Is my project too small?

No. Small projects are welcome, from one-day jobs up.

Which material should I choose?

It depends on the yard, how you use it and the look of the house. We talk it through at the discovery meeting.

It depends on the material (interlock, concrete, porcelain or natural stone), the size, steps and walls, what has to come out first, and the base the ground needs. We give you a rough budget range at the free discovery meeting.

How long will it take?

It depends on the size of the job, the weather, permits and approvals, and our existing bookings. We give you a timeline once the scope is set.

Overhead view of a natural stone patio with outdoor dining, a paver lounge around a fire table, and strips of turf — A back-yard patio, lounge and dining area in Burlington. Design: Rooted Landscape Design. Built by Natural Landscape Group. Photography: Koru Creative. Furniture: Casual Life.

Patios and walkways

We design and build patios, walkways, steps and retaining walls in natural flagstone, porcelain, concrete and interlock. It suits homeowners who want a yard they can use, whether that means one new walkway or the whole back yard.

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What’s included

Natural flagstone: At Solid Ground, natural flagstone and stone replaced the old stamped concrete.
Porcelain: At The Back Bar, the new porcelain patio at the pavilion went down on Gator Base panels, which need much less digging than a standard gravel base, with pool and irrigation lines close by.
Concrete: At Nothing to Dig, large smooth-trowelled squares with strips of artificial turf make a small lot feel bigger.
Interlock and pavers: For patios, walkways and steps.
Walkways and steps: At Into the Trees, flagstone stepping stones set in river rock lead down to a lower stone patio.
Retaining walls: Terraced armour stone at Into the Trees. An engineered Permacon wall at Ravine’s Edge. Read our guide to building on a slope
Removals and disposal: Our own trucking or bins. Removals and disposal are separate, itemized lines on your quote.
Utility locates: Before every dig: Ontario Dig Authority (formerly Ontario One Call), plus private locates where needed.

How we approach it

We choose the material for how you’ll use the space and what the site can take, then build it to stay put.

It starts with a free discovery meeting at your place. See how it works, step by step

Stone stepping stones set in river stone along a narrow side yard, between a cedar screen and the house — A side-yard walk: stone stepping stones set in river stone, beside a new cedar screen. Burlington. Design: Rooted Landscape Design. Built by Natural Landscape Group. Photography: Koru Creative.

Related work

Small city patio at dusk with concrete squares, pergola and fire feature

Toronto, 2014–2015

Nothing to Dig

No lawn on purpose: concrete squares with artificial turf strips, a timber pergola and built-in benches on a tight Toronto lot.

Douglas fir pavilion with lounge furniture at the edge of a pool

Oakville, 2022–2023

The Back Bar

A yard built for hosting: a reclaimed barnboard bar under the wisteria, a Douglas fir pavilion by the pool, and an outdoor kitchen.

Curved brown deck reaching out over a terraced, planted slope

Waterdown, 2014–2015

Into the Trees

One step out from the sliding doors: a curved PVC deck pushed out over a steep Waterdown slope, with armour stone terraces and paths to a lower patio.

See all our work

Common questions

Is my project too small?: No. Small projects are welcome, from one-day jobs up. More on small projects.
Which material should I choose?: It depends on the yard, how you use it and the look of the house. We talk it through at the discovery meeting.
What will it cost?: It depends on the material (interlock, concrete, porcelain or natural stone), the size, steps and walls, what has to come out first, and the base the ground needs. We give you a rough budget range at the free discovery meeting.
How long will it take?: It depends on the size of the job, the weather, permits and approvals, and our existing bookings. We give you a timeline once the scope is set.
Do you stand behind the work?: We guarantee our work.