Our Landscaping Services
Patios, design, retaining walls, gardens and lighting, designed and built by one trusted local crew.
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- Fully insured & guaranteed
- Serving the Greater Toronto Area
- Fully insured & WSIB
- Landscape Ontario standards
- Serving the area since 2008
Peace Love Landscaping is a full-service landscaping company serving Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville and the surrounding Greater Toronto Area. From interlocking patios to complete landscape design, retaining walls, garden building and outdoor lighting, we design and build it all with one trusted local team, transparent pricing and a free quote up front. Proudly serving the area since 2008.
What we build
Because we handle the full range of residential landscaping in-house, you get one accountable team for the whole project instead of coordinating separate trades. Our core services include:
- Interlocking patios & driveways built in durable, low-maintenance paving stone that handles Ontario winters.
- Landscape design & build taking your yard from first concept all the way to finished planting.
- Retaining walls & hardscaping in engineered block and natural stone that hold slopes and add structure.
- Garden building & planting with beds, borders, raised gardens and structures that thrive here.
- Landscape lighting using low-voltage LED to make your home safer and stunning after dark.
One team for the whole yard
The biggest advantage of working with a full-service landscaper is coordination. When the same team designs your layout, builds the patio, sets the retaining wall, plants the garden and installs the lighting, everything fits together as one considered design. Stone and planting complement each other, levels and drainage are planned as a whole, and there is a single point of accountability for the finished result. That is hard to achieve when a project is split across a designer, a hardscape crew and a separate planting service.
Quality you can see and quality you cannot
A lot of what makes landscaping last is invisible once the job is done: the depth and compaction of a paver base, the drainage behind a retaining wall, the soil preparation under a garden. We build these hidden fundamentals to the same standard as the visible finish, because they are what separate work that looks good for one season from work that performs for decades. It is also why we never compete to be the cheapest quote, we compete to be the one you never have to redo.
How we work
Every project follows the same clear, low-stress path. It begins with a free on-site visit where we listen to your goals, assess the property and talk through options and rough budget. You receive a written quote that spells out the scope, the materials and the price, no vague estimates or surprise add-ons. Once you approve it, we book a start date, protect your property, do the work to a proper standard and leave the site clean. We finish by walking the project with you so you know exactly what was done and how to care for it.
Areas we serve
We design and build for homeowners across Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville, as well as Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Milton, Mississauga and the surrounding Greater Toronto Area. See our full service area for details, and if you are not sure whether we reach you, just ask.
Why homeowners choose us
Our clients come back, and refer us, for consistent reasons: we are genuinely local and know the area, we are transparent and put everything in writing, we use quality materials and build properly, we keep our sites clean and our crews respectful, and we stand behind the work with a workmanship guarantee. Landscaping is a significant investment in your home, and we treat it that way on every project, large or small.
A closer look at what we build
Interlocking patios and driveways are the backbone of hardscaping in our region. We build them on deep, compacted bases with polymeric sand joints so they ride out the freeze-thaw cycle that cracks poured concrete, and we lay driveways in herringbone for the strength that vehicle traffic demands. Landscape design and build is for homeowners who want to rethink the whole yard, we plan around sun, slope, drainage and how you live, then build it with one team. Retaining walls and hardscaping turn slopes into usable space and add lasting structure, built with the footings and drainage that decide whether a wall lasts decades or fails early.
Garden building and planting brings a yard to life with beds, borders, raised gardens and structures, planted with hardy, climate-suited species in properly prepared soil. Landscape lighting finishes the picture, low-voltage LED that makes a home safer and more beautiful after dark and extends the hours you can enjoy your outdoor space. Because we do all of this in-house, the pieces are designed to work together rather than fighting for attention.
Landscaping is an investment, not just an expense
A quality landscape pays you back twice. Day to day, it gives you space you actually use and a home you are proud to come back to. Long term, landscaping is one of the most reliable returns in home improvement, lifting both curb appeal and resale value. A cracked driveway and a tired yard quietly cost you; a crisp interlocking driveway, a designed garden and thoughtful lighting quietly add value every day you own the home and every time a buyer pulls up. Building it well, on solid foundations, is what protects that investment over time.
Materials we trust
A landscape is only as good as what goes into it. We build with quality pavers, blocks and natural stone from established manufacturers, proper granular base materials, polymeric sand for joints, and free-draining backfill and drainage behind walls. For planting we use healthy nursery stock and prepare beds with quality soil and compost rather than dropping plants into whatever is there. For lighting we install weather-rated, low-voltage LED fixtures built to survive Ontario winters. Choosing the right materials up front, and installing them properly, is what lets us stand behind the work with a guarantee.
The details that separate good from great
Most of the difference between a landscape that impresses and one that just exists lives in the details. Clean, consistent cuts around curves and edges. Crisp borders between bed and lawn. Joint lines that run true. Levels that drain water exactly where it should go. Plants placed for how they will look in three years, not just on planting day. Lighting aimed so the effect looks intentional. None of these add much cost, but together they are the difference between professional work and a rushed job, and they are exactly where we put our attention.
