Oshawa's Most Trusted
Landscaping Company
Designing and building beautiful outdoor spaces across Durham Region for over 35 years. From interlocking patios to full landscape transformations — done right, the first time.
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Landscape Design & Build
Done Right From Day One
Most landscaping problems start at the planning stage — or the lack of one. A beautiful yard doesn't happen by accident. It starts with someone who understands your property, knows the soil, knows the climate, and knows how to build something that's going to hold up through a Durham Region winter and look great doing it.
Acorn has been doing landscape design and build across Oshawa, Whitby, and Durham Region since 1989. We handle the whole process — sitting down with you, developing a plan around your space and budget, selecting the right materials, and building it ourselves. One team, start to finish. No handoffs, no surprises.
Whether you're starting from scratch on a new build, transforming an outdated backyard, or finally doing that front yard you've been putting off — we've seen the situation before and we know how to handle it.
Get a Free Design ConsultationInterlocking & Hardscaping
Built to Last Ontario Winters
Here's something we see every spring in Oshawa and Whitby — interlocking that was installed by the lowest bidder a few years back, now heaving and shifting after a couple of hard freeze-thaw cycles. The material wasn't the problem. The base was. Proper hardscaping starts below the surface, with compacted granular base, correct drainage slope, and edge restraints that actually hold.
Acorn has been installing interlocking brick, patios, driveways, and walkways across Durham Region since 1989. We work with premium pavers in a wide range of colours and patterns, and we build every job the same way — properly. The kind of hardscaping that still looks great ten years from now.
From a simple backyard patio to a full driveway and walkway overhaul, we handle the design, the materials, and the installation. One call, one crew, one job done right.
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Retaining Walls & Armour Stone
Strength and Beauty That Lasts
A lot of Durham Region properties have grade changes — slopes that erode every spring, low spots that collect water, or terraced areas that have never been properly finished. A well-built retaining wall solves all of that at once. It controls the slope, stops erosion, manages drainage, and turns problem areas into usable, beautiful outdoor space.
Acorn builds retaining walls using natural stone, interlocking block, and timber across Oshawa, Whitby, and Durham Region. We've built everything from small garden borders to large structural walls managing serious elevation changes.
For something truly dramatic, armour stone is in a class of its own. Those large natural boulders add a weight and character that no manufactured product can match — and once they're in, they're there forever. Acorn has the equipment to handle armour stone properly and the experience to place it so it looks like it belongs, not dropped.
Get a Free Retaining Wall Quote ConsultationLawn Care Programs
A Healthy Lawn All Season Long
Healthy grass in Durham Region takes more than just mowing. A lot of Oshawa and Whitby properties sit on compacted clay soil that suffocates roots and sheds water instead of absorbing it. Without regular aeration, fertilization at the right times, and proper weed control, even a decent lawn goes downhill fast — especially through a hot July or a dry August.
Acorn's lawn care programs are built around what your specific lawn actually needs — not a one-size-fits-all schedule. We assess your soil, your grass type, and your property conditions and build a program around that. Then we show up on schedule and do the work, every time, without you having to chase us down.
- Mowing & Edging
- Fertilization
- Core Aeration
- Overseeding
- Weed Control
- Seasonal Cleanup
Sod Installation
A Lush New Lawn in a Day
If your lawn is past the point where overseeding will fix it — bare patches everywhere, weeds outnumbering grass, soil that's been damaged or compacted — sod installation gives you a fresh start. You go from problem lawn to thick, green, healthy grass in a single day. It's one of the most satisfying jobs we do.
The difference between sod that thrives and sod that struggles comes down entirely to preparation. Acorn grades and prepares the soil properly before any sod goes down — removing debris, adding topsoil where needed, applying starter fertilizer, and ensuring the grade drains away from your foundation. Then we install the right sod variety for your sun exposure and soil conditions.
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1Site Preparation — grading, topsoil, debris removal
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2Variety Selection — right grass type for your conditions
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3Precision Installation — tight seams, clean edges, no gaps
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4Aftercare Guidance — watering schedule to ensure fast rooting
Pool Landscaping
Your Own Backyard Resort
A pool is a significant investment. The landscaping around it should match. Too many Durham Region pools sit in the middle of an otherwise unchanged backyard — no privacy, no deck, no plantings. It looks unfinished because it is. The pool itself is just the starting point.
