So Green Canada (Landscape Design / Build)

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Carter in North york
Carter in North york
7 reviews North York, ON
10/10

Front Yard Parking Pad and Porch Refacing

We have just received the permit legalizing the parking pad which Gus and his crew created using new permeable pavers. It looks great, is easy to shovel, and most importantly, complies with the tough new city guidelines. Gus also refaced our aging front porch with flagstone and replaced an old concrete retaining wall with a more attractive (and lower) wall in matching flagstone.
The entire project was completed quickly and efficiently. The work site was cleaned up safely and completely each night.
Gus provided sage professional advice which led us to a cost-effective, functional, and attractive result. He is flexible, accommodating, and responsive. Our neighbour recommended So Green to us, and I would not hesitate in recommending So Green to others.

Approximate cost of services:
$15,000.00
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Hi Chris , Laurie
Thank you for taking the time to write a review , and I am so glad to hear that your parking pad is now legalized by the city of Toronto.
Also , it was a pleasure working with you both and the finished product of the natural retaining wall , along with the color of the driveway and texture , and the natural flagstone facing of the steps and the porch they all blended so nicely .
As i have heard from that you bith are planning to have this house as your retirement house , i Hope you guys enjoy it for years to come.
have a great warm winter . Cheers , Best regards.

Barbara from East York
Barbara from East York
6 reviews East York, ON
10/10

Remove and Replace Patio

Gus and his crew were punctual, hardworking and did a great job, right from the initial site visit, through suggestion options, pointing out necessary changes to my design, and execution and clean-up. Gus was very prompt at returning phone calls and emails even in the peak summer season. The patio looks wonderful and the job was done on time and on budget.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,200.00
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Hi Barbara , I thank you for taking the time in writing a review about your experience with our company even if it has been almost 7 -8 years since we have done the installation .I am glad that all went well.
I would like also to thank you for providing our company with a great idea in saying thank you for there business and donating in there name to the daily food bank.
Have a great warm winter , and best wishes to you and your family.
Gus- So Green

Alessia from North York
Alessia from North York
2 reviews North York, ON
10/10

Landscaping Backyard

We were very pleased with Gus, he is very professional. I was amazed that when I sent Gus emails or called him he actually returned the call or email right away. When Gus said he was going to be somewhere or do something he achieved those timelines, this is very rare with most contractors. Our backyard was a big project and we are very happy with the finished project.

Approximate cost of services:
$20,000.00
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Hi Alessia ,
Sorry for my late reply , I must have slipped seeing your review since during this period I was away on a holiday .
I thank you for your review and I definitely look forward to dropping by this coming summer to see how the plants are doing and how the whole job looks with the hardscape , the pool and the grown plants .
I wish you guys enjoy your back yard for years to come, and also I wanted to wish you and your family a great start in this 2014 .
Have a great warm winter . Gus - so green

Mario in Lawrence Park
Mario in Lawrence Park
3 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Front yard landscaping

We needed a design for landscaping the front yard of the house we just bought in Bloor West Village. We called on SoGreen and they provided us with a wonderful design we discussed with Gus. He helped us get a permit in 24 ours! Four days later we now have a fabulous front yard. Very professional and a pleasure to work with.

Approximate cost of services:
$12,000.00
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Dear Mario ,

Thanks for taking the time to write a review , the design , the material and plants chosen they definitely all worked well , along the use of the Eco friendly walkway/driveway . I am sure early spring next year when its planted with grass and more perinnials plants are added it will all look fabulous .
Have a great warm winter , best regards , Gus

stephanie lynden from Toronto
stephanie lynden from Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

front perennial garden restoration and backyard sod

I moved into a house this spring and inherited a perennial garden in the front, and a backyard full of interlock. Neither suited my family's needs so I called about 8 landscaping companies to get quotes to sod everything. I was most impressed with Gus over the phone and even more so after I met with him the first time. He was prompt, knowledgeable and worked with my short time line. After meeting with Gus, family and friends talked me into having the perennial garden restored instead of sodding it. Gus was extremely flexible and offered solutions for the restoration and hardscaping that would give me the look I wanted. The results were like night and day. I absolutely love the work Gus and the guys did. Besides the clean up of the garden they installed a "waterless river" made up of rocks and stones, stepping stones through the garden and a "natural curb" to frame it. As for the backyard, they leveled, prepped and sodded the yard. The guys worked hard and quickly to complete the job, even in the heat. I was impressed that Gus was actually heading up the job himself. I would recommend So Green to anyone.
I have complements on both front and back yards constantly.

