What Leaside Landscaping Inc. does

Leaside Landscaping Inc. is a Toronto-based, founder-owned landscape services company operating since 1982 from its headquarters at 29 Commercial Road in East York. The firm delivers full-service residential and small-commercial landscape work across the Greater Toronto Area, organized around four core service lines: Design & Build (concept-to-completion landscape design and construction), Landscape Construction (hardscape and softscape installation including patios, decks, retaining walls, stonework, and outdoor structures), Maintenance (recurring weekly/bi-weekly care plus spring and fall cleanup), and Snow Removal (winter services that extend the operating season). Sub-services such as Water & Fire Features, Stonework, Woodwork, Landscape Lighting, and Planting are delivered as part of design-build projects or as standalone enhancements.

The company operates on a sales-led, consultation-based go-to-market motion: prospective customers request a free consultation via the website form or by direct phone/email contact, after which services are quoted on a project-by-project basis. Revenue is generated through two distinct mechanics — one-time design-build project revenue for new installations and recurring subscription revenue from ongoing maintenance and snow removal contracts that smooth seasonality. Pricing is opaque (no published rates), and the firm has no disclosed digital product, API, or technology platform.

Leaside Landscaping is led by founder Simon Stevenson alongside a multi-disciplinary team including designers, horticulturists, carpenters, stone masons, and foremen, with family continuity signaled by George Stevenson's role as Lead Foreman. The firm is a member of Landscape Ontario, employs 11-50 people, and is privately held with no institutional investors, funding rounds, acquisitions, or geographic expansion beyond the GTA on record. The company is best characterized as a mature, owner-operated local services business competing on talent continuity, brand reputation, and craftsmanship rather than on technology or scale.

Name

Leaside Landscaping Inc.

Legal name

Leaside Landscaping, Inc.

Website

https://leasidelandscaping.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Leaside Landscaping Inc. is a Toronto-based, founder-owned landscape design, construction, maintenance, and snow removal firm serving residential and small-commercial customers across the Greater Toronto Area since 1982.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscaping Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730), Landscaping Services (56173)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Landscaping & Lawn Care (BPABADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA), Landscape Construction Project Management & General Contracting (HSAIABAK), Landscape Renovation & Re-Design (Yard Makeovers) (HSAIABAC), Commercial Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance (IMAIAIAA)

Keywords

• Landscape design services
• Landscape construction
• Landscape maintenance
• Snow removal services
• Outdoor living spaces

Headquarters

HQ city

York

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Landscape Design & Build Services: Comprehensive design and construction services from concept to completion for outdoor spaces including gardens, patios, decks, water features, and outdoor living areas.
2. Landscape Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance services including weekly/bi-weekly maintenance, spring cleanup, and fall cleanup to maintain outdoor spaces throughout the seasons.
3. Snow Removal Services: Winter snow removal services to keep properties safe and accessible during winter months.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Leaside Landscaping Inc. provides full-service landscape design, construction, and maintenance for residential properties in the Toronto area, delivered from concept through construction by an in-house team of designers, horticulturists, stone masons, and carpenters. The company complements its core landscape services with year-round maintenance (weekly/bi-weekly visits plus spring and fall cleanups) and seasonal snow removal to keep properties safe and accessible. Its four pillars are Design & Build, Landscape Construction, Maintenance, and Snow Removal, supported by specialized work in stonework, woodwork, planting, lighting, and water and fire features.

Product overview

Leaside Landscaping Inc. is a full-service landscape design, construction, and maintenance company serving Toronto since 1982. The company operates as a unified service business organized around four core offerings: Design & Build (end-to-end landscape design and construction from concept to completion), Landscape Construction (specialized installation of hardscapes, stonework, and outdoor structures), Maintenance (ongoing weekly/bi-weekly care, spring cleanup, and fall cleanup), and Snow Removal (winter safety services). These core services are supplemented by specialized sub-product offerings including Water & Fire Features, Stonework, Woodwork (custom carpentry), Landscape Lighting, and Planting Services — all showcased through portfolio galleries. The company is led by founder Simon Stevenson and a team of landscape designers, horticulturists, stone masons, and carpenters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design & Build Comprehensive landscape design and construction service that guides residential clients from initial concept through final build, including excavation, stonework, carpentry, planting, and lighting. Designed for homeowners in the Toronto area who want a single firm to manage the full transformation of their outdoor space.
• Landscape Construction Specialized construction service delivering hardscape and softscape installations including patios, decks, retaining walls, stonework, and outdoor structures. Targeted at Toronto homeowners who need professional installation of landscape elements.
• Maintenance Year-round landscape maintenance service including weekly or bi-weekly visits, spring cleanup, and fall cleanup to keep residential outdoor spaces pristine across seasons. Designed for homeowners in the Toronto region who want ongoing professional care of their property.
• Snow Removal Professional winter snow removal service for residential and commercial properties in the Toronto area, ensuring driveways and walkways remain safe and accessible during the cold season.

Quantifiable outcome

• Highly regarded as one of the most respected garden landscape design-build companies in Toronto

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Landscape OntariominorOthersMember of Landscape Ontario, the industry association for landscape professionals. Provides credibility and industry recognition.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nutri-Lawn: Canadian lawn care and maintenance franchise with overlapping maintenance and snow-removal offerings, operating as a larger scaled player versus Leaside's local-shop model.
• The Grounds Guys: Neighborly franchise brand offering residential and commercial landscaping, lawn care, and snow removal across Canada — overlapping with Leaside's service mix but operating at a broader, franchised scale.
• BrightView Landscapes: Largest North American commercial landscaping services company; relevant as a scaled incumbent that defines the upper bound of category scale relative to a local operator like Leaside.
• Weed Man: Canadian-headquartered lawn care franchise network offering fertilization, weed control, and maintenance — overlapping with Leaside's maintenance stream as a scaled incumbent.

Direct peers

• Forest Valley Landscaping: GTA residential landscaping contractor offering design-build and maintenance services directly comparable to Leaside's core offerings and customer base.
• Cedarwood Landscaping: Toronto-based residential landscape design, build, and maintenance firm serving the GTA with a similar full-service model to Leaside Landscaping.
• Greenbloom Landscaping: Toronto-area residential landscape design and build firm with overlapping service lines and customer demographics to Leaside Landscaping.
• Yard Life Landscaping: Toronto residential landscape design-build and maintenance provider competing in the same premium homeowner segment as Leaside.

Regional players

• Aldershot Landscape Contractors: Burlington/GTA-area landscape contractor offering residential design-build services comparable to Leaside but operating primarily in the western GTA rather than central Toronto.

Others

• Permacon: Canadian hardscape and masonry products manufacturer supplying pavers, stone, and retaining wall materials used by Leaside on landscape construction projects — adjacent ecosystem participant rather than competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/leasidelandscaping
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leaside-landscaping
• Instagraminstagram.com/leaside_landscaping/?hl=en
• Pinterestpinterest.ca/designer21678

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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