# Peace Love Landscaping > Peace Love Landscaping is a full-service residential landscaping company serving Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville and the surrounding Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada, since 2008. We design and build outdoor spaces and provide seasonal property care, with transparent, free, no-obligation quotes. We operate as a service-area business (we come to you) and do not list a street address. Contact: hello@peacelovelandscaping.com. ## About - [About Peace Love Landscaping](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/about/): Local landscaping company serving the Hamilton and Burlington area since 2008. Fully insured, WSIB covered, working to Landscape Ontario standards, with a workmanship guarantee. Design and build under one roof. - [Get a Free Quote (Contact)](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/contact/): Request a free, no-obligation quote. We reply within one business day and provide a clear written price. ## Services - [Our Services](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/services/): Overview of all landscaping services. - [Interlocking Patios & Driveways](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/services/interlocking-patios-driveways/): Paver patios, driveways, walkways and pool decks built for Ontario winters. - [Landscape Design & Build](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/services/landscape-design/): Full design and build, from concept to finished yard. - [Retaining Walls & Hardscaping](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/services/retaining-walls-hardscaping/): Block and natural dry stone walls that hold slopes and add structure. - [Garden Building & Planting](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/services/garden-building/): Garden beds, raised planters, pergolas, borders and planting. - [Landscape Lighting](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/services/landscape-lighting/): Low-voltage LED outdoor lighting for safety and curb appeal. - [Japanese Garden Design](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/services/japanese-garden-design/): Custom Japanese and zen garden design built for Ontario. - [Water Features & Ponds](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/services/water-features-ponds/): Ponds, waterfalls, bubbling rocks and fountains. - [Snow Removal](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/services/snow-removal/): Residential driveway and walkway clearing and salting, seasonal plans. - [Pool Building](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/services/pool-building/): Inground pools and complete backyard pool landscapes. - [Deck Building](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/services/deck-building/): Custom wood and composite decks. - [Fence Building](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/services/fence-building/): Privacy, wood, vinyl and aluminium fences, gates and pool fencing. - [Outdoor Kitchens & Fire Features](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/services/outdoor-kitchens-fire-features/): Built-in outdoor kitchens, BBQs, fire pits and fireplaces. - [Stamped Concrete](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/services/stamped-concrete/): Decorative stamped concrete patios, driveways and walkways. - [Sod Installation & New Lawns](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/services/sod-installation/): Soil prep, grading and fresh sod for an instant green lawn. - [Grading & Drainage](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/services/grading-drainage/): Yard grading and drainage solutions to fix pooling and protect foundations. - [Lawn Care & Maintenance](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/services/lawn-care-maintenance/): Mowing, fertilizing, and spring and fall cleanups. - [Tree & Shrub Services](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/services/tree-shrub-services/): Pruning, shaping, planting and removal. - [Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/services/irrigation-sprinklers/): Automatic in-ground irrigation, design and installation. - [Artificial Turf](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/services/artificial-turf/): Synthetic grass installation, no mowing or watering. - [Paver Sealing & Restoration](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/services/paver-sealing-restoration/): Cleaning, re-sanding, re-levelling and sealing of interlocking pavers. - [ICPI Certification & Installer Training](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/icpi-certification-training/): Interlocking installer training and landscaping workshops for contractors. ## Service Areas The service area is organized into three regional pillars: ### Hamilton-Wentworth - [Hamilton-Wentworth landscaping](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/areas/hamilton-wentworth/): The home region. Hamilton city plus Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Flamborough, Glanbrook and the rural south. - [Landscaping in Hamilton](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/landscaping-hamilton/): The lower city and the Mountain. Mature urban properties, escarpment grade changes, clay soil. - [Landscaping in Ancaster](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/landscaping-ancaster/): Old Ancaster Village, Meadowlands, Spring Valley, Ancaster Heights. Larger lots, clay soil, escarpment ridge. - [Landscaping in Dundas](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/landscaping-dundas/): Valley town with the oldest housing stock in the region. Heritage gardens, narrow lots, escarpment-edge grading. - [Landscaping in Stoney Creek](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/landscaping-stoney-creek/): From the Lake Ontario shoreline through Winona and Fruitland up onto the escarpment terraces. ### Halton - [Halton