Member Since 2010

Shades of Summer is a specialized, award-winning, residential landscaping company servicing Hamilton and the surrounding area. Like our clients, we have a passion for gardening. Our clients take great pride in their properties and they expect the highest level of professionalism and creativity. By having a team of highly skilled and passionate experts, Shades of Summer earns the complete confidence of our clients. As a result, we are proud to work on some of the most beautiful properties in Ontario. Feel free to contact us to discuss how we can help you create your perfect outdoor oasis.

Services

  • Container Gardening
  • Decks & Fences - All Products
  • Interlocking Paving
  • Water Features

Photos

Award Winning Projects

2022 - Private Residential Maintenance - 15,000 sq ft - 1 acre
2022
2022 - Private Residential Maintenance - Under 15,000 sq ft lot size
2022
2022 - Commercial Construction - multi-residential & industrial - $10,000 - $25,000
2022
2022 - Residential Construction - $100,000 - $250,000
2022
2022 - Residential Construction - $10,000 - $25,000
2022
2019 - Landscape Lighting Design & Installation - $10,000 - $30,000 - down lighitng in the large chestnut tree were aimed directly at the patio. uplights to shine into the canopy of the trees allowed this area to become a wonderful destination in the evenings
2019
2019 - Non-Turf Maintenance - bittersweet vine grows on the arbour and is clipped weekly to not grow out of control
2019
2019 - Private Residential Maintenance - 1 acre or more - a late afternoon photo catches the sun reflecting off the slate roof of the house. The close up of the dark purple hosta flowers are at their peak
2019
2019 - Private Residential Maintenance - Under 15,000 sq ft lot size - overview of front entrance
2019
2019 - Residential Construction - $100,000 - $250,000 - matching the stone wall to the house was a bit of a challenge. It led us on a goose chase to several stone yards and picking several types of stone for us to match the 100 year old of the house.
2019
2019 - Residential Construction - $50,000 - $100,000 - the pool deck area was enlarged from original so that a sitting area could be added
2019
2019 - Residential Construction - $25,000 - $50,000 - new plant material and shape to gardens as wel as new walkway
2019
2017 - Private Residential Maintenance - 15,000 sq ft - 1 acre - overview of backyard. this picture was taken first thing in the morning as the sun breaks through the trees
2017
2017 - Private Residential Maintenance - 15,000 sq ft - 1 acre - shot taken from upper balcony looking down onto the yard and waterfeature. lots of vibrant colour is pruned and maintained weekly
2017
2017 - Private Residential Maintenance - Under 15,000 sq ft lot size - overview of front lawn and gardens
2017
2017 - Water Features - closeup of the water feature summer 2017
2017
2017 - Residential Construction - $25,000 - $50,000 - new lawn and gardens completed the job
2017
2016 - Private Residential Maintenance - 15,000 sq ft - 1 acre - the lawn is fertilized 4-5 times a year and all weeds are hand pulled or dug out. They clients have two dogs and a service comes twice a week to clean up as well as the homeowners. irrigation is on every night
2016
2016 - Residential Construction - $50,000 - $100,000 - several differnet Japanese maples were chosen to make up the planting. A waterfeature is a large part of the tranquility of the backyard
2016
2016 - Residential Construction - $50,000 - $100,000 - 3 years later the over view of the back of the house after construction is complete
2016
2016 - Residential Construction - $25,000 - $50,000 - taken from the deck looking down to the work completed. Stone pathways take you around the outside of the property and steps lead to the two levels of the backyard
2016
2015 - Landscape Lighting Design & Installation - $10,000 - $30,000 - picture taken from uppper deck looking out into the ravine
2015
2015 - Landscape Lighting Design & Installation - Under $10,000 - close up of water feature
2015
2015 - Private Residential Maintenance - 15,000 sq ft - 1 acre - overview of back yard and gardens
2015
2015 - Residential Construction - $250,000 - $500,000 - The back yard of this property allows for seamless integration between the natural forested ravine and the urban landscape
2015
2015 - Residential Construction - $100,000 - $250,000 - overview of pool area and back yard
2015
2015 - Residential Construction - $10,000 - $25,000 - this photo taken from the street shows the wet creek bed and the new armour stone wall and bridge
2015
2014 - Landscape Lighting Design & Installation - Under $10,000 - close up of front of house
2014
2014 - Non-Turf Maintenance - overview of backyard with plunge pool
2014
2014 - Private Residential Maintenance - 15,000 sq ft - 1 acre - the antique light post is a nice feature on the deck. Sitting on the deck gives this view of the pond and flagstone sitting area.
2014
2014 - Private Residential Maintenance - Under 15,000 sq ft lot size - this photo was taken at the end of August as apposed to the one of the similar vantage point that was in late june. the hydrangea are in full bloom
2014
2014 - Water Features - close up of all 4 waterfeatures
2014
2013 - Non-Turf Maintenance - a close up of the gardens
2013
2013 - Private Residential Maintenance - 15,000 sq ft - 1 acre - as you continue down the front walkway it brings you to the left side of the house and the first of two maze gardens. This formal garden occured some damage in the spring where approximately 25 boxwoods were replaced in the maze. The maze looked out of sorts for most of the summer until it was sheared 2 days before this picture was taken and where the clients daughter was married that weekend.
2013
2013 - Private Residential Maintenance - Under 15,000 sq ft lot size - this is the front yard
2013
2013 - Landscape Lighting Design & Installation - Over $30,000 - the weeping purple beech is a beautiful specimin when lit up
2013
2013 - Residential Construction - $100,000 - $250,000 - the travertine pool deck is soft to walk on and cool on those hot summer days the cabana gas fireplace is able to retain heat in the cabana on the cool morning or chilly nights
2013
2012 - Private Residential Maintenance - Under 15,000 sq ft lot size - picture looking towards back deck
2012
2012 - Landscape Lighting Design & Installation - Over $30,000
2012
2012 - Water Features - taken during the day with the natural back drop of the cedar hedge
2012
2012 - Residential Construction - Under $10,000 - the 'stained glass ' hosta adds a bright colour of yellow to the garden
2012
2011 - Private Residential Maintenance - Under 15,000 sq ft lot size - back patio area
2011
2011 - Private Residential Maintenance - Under 15,000 sq ft lot size - looking back towards pool cabana
2011
2011 - Residential Construction - $10,000 - $25,000 - photo taken from pool cabana
2011
2011 - Residential Construction - Under $10,000 - close up of steps
2011
2010 - Non-Turf Maintenance - same photo as first but taken in august
2010
2010 - Private Residential Maintenance - 15,000 sq ft - 1 acre - back of property by glass wall
2010
2010 - Private Residential Maintenance - Under 15,000 sq ft lot size - photo taken from back door
2010
2010 - Private Residential Maintenance - Under 15,000 sq ft lot size - close up of front garden and blue spruce
2010
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