Ottawa homeowners deserve a garden that matches their vision. We install professionally, working with our design partner Florabundant or executing your own plans — without the hard work.
Ottawa homeowners ready to transform their landscape trust CleanYards for professional garden installation services. We work hand-in-hand with our design partner, Florabundant.ca, or precisely follow your own plans — ensuring your vision takes root and thrives across Ottawa and surrounding areas.
Skip the back-breaking work. Our experienced team handles soil prep, planting, and finishing touches efficiently. When collaborating with Florabundant, their design expertise directly guides our on-site installation, ensuring perfect placement and execution. For homeowner designs, we bring your vision to life with the same professional care.
We create the optimal foundation for healthy root growth by properly amending and preparing the soil, based on plant needs.
Ensuring correct spacing and arrangement, guided by designer expertise (when applicable) or your plan.
We handle the hard work and meticulous cleanup, saving you time and hassle, leaving a ready-to-enjoy garden.
Direct collaboration with Florabundant.ca on installation day for optimal results.
We specialize in bringing garden designs to life. We work closely with our design partner Florabundant.ca throughout the installation process, often coordinating on-site to ensure perfect execution. We are equally skilled at meticulously installing gardens based on detailed plans provided directly by homeowners.
Professional planting of annuals, perennials, and bulbs according to design layouts for stunning seasonal color and texture.
Utilizing proper techniques, including soil amendment and root preparation, for shrubs and trees specified in your design to ensure long-term health.
Installation of prepared in-ground or raised vegetable beds based on your plans, creating the ideal space for a productive harvest.
Expert assembly and filling of various raised garden bed styles with appropriate, high-quality soil mixes per your design specifications.
Precise installation of various edging materials (stone, metal, plastic, etc.) to cleanly define garden beds and pathways as per the design.
The crucial groundwork: tilling, grading, and adding necessary compost or topsoil to create optimal growing conditions required by the garden plan.
Every Ottawa property is different, and cookie-cutter landscaping rarely does justice to your home's unique character. Our custom garden design and installation service starts with a thorough site assessment. We evaluate sunlight exposure, soil conditions, drainage patterns, and your property's existing features before any planting begins.
We partner with professional garden designer Florabundant.ca to create cohesive designs tailored to your space. Their expert eye for plant selection, colour palette, and seasonal interest guides the blueprint, while our installation crew handles the physical execution: grading, soil preparation, precise plant placement, and finishing details. The result is a garden that looks intentional from every angle and performs through Ottawa's demanding four-season climate.
Already have a design from another landscaper or your own detailed plan? We install from any professional layout, following specifications exactly so your vision translates faithfully from paper to soil.
A well-installed flower bed transforms flat, featureless yards into spaces with depth, colour, and curb appeal. Our flower bed installation process covers every step: defining the bed shape and edges, removing existing turf or debris, amending the soil with compost and nutrients, and placing each plant at the correct depth and spacing for healthy root establishment.
We work with perennials, annuals, ornamental grasses, and bulbs, selecting varieties suited to Ottawa's climate, your property's sun and shade conditions, and your maintenance preferences. Whether you want low-maintenance native plantings or a high-impact seasonal colour display, we install beds that deliver year after year.
Every flower bed installation includes professional edging to separate lawn from garden, a proper mulch layer for moisture retention and weed suppression, and thorough watering to settle plants into their new home. We clean up completely. No leftover soil piles, no torn-up turf edges.
Garden bed construction goes beyond digging a hole and adding plants. We build garden beds that last, from raised cedar beds for vegetable gardens and accessible gardening, to in-ground beds with proper drainage, edging, and structural integrity that holds up through Ottawa's freeze-thaw cycles.
For raised beds, we construct with quality lumber or stone, install landscape fabric where appropriate, and fill with a custom soil blend matched to what you're growing. Our in-ground bed construction includes removing existing sod, tilling and grading the subsurface, incorporating amendments, and building defined borders that keep lawn and garden cleanly separated.
We also handle the structural elements that professional garden beds require: retaining wall integration on sloped properties, French drain installation for beds in low-lying areas, and irrigation-ready layouts for homeowners planning future watering systems. Every bed we build is designed to drain properly, support root growth, and resist the soil heaving that Ottawa winters cause.
Outdated, overgrown, or neglected gardens don't need to be abandoned. They need renovation. Our garden renovation services bring tired landscapes back to life by removing what isn't working, preserving what is, and rebuilding the rest with fresh soil, new plantings, and clean structural lines.
A typical garden renovation starts with a full assessment of existing conditions. We identify healthy mature plants worth keeping, remove dead or diseased specimens, pull out invasive species that have taken over, and strip back overgrown beds to reveal the space's potential. From there, we amend compacted or depleted soil, reshape bed lines for better visual flow, and install new plantings that complement any existing features you want to keep.