Approximate cost of services:
$10,000.00
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Hi Stephanie ,

Many thanks for taking the time to write a review about our work at your house . We are all glad that you have gotten what you have wanted , and now I am sure your green thumb will keep the perennial garden in the front looking always great . You have taken a great task in this house after you moved in this summer from the beach area , by fixing the existing pool , the landscaping , as well as the inside of the house . Hope now its time to sit down and enjoy it . Cheers , and have a great warm winter .

Andrea from Toronto
Andrea from Toronto
1 review Old Toronto, ON
10/10

Full exterior landscape and stone work (front, side and back)

Gus was extremely helpful: meeting with us in advance to discuss our needs; providing a detailed estimate and renderings; and then inviting us to join him to pick out the stones and colour palette we preferred. Gus gave us excellent feedback and direction, advising what could work and carefully explaining all steps in the process.

Once it came time to begin work, Gus and his team were impeccable: courteous, hard-working, fast yet a perfect eye for detail... AND CLEAN! Each day, they cleaned up the site and made sure all tools/equipment/product was safely secured overnight. Throughout the process, Gus explained his steps and repeatedly asked us what we thought, if we were happy, if there was anything we had questions about. He genuinely cared about meeting our needs and ensuring that there wasn't any confusion.

The finished product was incredible - more than we'd even envisioned. Gus' work has truly turned a downtown Toronto corner lot into a little oasis - a small taste of country living. We couldn't be more impressed by the work, the end result and Gus' professionalism.

We would recommend Gus and his team to anyone and everyone; we've already shared his name and phone number with others.

Approximate cost of services:
$12,000.00
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Hi Andrea , Joyce , Wally , I am glad that the project turned out to your satisfaction . You were as well an exceptional customer , nice to work with . Very warm and friendly family , which definitely create a better working atmosphere. Hope you enjoy it for years to come , and best wishes to all . Gus

ELIZA from Toronto
ELIZA from Toronto
3 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

sodding front & backyard

Great service and great job done .... on a very tight schedule. Thank you Gus for doing a beautiful job and the clean up was immaculate . I will recommend your company to anyone who needs an excellent landscaper.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,900.00
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Hi Elizabeth , thank you for your nice compliments and recommendation , I wish you and your family a great summer . And thank you for taking the time to write a review . Many thanks

Arianna Lambert
Arianna Lambert
2 reviews Scarborough, ON
10/10

Back- and side- Yard Renovation

Remodelling our home a few years ago left us with a beautiful interior and prompted us to think about the use of our outdoor space. Such a task had been a dream of my father’s for years. He envisioned a space that would be utilized to entertain our large family and many friends. Knowing the size of the task and that he couldn’t do it on his own, he decided to contact Gus of So Green Canada. What an amazing start to the process! Gus was knowledgeable and offered excellent advice during the consultation. He provided us with a detailed quote and timeline in order to get the job done before a very big family celebration. Gus and his crew were courteous, reliable, efficient and dependable in their service and we are more than thrilled with our new outdoor living area. So much so, that this year when it came time to re-sod our front lawn, there was no question as to who we would call - Gus. Thank you so much for your advice and hard work in creating this space that will be well enjoyed for years to come!
Arianna Lambert

