Business Details
33 Years
experience
Expert Organic Landscaping Services in Vancouver & Ontario
Established in 1993, Busy Bee Gardening has built a reputation as a trusted leader in organic landscaping and gardening services for commercial and strata properties. Our team of certified professionals combines over 25 years of industry experience with a commitment to sustainable practices, offering tailored solutions that enhance property aesthetics while prioritizing environmental safety. As an Advanced Master Gardener-led company, we specialize in chemical-free landscaping, leveraging natural methods and beneficial insects to create thriving outdoor spaces. With offices in Vancouver, BC, and Toronto, Ontario, we serve clients across Western and Eastern Canada, delivering consistent, high-quality results backed by personalized service and technical expertise.Our certifications with the Interlocking Concrete Paver Institute and Allan Block Corporation underscore our dedication to excellence in hardscaping and landscape architecture. Through continuous education and innovation, including specialized training in green roof maintenance, we ensure our clients receive cutting-edge solutions that meet evolving industry standards while maintaining our core values of professionalism, transparency, and client satisfaction.
Services
Landscaping Design
Garden Maintenance
Irrigation Services
Hardscaping
Green Roof Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized expertise in organic landscaping
- Our team includes certified professionals with Advanced Master Gardener credentials
- We provide comprehensive services from design to maintenance under one roof
- Our chemical-free approach ensures safe environments for families and pets
- We maintain direct owner involvement and personalized client communication
Associations and certifications
- Interlocking Concrete Paver Institute
- Allan Block Corporation
What people say
Second to none
Attentive to detail
Chemical-free practices
Transformative results
Cost-effective solutions
Services
Landscaping Design
Busy Bee Gardening offers complete landscape design and installation services tailored for commercial and strata properties. Our certified landscape architects create functional, aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces using sustainable materials and techniques. We specialize in hardscaping elements like retaining walls, paver stones, and stonework, ensuring each project meets both practical needs and visual appeal while maintaining environmental responsibility.
Garden Maintenance
Our comprehensive garden maintenance programs ensure year-round property beauty through organic care practices. Services include seasonal planting, pruning, weeding, and irrigation management using chemical-free methods that protect ecosystems. With dedicated crews serving Vancouver and Ontario regions, we maintain consistent service quality across lawns, flower beds, and green spaces for both residential complexes and commercial properties.
Irrigation Services
Busybee provides full-cycle irrigation solutions from system startup to winterization. Our experts install, monitor, and maintain efficient watering systems that optimize water usage while maintaining landscape health. Regular maintenance ensures optimal performance of sprinkler systems and drip irrigation networks across large commercial properties and multi-unit residential developments throughout British Columbia and Ontario.
Hardscaping
Specializing in durable hardscaping solutions, we construct retaining walls, patios, and walkways using certified materials and techniques. Our Interlocking Concrete Paver Institute and Allan Block Corporation certified teams ensure structural integrity and aesthetic appeal in every project. Services include Allan Block construction and other premium hardscaping elements that enhance property functionality and value.
Green Roof Maintenance
As fully insured green roof specialists, we maintain both extensive and intensive green roof systems using lightweight growing mediums and low-maintenance plant selections. Our services include irrigation management, plant health monitoring, and hardscaping maintenance for rooftop gardens. This specialized expertise ensures long-term viability of eco-friendly roof systems while meeting strict environmental standards across commercial properties in our service areas.
People
David Hills
Founder
Advanced Master Gardener with over 25 years in organic landscaping, David established Busy Bee Gardening in 1993. He combines academic credentials from McMaster University and Mohawk College with practical expertise, maintaining active involvement in client projects and industry education through VanDusen and UBC Botanical Gardens.
Christian
Landscape Architect
Certified professional managing landscape architecture projects, Christian brings technical expertise to design and implementation processes. As part of the core team, he contributes to creating functional outdoor spaces that balance aesthetic appeal with practical requirements for commercial and strata clients.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We provide services throughout Vancouver, BC, the Lower Mainland, and Ontario regions.
Are your services truly chemical-free?
Yes, we guarantee 100% chemical and pesticide-free gardening using natural methods and beneficial insects.
Do you work with commercial properties?
We specialize in commercial and strata property landscaping with over 25 years of experience in this sector.
What certifications do you hold?
We are certified by the Interlocking Concrete Paver Institute and Allan Block Corporation for hardscaping projects.
Can you handle large-scale projects?
Our team successfully manages extensive properties including 200+ unit complexes with comprehensive maintenance programs.
How do you ensure service quality?
Direct owner involvement, regular staff training, and client communication protocols maintain our high service standards.
Reviews (7)
Greg H.
Dec 02, 2021
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Great quality and professional service. I cannot say enough about my experience with this company. I highly recommend their services. Vastly superior to contemporaries I had used in the past
Monica Ruegsegger
Nov 29, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
Our strata has been using busy bee for the last 2 years and they do fantastic work. Highly recommend!
Our strata has been using busy bee for the last 2 years and they do fantastic work. Highly recommend!
Grant W.
Nov 28, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Have had always a great experience with Busy Bee! The company is well managed and I have always had great communication from them. Have been loyal to them for years. I would very highly recommend this company!
Have had always a great experience with Busy Bee! The company is well managed and I have always had great communication from them. Have been loyal to them for years. I would very highly recommend this company!
Mike Cregg
Nov 17, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
The employees are very professional, kind and approachable. Since living in our current strata, I am happy to come home each day to a building that is so well maintained on the exterior. If you haven't yet, hire Busy Bee!
The employees are very professional, kind and approachable. Since living in our current strata, I am happy to come home each day to a building that is so well maintained on the exterior. If you haven't yet, hire Busy Bee!
Catherine Faulkner
Nov 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
I was very grateful for the support and care in managing my property and gardens. The busy bee gardening team was responsive and had many ideas to support the needs of my garden. Highly recommend the team for all projects and landscaping needs.
I was very grateful for the support and care in managing my property and gardens. The busy bee gardening team was responsive and had many ideas to support the needs of my garden. Highly recommend the team for all projects and landscaping needs.
Ashley Ouellette
Aug 18, 2021
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Our strata uses Busy Bee's landscaping services, and I would definitely not recommend them. Weeding only seems to happen after complaints from owners, although it is part of our contract. Poor horticultural knowledge - plants cut back at the wrong time of year, resulting in next seasons flowers being aborted. All plant material aggressively cut back with hedge trimmer, instead of proper pruning technique. Area's missed when mowing lawn, not line trimming for consecutive weeks.
Accounting Department
Jul 26, 2021
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If I could rate 0 star, this company should get 0 star. After complainting to the them about destroyed our plants during their work on the strata, the owner replied is our problem. I have a full video clip showing how they are unprofessional. Please avoid this company. Our strata have stop using them too. Do NOT waste our money.
