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The Kingston Eastside Transformation: Crafting an Accessible Outdoor Haven

Innovating Space and Sustainability in Modern Landscaping

At the heart of Kingston's east side, our team embarked on a groundbreaking project, transforming a blank canvas of a newly built home into a sprawling 1000ft² patio paradise. Crafted from large blue grand slabs bordered by onyx black soldier courses, the design promises to be a stunning centerpiece of outdoor living. This project is a testament to thoughtful planning and execution, emphasizing seamless accessibility with a slab-on-grade construction that eliminates steps, ensuring ease of movement throughout. A crucial aspect of our work is the innovative water management system, employing guillotine limestone chunks to form a retaining wall that masterfully redirects water flow away from the property, safeguarding the home against the elements while enhancing the landscape's natural beauty.

A month into the transformation, our focus on drainage efficiency and aesthetic refinement has brought to life a unique outdoor feature - a fire pit crafted from natural flagstone and an inventive reuse of a metal pole from an old propane tank, creating a recessed fire pit that is as functional as it is intriguing. The landscaping journey extends beyond construction, diving into the art of tree planting with precision to ensure their health and longevity, guided by the latest arboricultural research. Our approach to plant layout is equally thorough, favoring a palette of greenery over color, with a preference for ornamental grasses and evergreen plants. At Shades of Green, our expertise is rooted in hands-on experience and a deep understanding of plant growth over time, showcasing our commitment to creating landscapes that thrive and transform spaces into enduring sanctuaries of natural beauty and practicality.

Kathleen Vollebregt Curtis

"From the moment I met Alyssa I knew this was the team to tackle our landscaping project. We could not have found a more skilled, dedicated, and professional group of individuals to work with us in transforming our yard. They provided solid advice every step of the way and even when I made some last minute modifications they took up the challenge enthusiastically and made it work beautifully. Steven, Luke, Paul and Alyssa go above and beyond to create beautiful landscapes. They are also a lovely family and it was apparent they are proud of the work they do together. We absolutely love what they did for us and would use them again without hesitation. "

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Eva and Larry

"We are delighted with the beautiful work done on our property by Shades of Green landscaping. Alyssa worked with us to produce a design for the patio and gardens and she incorporated our ideas into the plan, as well as adding some excellent features. Steven and the crew did a fantastic job grading the property, doing the planting and prep work, and installing the stone steps, landings, walkway and patio. They are perfectionists and did the work as if it was their own home. The results are stunning. Paul supervised and did a professional job trimming the huge old maple trees on the property. They were totally reliable in all aspects, from the timelines, work and pricing. We highly recommend this family business! "

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Matt LC

"I have had the distinct pleasure of working with this family business on many occasions. Their team consists of world-class managers, artists and labourers. They create magnificent landscapes through the use of leading edge technology and high quality natural resources. Better yet, their business is built on an eco-friendly foundation, and the custom nature of their work allows for a unique work of art every time. Kingston is lucky to have Shades of Green, and if your company is ever looking to expand into the Toronto market, please let me know!!! "

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