Landscaping Company Near Me | Lower Mainland
If you looked outside your home this past year and wondered what you could do with the space, you likely went to Google and searched: Landscaping companies near me.
The truth is, not all landscaping companies are in the same market. In this article, we’ll break down the different terminologies used for landscaping, as well as some local landscaping companies, so you can better understand what to look for when considering your project or landscaping your yard.
By the end of this article, you’ll know which type of landscaping company fits your goals, and you’ll have some some local reputable landscaping companies in the Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Langley area to reach out to!
What Is Landscaping?
Landscaping is a broad term, often used to describe the work completed in your yard (think garden beds, lawns, flowers, walls, paver patios, etc.). However, landscaping can be broken down into many sub-categories.
Here’s a table to help you better understand what type of service you might be looking for in terms of ‘landscaping’:
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Definition: | When to Use: |
| Landscaping | A broad term to explain the process of making a yard or piece of land more attractive by altering the existing design, adding ornamental features, and planting trees and shrubs.
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When you’re speaking in general terms about your yard and the work that could be completed—whether it be trimming/pruning or constructing walls/paver patios.
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| Landscape Maintenance | Addresses the ongoing care of outdoor spaces like yards, parks, and gardens to keep them healthy, clean, and visually appealing. Think: pruning, trimming, mowing, mulching, weeding, leaf blowing, irrigation, etc.
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When you want your yard tidied up, leaves collected, garden beds weeded, hedges trimmed, or grass cut.
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| Hardscaping / Landscape Construction | The use of hard, non-living materials in a landscape design to create functional and structural features. Think: paver walkways, driveways, retaining walls, patios, water features, boulders, decks, pergolas.
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When you’re building a paver patio, small garden beds, retaining walls, or redoing your driveway.
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| Softscaping | Covers all aspects of plants, bushes, trees, and grass.
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When installing new plants or trees in your garden beds or redoing your lawn.
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| Landscape Design | The creative process of designing functional and beautiful outdoor spaces by arranging both living (softscape) and non-living (hardscape) elements.
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When renovating an existing yard or building a new home.
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| Design + Build | Refers to a company that handles both the design and installation of a landscaping project.
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When you’re looking for a one-stop shop for your landscaping project or outdoor living space. Often includes hardscaping, softscaping, lighting, and outdoor living features.
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| Outdoor Living Space | An area outside your home designed for leisure, dining, and entertaining, extending your home’s living area into the backyard. Often integrates patios, decks, pools, pergolas, and outdoor furniture.
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When you want to upgrade your backyard for entertaining guests or hosting family gatherings.
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Tip: Most hardscaping and outdoor living companies require a professional landscape design before beginning work. If they don’t, proceed with caution!
Landscape Maintenance Companies in the Fraser Valley
If you’re looking for a company to mow your lawn, trim your hedges, plant bushes and trees, mulch your garden, or perform a fall clean-up, here are a few reputable local companies to consider:
Logical Landscape Maintenance – Serving the Fraser Valley and Vancouver, Logical focuses on quality over quantity. They maintain residential and commercial properties and pride themselves on a great customer experience, offering lawn care, pruning, irrigation, cleanups, and fertilization.
Website: logicallandscape.ca
blüm Gardens – blüm prides themselves on creating experiences for their clients and delivering excellence, intention, and artistry in their work. They service commercial and residential clients, as well as golf courses and hotels.
Website: blumgardens.ca/residential
Atkinson Landscaping – Founded in 2014, Atkinson has grown from mowing lawns for friends to a team of 30 employees. They handle residential and commercial maintenance, snow clearing, and prioritize industry-leading customer experience.
Website: atkinsonlandscaping.ca/strata-landscape-maintenance
Design + Build Landscaping Companies in the Lower Mainland
Now that you understand maintenance, let’s move into Design + Build – the companies that can transform your space from the ground up.
Here are a few well-known teams across the Lower Mainland (from Chilliwack to White Rock):
Vandenberg Landscapes – Serving the region since 1978, Vandenberg’s philosophy starts with one question: why? They specialize in custom designs, hardscaping, outdoor living spaces, and ponds. Their mission? To improve the way people experience landscaping services.
Services: Landscape Design, construction, outdoor living spaces, patios, lighting
Price Point: $$$$
Website: vandenberglandscapes.com
Higher Ground Landscaping – Founded by Mike during his horticulture studies, this company focuses on small to medium projects with a highly personalized touch.
Services: Landscape design, paver patios, water features, and lighting.
Price Point: $$$
Website: highergroundlandscaping.ca
Basalt Landscape Company – Rueben has been building landscapes for over 12 years, and recently started his very own: Basalt Landscape Company. Specializing in building beautiful outdoor spaces, Reuben takes his years of experience and crafts low maintenance yards for his clients.
Services: Outdoor living, decks, pergolas, woodworking, patios, natural stone
Price Point: $$$
Website: https://basaltlandscapecompany.com/
Fontana Ponds & Water Features – Specialists in stunning natural waterscapes using boulders, river rock, and planting. They offer pond and waterfall packages ranging from $9,600 to $158,700.
Services: Water features, waterfalls, pondless waterfalls, and swimming ponds.
Website: fontanawaterfeatures.ca
Jovak Landscape & Design – John Van Kammen started Jovak Landscape & Design with his wife Lynn, and over the past 19 years have been designing and building award winning landscapes all over the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver. Jovak provides an experience to homeowners unlike any other landscape design and build company. Their 5 step proven process involves the homeowners every step of the way, from the initial phone call all the way to the final walk through. Homeowners share how well they feel taken care of, they appreciate the clear communication and transparency through-out the projects, and they love the crews on site.
Services: Landscape Design (2D+3D), water features, outdoor living spaces, pools, paver patios, landscape lighting
Price Point: $$$$
Website: jovaklandscape.com/
Choosing the Right Landscaping Company for You
By now, you understand the difference between landscaping, hardscaping, design + build, and outdoor living, and which companies specialize in each.
Finding the right landscaping company can feel overwhelming, especially when services and price points vary so much.
Start by identifying what you would like to get from your space. Once you’ve identified your goals and vision, reach out to two or three local companies for quotes and design insights to see who best fits your project and to get a feel of who you might be working with – that’s important too!
If you’d like help clarifying your vision or understanding which company aligns best with your needs, our team is happy to guide you. We’ve helped homeowners across the Fraser Valley find trusted landscaping partners and we can help you do the same.
Next Steps
Before you reach out to a landscaper, make sure you understand what your investment might look like.
Read next: How Much Does Landscaping Cost in the Fraser Valley? so you can confidently understand factors that affect the cost of your project!