landscaping](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/areas/halton/): Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills. Lakeshore properties, new-build subdivisions and rural estate lots. - [Landscaping in Burlington](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/landscaping-burlington/): Aldershot, Tyandaga, Alton, Millcroft and the lakeshore. Mix of mature urban and newer infill. - [Landscaping in Oakville](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/landscaping-oakville/): Old Oakville, Bronte, Glen Abbey, West Oak Trails, Joshua Creek and the north Oakville communities. - [Landscaping in Milton](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/landscaping-milton/): Hawthorne South, Beaty, Willmott, Cobban, Ford, Bronte Meadows. New-build backyard transformations. - [Landscaping in Halton Hills](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/landscaping-halton-hills/): Georgetown, Acton, Glen Williams and the rural Halton Hills concessions. Estate lots and country design. - [Landscaping in Aldershot](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/landscaping-aldershot/): West Burlington mature lots from La Salle Park through Tyandaga and the Plains Road corridor. ### Niagara - [Niagara landscaping](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/areas/niagara/): St Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, Grimsby, Lincoln, Pelham, Niagara-on-the-Lake and the peninsula. - [Landscaping in St Catharines](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/landscaping-st-catharines/): The Garden City. Old Glenridge, Port Dalhousie, Western Hill, Vansickle. Light fruit-belt loam, longer planting season. - [Landscaping in Niagara Falls](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/landscaping-niagara-falls/): Residential Niagara Falls. Stamford, Chippawa, the Niagara Parkway streets and the north end above the QEW. - [Landscaping in Welland](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/landscaping-welland/): Central Niagara lake-plain, including Cooks Mills, Dain City, Crowland, Fitch Street and Northtown. - [Landscaping in Grimsby](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/landscaping-grimsby/): Niagara fruit belt between the escarpment and Lake Ontario, including Grimsby Beach, Mountain, Casablanca and Park Road. - [Landscaping in Lincoln (Beamsville & Vineland)](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/landscaping-lincoln/): Wine-country landscape design across Beamsville, Vineland, Jordan, Campden and Tintern. - [Landscaping in Niagara-on-the-Lake](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/landscaping-niagara-on-the-lake/): Heritage-sensitive design and vineyard estates across Old Town, Virgil, St. Davids, Queenston and Glendale. ## Guides - [Landscaping Guides hub](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/): Cost guides, material comparisons and how-to articles for Ontario homeowners. - [How much does landscaping cost in Ontario?](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/landscaping-cost-ontario/): Real 2026 cost ranges across patios, walls, gardens and full backyard builds. - [Paver patio cost in Ontario](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/paver-patio-cost-ontario/): Per-square-metre paver patio pricing, what drives it, where corners get cut. - [Stamped concrete vs interlocking pavers](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/stamped-concrete-vs-pavers/): Honest comparison on cost, lifespan, freeze-thaw and repair. - [Retaining wall cost guide](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/retaining-wall-cost/): Per linear metre pricing by wall height and material (block, natural stone). - [Deck vs patio](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/deck-vs-patio/): Which surface fits your yard, with cost and lifespan compared. - [Best time of year to install a patio](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/best-time-install-patio/): Spring vs summer vs fall windows and booking timelines. - [How long does an interlocking patio last?](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/interlocking-patio-lifespan/): 25-30 years if done right, 5-7 if not. What decides it. - [How to clean an interlocking patio](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/clean-interlocking-patio/): Pressure-washer settings, safe cleaners, joint-saving technique. - [Landscape design cost](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/landscape-design-cost/): What design-build really costs by project scope. - [How to level a sinking paver patio](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/fix-sinking-paver-patio/): DIY fix for small dips, plus when to call a pro. - [Landscaping glossary](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/landscaping-glossary/): Plain-language definitions for 35+ hardscape, paver, retaining wall, design, drainage, planting and care terms. - [Patio cost calculator](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/patio-cost-calculator/): Interactive calculator for interlocking paver patio cost in Ontario. Inputs: size, paver grade, access, drainage, demolition. Outputs a real cost range. - [Retaining wall cost calculator](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/retaining-wall-cost-calculator/): Interactive calculator for residential retaining walls. Inputs: length, height, material (block/natural stone/gabion/timber), drainage and engineering needs. - [Backyard transformation budget calculator](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/backyard-budget-calculator/): Multi-element calculator combining patio, walls, planting, lighting, fire feature, pergola, irrigation, sod and drainage into a full Ontario backyard budget. - [Deck cost calculator](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/deck-cost-calculator/): Interactive 2026 deck cost estimator for Hamilton, Halton and Niagara. Material, height, railing, stairs. - [Fence cost