Customer reviews
This business has 37 Google reviews. We show up to five of them below - read the full listing on Google before deciding.
Lesley Antoine
John and his team brought life back to our backyard. We are now excited to actually sit outside and enjoy our space. They finished our whole backyard in less than 2 weeks and also fixed our front interlock that was all uneven. They are punctual, professional, friendly, trustworthy and most of all honest. This was our second time using John's team and we will continue to use them for our landscaping needs in the future. We would definitely recommend Mr Lawn Care & Landscaping to anyone looking to get work done. Thanks again John and Team! Lesley and Jason
Michael Scott
Just had John and his team help us remove our old falling apart driveway and install a beautiful interlock drive way! He posted pictures on Facebook if anyone wants to see! I highly recommend his work as he was very professional and understanding, when we had a vision and brought it to life! Thank you again!
Jackie Yanch
Outstanding Work on Our Fire Pit area! We couldn’t be happier with the work done by John and his team! They were professional, efficient, and clearly experienced. Our fire pit area looks amazing and has completely transformed our outdoor space. The crew was friendly, punctual, and cleaned up thoroughly after the job. Highly recommend John for any outdoor project!
Cathy Gallagher
We hired John to replace our crumbling limestone steps and broken flagstone landings. He had to work with some limitations as we also had several existing armour stone retaining walls but he was very flexible with the design as he went and we are so pleased with the results! Looks fantastic! John is also so easy to work with as well as great at communicating and very reliable. I would not hesitate to recommend John for your next stone project!
Neil Ta Photography
John and his crew did an amazing job replacing a wall along the side of our driveway! His quote was extremely reasonable and accurate - no surprises! The work was scheduled in a timely manner and was completed quickly. I can't recommend him enough for your landscaping needs!
Before you hire a landscaper in Ontario
No general licence, but specific activities are regulated: tree work near hydro lines, pesticide application, and retaining walls above a certain height.
General liability insurance and WSIB clearance
Particularly important for tree work and any job using excavators or skid steers near a structure.
ISA Certified Arborist, for tree work
A recognised certification indicating training in tree health and safe removal. Worth insisting on for any mature tree near a building.
Verify with: The International Society of Arboriculture maintains a public certification directory.
Check MR Lawn Care and Landscaping on the official registerOntario pesticide applicator licence
Required for anyone applying pesticides commercially. Ontario also restricts cosmetic pesticide use, so be sceptical of anyone offering broad chemical lawn treatment.
Permit and engineering for retaining walls
Most Ontario municipalities require a permit for retaining walls above roughly one metre, and engineered drawings above that. A failed retaining wall is expensive and can involve your neighbour.
Verify with: Your municipal building department.
Questions worth asking
- Is there a design fee, and is it credited against the build if I go ahead?
- How deep is the base under any hardscaping, and what material is it?
- How will this change where water goes? Where does it drain to now, and after?
- Is there a plant warranty, how long does it run, and what voids it?
- Is disposal of excavated material and old sod included?