Retaining Wall Installation

Discover stability, style, and sustainability with our expertly designed and constructed retaining walls.

Landscape Design

Helping you craft an outdoor space that exudes elegance, comfort, and sophistication.

Landscape Construction

From the initial design to the final installation, our construction services ensure your landscaping project is built to last and impress.

Design an Outdoor Space That's Uniquely Yours

Our  Landscaping Services

Redefining Your Outdoor Living

Luxury Landscape Design Services
Helping you craft an outdoor space that exudes elegance, comfort, and sophistication.
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Landscape Drainage Contractor
Facing issues like water pooling, soil erosion, and damage to plant life? We specialize in providing efficient drainage solutions to protect and enhance your landscape.
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Premium Landscape Construction Services
From the initial design to the final installation, our construction services ensure your landscaping project is built to last and impress.
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Waterfront Retaining Wall Installation
Protect your Georgian Bay shoreline with expertly engineered waterfront retaining walls. Forty Five Scapes builds armour stone, concrete, and natural stone retaining walls for lakefront homes and cottages in Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny Township, and Tay Township.
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Armour Stone Landscaping Services
Add rugged elegance to your landscape with armour stone, ideal for retaining walls, accents, and naturalistic designs.
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Septic Design
We provide engineered septic designs tailored to your property's size, soil conditions, and municipal requirements. Whether you're building a new home or upgrading an outdated system, our detailed septic plans ensure approval, efficiency, and peace of mind.
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Waterfront Contractor
We build durable, code-compliant waterfront features—from erosion control walls to lakeside patios—designed to withstand the elements and elevate your shoreline living.
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Stone Porch Overlays
Transform your worn or outdated concrete porch with a premium stone overlay. Our overlays bring timeless elegance, improved curb appeal, and long-lasting durability to your home’s front entrance.
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Lot Grading
Ensure proper drainage, prevent erosion, and prepare your land for construction with our expert lot grading services. With decades of experience, we provide precise grading solutions for residential, commercial, and forestry properties in Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny Township, and surrounding areas.
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Excavation Contractor
Our skilled excavation contractor services provide precise and efficient solutions for construction, landscaping, and site preparation. With state-of-the-art equipment and a commitment to safety, we ensure your project starts on solid ground.
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Septic Tank Installation
Dependable and efficient septic tank installation services for properties in Midland and throughout Georgian Bay. Our experienced team ensures precision, compliance with local regulations, and expert septic system installation for a hassle-free experience.
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Custom Wood Fence Builder
Secure and beautify your property with custom fences, designed to complement your landscape while providing privacy and security.
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Custom Wood Deck Builder
Expand your outdoor living space with custom-designed decks, tailored to your lifestyle and blending seamlessly with your landscape.
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Custom Stone Step Installaton
Add elegance and functionality to your landscape with custom-designed stone steps, blending naturally into your outdoor space.
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Stone Walkway Installation Services
Design beautiful and timeless stone walkways that navigate through your landscape, connecting spaces with elegance and functionality.
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Landscape Lighting Design Services
Illuminate your outdoor spaces with strategic landscape lighting, enhancing safety, beauty, and ambiance after dark.
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Driveway Installation and Paving Services
Design and construct custom driveways that blend durability with aesthetic appeal, enhancing the accessibility and curb appeal of your home.
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Cottage Demolition
Forty-Five Scapes specializes in end-to-end cottage demolition, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum peace of mind. From meticulous site assessments to eco-conscious waste disposal, we handle every detail of your project with expertise and care.
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Custom Midland Front Yard Makeovers

Your front yard sets the tone for your entire property. We design custom front landscapes for Midland and Penetanguishene homes that balance beauty with practicality—welcoming stone walkways, structured garden beds, and focal features that make your home stand out on the street. Whether your home is a heritage property downtown or a new build in a growing subdivision, we design to complement its architecture.