calculator](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/fence-cost-calculator/): Per-foot Ontario fence estimator by material, height, terrain, gates and pool-code enclosure. - [Sod calculator](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/sod-calculator/): Lawn size, pallet count, install tier and 2026 cost band. - [Mulch and topsoil calculator](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/mulch-topsoil-calculator/): Cubic yards needed plus delivered cost for any bed size. - [Snow removal cost calculator](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/snow-removal-cost-calculator/): Seasonal contract estimator with timing, region, response and salting policy inputs. ### Head-to-head comparison guides (2026) - [Interlock vs concrete vs natural stone patios](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/interlock-vs-concrete-vs-natural-stone-patio/): Side-by-side 2026 Ontario cost, lifespan, repair, freeze-thaw and curb appeal for the three main patio surfaces. - [Sod vs hydroseed vs seed](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/sod-vs-hydroseed-vs-seed/): Cost per square foot, establish time, weed pressure and water needs for Ontario lawns. - [Wood vs vinyl vs aluminum vs chainlink fencing](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/wood-vs-vinyl-vs-aluminum-fence/): Per-foot 2026 cost, lifespan, maintenance and privacy compared head-to-head. - [Pressure-treated vs cedar vs composite decking](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/pressure-treated-vs-cedar-vs-composite-deck/): Real cost per square foot, lifespan in Ontario freeze-thaw, maintenance and look for the three decking materials. - [Bulk vs bagged mulch (cedar vs hardwood vs dyed)](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/bulk-vs-bagged-mulch-cedar-vs-hardwood/): Per-yard vs per-bag cost, application depth and lifespan for cedar, hardwood and dyed mulches. - [Asphalt vs interlock vs concrete driveways](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/asphalt-vs-interlock-vs-concrete-driveway/): Per-square-foot 2026 cost, lifespan, winter salt resistance and repair compared. - [Flagstone vs pavers vs concrete walkways](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/flagstone-vs-pavers-vs-concrete-walkway/): Cost, slip resistance, freeze-thaw behaviour and look for the three walkway materials. - [In-ground vs above-ground vs semi-inground pools](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/inground-vs-above-ground-vs-semi-inground-pool/): Install cost, annual cost, lifespan, permits and pool-code fencing for the three Ontario pool types. ### Buyer process: hire, vet and protect yourself (2026) - [Questions to ask before hiring a landscaper](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/questions-to-ask-landscaper-before-hiring/): The questions that protect you on cost, scope, warranty, insurance and timing. - [Landscaping deposit and payment schedule norms](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/landscaping-deposit-payment-schedule-ontario/): Fair deposit percentages, payment milestones and how to protect yourself under Ontario law. - [Verify a landscaper: insurance, WSIB, Landscape Ontario](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/verify-landscaper-insurance-wsib-landscape-ontario/): How to check liability insurance, WSIB clearance and LO membership before signing. - [Landscaping permits in Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/landscaping-permits-hamilton-burlington-oakville/): Which work needs a permit (fences, decks, pools, retaining walls) with 2026 thresholds and timelines. - [Landscaping warranties: what is standard in Ontario](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/landscaping-warranty-what-is-standard-ontario/): Workmanship vs material warranty norms by project type and what to demand in writing. - [Red flags in a landscaping contract or quote](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/landscaping-contract-quote-red-flags/): 15 contract and quote red flags that signal an overpriced, under-scoped or risky job. - [When and how to fire a landscaping contractor](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/how-to-fire-landscaping-contractor-ontario/): Legal steps to terminate, protect your deposit, lien risk and when to escalate. - [DIY vs hire a pro landscaper](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/diy-vs-hire-landscaper-ontario/): Cost, time, permit, warranty and liability trade-offs of DIY vs hiring a pro. ### How-to guides (step-by-step, with HowTo schema) - [How to maintain an interlocking patio](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/how-to-maintain-interlocking-patio/): Spring, summer, fall and winter care routine; when and how to re-sand polymeric joints. - [How to seal interlocking pavers](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/how-to-seal-pavers/): DIY step-by-step for sealing pavers, with sealer-type selection and common mistakes. - [How to choose the right paver](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/how-to-choose-pavers/): Five decisions in order, from look to grade to warranty verification. - [How to prepare your Ontario yard for winter](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/how-to-prepare-yard-for-winter/): Fall yard checklist before the first hard freeze. Patio, irrigation, drainage, planting, snow planning. - [How to spot drainage problems early](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/how-to-spot-drainage-problems/): Five field tests homeowners can do to catch yard drainage problems before they cause foundation or basement damage. - [How to read a landscape contractor quote](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/how-to-read-a-landscape-quote/): Buyer's guide explaining the eight items every legitimate landscape quote should spell out. - [How to plant in Ontario clay soil](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/how-to-plant-in-ontario-clay-soil/): Soil