Jodie M.

Hi, I’m a Certified Landscape Designer with over 20 years of professional experience designing residential outdoor spaces across North America. I help homeowners, builders, and contractors turn ideas into clear, buildable, approval-ready landscape plans—without guesswork, delays, or costly revisions. If you need more than a pretty concept—if you need a design that works in the real world, meets regulations, and can actually be built—you’re in the right place. How I Help My Clients I specialize in strategic landscape design that balances aesthetics, function, constructability, and compliance. My role is to think through the project the way a municipality, contractor, and client all would—so nothing gets missed. What sets my services apart: ✔️ Flat-Rate Design Packages (No Surprises) - I offer clear, flat-rate pricing so you know exactly what your design will cost upfront. This makes budgeting easier, eliminates hourly creep, and keeps projects focused on outcomes—not clock-watching. ✔️ Strategic Design Approach - I don’t just place plants and patios. I analyze site conditions, grading implications, circulation, zoning constraints, planting percentages, and construction realities. Every design decision is intentional and defensible. ✔️ Contractor-Ready 2D + 3D Deliverables - My drawings are scaled, dimensioned, and detailed for real-world installation—saving time, reducing RFIs, and minimizing costly field changes. My Expertise 🌿 Residential & Commercial Landscape Design 🌿 Site Planning & Approval Drawings 🌿 Planting Design (including native & municipal-compliant plans) 🌿 Hardscape, Pool & Outdoor Living Design 🌿 Construction Documentation 🌿 CAD Drafting (DynaSCAPE, AutoCAD) 🌿 3D Design & Rendering (SketchUp, Realtime Landscape Architect, UVision) With decades in the industry, I’ve worked directly with clients, builders, municipalities, and contractors, which means I anticipate problems before they become delays. Why Clients Hire Me (and Keep Hiring Me) ✔️ Time saved — clear drawings reduce back-and-forth and speed up approvals ✔️ Problems solved early — zoning, grading, and planting compliance handled upfront ✔️ Fewer revisions during construction — designs are realistic and buildable ✔️ Confidence — clients know their project is in experienced hands My work has been award-winning, featured in magazines, TV shows, HGTV, and showcased at Canada Blooms and the Royal Winter Fair. I’ve also taught CAD and landscape design to professionals across North America and developed curriculum for leading horticulture schools in Ontario—so I stay current, technical, and precise. Case Study: Approval-Ready Landscape Design for New Build Submission A recent client required a complete landscape plan for a new residential build as part of a municipal site plan application. The challenge wasn’t just aesthetics—the design needed to meet strict municipal criteria, including: Minimum planting coverage percentages * A required ratio of native and climate-appropriate species * Compliance with grading, access, and setback regulations * Alignment with the modern architectural language of the new home I developed a fully compliant planting and hardscape plan that satisfied municipal requirements without sacrificing design intent. Strategic plant layering allowed us to meet native species quotas, while material selections and layout reinforced the clean lines of the architecture. Result: ✔️ Site plan approved without redesign ✔️ No delays to the construction schedule ✔️ A cohesive landscape that enhanced—not fought—the architecture If You’re Looking For: A designer who understands approvals, not just aesthetics Clear, professional 2D and 3D drawings Flat-rate pricing with no surprises A calm, experienced professional who can lead your project Let’s talk. I’d love to help bring your outdoor vision to life—strategically, beautifully, and efficiently.