LDJ
Hiring for Backyard Landscape Project (Quotes Wanted!)
Description
Looking to hire a landscaper or contractor for a backyard project at our home in Stratford. We have several distinct areas that need attention.
Please review the details and attached photos below. If this looks like a good fit for you or your team, please message me to discuss rates or arrange a quick on-site look to provide an accurate estimate.
1. Playground Refresh
Task: Supply and spread a large quantity of certified playground-suitable safety mulch across our existing playset area (approx. 15’ x 10’). This must be clean, untreated playground-grade safety mulch, not standard or chemically treated garden mulch.
2. Paving Stone Removal & Garden Bed Installation (covered by twigs in our pictures)
Task: Lift and remove the existing interlocking paving stones located directly behind our rear deck/extending behind the garage.
Relocation: Move these stones to the front or side of the house for future use.
Planting: Prep the cleared area (from behind the deck, extending behind the garage) with fresh soil, basic plants (e.g., hydrangeas), and and finish with garden mulch.
3. Deck-Edge Planting
Task: Plant a row of lavender or compact blueberry bushes tightly along the edge of the wooden deck that faces the playground area. The purpose is to create a visual barrier between the deck and the playground area, except where the monkey bars are.
4. East Side Yard Restructuring (Gravel Area)
Task: This narrow side yard running beside the house is currently gravel and weeds. We want to clean it out and landscape it using a combination of clean stones, railway ties (or wood pavers/steps), and low-maintenance native ground cover and perennials.
5. Garage-Side Clean Up & Levelling
Task: Clear out the weeds, old pine cones, and debris along the narrow strip between the side of the garage and the fence line. Level out the ground so it is clean and manageable.
Removal: Remove and dispose of an old wooden planter box/debris currently in this space.
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Requirements:
Must have your own tools and equipment, and a reliable way to source/transport materials (especially the bulk playground mulch and soil), and to remove debris and waste.
Experience with proper drainage and laying native perennials preferred.
References or examples of past local work are highly appreciated.
Location: Stratford, ON
If interested, please send over a message with your general availability for a site visit or any questions you have. Thanks!
Please review the details and attached photos below. If this looks like a good fit for you or your team, please message me to discuss rates or arrange a quick on-site look to provide an accurate estimate.
1. Playground Refresh
Task: Supply and spread a large quantity of certified playground-suitable safety mulch across our existing playset area (approx. 15’ x 10’). This must be clean, untreated playground-grade safety mulch, not standard or chemically treated garden mulch.
2. Paving Stone Removal & Garden Bed Installation (covered by twigs in our pictures)
Task: Lift and remove the existing interlocking paving stones located directly behind our rear deck/extending behind the garage.
Relocation: Move these stones to the front or side of the house for future use.
Planting: Prep the cleared area (from behind the deck, extending behind the garage) with fresh soil, basic plants (e.g., hydrangeas), and and finish with garden mulch.
3. Deck-Edge Planting
Task: Plant a row of lavender or compact blueberry bushes tightly along the edge of the wooden deck that faces the playground area. The purpose is to create a visual barrier between the deck and the playground area, except where the monkey bars are.
4. East Side Yard Restructuring (Gravel Area)
Task: This narrow side yard running beside the house is currently gravel and weeds. We want to clean it out and landscape it using a combination of clean stones, railway ties (or wood pavers/steps), and low-maintenance native ground cover and perennials.
5. Garage-Side Clean Up & Levelling
Task: Clear out the weeds, old pine cones, and debris along the narrow strip between the side of the garage and the fence line. Level out the ground so it is clean and manageable.
Removal: Remove and dispose of an old wooden planter box/debris currently in this space.
*****
Requirements:
Must have your own tools and equipment, and a reliable way to source/transport materials (especially the bulk playground mulch and soil), and to remove debris and waste.
Experience with proper drainage and laying native perennials preferred.
References or examples of past local work are highly appreciated.
Location: Stratford, ON
If interested, please send over a message with your general availability for a site visit or any questions you have. Thanks!
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- Job type: Temporary
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2026-07-08