HEART AND GRIT

LANDSCAPE DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION

PROCESS + BUILD

Our team hones their craft on a small scope of projects each season, across the hills of the Outaouais, with a focus in the regions of Chelsea, Wakefield and La Peche, QC.

Each project presents a distinct plan and approach, with the common objective of creating function and beauty for your outdoor space. Our designer will guide the discussion to understand the needs of your space; its natural features, ecology and architecture, to integrate these elements into a landscape plan which considers your project holistically.

 

Community and collaboration are at the center of our projects. We have come to the realization that our projects are most enriching, fulfilling and sustainable when coming together with architects, clients, engineers, and colleagues with common creative and sustainability objectives.

 

CLIMATE

As the climate changes, we’ve found the need to consider how we engage with our environments, and adapt our working practices. We are dedicated to continual learning; perpetually adapting our horticulture and construction practices to uphold sustainability for everything we create. We are committed to creating restorative landscapes, preserving biodiversity, naturalization, sustainable water management, and sourcing local materials to reduce our overall emissions impact.

When planning and building your gardens, we take the time to carefully select effective permeable materials, design structures thoughtfully, and choose plantings that will promote the longevity of your outdoor space.

 

CARE + SUSTAIN

Our project intention begins with consideration for how this space will grow with you for years to come, as an extension of your home. For this purpose, we consider harmony with the existing landscape ecology and the durability of materials. We provide knowledge on our land-care practices, maintenance guidance, and warranty of our work as a commitment to our projects.

We believe the longevity of the project begins with dedication to thoughtful design, education and collaboration.


ABOUT

Heart and Grit are a small team in the Gatineau Hills, dedicated to and guided by connection, creativity and quality craftsmanship.

Our projects are a reflection of our experience and knowledge in community gardens, landscape architecture, and fine woodworking, paired with an insatiable curiosity for art and ecology. At the heart of our work is a commitment to fostering landscapes with longevity, functionality, and calm, in harmony with nature.