Chapter 01 · The practice
We build structural landscapes designed from the ground up.
Calgary Landscaping has spent twenty-three years doing one thing: designing and building residential landscapes that survive Calgary. That means starting with the unglamorous parts — soil, grade, drainage, frost — and only then talking about patios and plantings.
We're a provincially licensed Alberta contractor, not a mow-and-blow crew with a paver supplier. Our process is integrated: the same team that draws your plan builds it, so the drainage detail on paper is the drainage detail in the ground. Homeowners call it "no stone unturned." We call it the only way to build.
Call (403) 237-6300 — Mon to Fri, 8 to 5 — and bring us your worst yard problem. We've probably already solved it twice this month.
- 23 yearsCelebrating 23 years of landscape excellence in Calgary — same market, same standards.
- LicensedProvincially licensed Alberta contractor. Insured. Documented.
- 4.8 / 57Published average rating across 57 reviews.
- $$Mid-range pricing, fixed-scope estimates after design.
Chapter 02 · The work, scattered
Elements of a finished yard
Planned for the climate first
Calgary's clay soils and freeze–thaw cycles decide the construction detail: base depths, wall footings, drainage sizing. The pretty part comes last — and stays.
- PatiosWell-planned patios built for comfort and durability — pavers or natural stone on bases sized for heaving soils.
- DecksThoughtfully designed decks built for long-term enjoyment, framed for snow load and low-maintenance summers.
- Retaining wallsStructural walls that manage grade and stability — the engineering behind a sloped yard that stays put.
- Pergolas & fencesCustom outdoor structures adding function and privacy, integrated into the landscape from the first sketch.
- IrrigationEfficient zoned systems for healthy landscapes, pressure-balanced and winterized before the first hard freeze.
- LightingSelected and installed for safety, usability and security — the yard keeps working after dark.
- PlantingTrees, shrubs and beds planned for soil, spacing and long-term growth in a short growing season.
- DesignFull construction drawings before anything is built: grades, sections, planting plans, lighting layouts.
Chapter 03 · Sequence
How a project moves
Order of operations is the whole game. Drainage before planting, structures before finishes, drawings before shovels.
01
Consultation
Call or write. We talk about what's wrong, what you want, and what budget range feels right. Rough photos help.
02
Site visit & drawings
We walk the lot, read drainage and grade, then produce a design with a fixed-scope estimate.
03
Sequenced build
Excavation, base, drainage, structures, surfaces, planting, lighting — supervised daily, site cleaned nightly.
04
Walkthrough & care
Final walkthrough together, written care guidance, and a maintenance program if you want one.
Chapter 04 · Residential / Commercial
Two clients, one standard
Residential
Backyards that get used. From a first patio to a full transformation, residential work gets the same engineering discipline as our largest jobs.
- Full backyard design & construction
- Front-yard curb appeal rebuilds
- Outdoor living: kitchens, fire features, seating
- Drainage fixes and grade corrections
- Seasonal maintenance programs
Commercial
Grounds that hold up to traffic, tenants and Alberta weather — scheduled, documented and built to spec.
- Multi-unit and condo common areas
- Office and retail frontages
- Snow-season drainage planning
- Irrigation audits and retrofits
- Ongoing maintenance contracts
| Project type | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Basic backyard refreshSample | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Patio or deckSample | $10,000 – $25,000 |
| Full transformationSample | $25,000 – $60,000+ |
| Design-onlySample | Quoted per lot |
Sample ranges from our published 2026 cost guide. Final pricing follows consultation and design.
Chapter 05 · Voices
What Calgary says
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Review excerpts are placeholders in this concept. The 4.8 / 57 figure is our published aggregate.
Chapter 06 · Territory
Serving Calgary & beyond the ring road
If your lot is inside Calgary or just past it, we're probably already working nearby.
- Calgary
- Airdrie
- Cochrane
- Okotoks
- Chestermere
- Strathmore
- Canmore
- High River
Chapter 07 · Asked often
Straight answers
Do I need a design before construction?
How does the climate change your construction?
Will I need permits?
How long does a project take?
Are you licensed and insured?
Chapter 08 · Begin
Tell us about your yard
Call (403) 237-6300, Mon–Fri 8–5 — or send the form and we'll call you back. Main office: 259 Midpark Way SE, Suite 250, Calgary.