Landscaping Ideas - 10 Examples to Spark Your Creativity

By Léa Plourde-Archer

Updated on March 21, 2025

Enhancing your yard’s landscaping is all about elevating its curb appeal. While we typically spend more time inside our home, outdoor spaces are just as important, especially if you enjoy spending time outside, basking in the sunshine.

If you’re looking for landscaping ideas, you probably already browsed through Pinterest, dedicated magazines, or landscaping blogs, searching for your dream backyard. But how can you go about turning your ideas into a concrete project tailored to your backyard and budget?

Thanks to our network of landscaping experts, we decided to select inspiring examples of residential landscaping projects done by qualified contractors. Discover these projects that may turn out to be the starting point for your own outdoor revival!

How to Transform Your Yard - 10 Landscaping Projects from Our Pros

1.  Natural stone steps within a lush yard

greenery-filled stone steps

Contractor: Entrepreneur Paysagiste Stone Edge

This minimalist design highlights natural elements like stone, complemented by the surrounding lush greenery.

2. A Zen oasis in the heart of the city

stone-paved backyard

Contractor: Construction Bruno Plourde

Although this backyard is quite small, every inch is thoughtfully utilized in this design, inspired by Japanese Zen gardens.

3. A stone-clad backyard with a small garden, surrounded by a wooden fence

fenced-in backyard

Contractor: Concept Paysager Signé Michel Lavoie

Here’s another take on an urban backyard, featuring a cozy garden and a paved area perfect for a table and chairs. Surrounded by lush greenery and warm wooden accents, it transports us to a tranquil retreat, almost as if we're abroad!

4. Stone-paved landscaping for a gently sloping walkway

Front walkway

Contractor: Verdeko paysagement

Here’s a sleek and sophisticated walkway, perfectly designed to highlight a home nestled on a gentle slope.

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5. A poolside outdoor shower

Poolside outdoor shower

Contractor: Plomberie Boisvert

Isn’t this outdoor shower the epitome of luxury? Surprisingly, it’s not! This simple yet stylish design makes for a perfect poolside addition.

6.  A Zen fire pit, making for a welcoming backyard

Outdoor stone fire pit

Contractor: Pavé-uni Montérégie

Here’s another Zen-inspired design, transforming a spacious backyard. Designing a stone patio on which sits an antique-looking fire pit sets the scene for peaceful, quiet evenings gathered around a fire.

7. A narrow stone-paved walkway framed by shrubs and greenery

Stone walkway

Contractor: San Son Vert

This narrow walkway complements the lush array of flowers and plants, seamlessly blending with the vibrant backyard.

8. Vibrant flowerbeds framing a quaint light-brick home

Flower beds

Contractor: San Son Vert

The warm-toned cladding of this house beautifully complements the vibrant, flower-filled surroundings.

9. A uniquely designed wooden fence

rustic wooden log fence

Contractor: Terrassement Moderna

This distinctive fence is the perfect complement, beautifully framing the rustic landscaping.

10. A stone-paved patio that looks out onto a garden

Stone-paved patio

Contractor: Verdeko paysagement

This stone-paved patio design seamlessly opens up to the garden, creating the perfect spot to enjoy a meal or two as the daylight fades.

11. Bonus - a simple and efficient, bloom-centric landscape

The article’s main picture shows a beautifully landscaped garden abundantly filled with flowers, making for a stunning design.

Contractor: San Son Vert

How Much Does Landscaping Cost?

Landscaping costs are likely to vary significantly from one project to another. It can be anywhere from a couple of thousand dollars for a simple, straightforward project to several tens of thousands for high-end landscaping designs. Costs really hinge on the scope of the project, selected materials, and commissioned professional services. A typical budget usually figures between 10–20% of the value of the property.

For more information, check out our article: Residential Landscaping: Average Project Costs in 2024.


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