Native garden
Burlington · Hamilton · GTA

Transforming outdoor spaces with environmental stewardship.

Holistic, eco-friendly landscapes rooted in horticulture and hydrology — designed to promote biodiversity, manage stormwater, and turn your yard into a sanctuary.

Est. 2018 — A studio of land & water
A Studio Approach

We design with the land — not against it. Every project begins with the site itself: soil, water, light, and the species that already call it home.

We create stunning, holistic landscapes rooted in eco-friendly values that promote biodiversity, greener spaces, and better stormwater management.

What We Offer

Stunning & sustainable landscapes.

Seven specialized services across design, build, and maintenance — each tuned to the unique watershed and ecology of your site.

All Services
01 Holistic Landscape Design Site analysis, planting plans, and master design.
02 Rainwater Gardens Capture, filter, and direct rainfall on-site.
03 Infiltration Galleries Sub-grade systems for heavy stormwater events.
04 Permeable Hardscaping LID paving, natural stone, decks, retaining walls.
05 Fusion Landscaping Horticulture + hydrology in one water-efficient system.
06 Native & Pollinator Gardens Habitat-first planting for bees, birds, butterflies.
07 Front & Backyard Transformation End-to-end residential redesign.
Fusion landscaping
Featured Practice

What is Fusion Landscaping?

Fusion Landscaping combines horticulture and hydrology to create stunning, water-efficient landscapes — using rain gardens, soakaways, and bioswales that beautifully handle water during heavy rain events.

Up to $10,000
in combined rebates available
75% less
irrigation needed vs. conventional lawn
6%–12%
selling-price boost from strong curb appeal
$1k–$10k
added value per healthy mature tree
Learn More
Native Plantings Rain Gardens Permeable Pavers Pollinator Habitat Stone Walls Pondless Water Features Naturalized Edges Bioswales
By the Numbers

Boost Your Property Value.

6–12%
Selling-price boost from strong curb appeal
5–15%
Property value added by a professionally installed patio
$10k
Up to, in added value per healthy, well-placed tree
75%
Less upkeep with native, low-maintenance landscaping
Turn your yard into a sanctuary —
for you and for nature.
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From Our Clients

Words from the people we plant for.

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"Last fall, the quality of Fern Ridge's work was very clearly demonstrated by the pollinators — a key objective. To quote our Landscape Architect: 'WOW! That's amazing activity… and variety too! Warms the heart!'"

— Neil F.
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"Our experience with Marcus and Fern Ridge Landscaping has been excellent. It is rare that a company is so receptive, responsive and dedicated to their clients."

— Eduardo S.
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"Marcus worked closely with us to create a plan to make changes to our front garden. He was very knowledgeable about eco-friendly plants and what would work best for our soil. We are now enjoying the second year growth."

— Linda C.
Free Consultation

Let's design something the land will thank you for.

Tell us about your site. We'll walk it with you, listen, and propose a path forward.