Do you service Duncan and the Cowichan Valley?

Yes. We regularly work throughout Duncan, Glenora, Mount Tzouhalem, Maple Bay, Mill Bay, and Ladysmith, in addition to our home base of Nanaimo.

Do you build retaining walls on sloped lots?

Yes. Retaining walls and boulder walls are one of our most requested services in the Duncan area, where sloped terrain around Mount Tzouhalem and Glenora is common.

How much does landscaping cost in Duncan, BC?

Cost depends on scope — a retaining wall, turf install, or full yard renovation each price differently. We provide a free consultation and itemized quote before any work begins.

Landscaping Duncan, BC

Name: Creative By Design Landscaping
Price range: $$$

Creative By Design Landscaping is a residential landscaping company serving Duncan, BC. We design, build and install complete landscapes, from initial planning and site preparation through hardscape construction, planting, irrigation and final installation.

With 20+ years of landscaping experience, our licensed and insured team provides landscaping services for Duncan properties including landscape design and construction, retaining walls, paver patios and walkways, excavation and grading, drainage, irrigation, planting, lawns and garden renovations.

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Landscaping Built for Duncan’s Terrain

We work throughout Duncan and nearby areas including Glenora, Mount Tzouhalem, Maple Bay and Cowichan Bay.

Duncan properties can present slopes, rocky soil, changes in elevation and drainage challenges that need to be considered before construction begins.

Our landscaping projects are designed around the site rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. We plan grading, drainage, retaining structures, planting areas, lawn and hardscape together so the finished landscape works as one complete outdoor space.

Landscaping Services We Provide in Duncan

Landscape Design & Installation

We design and install complete residential landscapes, including garden areas, lawns, planting, hardscape and outdoor living spaces. Our design-build approach keeps the landscape design and construction working together from the start.

Retaining With Block & Boulder

Sloped Duncan properties often require retaining walls to manage changes in elevation and help control soil and water. We build retaining walls using block, boulder and natural stone selected for the property, terrain and project.

Site Grading & Drainage

Proper grading and drainage are important on many Duncan properties. We provide site grading and drainage solutions that direct water away from homes, landscape beds and other areas where standing or moving water can cause problems.

Lawn & Irrigation Systems

We install irrigation systems and lawns designed for the property and its maintenance requirements. We also install synthetic turf where a low-maintenance lawn is the better choice, with drainage considered as part of the installation.

Paver Patios & Walkway Installation

We build paver patios, walkways and other hardscape features as part of complete landscape projects. Paving, retaining walls, planting, drainage and other outdoor features are planned together so the finished space works as a whole.

Garden Maintenance & Renovations

Not every landscaping project requires a completely new landscape. We also renovate existing gardens, improve outdoor spaces, install new planting and provide ongoing garden maintenance to keep the property looking its best.

Additional Landscaping Services in Duncan

Custom landscape design and installation
Landscape construction
Garden renovations
Retaining wall construction
Rock walls and boulder walls
Paver patios and walkways
Flagstone and natural stone
Site grading and drainage
Irrigation system installation and repairs
Synthetic turf installation
Lawn installation
Garden planting and trees
Landscape lighting
Water features
Decks and fences
Landscape maintenance

Landscaping for Residential & Commercial Properties

Whether you’re improving an existing residential property or developing a larger commercial landscape, our Duncan landscaping services can be tailored to the needs of the site.

We handle individual landscape projects as well as ongoing landscape maintenance, renovations and improvements.

Why Duncan Homeowners Work With Us

Creative By Design Landscaping is a licensed and insured landscaping company with 20+ years of experience. We are based in Crofton and provide landscaping services throughout Duncan and the wider communities.

Our approach combines landscape design, construction and installation rather than treating each part of a project as a separate service. We work with the existing property, terrain, drainage and outdoor space to create landscapes that are practical, durable and built for the conditions of the site.

Recent Landscaping Work in Duncan

Artificial turf and landscape/irrigation – Glenora, Duncan 2020

This Glenora property got a full landscape renovation — excavation and site prep, artificial turf installation with complete irrigation system and drainage underneath, a composite deck, concrete planter, masonry-style retaining wall, and paver patio installation.

Water Feature, lawn and landscaping – Appaloosa Way, Duncan 2015

On the Appaloosa Way property, we built a backyard pond with multiple levels, then finished the garden with new lawn and full landscape, plants, trees and shrubs around it. This property also has ongoing monthly garden maintenance services.

Lawn and garden soil prep - Appaloosa Way Duncan landscaping

Full landscaping - Appaloosa Way Duncan BC

Boulders, paver patio installation and landscaping – Mount Tzouhalem, Duncan 2023

This Mount Tzouhalem job replaced an aging deck and overgrown landscape with boulder walls, paver patios, a fountain, irrigation, all ready for the customer to add their own new plantings – all built to handle the site’s slope, while crafting useable spaces.

flagstone patio and stone veneer retaining wall landscaping - Duncan BC

More Nanaimo & Vancouver Island Landscapes

Browse real property transformations from homeowners across the region

Backyard
Escape

A full garden transformation built around a pool, hot tub, raised beds, lawn and hedges. The project included over 250 linear feet of granite rock retainer to manage elevation changes, nearly 2,000 sq ft of brick pavers for the driveway, landings, and pathways, plus a sprinkler system and low-voltage paver lighting for a finished night-time look.

Waterfront
Splendour

A luxury waterfront property built into a rock face, with Mountain Ash retainer hand-shaped for the squarest stone available, flagstone patios on both sides of the home, irrigation, and an elaborate drainage network directing water past the rock outcrop — plus a raised walkway to the private dock.

Outdoor
Luxury

This property required a garden upgrade that replaced an overgrown, dated yard with clean geometric hardscaping. The scope covered excavation, a natural stone retaining system, an architectural concrete planter, synthetic lawn, custom concrete walkways, and Kichler landscape lighting — with a detailed drainage plan to handle surface water around a neighbor’s mature tree roots.

Tuscan
Gardens

A Tuscan-style property redesigned alongside the builder for a timeless, low-maintenance look. Rock was used to raise the side and back gardens, a front courtyard features a water feature under a wood arbor for climbing plants, and the beds are finished with Tuscan decorative rock and boulders