GARDENSCAPES

Gardenscapes specializes in natural and sustainable landscapes and has been providing Calgary area homeowners with innovative landscape design and construction since 2000. Elise (Lisa) Van Ee, owner and operator of Gardenscapes Ltd., is a Journeyman Landscape Horticulturist with a strong agricultural background. Previous to receiving her apprentice... ship certification through Olds College, Elise lived and worked on her family's mixed grain and dairy farm. Elise became interested in horticulture during her time employed in the golf course industry. Upon the inception of Gardenscapes Ltd., the company was a full service design/build operation, Elise and her partner Jorgen, worked hands on with the crew members in the creation of natural as well as traditional styled landscapes. Because of this hands on approach. Elise has been able to develop practical knowledge of a variety of materials which she now utilizes in her design development. Since 2012, Elise has enjoyed the privilege of collaborating with award winning design/build company, Year Round Landscaping, on many their projects. Gardenscapes strives to maintain focus on land stewardship and sustainability through the use of natural, local materials and conservation practices. Elise enjoys taking inspiration from the larger, natural landscape of the Calgary area, and adapting those elements to achieve well designed residential landscapes in a variety of styles.Read More