Custom Landscape Design in Montreal
A property designed around how you actually live, from the first plan to the last planting.
At L'Île Verte, landscape design starts with a real conversation about how you want to use your outdoor space. We design welcoming front yards, backyards that become a true outdoor living room, and gardens that look intentional in June and in October alike. Whether you're in Montreal, Laval or anywhere on the North Shore, we tailor every project to your soil, your sun exposure and the character of your property.
Our approach is custom from start to finish: we draw a complete landscape plan, select plants suited to our Quebec climate, and coordinate the planting and installation so the result holds up season after season. You get a thoughtful design, a clear timeline, and a free quote before a single shovel hits the ground.
Design built for our climate
Great landscaping isn't just about plants, it's about the plan. Before we propose anything, we assess drainage, soil composition, prevailing winds and how light moves across your property through the day. That's what lets us place every tree, bed and pathway in the right spot, for a result that feels balanced and needs fewer corrections down the road.
Quebec's climate is demanding: freeze-thaw cycles, road salt, and hot dry summers. So we favour hardy plants and, wherever possible, native species that genuinely thrive in Montreal, Laval and across the North Shore. A well-conceived design also weaves in the hard elements (interlock pavers, edging, low walls) so the structure of your yard stays attractive even when the plants are dormant.
We work on residential properties as well as commercial sites and multi-unit buildings. And because we offer 4-season service, we can think about your whole property right from the design stage: where snow will be pushed in winter, how the landscape will mature year over year, and what it will take to keep it healthy for the long run.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a landscape design project cost?
- The price depends on several factors: the size of the area being landscaped, how complex the plan is, the number and size of plants, whether you're adding hard elements like interlock pavers or low walls, and the current state of the property (drainage, excavation, grading). Rather than guessing at a figure, we come out, assess your property, and provide a free, detailed quote.
- What's the best season to do landscaping?
- Spring and fall are ideal for planting, since establishment conditions are better and plants experience less stress. That said, the design and planning stage can happen any time of year, including winter. Booking early in the season is usually wise, because schedules across Greater Montreal fill up fast once the warm weather arrives.
- Do you handle both residential and commercial work?
- Yes. We design landscapes for private homes and yards as well as multi-unit buildings, businesses and institutional spaces. The approach stays custom in both cases: we adapt the design, plant selection and maintenance level to the use, the foot traffic and the client's goals.
- What does the design process look like?
- We start with an on-site meeting to understand your needs and analyze the property. Then we build a landscape plan with the zone layout and plant choices, which we refine with you. Once the plan is approved, we coordinate the work: soil prep, planting, finishing and mulch. We can also handle ongoing upkeep afterward through our 4-season service.
Our Landscaping Services in Montreal
Tree, Shrub & Perennial Planting in Montreal
Plants chosen for our climate, set in the ground to thrive and beautify your property season after season.
Garden Bed Design & Creation (Flower Beds, Mulch, Edging)
Garden beds that give your yard structure and stay beautiful season after season.
Sod & Turf Installation in Montreal
A dense, even new lawn — laid on properly prepared and graded soil.