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Four-Season Curb Appeal

A great front yard looks good in every season. We select plantings that provide spring blooms, summer fullness, fall colour, and winter structure—including native species like white pine, birch, and red oak that thrive in Simcoe County. Combined with durable hardscaping and landscape lighting, your Midland front yard will impress year-round.

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Low-Maintenance Front Yard Beauty

We design front yards that look polished without constant upkeep. Drought-tolerant native plantings, premium mulch beds, and well-graded surfaces reduce maintenance demands. For Penetanguishene and Midland homeowners who want curb appeal without the weekend yard work, our low-maintenance designs deliver exactly that.

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Welcoming Entrances for Every Home

From front entrance landscaping with layered plantings and accent lighting to driveway installations and decorative retaining walls, we create inviting approaches that guide visitors to your front door. Every element is designed to enhance your home’s character and increase property value in the Midland and Georgian Bay real estate market.

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Tailored Midland Backyard Retreats

Every backyard in Midland and Penetanguishene is different—lot size, sun exposure, soil type, and how your family uses the space all shape the design. We start with an on-site assessment and develop a custom plan using our 3D landscape design process so you can see exactly how your new backyard will look before any construction begins. From intimate garden retreats to full outdoor living spaces, we tailor every project to your property.

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Built to Handle Ontario Seasons

Simcoe County backyards face extreme temperature swings, heavy frost, and significant snowfall. We select materials and construction methods that perform through it all—natural stone patios that resist cracking, retaining walls with proper drainage and footings, and plant selections rated for Zone 5b. Your Midland backyard will look as good in year five as it does on day one.

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Low-Maintenance Backyard Living

We design Midland backyards for enjoyment, not endless weekend maintenance. Native plantings, quality mulch beds, and efficient drainage systems reduce the time you spend working in your yard. Durable hardscape surfaces eliminate muddy patches, and strategic tree placement provides natural shade that reduces the need for structures.

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Complete Backyard Outdoor Living

Transform your Midland backyard into a complete outdoor living space. We integrate stone patios, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, pergolas, and landscape lighting into cohesive designs that extend your home's living area. Georgian Bay evenings are best enjoyed outdoors—we build the spaces that make it happen.

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Custom Landscape Builds in Midland

Every construction project begins with your approved 3D design and a detailed scope of work. Our Midland-based crew handles all phases of construction including excavation, grading, hardscape installation, and planting. We coordinate the entire build in-house, keeping your project on schedule and eliminating communication gaps between trades.

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Built for Simcoe County Conditions

Georgian Bay properties face freeze-thaw cycles, heavy snow loads, and clay-heavy soils that demand proper construction techniques. We install compacted gravel bases, proper drainage behind retaining walls, frost-depth footings, and drainage systems that prevent water damage. Every material we use is rated for Simcoe County's climate conditions.

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Efficient Construction, Minimal Disruption

We understand that a construction project on your Midland property disrupts daily life. Our project management approach sequences work efficiently—grading and underground work first, then hardscaping, structures, and finally soft landscaping. This logical flow minimizes the time equipment spends on your property and gets you enjoying your new landscape faster.

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Complete Outdoor Space Construction

From stone patios and custom decks to outdoor kitchens, pergolas, and fireplaces, we build every element of your outdoor living space. Midland and Penetanguishene homeowners trust our construction quality because we stand behind every project with workmanship that is built to last.

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Redefining Your Outdoor Living

Nestled in the heart of Muskoka, Port Carling is a landscape of stunning beauty and rustic elegance, a theme that Forty Five Scapes embraces in each design. Our work reflects the serene lakes, the whispering pines, and the laid-back luxury that defines the area. We create spaces that allow you to fully immerse in the Muskoka lifestyle, blending natural elements with sophisticated design to enhance the beauty of your waterfront property or cottage. Opting for Forty Five Scapes means choosing a team that not only knows the local environment but lives and breathes the Muskoka way of life, ensuring your outdoor space is a true extension of Port Carling’s enchanting environment.
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