Restorative Landscapes is a tight-knit team from diverse backgrounds who all share a passion for thoughtful, ecologically responsible landscaping as a creative outlet, a healthy job, and a way to make a small but tangible positive impact on the environment. We are artists, designers, builders, farmers, cooks, environmentalists, and philosophers, and we draw from these experiences when thinking about how to improve your outdoor space and how to make Toronto a more beautiful city.

Native plants are the foundation of our work. Despite being indigenous, they’re often rare and unheard of in private gardens and have long ago been overtaken in our parks and ravines by aggressive, introduced plants that escape our backyards. With thoughtful design, they lend well to both a classic and modern house. They’re low-maintenance and resilient, requiring less water and eliminating the need for chemical fertilizers, pesticides and frequent replanting.

We also often incorporate edible plants; there are many trees, shrubs and perennials that offer nutritious treats that you won’t necessarily find in your supermarket; and a veggie garden is a great way to get your kid excited about eating greens. We see too many professional landscapes in the city where the planting was an afterthought.

We love meandering pathways, decks, patios, and structures that immerse you into your green space. We prioritize minimizing waste during construction, upcycling, and utilizing natural materials from local sources. Longevity is something we strive towards with what we build. Decisions are made with careful consideration. We like to think outside the box and every project is unique.

Our garden maintenance team appreciates the tranquility of working outside. We utilize hand tools whenever possible, and our blowers are electric and quiet. Our pet peeve is listening to heavy gas leaf blowers; especially when they blow all the organic matter off the garden; leaves are food for the soil, a nesting space for pollinators, water retention, weed suppression and an integral part of the natural cycle.

Let’s create something meaningful together.