by Laurie Knechtel | Jun 5, 2025
Large Commercial Landscaping Project
Location: Goderich, On
Budget Range: $100K+
This was a full site general contracting project. After removal of all sod and old playground sand and pavers, our crews completed all underground foundation work, underground plumbing and electrical.
We then installed 3,800 square feet of Techo-Bloc Blu Pavers, plus an outdoor BBQ, a timber frame pavilion, and then added softscaping including flowerbed installations with out door lights and amour stone lights, also the cleaning and replacing out drainage system.
This project included the following elements:
Techo-Bloc Blue Pavers
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Before, During, and After Project
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by Laurie Knechtel | Feb 18, 2025
Flowerbed Redesign Proejct
Location: Stratford, On
Budget Range: $5K-$10K
In this flowerbed redesign project, the outdated front flowerbed was transformed to give it a fresh and modern appearance. This provided a beautiful new focal point which increased curb appeal and better complimented the homeowner’s residence.
Our crew removed an overgrowth of ivy as well as shrubs, including Burning Bush and Boxwoods. The flowerbed was then extended to provide more space for a curated planting design.
New additions include a charming Bobo Hydrangea and Little Devil Ninebark, complemented by sleek black mulch and decorative river rock for a clean and polished finish.
Black aluminum edging was added for a crisp border, and existing Yews were maintained and trimmed to enhance the overall balance and symmetry. The result? An inviting front yard that radiates charm and curb appeal.
This project included the following elements:
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by A Touch of Dutch Landscaping | Oct 29, 2020
Formal Linear Garden Increases Curb Appeal
Project Year: 2008
Location: Stratford, Ontario
A linear, formal garden resplendent with plants and flowers, many native, wraps around the century home’s front porch. A wide pathway composed with Permacon Melville pavers enhances the grand front entrance.
The small back yard now has a serene, pondless stream surrounded by natural stone. A small, lush corner garden includes a flagstone path.
This project included the following elements:
- Formal garden
- Linear style
- Pondless stream
- Enhanced curb appeal
- Postage stamp garden
- Permacon Melville pavers
- Designed by Jane Eligh-Feryn
- Formal garden
- Linear style
- Pondless stream
- Enhanced curb appeal
- Postage stamp garden
- Flagstone stepping stones
- Permacon Melville pavers
- Designed by Jane Eligh-Feryn
by A Touch of Dutch Landscaping | Jun 27, 2020
Adding Audio & Visual Interest with a Pondless Stream
Project Year: 2016
Budget Range: $10,000-$15,000
Location: Stratford, Ontario
Our customer wanted to add a small garden near their garden shed to reduce lawn maintenance and increase visual interest along their back fence line.
We incorporated a low-maintenance water feature – a pondless stream comprised of natural stone – to add soothing sound and enhance visual interest.
The long, curved garden includes small trees (Sumac and False Cypress), low shrubs, ornamental grasses, and perennials (Coral Bells), and is partially bordered by natural armour stone to compliment the water feature.
This project included the following elements:
- Pondless stream
- Armour stone
- Perennial Garden
- Native Plants
- Low Shrubs
- Perennials
- Small Trees
- Natural Stone
- Pondless stream
- Armour stone
- Perennial Garden
- Native Plants
- Low Shrubs
- Perennials
- Small Trees
- Natural Stone
by A Touch of Dutch Landscaping | May 29, 2020
Retaining Walls & Flower Beds
Project Year: 2018
Budget Range: < $10,000
Location: Stratford, Ontario
Our client wanted to improve curb appeal at the front of their home and create a few focal points in the backyard. It was also critical that the new landscaping features be easy to maintain, as the homeowner has mobility issues.
We added raised flower beds with Navascape wallstone retaining walls that complimented the home’s exterior. We installed an additional flower bed around the backyard shed and created a focal point with a tree and additional small flower bed.
