Landscaping and Renovation Projects Built for Collingwood Properties

Tucked against the escarpment, this property needed grading, retaining and planting that respected the slope rather than fighting it. Natural stone steps connect the upper terrace to a quiet lower seating area, while custom metal railings keep sightlines open to the treeline. The result feels like it was always part of the landscape.

This design leans on native species, layered plantings and locally sourced stone to blur the line between the maintained yard and the woods beyond. Careful grading directs water away from the foundation without visible infrastructure. Years from now, the space will look more established, not more tired.

Waterfront lots demand attention to erosion, elevation changes and shoreline regulations. Terraced levels carry you down to the water with poured concrete steps and fabricated metal handrails finished to resist the wind and spray off Georgian Bay. Seating areas sit low so nothing interrupts the sightline across the water.

Behind this home, an architectural concrete pool deck anchors the space, paired with a covered lounge, an outdoor kitchen area and screening plants that block neighbouring views. Surfaces were selected for grip underfoot and for how they hold up through freeze and thaw cycles. The yard now works from May through October.

Properties near the bay take a beating from wind, salt spray and shifting light. Plant selection, sheltered seating placement and powder coated metal planters carry this design through the seasons. Concrete work was poured and finished to handle heavy weather without staining or spalling, keeping maintenance demands low for the owners.

This ski country property called for a firepit gathering area, generous walkways cleared easily in winter, and a hot tub surround that stays safe when wet. Warm timber, rough stone and blackened steel details match the cottage architecture. Guests move between house, deck and fire without stepping through snowbanks.

A custom water feature sits at the centre of this rear yard, framed by poured concrete borders and fabricated metal planters holding structured greenery. Lighting was integrated during construction, so evenings carry the same atmosphere as afternoons. Sound from the water softens road noise and gives the space a settled calm.