Creative By Design Landscaping is a family-run residential landscaping company serving Nanaimo, the Cowichan Valley and surrounding Mid-Island communities. Since 2005, we have designed, built and installed residential landscapes, combining landscape planning, construction and ongoing garden care.
PHIL COLENUTT
Owner Of CREATIVE BY DESIGN LANDSCAPING
Phil Colenutt has always had a passion for the outdoors and dogs, both before and after moving to Canada from England over 25 years ago.
Before moving here, he completed his National Diploma in Countryside Management, to aid his work ethic and passion for construction of beautiful gardens.
Shortly after moving to BC, Phil then met Maria, who also had a passion for the outdoors and dog training, and together they live happily with their 3 Golden retrievers, Chester, Chaos and Feck.
Moving forward a few years, the vision for Creative By Design is born. They have tools, vehicles and machinery, but the passion and work standards stays the same. Together they bring a group of people together that have the same mindset of building and delivering amazing results at every property they visit. Phil runs the outside and Maria organizes everything behind the scenes.
Together, we are a professional team that strive to set standards in the industry, while being passionate about building and commitment to improve gardens and entertaining areas with knowledge and craftsmanship, we always maintain a people-first approach.
We have now built a reputation and with the referrals we have received, set in motion a company and team that focused on quality over quantity, while working to become British Columbia’s foremost experts in this field. By staying true to our principles, we continue to offer exceptional services.
Our Certifications
- CNLA – Certified Landscape Technician
- Rainbird Irrigation Technician
- IIABC Tech.
- Allan block – Wall Installer
- Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute – Paver installation
Our team holds Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) paver installation credentials and Allan Block wall certification. These industry qualifications support the quality of our landscape construction and installation work throughout Central Vancouver Island.
Creative By Design is a reliable and trustworthy, family based business located on Vancouver Island, BC. We build and maintain custom outdoor spaces, committed to enhancing living spaces with knowledge, pride and professionalism. We strongly believe beautiful results start with a great team …..and a few ideas.
For more than 20 years, we have built residential landscapes with a focus on careful planning, proper construction and long-term durability. Our work includes complete landscape installations and renovations, hardscaping, retaining walls, irrigation, drainage, planting and ongoing garden care.
