Our Commitment
of all profit returns to Calgary's green spaces
Every project we complete helps fund native tree planting, habitat restoration, and community garden initiatives across the city.
#BeautifyYYC
Calgary has lost over 30% of its urban canopy. We're working to reverse that through native plantings, ecological design, and community partnerships.
Learn about our impactStone & Bark — Landscape Design
Spaces that
breathe,
grow & live
We design landscapes rooted in ecology — native canopy, layered planting, and outdoor spaces that genuinely extend how you live. No cookie-cutter installations. Every project begins with the land itself.
A useful space cannot be made today
It needs time to fill with
life
Our philosophy
Landscapes to bring people out
Landscapes that make you feel the harmony
Most landscapes are designed to be looked at. We design landscapes to be lived in — reimagining the threshold between inside and out to create spaces with shade to sit under, paths that invite wandering, and plants that bring birds, insects, and seasonal rhythm into daily life.
Our approach begins with what already belongs to the land. Native trees, indigenous grasses, and regionally adapted perennials form the backbone of every design — requiring less water, supporting local biodiversity, and deepening in beauty year over year.
What we design
& build
From full-site landscape architecture to intimate garden transformations, every engagement is conceived for your land, your climate zone, and how you actually want to use your outdoor space.
Native Planting & Canopy Design
Layered native planting plans prioritising canopy, understorey, and ground cover — building resilient, self-sustaining gardens that shelter and feed local wildlife.
Explore →Outdoor Living & Usable Spaces
Terraces, courtyards, and pavilions that feel like architecture — not afterthoughts. Designed to extend your interior living naturally into the landscape.
Explore →Garden Pathways & Hardscape
Stonework, gravel walks, and permeable surfaces that move water back into the ground — beautiful form with genuine ecological function.
Explore →Water Features & Rain Gardens
Ponds, rills, and bioswales that turn stormwater from a problem into an asset — drawing people outdoors and supporting aquatic habitat.
Explore →Landscape Master Planning
For larger residential properties and commercial sites — a phased long-term strategy that grows in value and ecological richness over time.
Explore →Seasonal Maintenance Programs
Ongoing stewardship plans that nurture plant communities rather than control them — with an ecological lens at every visit.
Explore →
Growing the canopy.
Growing the community.
Urban tree canopy is one of the most powerful tools we have against heat, flooding, and biodiversity loss. We plant with permanence in mind — selecting native species suited to local soils and climate that will provide shade, habitat, and cooling within a decade.
Every design specifies the right tree for the right place: root zones, fall habit, wildlife value, and mature scale all considered from day one. We don't install fast-growing fillers. We plant with generational intent.
Spaces that pull you outside
Concept 01
The focused path
Concept 02
The courtyard experience
Concept 03
The scenic bloom
Concept 04
The happy street
Concept 05
The sheltered reprieve
How a project
takes root
Our process moves from listening to clients, to expert site analysis, and finally to installation. We work with a small number of clients each season to ensure every project receives the time and thought it deserves.
Site
We begin by walking your land — understanding soil, light, existing plants, and how you live. What draws you outside, what keeps you in.
Design
A design document: planting palette, layout, materials, and phasing. We iterate with you until it feels exactly right.
Installation
Our own crews install to our design standards — no sub-contractors who don't know the plan. Every plant placed exactly where it will thrive.
Care
The first two years are critical. Seasonal care plans nurture new plantings through establishment to full maturity.
"To build spaces that connect us to nature, the best time to start is now."— Stone & Bark
Need a quote?
Speak with our Calgary service team.
Get an immediate estimate or leave a message. We respond within one business day with next steps, transparent pricing, and a schedule that works around you.
Prefer email? info@stoneandbark.com
Our assurances
With S&B you are guaranteed
A world class service and an approach grounded in accountability, safety, and reliable craftsmanship for every neighbourhood we serve.
Licensed & Insured
Fully licensed and insured for your peace of mind
Fair Pricing
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
Quality Work
We stand behind our work with guarantees
Local Service
Proudly serving our local community