This guide compares 19 landscapers serving Ottawa. The featured shortlist includes Rivermist Landscape, Green Roots Landscaping Inc., and Newfoundlandscape Design & Construction Inc.. Listings claimed by their owner appear first; all other positions follow the published rating methodology. 19 carry a sourced public rating, averaging 4.7 stars; the highest-rated is Best Green Hedges at 5.0 stars from 214 Google reviews.
Good landscaping in Ottawa starts underground, with grading and drainage that move water away from the house before frost can push it back. The best landscapers here handle interlock driveways and patios, retaining walls, sod and gardens, and full property transformations that suit our short, intense growing season. The companies below work on both new-build yards in the growing suburbs and mature properties that need a rethink. Each is a real Ottawa business with reviews you can read, so you can compare design ideas, plant knowledge, and hardscape craftsmanship before you commit.
Featured professionals
A focused Ottawa shortlist. Listings claimed by their owner appear first; all other positions follow our published rating methodology.
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FeaturedBarrhaven +1
4.9(109)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026LandscapersOttawa (Barrhaven area) landscape and interlock company building hardscape, retaining walls and complete outdoor living spaces. Strong, consistent 4.9-star rating corroborated across multiple review platforms.
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FeaturedKanata +7
4.9(82)on HouzzChecked Jul 2026LandscapersOttawa landscape design-build firm (founded 2010 by David Hiel and Ryan Crompton) known for 3D design. Builds patios, walkways, retaining walls, gardens and outdoor living features. Rated 4.9 on Houzz.
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4.9(64)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026LandscapersNepean-based landscape design-build company serving Ottawa, owned by Keith Sears and operating since 2001. Builds gardens, patios, retaining walls, decks and water features. Rated 4.9 on Google (54 reviews) and 5.0 on HomeStars.
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Kanata +7
4.5(91)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Deck BuildersOttawa outdoor-living contractor that builds decks alongside fences, interlock, retaining walls and landscaping. Serving Ottawa homeowners and businesses since 2009.
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ASJ Landscaping & Snow Removal is a landscape designer in Ottawa offering concrete work, deck building and fence installation. Rated 4.8 from 26 Google reviews.
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Andy's Snow Blowing and Lawncare Ottawa is a snow removal service in Ottawa offering lawn care. Rated 4.1 from 185 Google reviews.
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Barrhaven
4.7(518)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026LandscapersBarrhaven Landscaping & Snow Removal Inc. is a snow removal service in Ottawa offering landscape design and lawn care. Rated 4.7 from 519 Google reviews.
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FeaturedBarrhaven +6
5.0(214)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Tree ServiceBest Green Hedges is a tree service in North Gower, Ottawa. Rated 5 from 215 Google reviews.
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Kanata +1
4.4(627)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Snow RemovalCapital Services is a snow removal service in Ottawa offering lawn care. Rated 4.4 from 627 Google reviews.
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FeaturedGloucester
4.8(220)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026LandscapersOttawa landscaping and contracting company specializing in custom interlock, asphalt paving, sod and outdoor living, with commercial snow removal. Backed by a large review base (about 199 Google reviews) and listed among ThreeBestRated's top Ottawa landscapers.
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Kanata +7
4.4(75)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026LandscapersOttawa landscape design-build and lawn/garden care company (operates as Greenside Up), established 1988 with 1,000+ completed projects. Landscape Industry Certified and a Landscape Ontario member. Offers hardscape, softscape, water/fire features and maintenance.
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Hunt Club East Snow & Lawn is a snow removal service in Ottawa offering lawn care. Rated 4.7 from 181 Google reviews.
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Kanata +6
4.8(91)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026LandscapersFamily-run Ottawa landscaping company focused on interlock and complete front/back yard landscapes across the west and south suburbs. Backs interlock work with a 5-year warranty.
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Westboro
3.5(165)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Snow RemovalNOELs is a snow removal service in Ottawa offering landscape design. Rated 3.5 from 165 Google reviews.
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ClaimedBarrhaven +8
5.0(107)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Exterior CleaningSam's Lawn & Snow Services is a small local business proudly owned and operated in Ottawa, Ontario. We provide lawn care and seasonal property maintenance services, including pressure washing, leaf removal, seeding, fertilizing, branch removal, and other general outdoor maintenance. We also offer light auto care services, such as tire changes, boosts, lockouts, gas delivery, and basic roadside assistance. Only quality equipment is used to ensure the best possible results for every client. Over 100 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google reviews!
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FeaturedGloucester
4.8(97)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Snow RemovalToll Small Engines is a snow removal service in Gloucester, Ottawa offering lawn care. Rated 4.8 from 97 Google reviews.
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Kanata +7
5.0(1)on GoogleChecked Jul 2026LandscapersOttawa landscaping and outdoor renovation company (founded 2010 by Joel Sanche) building custom outdoor living spaces, pools and water features. Bilingual team with a 3-year workmanship warranty; recommended on multiple Ottawa best-of lists. No independently verifiable star rating was found.
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Kanata +7
4.7(29)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026LandscapersLandscape design and construction company serving Ottawa and nearby towns (operating since 1998), for residential and commercial properties. No independently verifiable overall rating was found.
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Kanata +7
4.7(52)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026LandscapersLong-established Ottawa landscape design-build and maintenance company offering full design, construction and 3D rendering. BBB-accredited with an A+ rating (accredited since 2007) and rated 4.9 on Houzz.
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What separates a great landscaper from a cheap quote, and the questions worth asking before you sign.
Before any patio or garden, water has to drain away from your foundation. A good landscaper talks about grading, downspout extensions, and low spots before they talk about plants.
Fresh interlock looks great; the test is how it holds up after a few Ottawa winters. Ask for addresses or photos of work that is several years old to judge the base prep.
Ottawa sits in a cold hardiness zone that kills many nursery favourites. A knowledgeable landscaper picks hardy, mostly native plantings that come back each year instead of dying off.
For larger projects, a proper plan or drawing is worth paying for, and it lets you get comparable install quotes. Ask whether design is included or billed separately.
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