Early access in Canada. We are still building our directory for Canada. The profiles here show real public evidence from named sources, but coverage is limited and our checks are not yet as complete as on our UK site. Treat this as a preview, not a full picture.

Gardeners in Canada

91 gardeners across Canada, each compared on their reviews, credential evidence and evidence from named public sources. Independent evidence, no ads and no paid placement. Add your area below to see who's near you.

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Gardeners

Showing the top 12 of 91 gardeners, sorted by Trust Score.

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What to check when hiring gardeners in Canada

MyTrustedTraders ranks on independent public evidence. No ads, no paid placement. Use these checks alongside the evidence on each profile before you decide who to contact.

  • Get an itemized quote that separates plants and materials, any machinery or skip hire, and labour. A vague 'garden makeover' lump sum hides where the money goes and makes extra charges easy to add later.
  • Be wary of paying a large sum up front 'for materials'. Agree staged payments against work you can see completed, especially for hard landscaping like patios, decking, paving or driveways.
  • Tree work and anything near a boundary can be regulated. Protected trees and conservation areas often need permission, and removing a protected tree can be an offence. Confirm what is allowed, and that they carry public-liability insurance, before work starts.
  • Trade licensing in Canada is set by each province or territory. Electrical, gas and plumbing are licensed trades almost everywhere (for example ESA for electrical and TSSA for gas in Ontario), so check your provincial regulator that the contractor is certified for the work before you hire.
  • A construction lien is a real risk: in every province an unpaid subcontractor or supplier can register a lien against your home even if you already paid the main contractor. Hold back the statutory amount (commonly around 10%) and get signed lien waivers as you pay.

How to judge a gardener

Independent, no-ads guidance. The trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each contractor’s public evidence above.

Verify before you hire

  • Routine garden maintenance isn't a licensed trade, but anyone applying pesticides commercially must hold a provincial exterminator/applicator licence (e.g. under Ontario's Pesticides Act): and several provinces restrict cosmetic lawn pesticides. Confirm any spraying is done by a licensed applicator with a registered product.
  • Check the business carries liability insurance and a current workers' compensation clearance (WSIB/WorkSafeBC/WCB), especially where mowers, trimmers or a crew are involved.
  • For tree pruning beyond light trimming, use a qualified arborist rather than a general gardener.
  • Agree the scope, schedule and price in writing, and confirm green-waste disposal.

Warning signs of a rogue contractor

  • Applies weed or pest treatments without a provincial pesticide licence, or uses unregistered products.
  • No proof of insurance or WCB coverage for a crew with power equipment.
  • Takes on tree work that needs a trained arborist.
  • Cash-only with no written schedule or scope.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • If any spraying is involved, who holds the provincial pesticide applicator licence?
  • Do you carry liability insurance and a current WCB/WSIB clearance?
  • How is green waste disposed of?
  • What's included in the written schedule and price?

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a trustworthy gardener?
Compare the public evidence on each profile: how many independent reviews they have and across how many named sources, the rating and how recent it is, any credential evidence, and the company status. A gardener backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one found in only one place.
Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend gardeners for payment?
No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Gardeners are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence. No one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
Where do the reviews come from?
They're imported from named public review sources and always shown with the source named. They aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
What should I check before hiring a gardener?
Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the gardener, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence. It doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.

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