Testimonials

Though we were worried that it wouldn't be "kid friendly", our backyard has been transformed into a nurturing and entertaining haven for all. Through a collaborative effort, guided by a qualified team of professionals in their respective fields, we watched our dream backyard become a timely reality that exceeded our vision and stayed true to our budget! Our backyard "sings" - from the custom built sunk-in fire pit (think smores) and surrounding stone seating wall, to the pergolla and built-in BBQ counter, and all the jems in between (lights and music for the kids in the hottub). Our once modest backyard is now a seemingly larger space with functional outdoor "rooms", a sublime sense of privacy, and unique views along all sightlines. It truly captures our vision of an outdoor Zen "staycation". Thank you Genus Loci for a job well done!

- The Drudge Family

Dear Simon & The Genus Loci Team,                                                     May 25, 2010

Thank you all so very much for the beautiful job you did on our pond and waterfall.  You made it look as if Nature herself had put it there!  It has our given property a special energy that is, in turn, energizing us.  We can't compliment you enough on your organization, skill and artistry.

Have a great summer (we certainly will!)
         
- Debra Harris  and Thomas LaPorte

Dear Jean-Marc and Simon,

Vivien and I found our home quite unexpectedly. An unfortunate circumstance provided us the opportunity to visit real-estate properties. From the time we set our feet upon the earth around our place we felt a call — an invitation to explore further. We felt it at that time, but didn’t understand. It was just a piece of land with a house on it. How could there be anything spiritual or soulful drawing us in?

We decided to acquire the property and although the convolutions of life ebbs and flows one’s spirits, we have always felt anchored and at peace here. We felt something else though. It is impossible to express with one or two words what the energy was that we felt around us. There was a sense of harmony between us and the environment, but on the other hand there was a feel of burgeoning unsettlement. We felt a need from around us for something — but what?

I felt that construction of our home in this conservation area destroyed significant habitat and had left a very unstable landscape. Many mature trees were in slow decline, we noticed fewer fauna around the property, and neighbours were constructing on their properties with even less regard for these issues.

Somewhat by coincidence we found your company. We liked your ideas of landscaping with minimal ecologic impact. Your expertise in this area gave us confidence in your ideas. We hired you to design and build a landscape around our house that would restore some of what was destroyed. It was the least we could do, we thought, and yet the work would likely not restore the ecology to the nature of what had been here.

This project turned into a massive undertaking fraught with obstacles of every type. But I have found this to be true of anything worthwhile in life. The value of a thing is only understood by the difficulty to achieve it.

And now it is done.

The professionalism of you and your crew helped to carry us through one event after another and in more ways than one you facilitated a successful completion of the project. You carried our stresses on your shoulders so that we wouldn’t have to.

Although the project demanded more of you and your resources than any of us expected, I know that your creations here will forever contain some of your spirit. Vivien and I will do everything within our power as long as we live here to keep that spirit resonating.

From the natural pool that you created, frogs sing. From the Birches in the back that replace those wise ones lost, I hear the wind sigh happily. From the Sumacs and Dogwoods in the front, and the ferns in between, sits a single turtle looking out to the road. He is at peace. So are we all. We are home again and it is far beyond any home our dreams could have conjured.

Thank you for recapturing the spirit of our place.

- Vivien Blaj and Anthony Chung

To everyone at Genus Loci:

Thanks for a job well done! We were very pleased with the design work which helped us explore our needs and adjusted to the circumstances of our yard very well. The installation was both efficient and well done - good materials, careful planting, timely, and adaptable as the plan took shape. Most important, it is ecologically friendly! We're looking forward to enjoying the maturing natural beauty. 

- Grace & Bruce Milner, Richmond Hill

At every step of the project, the Genus-Loci team exceeded my expectations. In taking our concept from the design phase through to masterful execution, these guys were attentive to our needs and always demonstrated professionalism. On time, on budget and ten times better than we ever expected - we now have a xeriscape/shade garden/butterfly garden that is the talk of the neighbourhood. Exceptional people, and a pleasure to work with the entire crew.

- Tina Rogers, Kleinburg

I worked with them one summer while doing my graduate studies in urban planning. I knew when I hired them later on that I would be receiving service with integrity, knowledge and enthusiasm. I was not disappointed. I recommend Genus Loci for anyone who cares about the environment and their garden.

- Chris Caldwell, Vaughan

We are writing to say how pleased we are with the pond landscaping which was recently completed. It was a pleasure to work with you and the others at Genus-Loci from the initial design through to the actual construction. Everything was as you promised at the onset - the start and completion dates were accurate and your crew was a pleasure to have on the property, knowledgeable, pleasant and very neat.
 
It was great to have the project completed professionally, on time and within the budget. We would certainly recommend Genus- Loci to everyone.
 
Thank You,

- Mr. and Mrs. R.H.McCoy

Genus Loci did a great job for us especially in the site development of our new home,from earth moving, plant selections, flagstone and all those little 'extras'.  Everyone was professional, co-operative and a pleasure to work with.  I would definitely recommend Genus without hesitation or reservation.

- S. and B. Wolff

It was indeed a pleasure working with you on our recent landscaping projects. From the path at the side of the home - now paved with flag and pea stones, to the steps down to our nicely contoured cobble stone patio leading to our garden, our back yard now looks immaculate, with the waterfall in place.

Your idea for the new deck, with the wide stairs looks great and is so much more inviting and accommodating.

The finished project has definitely enhanced the natural beauty and functionality of our property.

You and your dedicated crew were extremely professional and well organized. We thank you for a job ‘Well Done’

We are pleased to recommend to prospective customers and would be happy to share more of our experience with them.

- Hewley and Merle Chung

Right from their first visit to our property, we got the impression that Genus Loci would be good people to deal with. An honest and co-operative approach was particularly important because of the nature of our pond project, where a significant portion of the total expenditure had to be based on time and material. We were not disappointed, as we indeed found that both management and staff fully met our expectations. We were at all times kept informed and involved, and with the good cost tracking we landed very close to the initial budget. Our revitalized pond and surrounding landscaping looks wonderful and has enhanced our property very significantly. We couldn’t be happier.

- John and Mary Harbom

Hi Jean-Marc,                                                                                       May 12, 2009

Just a "wee" note of appreciation for doing a wonderful job on our front walkway complete with landscaping.

We believe you have developped an excellent company that displays high quality of workmanship and work ethic in your employees. It is wonderful to see this in a company today and we are certain you will continue to do well in the years ahead.

We will certainly recommend you to others and suggest they check out your website as it is also excellent.

Take care & have a great season.

- Marg and John Howe