Under The Sun Ecological Landscaping

Landscape Contractors & Designers
Peterborough ON K9J 2V4
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Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Peterborough, ON
10/10

Wow, what a difference!

Sal and his team have been doing a fantastic job on our front yard, and have rebuilt our deck at the back of the house, and rebuilt the retaining wall behind our pool. Sal has been very approachable and has worked hard to give us the transformation our property needed. And he has also been very sensitive about taking my medical needs into consideration when doing his work.

Approximate cost of services:
$20,000.00
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Thank you very much for this kind review. You guys are so kind and it was a pleasure working with you at your beautiful place. I hope you enjoy the new landscape features for many years to come.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews East York, ON
10/10

Privacy & Practicality

We wanted a privacy fence that was tall but not imposing . Sals idea of using cedar boards, of different widths and perfect spacing, created just that . Both my neighbour and I are thrilled . Sal was terrific to work with, some of his many attributes being :
Highly skilled & knowledgeable, precise & detailed , tidy and easy to collaborate with. I have worked with Sal on two more projects since building the privacy and have recommended to others without hesitation. Definitely will work with Sal again.

Approximate cost of services:
$8,000.00
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Thank you for this fantastic review! So much appreciated.
It was such a pleasure to work with you and your neighbour. Such a treat to work with such kind people and in such a beautiful place.
It's true that I tend to be a perfectionist, but your eye for detail is also very sharp! Between the two of us I think we made sure to get things as close to perfect as possible.
Thank you for being such a great host and I look forward to working together again soon!

Carol Curtin
Carol Curtin
1 review Peterborough, ON
10/10

Stonework

We are so pleased with Sal and crews recent work. He and his crew were punctual,polite and did an awesome job! Highly recommend using any of his services offered. We are hiring him and his team to do further work for us.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,400.00
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Hi Carol! A big thank you for your positive review! You guys were an absolute pleasure to work with. I look forward to the next project!

Tara
Tara
1 review Buckhorn, ON
10/10

Country Backyard Project

This is a few months late. So sorry Sal!
We had Sal and his crew do a large project in our yard. We are a fairly new build in Buckhorn with about an acre. Our yard had been a mud pit and with a steep slope. Sal did an amazing job. He is so creative and talented! From the beginning to the end the experience was a great one. Sal suggested pavers that are good quality, look fantastic and did not break the bank. We loved the design he suggested and we went with it. He is so talented and explains all and was always available for questions.
He actually suggested 3 different options that worked with our budget and could save us money. He put a beautiful patio in the yard and made stairs coming down our hill from the upper deck. He also levelled the other side of the yard as best he could with the slope we had, top soiled and used a great seed that was ecologically friendly that grows in sun and shade.
They worked so hard and in the timeline he stated.
He even followed up with us.
We honestly cannot express how happy we are. Our yard is beautiful.
When we were looking for a landscaper( we had never done this before) I was randomly calling people and he was the only person that answered. . We feel so lucky he answered. Just on the phone we liked him and then he came out to see us.
Despite all the positive things I have said about the project I can also say he is a wonderful, kind and hardworking person.
We highly recommend him.
You will not be disappointed!!

Approximate cost of services:
$35,000.00
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Hmmm I responded to this review a year ago! and I'm just noticing it no longer shows up! Frustrating.
Tara and D, thank you again for this awesome review you wrote. It was one of my favourite jobs ever! Largely thanks to you and D's kindness. Hope you are doing well these days.

Raye
Raye
0 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Laid brick sidewalk

Sal was very professional and very informative , explained every step
that was required. He said the work would take a day and 1/2 and it was just under. He cleaned up everything even the roots from a huge tree that had to be removed. I will highly recommend this company &Sal

Approximate cost of services:
$2,500.00
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Raye:
Thank you so much for the positive review! Somehow I didn't see it until just now. It was a pleasure meeting you and working with you. Even though it was a challenge getting the path to shed water and not pool, we did our very best to make it so. I get great satisfaction from knowing that I've helped someone create a safe and beautiful walkway.

