Landscaping &
Design-Build
From garden beds and patios to retaining walls and outdoor living spaces — Martin Services designs and builds landscapes that last. One crew, one call, backed by 35 years of experience and full WSIB insurance.
Martin Services provides complete landscaping and design-build services for residential and commercial properties across Powassan, North Bay, and surrounding communities in Northern Ontario. Whether you need a new patio, custom garden beds, a retaining wall to solve a drainage problem, or a full backyard transformation, our crew handles every step from design through installation.
With 35 years of experience in the trade, we know what works in Northern Ontario's climate. We know which plants survive Zone 4a winters, which stone products hold up through freeze-thaw cycles, and how to grade a property so water goes where it's supposed to. That local knowledge is the difference between landscaping that lasts and landscaping that falls apart in two years.
Every project starts with a conversation. We'll come to your property, walk the site with you, talk about what you want and what your budget looks like, and put together a plan that makes sense. No pressure, no upselling — just honest advice from people who do this work every day.
Landscaping & Design-Build Services
From softscaping to hardscaping, we handle it all. Click any service below for full details, pricing info, and FAQs.
Planting Services
Trees, shrubs, and perennials selected for Northern Ontario's climate. Professional planting with soil prep included.
Learn moreGarden Bed Design & Installation
Custom garden beds designed and installed with the right plants, soil amendments, and mulch for your property.
Learn morePaver & Stone Patios
Interlocking pavers, natural stone, and flagstone patios built on proper base for years of use.
Learn moreWalkways & Garden Paths
Stone, paver, and gravel walkways that connect your outdoor spaces and look great year-round.
Learn moreStone Driveways
Crushed stone, gravel, and aggregate driveways built with proper grading and drainage.
Learn moreRetaining Walls
Structural and decorative retaining walls to manage slopes, prevent erosion, and create usable space.
Learn moreFire Pits
Custom fire pits and fire features that extend your outdoor living season into fall.
Learn moreFrench Drains
Subsurface drainage systems to redirect water away from foundations, patios, and problem areas.
Learn moreGarden Lighting
Low-voltage landscape lighting to highlight features, improve safety, and extend enjoyment after dark.
Learn moreMulching & Ground Cover
Bark mulch, decorative stone, and ground cover installations that suppress weeds and retain moisture.
Learn moreGrading & Excavation
Site preparation, grading for drainage, and excavation work to support any landscaping project.
Learn morePrivacy & Hedge Planting
Cedar hedges, spruce screens, and privacy plantings installed for year-round screening and windbreaks.
Learn moreLandscaping Across Northern Ontario
Based in Powassan, we build landscapes for residential and commercial properties across the entire North Bay region. If you're within 50km, we can get to you.
Explore Our Other Services
We don't want you calling anyone else. Here's everything else we do for your property.
Landscaping & Design-Build FAQs
Got questions? Here are the ones we hear most. Call (249) 506-9211 for answers.
What landscaping services does Martin Services offer?
We offer full-scope landscaping and design-build services — patio installation, garden bed design, retaining walls, walkways, sod and seed lawns, tree and shrub planting, and complete outdoor living spaces. Martin Services covers Powassan, North Bay, and surrounding areas across Northern Ontario.
When is the best time to start a landscaping project in Northern Ontario?
The ideal window runs from May through October, once the frost is out of the ground. Spring is the best time to plan — we recommend booking your design consultation in March or April so materials are ordered and your project starts as soon as conditions allow.
How much does landscaping cost in North Bay and Powassan?
Costs vary based on project scope, materials selected, and site conditions. A simple garden bed installation is a different investment than a full backyard transformation with a patio, retaining walls, and plantings. Call (249) 506-9211 for a free on-site consultation and detailed quote.
Do you provide design consultations before starting a project?
Yes. Every landscaping project starts with a free on-site consultation where Keith or Brody will walk your property, discuss your vision, and provide expert recommendations. With 35 years of experience, we know what plants, materials, and designs work best in Northern Ontario's climate.
Can you handle large-scale landscaping projects?
Absolutely. Martin Services has the equipment, crew, and experience to handle projects of any size — from small front yard refreshes to complete property transformations. We manage every phase from design through final installation so you get one team, one point of contact, and a finished result you'll love.
Ready to Transform Your Property?
Free estimates on every project. Whether it's a new patio, garden beds, or a full backyard renovation, give us a call and we'll come take a look. Honest advice, fair pricing, 35 years of doing it right.