Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Landscaping Partner in Sheffield, ON
At VMP Landscaping, we exist to bring imagination, creativity, and enjoyment to our clients' landscapes while fostering professional growth for our team. Founded in 1996 by Jerry Van Varik as a pruning and maintenance company, our business has evolved into a full-service landscaping enterprise offering design-build projects, maintenance, and snow removal. Our family-owned operation combines decades of hands-on experience with a commitment to quality, ensuring every project reflects our core values of professionalism, innovation, and client satisfaction. We specialize in transforming spaces from start to finish, whether through intricate hardscaping, custom landscape designs, or comprehensive winter services. Our team of dedicated professionals, including certified landscape designers and experienced project managers, brings technical expertise and creative vision to every job.We prioritize long-term relationships with clients by delivering durable, aesthetically pleasing results that enhance outdoor living and commercial spaces. Our dedication to environmental responsibility is evident in practices like mulching solutions that improve soil health and erosion control. With a fleet equipped for year-round service, we maintain reliability even in challenging weather conditions. Our merger with Envision Landscapes to form Outscape Group Inc. reflects our commitment to expanding capabilities while maintaining the personalized service that defines our brand. This evolution ensures clients benefit from enhanced resources without compromising the attention to detail that has been our hallmark since 1996.
Services
Landscape Design
Hardscaping
Winter Services
Excavation
Hydro-Seeding
Commercial Maintenance
Residential Maintenance
Snow Removal
Garden Bed Maintenance
Retaining Walls
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer in-house landscape design services led by certified professionals.
- Our 24/7 winter service monitoring ensures timely snow removal solutions.
- Family-owned operation with 25+ years of local landscaping expertise.
- We handle projects from initial concept to final execution seamlessly.
- Specialized in transforming both small and large-scale outdoor spaces.
What people say
Gorgeous new backyard
More beautiful than imagined
Services
Landscape Design
Our in-house designers create tailored outdoor spaces that reflect client preferences. We combine functionality with aesthetics, ensuring every element complements your property's architecture and lifestyle needs. From initial consultation to final execution, our team delivers cohesive designs that enhance curb appeal and usability.
Hardscaping
We install durable patios, retaining walls, and walkways using premium materials. Our hardscaping solutions blend practicality with visual appeal, creating lasting structures that improve property value. Each project incorporates drainage solutions and material selection suited to Ontario's climate conditions.
Winter Services
Our 24/7 winter maintenance includes plowing, brine treatments, and snow hauling. Advanced monitoring technology ensures timely service, while eco-friendly solutions protect surfaces and vegetation. Commercial clients benefit from customized plans to maintain safe, accessible properties year-round.
Residential Maintenance
We offer comprehensive lawn care including mowing, mulching, pruning, and seasonal cleanups. Our maintenance programs preserve landscape health and appearance through proven techniques like strategic mulch application for moisture retention and weed control.
Excavation
Our excavation services prepare sites for landscaping projects with precision grading and soil management. We handle projects of all scales, ensuring proper drainage and foundation stability for subsequent hardscaping or planting work.
People
Gerald Van Varik
President
Third-generation landscaper with 20+ years industry experience. Transformed VMP from a maintenance company to full-service provider. Holds Business Management degree and oversees strategic direction while maintaining client relationships.
Brayden Stryker
General Manager
Former field worker turned manager with hands-on project execution experience. Graduated from university in 2020 and brought engineering expertise to landscaping operations. Coordinates project timelines and team logistics.
Sheila Muise
Landscape Designer
Certified designer since 2018 creating functional outdoor spaces. Specializes in translating client visions into detailed plans. Manages design consultations and ensures technical feasibility of proposed elements.
Shauna Courtney
Controller
Financial expert with campground management background. Streamlines office operations and client communications. Certified yoga instructor applying organizational skills to business processes since 2021.
Darren
Landscape Construction Foreman
Experienced team leader overseeing construction projects. Ensures quality standards in hardscaping and installation work. Coordinates crews to meet project specifications and timelines.
Questions
What services does VMP Landscaping offer?
We provide landscape design, hardscaping, residential/commercial maintenance, excavation, hydro-seeding, and 24/7 winter snow removal services.
Are your landscaping services available year-round?
Yes, our fleet operates year-round, including specialized winter services like brine treatments and 24/7 snow monitoring.
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
We specialize in transforming both home landscapes and business properties with tailored solutions.
How does your snow removal service work?
We use brine treatments, salting, plowing, and real-time camera monitoring to maintain clear properties during winter.
Can you redesign small outdoor spaces?
Our team excels at maximizing functionality and beauty in spaces of all sizes, as shown in our Cozy Casa project.