Kris in Ajax
Kris in Ajax
1 review Ajax, ON
10/10

Tree planting

Amazing service. We needed 14 cedar trees to be planted along the fence in the backyard. The guys showed up on time, very pleasant to talk to, and really know their stuff. We are very happy with the whole experience and will hire them for any future jobs.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,000.00
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Thank you very much for your positive review Kris! It was a pleasure to work with you both as well. I appreciated you taking the time to figure out what you were after, it made the project a breeze. Those black cedars are a great choice, I look forward to seeing them grow big and healthy.

deniseing72
deniseing72
0 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Backyard Transformation

Before contacting Sal, I saw his work at a friend's 2 previous homes. I got his contact info years ago for that coveted day when I could finally deal with my backyard!

That time came in the Fall of 2018, Sal provided incredible animated illustrations of what my yard would look like. It seemed dreamish, especially since my tiny Toronto backyard seemed very hillbilly-esque. It was unusable and an eyesore. After a main floor renovation, I decided to have the final project completed. Sal is a great listener and a geniuinely kind soul. He came up a plan that was feasible and found ways to reduce costs to better fit my budget.

Sal first leveled the backyard, installed decking, hardscaping, fences, air conditioning box, new gate to the laneway and built in seating(with storage for gardening tools and too many soccer balls). Sal gave us a an additional living space. Thank you!

Approximate cost of services:
$20,000.00
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Denise,
What a thoughtful and kind review you have written for us, thank you so much! It is greatly appreciated.

My decision to keep the company small so that I can be fully present on every landscape installation we do is one that I never regret as it gives me the opportunity to closely understand each client's vision and then execute it to my highest standard.

I love it when we get referrals from past clients who have become a lot like friends! I immediately appreciated your kind way of being and communicating. Working with you and your family was a pleasure. We didn't have the best weather, did we? I recall fairly consistent fall torrential rains! But still the time spent building your dream landscape stands out in my memory (in a good way!)

Thank you also for mentioning us in your online neighbourhood community group(s), it led us to more solid referrals and positive new builds and experiences.

Let me know if I can help you with anything at all in the future.

- Sal.

Bev
Bev
6 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Front walkway, back deck and shed

In 2008I bought a cute but neglected bungalow in Toronto. Since the initial complete main floor reno I have been improving a myriad of outdoor problems. I initially hired Sal to rebuild my back yard fences. He noticed my upper patio was migrating down a slope to the yard and needed a retaining wall, as did one side against the fence. I would never have known that and it made a huge difference. 

I recently had him replace my front walkway (which was much more work than expected) and build a deck and shed in my back yard. The walkway is very professionally done and will last even in a wet property such as mine where things tend to sink. As before, he was able to spot and offer solutions to issues I would never have thought of and we discussed various options for all the projects. He provides detailed and complete quotes for each project and is very efficient. Even with inevitable weather-related delays he kept me up to date with intended project dates and his crew managed to complete all the work in one week. He is easy to work with and communication is top notch. He also came up with a perfect solution to my crazy weed problem on the patio (now deck).

I can't wait for next spring when we will continue improving my yard and hopefully get some good planting suggestions. (Hint) Can't thank you enough Sal and crew!

Approximate cost of services:
$17,000.00
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Bev,
Thank you for this great review! It has been a pleasure working with you over the course of a decade and helping you transform your landscape in stages. I do so appreciate your understanding with regards to the rain delay we had this summer in Toronto.
I do think you made the right choice by having us put in a deck in the backyard. It really opened up the space!
The front path compliments the house very nicely, and again I think you made the right choice to keep it nice and wide. It makes for easy access and a welcoming feeling.
I love that you chose to have us build a custom shed rather than go pre-fab. It looks great in all natural wood and with the transparent roof for lighting.
I'm looking forward to helping you tackle the last corner of the yard!
Have a good winter, looking forward to seeing you next spring!