Ottawa properties with decades-old landscaping often have root-bound shrubs, exhausted soil, and bed layouts that no longer match the home's current look. Whether it's a front yard curb appeal overhaul or a complete backyard transformation, our renovation crew handles the heavy lifting so the finished result looks like a brand-new garden, not a patchwork of old and new.
After the 2022 derecho devastated John's garden, we cleared the overgrowth, installed accessible flagstone pathways, and brought the space back to life with carefully selected plantings. See the complete before & after.
View John's Garden RenewalA clear process ensuring your garden design is brought to life flawlessly, whether it's yours or from our partner.
We consult with you (and Florabundant, if involved) to understand the design, assess the site, discuss materials, and provide a detailed quote specifically for the installation project.
Our crew prepares the designated area, clearing necessary existing vegetation/debris, amending the soil as required, and precisely marking out layouts according to the plan.
We carefully install all plants and materials, often coordinating directly with the designer on-site (when Florabundant is involved) for optimal placement, or meticulously following your provided plan.
Application of your chosen mulch to the appropriate depth, initial watering of new plantings, and meticulous cleanup of the entire work area.
We review the completed installation with you (and the designer, if present) to ensure satisfaction, answer immediate questions, and provide initial care recommendations.
Explore examples of the diverse garden designs we've expertly installed for Ottawa homeowners.
Layered perennials, hydrangeas, and ornamental grasses frame this Ottawa home's entrance.
Hardy hibiscus and weigela planted in a curved bed with clean stone borders.
Colourful impatiens and trimmed boxwood create a polished courtyard planting.
Bold red blooms add dramatic colour to a professionally installed perennial bed.
A healthy hydrangea thriving in a freshly mulched garden bed.
Structured hydrangea planting with low boxwood accent along a paver walkway.
We use best practices for soil preparation, planting depths, spacing, and proper handling to ensure plant vitality from day one.
We excel at working with designers like Florabundant.ca during the installation for integrated results, or precisely executing homeowner plans.
Focus on details - proper root handling, soil contact, watering, site cleanup - for a professional finish that helps your garden thrive.
We complete installations efficiently and reliably, respecting your time and property, while maintaining clear communication throughout the project.
Testimonials
Google Reviews Real feedback from verified clients across Ottawa and surrounding areas.
Planning a project? Get a free quote today.5.0
★★★★★
20 total Google reviews
Verified Google Reviews
Showing 5 featured reviews available through Google's public reviews API.
4 months ago
This has been my first year with CleanYards and Sebastian. I have been more than pleased with the work he has done for me. The yard maintenance and the fall clean up have been done very well, much better than I could do myself. I look forward to next Spring when I can have Sebastian do more jobs for me.
5 months ago
Recently had new sod installed. Sebastien and Andre were friendly and helpful in helping me understand the work they would be doing, did a fantastic job, provided a helpful guide and an open channel of communication on advice for future care, and all at a good price. Would recommend Sebastien's business to anyone!
2 years ago
What a transformation! Sebastien changed a weed filled gravel pit into a beautiful low maintenace front yard we can be proud of. He checked in the night before the agrred upon day to make sure it was still convenient, showed up exactly when scheduled, did great work and even provided before and after pictures! A joy to work with! Thank you!!
7 months ago
We had such a great experience with Sebastien and Clean yards Landscaping. Every step was easy and efficient. Sebastien was on time, professional and maintained communication throughout. Our yards looks amazing!
a year ago
We could not be more pleased with Sebastien and the work he did for us. Sebastien is very professional with a work ethic like no other. His quotes are fair and he does what he says he is going to do. Honest hard work sets Sebastien apart from others. We are appreciative and highly recommend Sebastien and his team.
Want the full list? Read all 20 reviews directly on Google.
View All On GoogleGet started today! Fill out the form below for a free, no-obligation consultation and quote tailored to your Ottawa property.
Tell us a bit about your project needs.
We specialize in expert garden installation. For professional design, we partner with Florabundant.ca, often collaborating on-site. We also install gardens based on your own detailed plans.
Site preparation, soil amendment, precise planting of all elements, edging installation, mulch application, initial watering, complete site cleanup, and coordination with the designer if applicable.
Costs vary based on garden size, design complexity, site accessibility, soil prep, and materials. We provide a detailed custom quote after a free on-site estimate.
We offer flexibility. We can source all plants and materials, or install what you provide. This is clarified during the quoting process.
It depends on project scale and complexity. A simple flower bed may take less than a day, while large installations could span several days. We provide an estimated duration with your quote.
Absolutely. We amend the soil as needed based on plant requirements, ensuring they have the best possible start.
We conduct a final walkthrough, provide initial watering, offer basic care guidelines, and leave the site clean.
Looking for something beyond Garden Installation? We offer a complete range of landscaping services across Ottawa and surrounding communities.
Keep your new garden looking its best with ongoing professional maintenance.
Learn More →
Proper soil testing, amendment, and grading — the foundation every garden needs.
Learn More →
Crisp, clean bed borders that prevent grass invasion and give your garden sharp definition.
Learn More →
