A quiet place outside, raked by hand.

Every garden is different, so pricing comes after a free walkthrough. Access and stone size matter most, and large boulders, steps or walls add to it. You get a sketch and written quote after the walkthrough.

Angular crushed granite, about 2–6 mm, so it holds a raked line. Smooth pea gravel rolls and won’t keep a pattern. We bring samples so you can see the colour.

Very little. Rake when you like, clear leaves in fall, and pull the odd weed. Most people find the raking is the point.

Yes. Stone and gravel don’t mind frost. Leave the snow on and rake again in spring. Good drainage under the base keeps it from heaving.

Yes, usually 10–20 cm for the base. We book a free locate through Ontario Dig Authority at least five business days before any digging.

Not usually for a garden. Retaining walls over about 1 m, changes to drainage onto neighbours, or work near water can need approval. We check with your town.

Yes. A small bubbler or pond beside the garden adds sound. See the ponds page.

A calm corner can be 30–50 sq ft. Most full gardens are 100–300 sq ft.

Often, yes. Old fieldstone can look beautiful. We look at what you have during the walkthrough.

Zenscaping is a new service for Heartmind Spaces, and we’re now booking our first projects. It brings the same careful prep, written quotes and finish standards as our painting and drywall work. You’ll see a sketch and stone samples before anything is dug.

Yes, a 1-year warranty on the build: edging, stone setting and fabric. If something we built fails within a year of completion, we come back and fix it. You also get a care guide. Plants, gravel settling and water upkeep are maintenance, not warranty items. Your written quote spells out exactly what’s covered.