- Sal.

AlexMB
AlexMB
0 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Hardscape and Landscape of a new build property.

I was recommended to Sal and his business by several people in my neighbourhood. After his first detailed consultation I decided to hire him. His planning, communication, project oversight and quality of the work were excellent. Out of every professional and trade I hired and worked with while building my new home over the course of nearly 2 years, Sal was the most honest and reliable. I will always recommend him and I plan on hiring him again for a phase 2 of our landscaping plan.

Approximate cost of services:
$20,000.00
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Alex,
Thank you so much for this fantastic review.
I can honestly say it was a total pleasure working with you and R. You guys are so kind and hospitable! Your family deserves for the completion of your new home to go as smoothly and perfectly as possible.
I really appreciated your design sense and taste. Thank you for suggesting Modan wall for your sidewalk retaining wall, I had never worked with it before and I now suggest it when someone is looking for a clean and modern look such as your house's.
We got jostled back and forth a bit by the suppliers and their limitations in terms of matching colours and finishes across products, but you were patient throughout, taking your time to see samples and compare one option against another, and I think it really paid off as the final overall products looks amazing, the path, the wall and the parking pad are so nicely matched!
By the way never before has a client offered me a room in their house to rest in if needed!! Truly a first, and very generous and welcoming of you. If you want I can edit that out of this response!!! I just can't help but mention it as it stands out in my memory of working with you.
I was also impressed by how you guys are brave enough to take things on yourself when able, like the grading of the backyard and all the concrete you had to rip out by hand! Impressive.
Back to the project, the side path had to be laid to ensure water shedding away from both houses, and I thank you for taking my feedback in choosing a smaller unit paver that allowed for easier fine-tuned double grading in a trench like pattern. I think it turned out very elegant and modern, with your choice of a square unit throughout and in a dark charcoal colour.
When we had to figure out specific laying pattern variations on the fly, due to strict limitations in the pad footprint, brain storming with you was like working with a friend.
I remember fondly working with you guys and look forward to collaborating again next spring.
Take care,
Sal.

Zach in Peterborough
Zach in Peterborough
0 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Great Contractor

We had some drainage issues with water from our driveway collecting against our house causing some cracking. We had several different contractors offer up solutions with varying prices. Sal gave us options and outlined the cost. Out of all the quotes I got his was one of the most reasonable. His workmanship was great and he left the site afterwards clean without any debris. I could not be happier.

Thanks Sal

Approximate cost of services:
$7,000.00
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Thank you Zach for your positive review, it really helps us continue to do good work for good people like yourself. It was a great experience working with you, I do appreciate your attentiveness and kindness. I wish you success with your new home and please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions or needs down the road.

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More about Under The Sun Ecological Landscaping

Under the Sun Ecological Landscaping is a full service Landscape Contractor and Design company providing design, installation and maintenance to the Greater Toronto Area, Oshawa and Peterborough.
We specialize in ecological, chemical-free, organic landscaping including: organic gardens, carpentry and stone work.

CATEGORIES
Landscape Contractors & Designers and Landscape Architects
SERVICES
Full service Landscape design and installation. Stone work: flagstone patios, stone facing, retaining walls, water features. Interlock: driveways, paths, patios and more. Carpentry: decks, fences, screens, gates, gazebos, trellises, steps and more. Gardens: Vegetable gardens, edible landscaping, low maintenance gardens, native gardens, butterfly gardens, rain gardens and more. Irrigation: automatic irrigation systems, drip, spray and low flow irrigation. Organic Landscaping Toronto, Oshawa and Peterborough
SPECIALITIES
Ecological landscaping. Chemical-free gardens. Stone work, Carpentry and Organic Gardens Organic Landscaping
WEBSITE
https://www.ecologicallandscaping.ca
YEAR ESTABLISHED
2007
PAYMENT METHOD
E Transfer, Cash and Cheque.
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
2 years
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