Lakeside luxury landscape with gardens and outdoor living by Golden Mean Landscapes

Inspired By Nature, Built on Trust

Golden Mean Landscapes specializes in design and construction throughout Toronto, Burlington, Oakville, and Ancaster — from conceptualization and project planning to bespoke decks, fences, patios, lighting, and planting.

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Services

Design, build, and horticulture across the GTA

From layout and planning to full installation of landscape makeovers — including custom decks, fences, sheds, pergolas, stone patios, irrigation, landscape lighting, and planting. Explore our new landscape horticulture services for seasonal care and plant health.

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Design & planning

Collaborate with our team from concept through project planning so your outdoor space matches how you live, entertain, and use your property.

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Decks & structures

Custom decks, pergolas, sheds, and woodwork integrated with planting and hardscape for durable, beautiful outdoor rooms.

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Fences & privacy

Privacy screens, fencing, and layered planting to define boundaries while complementing your home’s architecture.

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Patios & hardscape

Natural stone patios, walkways, and retaining walls built with attention to drainage, grade, and long-term performance.

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Lighting & irrigation

Landscape lighting and irrigation systems that extend usability into the evening and keep plantings thriving.

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Planting & horticulture

Softscaping, seasonal horticulture services, and plant selections suited to Ontario conditions and your maintenance goals.

Project views

From early vision to finished outdoor living

Drag the slider to compare views from Golden Mean projects — aerial and site perspectives alongside completed gardens and gathering spaces.

Simple Elegance — Riverdale

A rear yard reinvented with dedicated cooking zones, a metal pergola with adjustable shade, tiered privacy planting, a water feature, and landscape lighting.

Completed outdoor dining and lounging zones with planting and pergola

Aerial view of the backyard during the Simple Elegance project

Lakeside Luxury

Lakeside views, pet-friendly layout, and gardening-friendly beds designed for seasonal colour and privacy.

Completed lakeside garden and stone patio with layered planting

Lakeside property landscape during construction and staging

Lush landscaped garden with stone paths and mature plantings by Golden Mean Landscapes

Why Golden Mean

Trust, communication, and care for your property

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Built on trust

We treat your home as if it were our own — with uniformed crews, well-maintained trucks, and clear communication at every step.

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You stay informed

Real-time updates with photos and videos so you always know what is happening on site, including milestones that need your input.

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17+ years of partnerships

We collaborate with home builders, landscape architects, and homeowners, with strong trade and supplier relationships across the GTA.

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Award-winning results

Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence recognition and a portfolio of residential projects from intimate city yards to large estates.

Featured projects

Galleries from across the GTA

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Lakeside Luxury

Residential

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Simple Elegance

Toronto

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Backyard Oasis

Outdoor living

Modern Cabbagetown yard for entertaining with privacy

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Entertaining in Cabbagetown

Urban

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Modern Twist

Award 2019

Comprehensive landscape with multiple outdoor features

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The Kitchen Sink

Full scope

Testimonials

What homeowners say

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"We hired Golden Mean for all soft and hardscaping around our new downtown Toronto home. The team was courteous, punctual, and communicated constantly about timelines and decisions. We trusted them so completely we took a vacation for the final phase and watched progress on our doorbell camera. Golden Mean is a gem — we would not hesitate to recommend them."

Corey and Sima

Toronto

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"Our experience with Darren and his team was collaborative, efficient, and professional. They communicated clearly, stayed on time, and were flexible with last-minute changes. Our backyard was completely transformed while still feeling like ours — perfect for entertaining and relaxing in our oasis."

Lisa and Derek

GTA

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"We built a new home and needed full landscaping. GML delivered hardscaping and softscaping front and rear with expert advice. We had used other landscapers before — the difference in quality and professionalism was clear. We will not use anyone but GML going forward."

Dorice and Greg

New build

Contact

Start your landscape project

Reach the Golden Mean Landscapes team by phone or email. Serving Toronto, Burlington, Oakville, Ancaster, and the Greater Toronto Area.

905-264-7925

info@gmlandscapes.ca

Toronto, Burlington, Oakville, Ancaster & GTA — by appointment