Planting & Landscape Design · Toronto
I design with plants. The living, breathing, ecological heart of a garden. That is my domain. From perennials and trees to soft structure and seasonal flow, I create gardens that feel as though they've always belonged exactly where they are.
Before I design anything, I spend real time in your garden. Learning its nooks and crannies, its soil, drainage and light. By the time I begin, I know it like the back of my hand.
Every design decision considers soil health, pollinators, birds, and the wider ecosystem. Beauty and biodiversity are never in conflict.
No template gardens. Each design grows from the land itself and the life you want to live in it. There is only one garden like yours.
Simone Byrne · The Garden Coach
"I'm not interested in gardens that look good in June and give up by August. I'm an ecological landscape designer, which means I choose plants the way a good matchmaker chooses partners. Right conditions, right temperament, right place. When it works, and it does, the garden practically tends itself."More about Simone →
About Simone
Growing up under the open skies of Manitoba gave me a lifelong love for the land. What draws me to this work is gardens themselves. The whole living system of a space. Plants are my medium, but gardens are what I love.
I spend real time in your space before I ever begin designing. Learning its nooks and crannies, watching how the light moves through it, getting to know the soil, the drainage, the microclimates. By the time I put pen to paper, your garden feels like the back of my hand.
Credentials
Diploma in Landscape Design (in progress)
University of Guelph
Inspired by
Monty Don · Beth Chatto · Piet Oudolf
Services
Every project begins with the site. Its soil, its light, its existing ecology. What wants to grow here? What will thrive, sustain itself, and give something back to the environment around it? That's the question I bring to every garden.
A complete, custom design for your property, from initial site analysis through to detailed hand-drawn planting plans, plant lists, and seasonal guidance. Every element chosen for your soil, your light, your life.
An in-depth site visit and conversation to assess what's working, identify opportunities, and map a clear path forward, whether you're starting from scratch or refining an established garden.
A thorough assessment of your property's ecological health: soil composition, drainage, biodiversity, and native species potential, with a detailed report and seasonal improvement roadmap.
From residential front gardens to commercial borders and bespoke container arrangements, we plant and maintain. Serving homes, businesses, and everything in between across the Greater Toronto Area.
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How It Works
A conversation about your site, your vision, your lifestyle, and the ecology already present.
A thorough assessment of soil, light, drainage, existing plants, and ecological opportunity.
A bespoke planting plan drawn to reflect your garden's unique character and your personal vision.
My team and I get our hands dirty — planting, refining, and bringing the design to life on the ground.
From seasonal maintenance visits to a personalised plant care summary, we help your garden thrive long after planting day.
Transformations
Every garden has a story. These are the moments of change.
Front Garden Transformation · Toronto
Five full transformations — from bare lawn to gravel retreat, from sparse to spectacular.
See All Transformations →The Design Process
"People stop in front of our yard to admire it and take pictures. A woman came up to me on the street and asked, are you the people with The Garden?"
Get in Touch
I take on a small number of projects each season to make sure every client gets my full attention. If you're curious whether we'd be a good fit, I'd love to hear from you.
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