Taknput Landscaping Ltd.

We enjoyed the people who came out, but there was a lack of knowledge, and this resulted in very poor work that was done. The work they did on the garden was ok, but the painting of stone that was done on our front steps began peeling within months. We were assured it would last several years.
They may improve with experience, as they seemed like good people, but I would look for someone with good reviews.

I found Grant on an internet listing early in the summer of 08.
I contacted him and he came the very next day. From the minute I met him I trusted him. (i have a sixth sense for that kind of thing, I just use my instincts)
He had extensive knowledge of every piece of greenery and plant species on our property---I was blown away because there is a lot of them.
I showed him what I had in mind and an approx. budget and he gave me a few options.
This was a large job as I had just finished a large reno on the property and I wanted the landscaping and tree planting to reflect that.
We agreed on a price and he started one week later. Grant and his guys were there when they said they were going to be there and worked very steady and very hard. He worked very well in and around a very difficult rainy month of July.
By August the job was complete and we have a beautiful, no scratch that, STUNNING back side and front yard now.
It was like magic!!!
Obviously I would recommend Grant and his company anytime.
He's a terrific talent and a great communicator.

We had a mess of a backyard. An old rickety small deck, uneven poorly graded lawn (weeds) and water seepage problems in our basement along the back wall.

Grant came in, sat with us to understand our problems and what we thought we wanted done. He went away, gave it some thought and actually came back with CAD drawings, which included a drainage plan to grade the backyard, remove all existing weeds, excess soil, and stones, put in a drainage system, and lay gravel, as well as detailed deck drawings, with planter and bench options. He talked us through all the different steps, and what was included, and provided detailed price options.

Initially we asked him to just do the drainage system, and we would build the deck later to save money. His team was so efficient and came in under budget, that we decided to have them do the deck, planters and benches as well! Grant was great with the detail work, and we were impressed with his level of knowledge on plants and shrubs, that we decided to have planted alongside the deck, and in the planters. He even installed the spotlights, and stair lighting we wanted, at no additional cost. He also installed a stone pathway to the gate, and a stone step coming from the door, which we were extremely pleased with.

We highly recommend Grant and his team to anyone who has anything they need done outside. Great work, very professional and on budget!