Approximate cost of services:
$11,000.00
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Ariannna , I thank you for the sincere and beautiful review. I am pleased as well to meet you and all of your lovely family and I remember that the back yard project was a challenging project due to the time line that we had prior to the wedding planned party for your brother . I am glad that it all turned out well and the job was completed efficiently , and the result was a beautiful back yard meeting your expectation and for you and your family to enjoy for years to come .
Enjoy it and have a great spring and a lovely summer , thanks again - Gus

shirin from Toronto
shirin from Toronto
3 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

drive way

Hi Gus, A short note to say thank you! We are very pleased with the work that you did for us. Low maintenance was our goal and you certainly achieved this for us by putting in beautiful flagstone in our back yard, installing a legal front-yard parking pad with pavers and adding lovely greenery. We would recommend you to anyone who was looking for any type of landscaping services. All the best,

Approximate cost of services:
$10,500.00
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Hi shirin , so thoughtful of you to take the time to write a great review
I am so pleased to know that you are satisfied and happy with the work done
Wish you enjoy for years to come
Many thanks for your business and we hope to serve you in the coming future
Best regards

Gus
So green

Bloor w.
Bloor w.
3 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Driveway/Retaining Wall/Front Step

Very happy with Gus' work ethic and attention to detail on this project. He walked us through the selection of natural stone, gave us an accurate timeline and offered suggestions along the way. The work had to be completed on a busy street and a tight working space.
We've received a lot of compliments on the overall look and design and are happy to recommend so green.

Approximate cost of services:
$15,000.00
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Rod it was my pleasure to work with you and your wife on your front yard project . I am so pleased to know that you're still enjoying it till today and hope you enjoy it for years to come
And yes it's a busy street , that's a part we wouldn't forget
Enjoy the summer and best wishes
Gus
So green

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More about So Green Canada (Landscape Design / Build)

Located in the heart of the city of toronto , So Green is creating one of a kind residential gardens with passion . So Green offers a complete residential landscape design + Build services in toronto and the GTA area.

With over 17+ years of landscape experience and a portfolio of award winning gardens , and a degree in horticulture and agriculture engineering we are dedicated and passionate about creating the elite garden for our clients.

PRODUCTS : Natural stone work ( Retaining walls , flagstone all types -dry and wet(mortar) laid ), planting , Sodding , custom wood work , Night lighting , walkways , driveway , steps , living green walls , green roofs , rainwater harvesting systems

OUR SERVICES : Landscape Design + Build

COMPANIES & BRANDS: Techo-Bloc , Unilock , permacon , Hanson ,oaks , Allan Block , Stone link , and all Natural stone products

SPECIALIZING : Water features ( spill system, water fall, streams , urban style water features) , front yard parking pads , walkway , steps , patio`s using man made stones or natural stones, Living Walls and Green roofs

CATEGORIES
Swimming Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs, Landscape Architects, Landscape Contractors & Designers, Landscape Lighting, Sprinkler Systems, Concrete Contractors, Interlocking Stone, Masonry & Bricklaying, Paving Contractors, and Decorative Concrete
PRODUCTS
natural and man made stone , plants , lighting , water features , pools ,
SERVICES
design service ,driveway , walkway , retaining walls , water feature all types , ponds , water falls , pools , planting , sodding , night lighting , armor rock retaining walls and accent walls .
STYLES
All landscape designing style , from country style to urban design . contemperary , or muskoka , we do it all
SPECIALITIES
Designing , natural stone retaining walls , patio's ,walkways , porch . Water feature , custom wood work & night lighting , porch and steps facing, planting , grading , selecting and matching right Colours texture of all landscaping elements from hardscape ( stone material - natural and /or man made ) , to the softscape (plant material) . Pools and pool design .
WEBSITE
http://www.sogreen-canada.com
YEAR ESTABLISHED
2001
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
6
PAYMENT METHOD
Checks , Cash , Visa , MC & pay pal
MEMBERSHIPS
Landscape ontario 2003 , canadian nursery association 2003 , ICPI 2002 , Green roof for healthy city
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
DIPLOMAS
B.sc In agriculture engineering 1992 -American university
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
2 years on hardscape elements , and 1 year on plants ( check web site for more details & breack down
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