About Us
What Greenwood Believes
At Greenwood, we design and build beautiful, functional, ecologically sensitive outdoor living spaces that provide a unified, balanced connection between clients needs and desires.
We believe landscape architecture should not only nurture but also celebrate the relationship between people and their outdoor environment. And like all good relationships, good design leaves room to evolve over time.
Our Team
Established in 1989, Greenwood is a full-service company owned by Horticultural Landscape Technicians, Ian and Lisa Andrews, graduates of Humber College’s School of Applied Technology. Lisa also holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree with training in Vernacular Architecture, a unique specialization that interprets design through the cultural lens of a particular group, place or time.
Our Ethics
We believe in honesty, transparency, and best practices and are mindful of the need to balance landscape design with conservation and sustainability.
Our Style
We’re passionate. Celebrating more than thirty five years in business, we still love what we do. We’re told it shows in our work. We’ve chosen staff carefully, insisting on a team as creative and committed as we are. This ensures wonderful morale, which translates into excellent customer service.
We’re professional. It’s not unusual for us to hear how pleased clients are with Greenwood on site. Staff are polite and take pride in their work, keeping the job site neat and clean, even during construction. We also wear uniforms, making us easy to identify on site. All Greenwood equipment receives regular maintenance.
We’re progressive. We stay current with industry trends (local, regional and national) while maintaining an awareness of a landscaper’s role in the larger, global perspective. We value continuous learning and make sure staff have what they need to stay current.
We’re innovative. Although it’s said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, we never copy and are not fans of blueprint repetition. Each project is uniquely tailored to the client. This requires exceptional listening skills on our part. Before we begin, we take time to get to know the client— their needs, wants (now and for the future) and equally important, their budget. Only then can we create a viable plan. Throughout the project, we encourage a continuing conversation. This ensures the plan stays on time, on track and on budget.
We’re green! Rather than pesticides, we opt for natural solutions. We reintroduce plant health through careful observation of what we know is needed by the species, proper pruning and natural fertilizers. We promote eco friendly, recycled and/or environmentally attractive alternative construction materials where possible. We also source from suppliers (many of whom have been with us since the beginning!) who take an active interest in pursuing sustainably managed resources.
Clients hire us the first time because of our skills and experience. Often, they arrive via referral. We see a lot of ‘squiggly doodles’ on paper at initial meetings. When we turn clients’ doodles into detailed plans, they are thrilled. When plans turn into landscaped reality, they are wowed. And because our work only gets better with time, clients regularly come back to work to work with us again to expand on projects.
At its finest, a landscaped outdoor living space is a natural extension of the indoor space. Ensuring a seamless transition between those two spaces is a crucial element in every Greenwood design.
A Full-Service Approach
As a full-service firm, Greenwood offers everything from a no-charge initial consultation, to design, installation and ongoing maintenance. Our clientele is predominantly residential, however we also work for subdivisions, condo corporations and local businesses. While not inexpensive, our rates are in line with other local professionals.
Our bio fills you in on who we are, but at www.greenwoodltd.ca our online portfolio provides a visual display of what we can do. Even better, we encourage you to contact past Greenwood customers to get a feel for the very high level of service and quality Greenwood delivers. We can arrange this when we meet.
A Living, Growing Place
An outdoor living space is just that — a living, growing place. Trees mature, plants fill in, structures settle into their surroundings and hardscape acquires that rich patina of permanence. American philosopher Thomas Cooper suggests, “a garden is never as good as it will be next year.” It’s much the same with Greenwood. In business for more than 35 years, we’re no fly-by-night firm. Just like a garden, our work gets better with age. We’ll be here this year to help design your project and we’ll be around later, as your outdoor space matures and your dreams for it evolve.
List of Services
Landscape Design, Construction & Installation
Natural Stone Patios, Paths & Driveways
Natural Stone Walls
Retaining Walls
Landscape Lighting
Outdoor Kitchens & Rooms
Custom-Built Outdoor Stone Fireplaces (gas/wood)
Pool design & Installation (Chlorine and Saltwater/In-ground and On-ground)
Water Features (ponds, streams, waterfalls, rain gardens)
Pergolas, Cabanas, Decks, Arbours, Fences, Sheds
Outdoor Showers
Concrete & Masonry Work
Irrigation Systems
Grading
Sodding and Hydro Seeding
Seasonal Container Planting
Locations Served (new locations are always being added)
City of Ajax
Ashburn
Blackstock
Bowmanville
Brooklin
Clarington
Cobourg
Courtice
Cornwall
Region of Durham
Enniskillen
Garden Hill
Greenwood
Hampton
Haydon
City of Kawartha Lakes
Kendal
Millbrook
Myrtle
Nestleton
Newcastle
Newtonville
Northumberland County
Orono
City of Oshawa
Pickering
Pontypool
Port Hope
Port Perry
Scugog Township
City of Toronto
Town of Whitby
Wilmot Creek