Landscape
Design

Landscape Creations with Purpose

Landscape design is more than a service; it’s a sacred collaboration between you, me, and nature. My design philosophy is rooted in the harmony of the four elements: Water, Wind, Earth, and Fire – each playing a vital role in crafting spaces that awaken the senses and calm the spirit. We sculpt the earth with intention, using natural materials like igneous and metamorphic stone, native plants aged cedar, and mosses. All hand-selected for their timeless strength and elemental beauty. Every curve, contour, and texture is chosen to mirror the wild grace of the natural world, transforming your property into a living, breathing extension of the land itself—a place to gather, to breathe, and to simply be.

Landscape Design Options

We offer three flexible design tiers to suit every level of need and budget:

Design Foundations

Give Carving Eden Total Creative License
3 % of Total Construction Budget
  • On-Site Consultation
  • Email Communication
  • Plan View Drawing
  • Virtual Presentation
  • Detailed Project Quote

Design Essentials

Collaborate, Envision, Plan
5 % of Total Construction Budget
  • Everything in Foundations Plan
  • Virtual Meetings
  • Perspective Drawing/Sketch
  • Planting Plan

Signature Design

Experience Your Space
7 % of Total Construction Budget
  • Everything in Foundations & Essentials Plans
  • In-Person Meetings
  • Virtual Experience
  • 3D Video Rendering
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Why Design With Us?

Local Expertise

Serving climates around the world with knowledge of your regional flora, soil types, and seasonal shifts.

Sustainable Practices

We use erosion control techniques, low-maintenance native plants, and eco-conscious materials.

Custom Solutions

No cookie-cutter templates. Every space is designed to suit the client and site

Custom Landscape Design Services

Every property has a story—and our job is to bring it to life. Our design philosophy blends biodiversity, visual balance, and long-lasting beauty with functionality. Whether you're dreaming of a peaceful backyard sanctuary or a bold, modern front entrance, we work with you from vision to execution.

On-Site Consultation

We assess sun exposure, slope, soil quality, and your lifestyle preferences.

Design Development

3D renderings and concept sketches help you visualize your future space.

Plant & Material Selection

We prioritize native & pollinator-friendly plants ideal for USDA Zone 4 (such as Common Milkweed, Wild Bergamot, & Red Osier Dogwood) & locally sourced stone & aggregates.

Project Management

From permits to planting, our team handles all logistics with care & precision.

What Our Clients Say

“Working with James and the Carving Eden team was the best investment we made for our property. Our backyard is now a peaceful escape with a waterfall, patio, and native plants that attract butterflies. The attention to detail was second to none.”
Laura M., Bancroft- Ontario

Gallery of Transformations

Get your Own Custom Landscape Design and Start planning your Home Oasis with Carving Eden.

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