Landscape Design & Architecture
Our talented team of Landscape Architects and Landscape Designers draw on their years of experience to work with you to refine your vision for the project through each stage of the design to ensure you are comfortable with the overall design and budget.
Services we offer our clients:
- Renderings, Masterplans & SketchUp models
- AutoCAD construction drawings
- Permit drawings & submittal
- Total station field pickup
- Material selection
- Budget refinement
Sketches & Renderings
Masterplans
SketchUp Models
Construction Details
Landscape Construction
The crew was extremely detailed, paying close attention to all the build details, and were very professional.
Matt & Karen, Cambridge, Ontario
Our team of craftsman take the plans created by our design team and construct your dream space. With an in-house staff of Masons, Carpenters and Horticultural Specialists, along with experienced Project Managers - Monarch Fine Landscapes & Interiors has the depth of knowledge required to construct any landscape project.
Through many years in business Monarch has also established a network of reputable subcontractors including certified electricians, plumbers and pool installers which allows us to assemble the perfect team for your project.
Site Grading & Drainage
A proper grading and drainage solution is paramount to every successful landscape project.
Retaining Walls
Selecting from timber, precast concrete units, armourstone and natural stone veneer - we can help design and implement a retaining structure to suit any budget.
Natural Stone Patios
The timeless beauty of limestone and granite natural stone flagstone is sure to enhance your pool deck, patio or porch.
Driveways & Walkways
Upgrading an existing asphalt driveway is an instant curb appeal enhancement. With access to top products including Unilock, Permacon, Techo Bloc and Oaks the design/budget possibilities are endless.
Fire Features
Extending the outdoor entertaining season can be accomplished with the installation of a propane or natural gas fire burner. We can help enhance the appearance by adding a natural stone veneer and coping.
Outdoor Cookstations
Take your grilling experience to the next level by upgrading your BBQ work station with grills, cabinetry and bar fridges. We can custom design a cook station solution with a range of finishes to fit any space.
Pergolas & Structures
We can custom tailor a pergola to accommodate decorative PVC or stone columns, cedar lattice inlays or motorized canopy screens and fans.
Decks
Whether you are in the market for a pressure-treated, cedar, capped composite or PVC deck, we can help design, permit and build any deck solution you require.
Privacy Screens & Fences
We can help install a perimeter fence around your rear yard or we can install a privacy screen using pressure-treated, cedar, PVC, glass or any combination to meet your screen needs.
Landscape Lighting
Landscape lighting is an essential feature of any landscape project to highlight the focal points of your project and create the perfect night setting for entertaining. An irrigation system helps ensure your gardens remain healthy throughout the dry hot summer.
Water Features
With natural looking ponds, stone veneered waterfalls or stone bubblers - the sound of running water while lounging outside can create a soothing and relaxing experience.
Garden Beds & Lawns
Updating a tired garden with a combination of coniferous and deciduous trees and shrubs, perennials, annuals and groundcovers along with a new lawn can create a dramatic curb appeal enhancement for your property.
Project Features
- A tumbled paver driveway with accent Court Stone was installed to highlight entry points and drop-off areas creating a 'sense of arrival'
- Historic horse bollards were reclaimed from the house renovation to maintain the historic farmhouse feel
- Symmetrical limestone masonry walls with flagstone stepping stones were installed in sod to create an informal and inviting entry from the road
- Brick pillars were fabricated out of reclaimed yellow brick to match the farmhouse
- The mature trees were incorporated into the new planting plan to maintain the scale of the property
- Nightscaping was the final touch to highlight pedestrian paths and signage
Final Transformation
Landscape Design & Construction Process
Following the initial contact, we provide you with a questionnaire which allows the project to be scoped in the following way:
- Identify activities to be conducted: social gathering, children’s play, cooking, etc.
- Property attributes both negative and positive, likes and dislikes
- Phasing and budget parameters
Meeting with a Landscape Architect from our office
This is your opportunity to convey your aspirations and present images you may have collected, remember the designer works on your behalf - this is your project!
Based on the preliminary budget, a Construction Contract Deposit Agreement is prepared for execution by the Client establishing dollar allowances for major components of the project
Investigation of opportunities and constraints associated with the properties e.g. soils, grading and drainage, topographic attributes
Review of zoning by-law and permit requirements of the local area Municipality
Prepare preliminary sketches and budgets for review with the Client
Preparation of the Construction Contract
Preparation of the Masterplan illustrating spatial arrangement of elements and general planting scheme
Finalize approaches to grading and drainage design
Elevation views of structures and out-buildings
Meeting to confirm final material choices and design sign-off
Submit permit drawings to Municipality
Request locates
Final co-ordination of sub-trades and placement of material orders
Site meeting to introduce construction team to Client
Construction commences
Weekly meetings to discuss possible changes, progress and timelines
Congratulations, we hope you enjoy your perfect space for many years to come!