra work because it just had to be perfect. We will not hesitate to use their services again and in recommending Rich and Landart to anyone looking for the very best work in landscaping.

Rich and his team are the ultimate professionals. My family and I needed a privacy screen/pergola built in our backyard. We were referred to LandArt. Rich came and provided great ideas/recommendations. He provided and stayed on quote. The team showed up on time and completed the work quickly. The crew was knowledgeable and courteous. They cleaned up after themselves after each day. The product looks great. So much so that we are getting a second one installed soon. I look forward to future projects with this company. Thanks Rich. JohnL

From quote to completion Rich and his team were professional, true craftsmen with attention to design and detail. We met Rich back in November, 2013 after a reference from a friend/neighbour who knew we were looking for a much needed makeover for our backyard. Follow up appointments to finalize all details were always scheduled to accommodate my husband and I as well as constant communication throughout the entire project always made us feel comfortable and involved in the process. We decided to start from scratch and removed our old and worn out deck, fencing and sod. Rich suggested we start the first week and May and to his word, the LandArt team/work crew was extremely punctual (arrived at the same time each day) and worked through some difficult weather conditions to ensure the project was completed in time. We are on a corner lot and the work site was always left organized and tidy. When we ran into a minor issue, Rich and his team came up with another design plan that accommodated our spacing within a few hours. Our backyard was transformed from mundane to exceptional. We now have a beautiful 18x26 stone deck, accent walls, remarkable garden spaces and flagstone stepping stones leading to our cedar shed along with a new fence. I would not hesitate to recommend Rich and his LandArt team to anyone. They are true to their slogan - Beauty, Set in Stone! Thanks again LandArt - Sandy and Jerry

We had our entire backyard taken from nothing to a dream oasis. Richard and his positive, respectful crew, worked with us until every detail we envisioned was a reality. They began by setting the grades for the entire project including the work to be done by our pool contractor. After that, they created natural retaining for our very sloped yard, constructed a concrete sports pad, laid flag stone, built a natural stone BBQ, fireplace, water fall, and pool house. Their attention to every detail is exactly what my wife and I were looking for. The crew finished by creating beautiful beds and plantings to suit our vision. Some of the things outside of their landscape skill set that we truly appreciated was their daily clean up, their respectful nature to our children and their constant willingness to listen to our thoughts. We would highly recommend Richard and the LandArt crew.