Why Your Perfect 2026 Garden Starts This November

The Annual Spring Landscaping Rush

Here in Ottawa, November is typically when we put our gardens to bed and try not to think about them again until the first spring thaw. The common wisdom is that you wait for March to call a landscape designer, right? That frantic spring rush is a Canadian tradition, but let’s be honest: it’s also the most stressful way to plan a major project. You’re racing against the clock, competing for a spot, and making big decisions under pressure.

We want to let you in on a professional secret: the single best time to start planning your dream 2026 landscape is right now.

It might feel early, but planning your design over the winter is the key to a thoughtful, creative, and completely stress-free process. It allows you to get ahead of the rush and, most importantly, secure your spot. If you’re dreaming of a beautiful, resilient garden for 2026, here are the three biggest benefits of starting today.

1. We Can See the "Bones" of Your Property

When the garden is dormant and the leaves are off the trees, we see your property with perfect clarity. This is a landscape designer’s dream.

Without the distraction of summer foliage, we can clearly identify the "bones" of your garden: the true contours of the land, the precise slopes, and the exact drainage patterns. We can accurately map how the low winter sun moves across your yard, which is crucial information for designing a resilient, four-season garden.

This clear view allows us to create a stronger, more effective design that's built for your site's unique foundation. We can address potential drainage or grading challenges before they become a surprise, ensuring the future success of your new, ecological landscape.

2. We Have Time for a Truly Thoughtful Process

The spring is a rush. The off-season is for deep, creative work. Great ecological design takes time. Planning now gives us the invaluable gift of breathing room. We can dive deep into your vision, thoughtfully research the perfect combinations of native plants for your soil, and source materials that truly align with your home’s aesthetic.

This is our chance to collaborate without pressure. We can develop a comprehensive, detailed plan—from hardscaping to planting—and make revisions until it feels perfect. This unhurried, collaborative process is how we honour your vision and ensure your new space will be a thriving, resilient ecosystem for years to come.

3. You Secure Your 2026 Installation Spot

The demand for high-quality, professional landscape installation in Ottawa is high, and our schedule for 2026 is already filling. By completing your design with us this winter, your project is officially "shovel-ready."

This means you secure your spot in our 2026 installation schedule. When the spring thaw finally arrives, you won't be in the queue—you'll be on the calendar. You get to feel relaxed and excited, knowing that you're first in line to break ground on the beautiful, rewilded space you’ve been dreaming of all winter.

Your 2026 Garden Starts Today

You don’t have to wait for the snow to melt to start building your dream. The journey to a vibrant, ecological, and beautiful landscape begins with a simple conversation.

Our fall and winter design consultation schedule is now open. Let’s use this quiet, creative season to build your 2026 plan together.