Residential landscaping is what we do
We focus on residential properties, which means everything we do is tuned to homes and the families who live in them, not commercial contracts run by the lowest bid. That focus keeps our crews experienced in exactly the work you need and keeps us personally invested in how your yard turns out. From a single front bed to a complete property transformation, you get the same care and the same standard.
How long does a landscaping project take?
It depends entirely on scope. A focused job like a front-garden refresh or a landscape lighting install can be done in a day or two. A typical interlocking patio runs a few days, a retaining wall a few days to a week, and a full backyard transformation a couple of weeks. Weather, site access and the materials involved all play a part. The honest answer for your project comes with your quote, where we lay out a realistic schedule. What we will not do is start a job and disappear, once we begin, we keep the project moving and keep you informed until it is finished.
Working with your budget
Good landscaping is an investment, and we believe in being upfront about cost so there are no awkward surprises. After we see your property, you get a clear written quote broken down so you understand what you are paying for. If the full vision is more than you want to spend right now, we will tell you honestly and can design a plan that builds in phases, hardscape first, then planting, then finishing touches like lighting, spread over seasons to suit your budget. The goal is the yard you really want, built properly, at a pace that works for you.
Getting started is easy
Starting is simple and commitment-free. Request a quote, tell us a little about your project, and we will arrange a visit. We come to you anywhere in our service area, assess the space, talk through ideas and follow up with a clear written price, usually within a business day or two. From there, the decision and the timing are entirely yours. There is no pressure and no obligation, just helpful, local advice and an honest quote.
The advantage of a full-service landscaper
Hiring separate specialists for design, hardscaping, planting and lighting sounds reasonable until you are the one coordinating them. Schedules clash, no one takes responsibility for how the pieces fit, and the design intent gets diluted at every handoff. A full-service landscaper removes all of that friction. We plan the whole project, sequence the work correctly, and take single accountability for the result. The patio, the wall, the garden and the lighting are designed as one composition and built by one team that cares how they come together. For you, that means less hassle, a more coherent finished yard, and one number to call if you ever have a question.
Frequently asked questions
What landscaping services do you offer?
We offer interlocking patios and driveways, landscape design and build, retaining walls and hardscaping, garden building and planting, and low-voltage landscape lighting, all in-house.
How long does a landscaping project take?
Anywhere from a day for a small job to a couple of weeks for a full transformation. We give you a realistic schedule with your written quote.
Can you work within my budget?
Yes. We provide a transparent written quote and can phase larger projects so you get the yard you want at a pace that suits your budget.
Do you handle both design and construction?
Yes. We design and build, so the same team takes your project from first concept to finished yard. Nothing gets lost between a designer and a separate crew.
What areas do you serve?
Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Milton, Mississauga and the surrounding Greater Toronto Area.
How do I get a quote?
Request a free quote and we will arrange a visit, assess your project and provide a clear written price within one business day of the visit.
Are you insured and certified?
Yes, we are fully insured, WSIB covered and work to Landscape Ontario standards.
Can you do a large project in phases?
Yes. We can design the full vision and build it in stages to suit your budget, so every phase fits the final plan.
Do you offer a guarantee?
Yes, our work is backed by a workmanship guarantee. We build to last and stand behind it.
Why hire a full-service landscaper instead of separate trades?
One team designs and builds the whole project, so the pieces fit together, the work is sequenced correctly and there is a single point of accountability. It means less hassle for you and a more coherent finished yard.
Do you build new landscapes and renovate existing ones?
Both. We create landscapes from a blank slate and transform tired or overgrown yards, often working around features you want to keep.
What makes your work last?
The fundamentals you cannot see: deep compacted bases, real drainage, prepared soil and proper grading, plus quality materials and careful detailing. That is what carries a landscape through Ontario seasons for years.
Can I combine several services into one project?
Absolutely, and it is often the best approach. A patio, retaining wall, planting and lighting designed and built together as one project look more coherent and are more efficient to build than piecing them together separately over time.
Do you provide a written quote?
Always. After we visit your property you receive a clear written quote that sets out the scope, the materials and the price, so you know exactly what you are paying for before any work begins.
Explore our services
- Interlocking Patios & Driveways
- Landscape Design & Build
- Retaining Walls & Hardscaping
- Garden Building & Planting
- Landscape Lighting
- Japanese Garden Design
- Water Features & Ponds
- Snow Removal
- Pool Building
- Deck Building
- Fence Building
- Outdoor Kitchens & Fire Features
- Stamped Concrete
- Sod Installation & New Lawns
- Grading & Drainage
- Lawn Care & Maintenance
- Tree & Shrub Services
- Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems
- Artificial Turf
- Paver Sealing & Restoration
- ICPI Certification & Training
- Our Service Areas