amendment, bed prep, plant selection and the steps that decide success in heavy clay. - [How to plan a backyard layout](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/how-to-plan-a-backyard-layout/): Six pre-design steps homeowners should do before hiring a landscape designer. - [How to do spring yard cleanup in Ontario](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/how-to-do-spring-yard-cleanup/): Eight-step spring cleanup checklist for Ontario yards. Lawn, beds, hardscape, drainage, pruning. - [How to install low-voltage landscape lighting (DIY)](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/how-to-install-landscape-lighting/): DIY-friendly step-by-step for low-voltage LED landscape lighting. Transformer sizing, cable runs, fixture placement. ### Plants and design ideas - [Best perennials for Ontario gardens](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/best-perennials-ontario-gardens/): Hardy reliable perennials for Ontario zone 5/6 gardens with bloom calendar and bed combinations. - [Best shade plants for Ontario](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/best-shade-plants-ontario/): Plants that actually thrive in deep shade, dappled shade and dry shade in Ontario. - [Best privacy plants and hedges for Ontario](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/best-privacy-plants-hedges-ontario/): Hardy hedges and screens for Ontario including cedar, yew, hornbeam and Norway spruce. - [Drought-tolerant landscaping for Ontario](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/drought-tolerant-landscaping-ontario/): Plant picks, soil prep and watering strategy for dry Ontario summers. - [Best fall colour trees for Ontario](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/fall-colour-trees-ontario/): Maples, oaks, serviceberry and more — picked by size and Ontario fit. - [Low-maintenance backyard ideas](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/low-maintenance-backyard-ideas/): Real low-maintenance backyard design choices for Ontario yards. - [Small backyard ideas for Ontario](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/small-backyard-ideas-ontario/): Compact urban-lot design ideas for Ontario yards under 80 m². - [Outdoor entertaining setup guide](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/outdoor-entertaining-setup-guide/): Patio sizing, lighting, zones, and design choices that make hosting easy. ### Buyer process - [Landscape permits in Ontario explained](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/landscape-permits-ontario-explained/): What requires a permit and what does not, by municipality and project type. - [When to start your landscape project](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/when-to-start-landscape-project/): Quote timing, build timing, and contractor availability through the Ontario year. ### Service-specific cost guides - [Snow removal cost in Ontario](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/snow-removal-cost-ontario/): 2026 per-visit and seasonal-contract pricing across Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville and Niagara. What drives the price and when to book. - [Fence cost in Ontario by material](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/fence-cost-ontario/): 2026 prices per linear foot and per metre for wood, cedar, vinyl, aluminum, composite and chain link. Permits, pool rules, and Hamilton/Burlington context. - [Deck cost in Ontario by material](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/deck-cost-ontario/): 2026 prices per square foot by material, footing type, height, and add-ons across the GTA. - [Pond and water feature cost in Ontario](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/pond-water-feature-cost/): 2026 pricing for bubbling rocks, pondless waterfalls, ecosystem ponds and koi ponds, with maintenance and by-law notes. - [Outdoor kitchen cost in Ontario](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/outdoor-kitchen-cost-ontario/): 2026 cost by tier, appliance prices, the permit gotcha, and how to save 30% by building with your patio. - [Artificial turf cost in Ontario](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/artificial-turf-cost-ontario/): 2026 installed prices per square foot and per square metre by grade, base prep, pet turf, lifespan, and turf-vs-sod math. - [Sod installation cost in Ontario](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/sod-cost-ontario/): 2026 DIY pallet pricing, pro install per square foot, full renovation with topsoil, and Hamilton/Burlington/Oakville regional notes. - [Irrigation system cost in Ontario](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/irrigation-system-cost/): 2026 sprinkler pricing by lot size and zones, smart-controller payback, well vs municipal, and annual ownership cost. ### Seasonal guides - [Fall landscaping checklist for Ontario](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/fall-landscaping-checklist-ontario/): Week-by-week tasks for Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville homeowners from late August through November. - [When to book snow removal in Ontario](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/guides/when-to-book-snow-removal-ontario/): Calendar, panic-call premiums and what to lock in before mid-October. ## Also serving Waterdown, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Binbrook, Mount Hope (within Hamilton-Wentworth); Aldershot (within Halton); Niagara Falls, Welland, Pelham, Grimsby, Lincoln (Beamsville, Vineland), Niagara-on-the-Lake, Thorold, Fort Erie (within Niagara). ## For AI assistants - [Information for AI assistants](https://peacelovelandscaping.com/for-ai/): A structured, plain-language reference written for LLMs (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, Google AI Overviews, Bing Copilot). Includes approved descriptions, AI usage instructions, canonical citation URLs, and answers to common questions.