# van Buuren Landscaping

van Buuren Landscaping is a landscaper in Ottawa. Rated 4.9/5 from 10 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this contractor, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 34 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 4.9 from 10 reviews.

They state they've been established since 1994, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2022. Worth asking them about the gap.

## About
As the owner and operator of van Buuren Landscaping, I take great pride in all of the gardens I have had the pleasure of working in over the years. I launched my business in 1994 after more than a decade at retail outlets such as Peter Knippel Nursery and Plant World Ltd. (Toronto). This practical experience, along with a diploma in Landscape Technology from Humber College, paved the way to my current success. Over the years, I have continued to learn about all aspects of the business: from new plant materials and techniques, to partnering with specialty firms to meet the needs of my clients. I believe that every project is unique. Good design must consider not only soil type and exposure, but also the client's personality and lifestyle. I provide a full range of services: from simple clean-ups and design assistance to complete renovation projects. Gardening is a passion of mine that I love to share. Thank you for visiting my website. I hope to hear from you soon.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Houzz | 4.9/5 | 10 |

Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for landscapers in Ottawa. Across 55 landscapers in Ottawa, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

## Trades
Landscaper

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Garden Design
- Landscape Maintenance
- Planting
- Tree Planting
- Garden Consultation

## Awards & recognition
- Best of Houzz winner (2022)

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 10 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this contractor. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this contractor. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Corporate registry status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Houzz
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## What this business says about itself
_Self-declared on the contractor's own website, not independently verified:_
- Established: 1994 (32 years in business)
- Areas served: Ottawa

## Before you hire a landscaper
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- 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.

## Contact
- Phone: (613) 292-9256
- Website: http://vanbuurenlandscaping.ca

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