Hardscaping & Natural Stone
Patios, walkways, steps and stone features laid to drain right and stay level for decades.
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Innisfil & Simcoe County, Ontario
Landscapes built to last the seasons.
Owner-operated since 2004. From the first sketch to seasonal upkeep, Big D Landscaping designs, builds and maintains outdoor spaces across Innisfil — one crew, start to finish.
22+ yearsbuilding locally
Owner-operatedby Darryn Minnings
Design–Build–Maintainfull-scope crew
Since 2004Two decades of Simcoe County yards
22+
Years in business
2004
Serving Innisfil since
6
Core service lines
1
Crew, start to finish
What we do
From bare lot to finished landscape.
One team for the whole yard — design, hardscaping, planting, and the upkeep that keeps it looking right through every Ontario season. Service list shown is trade-standard — confirm your exact offerings.
Landscape Design
Concept, plant selection and full installs that fit your home and the lakeside climate.
Design & install
Retaining Walls & Grading
Engineered walls and grading that hold the slope and move water away from your home.
Walls & grading
Outdoor Living
Fire-pit areas, seating and patio features that turn the backyard into a room you use.
Outdoor living
Interlock & Driveways
Interlocking pavers for driveways, walkways and courtyards — built on a base that won't heave or sink.
Interlock & driveways
Lawn Care & Maintenance
Sod, seeding, mowing programs and spring/fall cleanups to keep the property sharp.
Lawn & garden care
Plan your project
Not sure where to start? We'll point you to the right service.
Tell us the property and the goal — we'll match it to the Big D service path and the next step. Takes ten seconds, no email required.
Built around your yardEvery project starts on-site
1What kind of property?
2What's the goal?
Pick an option above to see your match.
How it works
Four steps, one crew.
No handoffs to subcontractors you never met. The same team that designs your project builds it — and can keep it looking right after.
1
Consult
A quick call to understand the property, the goal and the budget.
2
Design & Quote
An on-site assessment, a plan you can picture, and a clear, written quote.
3
Build
Proper base prep, quality materials and tidy work — done right the first time.
4
Maintain
Optional seasonal care so the investment keeps looking its best, year after year.
The transformation
Drag to see the difference.
Tired turf and a flat yard become a designed, usable space. Pull the handle to compare.
- Proper grading and base prep underneath
- Materials chosen for the Ontario freeze-thaw
- Clean lines, tidy site, no surprises
Before
After
Darryn Minnings
Owner · since 2004
Owner · since 2004
Who you're hiring
More about Big D
"Twenty-two years in, I still walk every site myself. That's how the work stays right."
Darryn MinningsOwner, Big D Landscaping
AccountableThe owner is on your project, not just the invoice.
LocalInnisfil-based — we know the soil, the slopes, the winters.
Full-scopeDesign, build and maintenance under one roof.
ProvenTwo decades of Simcoe County yards behind us.
Where we work
Rooted in Innisfil, serving Simcoe County.
Based at our Innisfil yard, we take on projects across the region's lakeside towns and the growing communities around them.
Innisfil
Alcona
Barrie
Stroud
Lefroy
Cookstown
Bradford
+ surrounding
Recent work
A look at the finished thing.
Sample imagery shown. Send us your project photos and we'll drop them straight in.
Stone patio
Fire-pit lounge
Retaining wall
Garden install
Stone walkway
Backyard patio
Interlock detail
Good to know
Questions, answered.
What areas do you serve?
We're based in Innisfil and work across Simcoe County — including Alcona, Barrie, Stroud, Lefroy, Cookstown and Bradford. Confirm your travel radius with the client.
Do you handle both design and construction?
Yes. Big D is a design–build–maintain operation, so the same crew that plans your project builds it and can keep it maintained afterward — no handoffs to subcontractors you've never met.
How long have you been in business?
Big D Landscaping has been serving the Innisfil area since 2004 — that's over 22 years of local experience, owner-operated by Darryn Minnings.
How much does a project cost?
Every property is different, so we quote each project after an on-site assessment. Reach out and we'll set up a visit. (Pricing details to be confirmed with the client.)
What's the best way to get started?
Call us at 705-294-2443 or send a message through the form below. We'll book a quick consult, come see the property and put together a clear, written quote.
Get a quote
Let's plan your yard.
Tell us about your project and we'll be in touch to set up an on-site visit.
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Visit2747 25th SD, Innisfil, ON L9S 2G3
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