Landscape Design and Hardscaping in Stittsville
WLS Landscaping designs and builds outdoor spaces for Stittsville homes. One team handles the plan and the build, so what you approve on paper is what gets built.
- Thoughtful Design
- Quality Materials
- Integrated Build Process
- Careful Project Planning
Landscape Design for Stittsville Properties
Stittsville has a bit of everything: newer subdivisions with builder grading, established streets near the old village, and bigger lots out toward Granite Ridge. A lot of yards here also have a grade change that needs a wall to make it usable. Good landscape design in Stittsville starts with how the lot actually sits. We walk the property, take measurements, and look at drainage, slope, sun and how you want to use the space. Then we put together a plan that fits your home and your budget, and our crew builds it.
Who We Work With
We work with people who care how their outdoor space looks, how it's built, and how it'll hold up ten years from now.
Residential
Most of our work is for homeowners who want the whole yard planned and built properly, not a patio and a wall done by two different crews.
- Fairwinds and Jackson Trails
- Westwood and Crossing Bridge
- Granite Ridge and larger lots
- Newer builds and established homes
- Front yards, backyards and full properties
Commercial
We also design and build for commercial properties in Stittsville that need outdoor areas that look good and hold up to daily use.
- Office properties
- Retail spaces
- Multi-unit developments
- Hospitality properties
- Shared outdoor areas
What We Do for Stittsville Properties
Landscape Design
We start with a plan: layout, grades, drainage, materials and planting, worked out before anything gets dug up. You’ll see it in 3D first. It’s the same landscape design process we use across Ottawa.
- A layout that works with your lot and its grades.
- Patios and seating areas sized for how you use the yard.
- Materials picked to suit your home and stand up to Ottawa winters.
- A plan you can build all at once or in phases.
Retaining Walls
Retaining walls are one of the most common things Stittsville homeowners ask about, usually to level a sloped backyard or hold back a raised garden. A retaining wall only lasts if it’s built on a proper base with drainage behind it, so that’s where we start.
- Armour stone and block walls, picked for the look and the height.
- Proper excavation, compacted base and clear stone behind every wall.
- Steps and terraces that turn a slope into usable space.
- Grading that moves water away from the house and the neighbours.
Interlock Patios and Backyards
A lot of Stittsville backyards start as builder sod and a small deck. We plan full backyards with interlock patios, natural stone, planting, lighting and fire features that fit together as one space.
- Patios laid out for dining, lounging and getting the kids or the dog outside.
- Interlock or natural stone, picked for the look and how it wears.
- Planting that softens the hardscape and adds privacy.
- Lighting so the yard still works after dark.
Why Planning Matters in Stittsville
- Grade Changes: Plenty of lots here slope toward the back or the side. Planning walls and steps with the patio avoids redoing work later.
- Lot Drainage: Newer lots have a drainage pattern set by the builder. We plan grades so water keeps moving away from your house and doesn’t end up in your neighbour’s yard.
- Ottawa Winters: Freeze-thaw is hard on anything built on a weak base. The right excavation depth and compaction keep patios flat and walls straight.
- One Plan, Built in Phases: A full design lets you build in stages over a few years without tearing out earlier work.
How a Project Works
- Initial Conversation: We talk through what you want, how you use the yard and a realistic budget for your Stittsville property.
- Site Assessment: We visit, measure, and check grades, drainage, soil and anything we need to work around.
- Design Development: We put together the plan and the 3D design, then adjust it with you until it’s right.
- Build & Completion: We book utility locates, our crew builds the project, and we walk you through the finished yard.
Why Choose WLS Landscaping
Integrated Design-Build
We bring design and construction together from the start. This keeps the vision clear through every stage.
Thoughtful Planning
We take time to understand your home, site, and priorities. Every decision is made with purpose and care.
Personal Project Attention
We take on a limited number of projects each season, so you’ll deal with the same people from the first visit to the last day on your Stittsville project.
Focused Craftsmanship
Our crews approach each project with precision and respect. Quality materials and careful execution shape the finished space.
Begin Your Outdoor Space
If you're planning a retaining wall, a new backyard or a full property in Stittsville, let's talk. Get in touch or book a consultation and we'll come take a look.
Frequently asked questions
What does landscape design in Stittsville include?
A full plan for your property: layout, grades, drainage, materials, planting and lighting, plus a 3D view so you can see it before it’s built. If we’re building it too, the same team carries the plan through construction.
Do you build retaining walls in Stittsville?
Yes. Retaining walls are some of the most common work we’re asked about here. We build armour stone and block walls on a proper base with drainage behind them, and plan them together with the patio and steps so the whole yard works.
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall?
Some taller walls, or walls near a property line or a slope, need a permit or an engineer’s design. We’ll tell you early if yours does and plan for it, so it doesn’t hold the project up.
How long does a backyard project take?
Smaller projects can be done in a couple of weeks. Full backyards with patios, walls and planting take longer. You’ll get a realistic schedule before anything starts, and we’ll keep you posted if weather moves things around.
When should I book for next season?
Earlier than most people think. Spring fills up fast in Ottawa, and we only take on a limited number of projects each year. Fall and winter are the best time to get the design done so you’re ready to build as soon as the ground is.
Do you help with material selections?
Yes. We’ll walk you through interlock, natural stone and other options, show you samples, and give you a straight answer on cost, maintenance and how each one holds up through Ottawa winters.
Do you only work in Stittsville?
No. We work across Ottawa, including Stittsville, Kanata, Barrhaven, Nepean, Manotick and Westboro. If you’re not sure we cover your area, just ask.