Creative By Design Landscaping – Nanaimo Landscapers

How much does a hardsurface cost?

Paver installations typically come at a slightly higher price compared to poured concrete pads and walkways. Patios, walkways, and block retaining walls are great for enhancing your property, but they can be be expensive. Our walkways or seating areas, will be priced from $32 and $45 per sqft, while Allan block style retaining walls will range from $70 to $95 per square foot.

How much does it cost for turf?

The cost for laying turf on 4inches of premium lawn soil is usually $5-8 per sqr ft. Ask about our artificial turf.

For planting?

For flower beds, we recommend 6-12inches of soil depending on quality of existing material. For 6 inch depth of soil : $6 per s/f and $12  per s/f for 12inch deep.

Plants are hard to budget, as its depends on what you have in mind, ie perennials, shrubs, trees, location, size, access etc. Some of our Nanaimo clients like the instant yard, others like to watch it grow. Prices can also vary between nursery location, as can quality.

How much does garden maintenance cost?

Our garden care packages start at around $95.00 per person hour and it includes cleaning up all leaves and debris, removing weeds, deadheading flowers, mowing, pruning shrubs and perennials ,as well as adding fertilizer as needed.

How much does an irrigation system cost?

Sprinklers are very crucial for any landscapes in Nanaimo. It can also increase the survival rate of any concept. Even though sprinkler’s aren’t used all year round, having an automated system is beneficial in the warmer months for time saving and keeping water costs down.

Drip is a more cost-effective setup for gardens and flower beds compared to lawn areas, as they require less digging and use cheaper materials. These prices will vary based on the location, property size, and amount of irrigation required. Every sprinkler styles has pro’s and con’s, which we will walk you through in your initial consultations.

What are the costs for lights in my landscapes?

Incorporating lights into a new landscaping project can significantly improve its appearance without breaking the bank. The installation of the low voltage wire and transformer, along with 6-8 spotlights, is expected to be priced at around $3500-4500, depending on which style you require.

We don’t cut corners to save money, as this leads to poor project longevity, and unhappy clients. Our motto is to do right, do it once. We can offer you a range of prices for incorporating different materials into your plan if you are on a budget, and projects can be divided into stages to accommodate your budget.