Specializing in naturalistic landscapes that thrive on Vancouver Island

Our experienced team is ready to brighten your day and revitalize your landscape with a full complement of design and installation services.

I’m Scott Nicol, owner and head horticulturist at Nanaimo-based North Arrow Landscapes.

We're well-known for our naturalistic approach to gardening, but that's not all we offer. A full list of our services is listed below.

While you're here, I would also like to invite you to view our recent works or read a bit about us. If you have any questions, or would like to discuss your project ideas, please get in touch.

Happy gardening!

Professional Landscape Services

We offer a comprehensive list of gardening, irrigation, and hardscaping services for Central Vancouver Island.

  • Landscape Design

    Transform your outdoor space into a beautiful, functional, and comfortable landscape.

  • Naturalistic Landscapes

    Experience the allure of conscious landscaping with a wild, emotive, and spontaneous space.

  • Water Features

    Bring the wonder of movement, sound, and dynamic light into your landscape.

  • Irrigation Services

    Trust our IIABC-certified staff to design, install, or upgrade your irrigation system.

  • Garden Maintenance

    Refine your landscape and free up time with regular and seasonal maintenance plans.

  • Garden Renovation

    Restore your garden to a manageable place so you can take it to the next level.

  • Pruning & Hedging

    Nurture your trees and hedges with our expert advice and methodical, diligent service.

  • Natural Stone

    Reshape your landscape with functional and timeless elements built from natural stone.

  • Patios & Pathways

    Enhance the function and beauty of your environment with a paver or flagstone surface.

  • Coaching & Consulting

    Get expert help to guide you through any tricky garden or landscape issue.

Random Galleries

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Efficient and thorough, a great team that gets the work done in a timely manner, and are very neat and tidy.

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Landscaping Articles

Read helpful landscape and garden-related articles penned by the green thumbs at North Arrow Landscapes.

  • Maintaining a Naturalistic Landscape

    Naturalistic landscapes do need maintenance, but not much. Here’s a breakdown on what you can expect.

    View article

  • Understanding Landscaping Estimates

    Ask for ten different estimates and you may get ten different prices. Why is that?

    View article

  • Choosing a Certified Irrigation Contractor

    Is your irrigation contractor a certified professional? Does it matter?

    View article

Ready to build a beautiful, manageable landscape that thrives on Vancouver Island? We’d love to chat.