Acorn creates resort-inspired pool landscapes across Oshawa, Whitby, and Durham Region. We design and install everything around the water — natural stone or interlocking pool decks that stay cool and non-slip underfoot, plantings that provide privacy without dropping debris into the water, lighting that makes the space usable and beautiful after dark, and fencing that meets local code while actually looking good.
We work around existing pools and coordinate with pool contractors on new installations. The goal is always a pool area that feels intentional and complete — the kind of backyard people don't want to leave.
- Pool Decking
- Privacy Plantings
- Pool Fencing
- Natural Stone Features
- Garden Beds
Snow & Ice Management
Reliable All Winter Long
Oshawa and Durham Region gets real winter. The kind with back-to-back storms, freezing rain on top of snow, and temperatures that turn a cleared driveway into a skating rink by morning. Snow removal only works if the company actually shows up — every storm, every time, without you having to call and chase them down.
Acorn has been managing snow and ice for Durham Region homeowners and commercial properties since 1989. We run professional-grade equipment, use the right de-icing products for each situation, and respond after every significant snowfall — not just when it's convenient.
Book early — winter contracts fill up fast. Spots for the upcoming season are limited. Securing your snow removal contract in the fall guarantees you're covered before the first storm hits.
- Driveway Plowing
- Walkway Clearing
- Salting & Sanding
- Ice Removal
- Commercial Properties
- Seasonal Contracts
Spring & Fall Cleanups
Your Property Ready for Every Season
Twice a year, every Durham Region property needs a reset. Spring cleanup gets everything ready for the growing season after a hard Ontario winter. Fall cleanup puts it all to bed properly before the snow arrives. Skip either one and your lawn and gardens pay for it the following season.
Acorn handles spring and fall cleanups across Oshawa, Whitby, Courtice, Ajax, and all of Durham Region. We show up with a full crew, get it done thoroughly, and leave your property looking sharp — not just tidied up.
- Debris & leaf removal
- Bed edging & cleanup
- Minor pruning & cutbacks
- Lawn dethatching
- All debris hauled off-site
- Fresh mulch application
- First fertilizer application
- Full leaf removal
- Perennial cutbacks
- Final bed cleanup & edging
- Winterizing plantings
- All debris hauled off-site
- Final fertilizer application
Book early — cleanup slots go fast. Spring bookings open in February and fill up quickly. Get on the schedule before the rush.
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Trusted by Homeowners
Across Durham Region
Over 35 years of happy customers in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, and across Durham Region.
More Services From
Acorn Landscaping
From garden design to tree service and fencing — we handle every aspect of your outdoor property across Durham Region.
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Tree Service
Selection, planting, pruning and removal across Durham Region.
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Fence Installation
Privacy, decorative and boundary fencing for residential properties.
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Garden Design
Custom garden plans tailored to your space, style and budget.
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Yard Drainage
French drains, catch basins and grading to eliminate standing water.
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Bed Maintenance
Weeding, edging, mulching and plant care all season long.
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Front Yard Landscaping
Curb appeal transformations with plantings, walkways and lighting.
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Fire Pit Installation
Custom wood or gas fire pits in stone, brick or pavers.
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Natural Stone Steps
Handcrafted limestone, granite and fieldstone steps.
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Flagstone Patios
Hand-set natural stone patios for timeless outdoor living.
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Rock Landscaping
Boulders, natural stone and gravel for low-maintenance gardens.
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Sodding & Resodding
Professional sod installation and lawn replacement for instant, lush results.
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Driveway Landscaping
Borders, plants and lighting for a welcoming entrance.
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Garden Cultivation
Soil prep, composting and planting for thriving gardens.
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Walkway Landscaping
Stone and paver walkways beautifully integrated into your landscape.
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Landscape Management
Year-round scheduled maintenance and property inspections.
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Interlocking Walkway
Durable paver walkways that complement your home and landscape.