Lucan Estate

A full back yard transformation in Lucan. Turning the lowest, wettest lot in the subdivision into a beautifully drained, natural-stone landscape with a new concrete driveway, gardens, and specimen tree planting.

Location

Lucan, ON

Property Size

Residential

Scope

Whole Yard

Timeline

4 Months

Investment

$200,000 – $250,000

The Brief

A complete estate transformation in Lucan

This Lucan property presented a major challenge before its transformation: it sat at the lowest point in the subdivision, so all of the surrounding water drained onto the lot. Bond Landscape & Design began with a full yard demolition and re-grading, removed the old asphalt, and installed a comprehensive drainage system connected to the city sewer to draw water off the property. From there the entire estate was rebuilt with a new concrete driveway, natural stone features, extensive planting, and multiple gardens to create a polished, functional landscape.

The Work

A closer look

Specification

The transformation

Because the lot was the lowest point in the subdivision, solving the water problem came first: full demolition, re-grading, and a drainage system tied into the city sewer to pull water off the property. With the foundation set, the team replaced the asphalt with a new concrete driveway framed by a custom black border, added natural stone with limestone and granite boulders, laid a flagstone walkway and bridge plus stepping-stone interlock paths, built a new shed and chain link fence, and finished with new patios, multiple gardens, and focal and specimen tree planting.

Project Vitals

At a Glance

  • Full yard demolition
  • Grading
  • New concrete driveway with customized black border
  • Drainage system installed — connected to city sewer to draw water off the property (lot was the lowest point in the subdivision)
  • Natural stone — limestone and granite boulders
  • Stepping-stone interlock walkways
  • Brand new chain link fence
  • New shed
  • New patios
  • Multiple gardens
  • Focal and specimen tree planting

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Your Project

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From drainage and grading problems to full estate landscaping, Bond Landscape & Design can transform even the toughest lot into a beautiful, functional outdoor space. Get in touch today to start planning your project.