I was delighted with the work that Ivan and his team did in my yard. I wasn't sure what size or…read moretype of garden I wanted, but Ivan had the vision to design and create something so much better than anything I could have dreamed up. He took into consideration my lack of knowledge and basically planted two idiot-proof (and deer-proof) garden areas at the front and back of my property. All I need to do is water and prune and my garden will continue to flourish and grow year after year. Ivan's company also carried out the removal of a large tree that was blocking the sun and creating a mess in my yard and my neighbour's. I had just thought to prune the tree, but I'm so glad I took Ivan's advice and had it removed entirely. It has made a huge difference to the look and feel of my front yard and has brought a great deal more light into the whole area. I would have no hesitation in recommending Ivan to anyone looking for landscaping in the mid-Vancouver Island region, and I look forward to enjoying my new gardens for many years to come.

I am very impressed with this company. The owner, Ivan, listened to details and followed through…read morewith what I wanted, so communication and work ethic was top rate. He created the dream that I always wanted in a subtropical garden, complete with my waterfall feature, lighting and irrigation. This was done in a timely and respectful manner. Ivan was always on time for appointments!!! Where our yard had challenges he provided a number of options for us to choose from. It is evident that he has years of experience and was very knowledgable on what grows in this climate. I was able to hand pick all my trees, shrubs, and plants with the help of his expertise. His workers cleaned up each day before they left. His pricing is fair and cost cutting options that he offered were appreciated.The aim of this company is to please the customer, and I highly recommend them for any landscaping need big or small. Joan VW Cedar BC.

We hired Creative by Design Landscaping to redevelop our backyard in late Spring of 2017. We…read moreneeded to fix drainage issues, tear out a rotting patio and manage multiple levels of a very sloped yard. When we met Phil for the initial consultation we were impressed with his attention to detail and quality and how much he cared about doing a quality job that looks great. It was clear he took a lot of pride in his work. Phil helped us take our vision and make it into reality including stonework, curved garden beds, space for a vegetable garden, irrigation and lighting. He guided us toward practical decisions and was always transparent about cost. It was easy to work with Phil throughout the project - he was very respectful of our yard and space, communicated openly and was patient with our many questions. The work is excellent and looks outstanding. I am in awe of the attention to detail that Phil gave our project. I would hire Creative By Design again in an instant and will recommend them to anyone who asks.

From the owner: We are a Nanaimo based landscaping company. Our services include garden maintenance, hedge and…read moreshrub pruning, spring and fall cleanups, lawn care, irrigation service and installation, artificial turf installation, hardscaping including retaining walls, patios, walkways and driveways, landscape lighting. We pride ourselves on creating unique and amazing results for the residents of Vancouver Island, including Crofton, Chemainus, Ladysmith, Duncan, Maple Bay, and Shawnigan Lake. We have designed, built and maintained beautiful yards for over 15 years.

I recently hired Helpful Home Services for Landscaping Services to revamp my backyard, and I…read morecouldn't be happier with the results. From start to finish, their professionalism and dedication to quality were evident.

From the owner: This year marks our 38th anniversary, claim $500 credit towards your landscape Design,…read moreInstallation, or Maintenance.

I used Trevor's services a few years ago and had the same complaints that a couple of other…read morecustomers mentioned in their reviews. Some work was completed just fine but the rest was left undone and even though I contacted him repeatedly asking if he would be coming back to finish work we had agreed that he do, he never responded. Fortunately, he wasn't paid for anything that he hadn't done so I didn't lose money, but I was still disappointed. There are far too many people out there claiming to run businesses, especially landscaping, who often don't have the skills and/or proper business practices to keep their customers satisfied and their businesses financially viable. They really give a bad name to other competent landscaping businesses that do excellent work and treat their customers fairly.

SCAM ALERT: Please do not call Trevor Heshka. We paid him in advance for a job on Aprill 11th and…read morehe left with our money and never finished the job. After finally reaching him he gave us several excuses, however, he never did come to finish the job even though he received payment in full. Very disappointed.

This company stands by the quality of their work. Initially, there was a problem with part of the…read morework performed on our property (a small retaining wall) by an employee who is no longer with the company. The owner came out to assess the situation and had the problematic part of the work redone. The work is beautiful now--exactly what I was hoping for.

Jesse listened very carefully to create exactly what we wanted: a natural looking, park-like front…read moreyard with winding, hand cut hardscape paths, and placements of beautiful large stones that you can sit on or admire. You would never believe how they transformed the heavy ivy and dying shrubs on a hill - now it features a retaining wall that blends with the natural environment that faces the park and flowers all around. We are very happy with him and his polite team who worked very hard, even in the pouring rain! West Coast prices are very fair too.

Amazing service with outstanding results!…read more Michael listened to what we wanted to do in our backyard and more than delivered in regards to timing and esthetics. He had excellent suggestions on how we could meet our budget!

Michael Howell of Terra Luma Design was highly recommended to us by an architect about ten years…read moreago and we are so grateful that we asked. He is by far our favourite professional that we have worked with over the years and here is why: We still, 10 years later, love the design he created for us. We wanted low maintenance and that is what we got but it was not at the expense of the design. It's beautiful and we still get compliments. In fact, our yard has won a Community in Bloom Streetscape Award in 2017 and 2018. He is able to source rare and unusual plants which we love. He is so very pleasant to work with. He is very knowledgeable about plants and design and clearly loves what he does. I would recommend Michael and Terra Luma Design in a heartbeat to anyone wanting a new design or an upgrade in an outdoor space.

Awesome job for hedge trimming, very hardworking team, fast and efficient…read more I am very proud to recommend thier amazing job from planting seeds, plants even big trees

My family recently moved into a heritage home with a sizeable yard that had become overgrown and…read moreoverrun with invasive plants. We hired Kathy based on what we read online and boy were we glad we did. She and her team were utterly professional and returned the yard to its former glory more quickly than I thought possible. Along the way, she offered useful suggestions and recommended an arborist to look at an old tree that was ailing. We were particularly impressed by how she would choose to retain existing plants that we didn't want by replanting them in a different part of the garden or trimming them back. Such a pleasure to look at our beautiful "new" yard now.