Large Commercial Landscaping Project

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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CAS Goderich Landscaping Project including hardscaping softscaping general contracting

Outdoor kitchen BBQ on Techo-Bloc Paver patio

Outdoor kitchen BBQ on Techo-Bloc Paver patio with gazebo in background

Flowerbed Redesign

by Laurie Knechtel | Feb 18, 2025

Flowerbed Redesign

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In this flowerbed redesign project, the outdated front flowerbed was transformed to give it a fresh and modern appearance.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.

Flowerbed Redesign provides unexpected landscaping element that increases curb appeal

This project included the following elements:

Hydrangea “Bobo”
Weigela “Midnight Wine”
Elderberry “Laced Up”
Ninebark “Little Devil”
Juniper “Mountbatten”
Japanese Painted Fern
Grass Fountain
Grass “Little Zebra”
Grass Reed Variegated Overdam
Coral Bells “Berry Smoothie”
Costa “Fire and Ice”
Hosta “Cherry Berry”
Hosta “Minite Man”
Black Mulch
2”-4” River Rock
Black Aluminum Edging

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Flowerbed Redesign adds a sleek modern focal point to a beautiful home.

Formal Linear Garden Increases Curb Appeal

by A Touch of Dutch Landscaping | Oct 29, 2020

Formal Linear Garden Increases Curb Appeal

native flowers hydrangea stratford ontario Formal garden Linear style Pondless stream Curb appeal; Postage stamp garden Permacon Melville Pavers 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

native flowers hydrangea stratford ontario Formal garden Linear style Pondless stream Curb appeal; Postage stamp garden Permacon Melville Pavers

Stone Walkway & Raised Flowerbeds Increase Curb Appeal

by A Touch of Dutch Landscaping | Jul 2, 2020

Stone Walkway & Raised Flower Beds Increase Curb Appeal

curb appeal raised flower beds gardens natural stone curved walkway pavers retaining walls perennials shrubs Project Year:
Budget Range: $
Location: Stratford, Ontario

Our client wanted to improve the curb appeal of their corner property. But because corner lots are generally exposed to neighbourhood traffic on two sides, they also wanted to add beautiful and effective privacy measures.

The goal was to create a backyard oasis including a sitting space whose privacy could be achieved without having to use a solid fence line. The client also wanted to experience the soothing sounds of a waterfall without the maintenance of a pond.

We added a raised flower bed with armour stone retaining wall with a stepping stone walkway alongside and a variety of trees, shrubs and plants to soften the overall appearance.

The new raised stone patio surrounds the home and adds more seating space that’s made private using sections of fence panels and shrubs along the side of the property. And the oasis was completed with a gurgling, pondless waterfall that can be heard from the patio.

The home’s appearance has been improved on all sides, but the view from the street has now been obscured, significantly increasing privacy and enjoyment of the homeowner’s backyard.

This project included the following elements:

Celtik Wall (Permacon)
Rosebel Slabs (Permacon)
Pondless waterfall
Armour stone
Terraced flower bed
Raised patio
Privacy for corner lot
Waterfall
Stepping stones

Celtik Wall (Permacon)
Rosebel slabs (Permacon)
Pondless waterfall

Armour Stone
Terraced flower bed
Raised patio

Privacy for corner lot
Waterfall
Stepping stones

curb appeal raised flower beds gardens natural stone curved walkway pavers retaining walls perennials shrubs

raised flower beds gardens natural stone curved walkway pavers retaining walls perennials shrubs

Adding Audio & Visual Interest with a Pondless Stream

by A Touch of Dutch Landscaping | Jun 27, 2020

Adding Audio & Visual Interest with a Pondless Stream

Pondless waterfall, natural stone and garden Installation 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: