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The following are projects led by myself. For more projects I was a part of visit Pines Landscaping through their website or on instagram.
Many of these photos and videos were taken by Ruairi Duggan from Motion Filming. You can check out more of his work on his website or on instagram.
The complete construction of the front and back entrances to the 16-unit neighbourhood. Planting of 36 mature trees and front gardens for all units, with the engineered grading of the whole property. Drainage piping, electrical conduit, and communication cable were run throughout the entire property prior to asphalt and grading. The project finished on schedule, with praise from the developer and condo owners. This is a property that still to this day, Pines maintains and is proud to show off to prospective clients.
On Grey Rd 40 I oversaw the complete renovation of a 5500 sq ft outdoor porcelain patio at a property dubbed “The Twin Peaks”. The chipping away of the old patio, as well as the grinding down of the old mortar and concrete bed, gave way to many challenges. This was compounded by consistent 40km/h winds that routinely tore down the tarped structure we had built to keep us dry and warm in the February and March cold. Overall, the project was extremely successful, but one that the crew and I don’t look back on very fondly.
In Singhampton we were contracted by Clarks Pools to complete the excavation and patios surrounding a concrete in ground pool. In Addition to this was an outdoor shower, fencing, and a sunken patio by the house. This project was completed smoothly, with the only strain being digging in such rocky ground. The photos highlight how much work gets done in a small period, with the total length of the project being completed in just 3 weeks.
I completed a non-invasive project installing natural stone stepping and walkways on a property near Osler Ski Club. With quick turn around, we re-graded low spots of their lawn, buried their downspouts, and installed steps and walkways on the front, back, and side entrances. Right before completion, the hydraulic line burst on our excavator causing us to re-lay the front walkway. What was thought to be a project ruining mistake, was fixed in less then half a day with quick planning and expertise.
This project was a staple for my time at Pines, given it was the first project I was left to lead the team on my own. Goldie Crescent was my last job as a lead hand and acted as the last level of trust needed to prove myself as a leader. During the project, I oversaw the creation of a full Unilock paver driveway and an artificial turf backyard with a firepit, patio, decking, hot tub pad, and lighting. This project covered every aspect of a full house landscaping which helped to lay the foundation for my future projects.