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WBS Landscaping Red Deer to Edmonton yards
Residential home with a clean green lawn and landscaped entry

Owner-operated. Local crews. Fair transparent pricing.

★★★★★ 5-star rated by local homeowners

Turn the yard you avoid into the yard you actually like coming home to.

Rock and low-water yards are our specialty — plus sod, mulch, grading, drainage, and reliable mowing. Honest, blue-collar work for homeowners from Red Deer to Edmonton.

Owner

operator accountability from quote to walkthrough

Fair

transparent pricing and practical scope before work starts

$2M

insured, WCB-covered, and backed by 20 years experience

★★★★★

5-star homeowner feedback across local yard projects

Owner-operated

Local crews

Fair, transparent pricing

WCB and $2M insured

5-star homeowner reviews

Written scope before work

20 years experience

Final walkthrough included

Residential landscaping services

Rock, low-water, and full-yard landscaping from Red Deer to Edmonton.

Clear residential scope, no vague package pressure — rock and low-water beds, sod, mulch, grading, drainage, mowing, and maintenance, priced straight by the owner for homeowners across Central Alberta and the Edmonton region.

Raised garden beds with fresh soil, vegetable plants, and gravel paths

Mulch & Garden Beds

Fresh mulch, reshaped beds, soil top-ups, edging, and planting prep that make tired front yards look cared for again.

  • Mulch delivery and install
  • Bed reshaping
  • Soil top-ups
Hands pressing fresh sod into place during a residential lawn installation

Sod & Lawn Installs

Fresh sod and lawn prep for patchy, rough, or unfinished yards that need a clean green reset.

  • New sod
  • Topsoil spreading
  • Yard repair
Residential side yard with corrected grading, fresh soil, and a river rock drainage swale

Grading, Drainage & Dirt Work

Grade corrections and drainage improvements for low spots, pooling water, soft side yards, and messy new-build lots.

  • Rough grading
  • Drainage correction
  • Material moving
Wheelbarrow filled with landscape rock for a residential yard cleanup

Cleanups & Material Hauling

Tear-outs, old sod removal, brush and soil cleanup, gravel delivery, and the unglamorous work that makes the finished yard possible.

  • Haul-away cleanup
  • Tear-outs
  • Gravel delivery
Lawn mower cutting a green residential lawn during regular weekly maintenance

Maintenance Plans & Weekly Mows

Reliable residential lawn maintenance for homeowners who want clean edges, steady mowing, seasonal touch-ups, and a yard that stays under control.

  • Weekly mowing
  • Maintenance plans
  • Clean trimming
Finished residential garden path with mature planting beds and clean edges

Small Residential Builds

Practical upgrades around fences, decks, sheds, side yards, alleys, and new homes that need a finished first impression.

  • Side-yard fixes
  • Deck-adjacent landscaping
  • Fence-line beds

What homeowners call us for

The yard does not need to be fancy. It needs to stop looking half-done.

Unfinished front yard with patchy garden beds, old mulch, weeds, and tired bed edges

The front yard looks unfinished

Patchy beds, old mulch, weeds, and tired edges make the whole house feel neglected from the street.

Narrow residential side yard with mud, weeds, and worn ground between a house and fence

The side yard is mud and weeds

Narrow spaces can be turned into clean rock, mulch, or practical access paths that are easier to live with.

Residential yard with standing water pooling beside a lawn and garden bed after rain

Water sits where it should not

Small grading and drainage corrections can help move water away from low spots, beds, and walking areas.

New-build backyard with rough unfinished topsoil, patio, fence, and bare yard ready for landscaping

The new-build yard needs a real finish

Sod prep, soil shaping, beds, rock, and cleanup bring the lot from rough to ready.

Quote without the runaround

Premium finish, blue-collar honesty, clear next steps.

WBS keeps the quote path simple: real photos, realistic scope, fair pricing, and practical material choices before the yard gets torn apart.

01

Start with photos

Send the yard, access, and problem spots first so the quote starts with real context.

02

Know the range

Get a straight answer on what affects price before anyone starts pushing a site visit.

03

Build it to last

Choose rock, mulch, sod, and grading details that make sense for Central Alberta yards.

04

Deal with the owner

No sales handoff. The person quoting the work is accountable for the finished result.

Our specialty

Rock beds and drought-resistant yards that look intentional, not abandoned.

Low-water rock landscaping is what WBS is known for in Red Deer, Edmonton, and across Central Alberta: cleaner front yards, lower-maintenance side yards, better weed control, sharper beds, and curb appeal that still looks alive.

Decorative rock
Low-water yard conversions
Clean borders
Drought-resistant bed layouts
Quote a Rock or Low-Water Yard
Rock landscaping and low-water yard design with stone edges

Why homeowners ask for this

Less watering. Less mud. Less trimming. More finished.

Easy ways to start

Pick the outcome. We can shape the scope.

Ask About a Package
Residential garden path with tidy beds and crisp curb appeal

Front yards that need to look cared for again

Curb Appeal Reset

  • Bed cleanup
  • Fresh mulch or rock
  • Sharper edges
  • Final cleanup
Decorative river rock bed with a clean steel border for a lower-water yard

Busy homeowners tired of watering and weeding

Low-Water Rock Conversion

  • Decorative rock
  • Bed reshaping
  • Drought-minded layout
  • Clean border detail
Green residential lawn bordered by finished garden beds

New builds, patchy lawns, and rough lots

New Yard Finish

  • Soil prep
  • Grading touch-ups
  • Sod planning
  • Garden bed options

Credentials

Straight answers matter when someone is working at your home.

Good landscaping is not only the finished photo. It is clear communication, proper coverage, careful cleanup, fair pricing, and an owner-operator who treats the property like someone lives there.

Owner-operator accountability

You deal with the person responsible for the work, the quote, the schedule, and the local crew on your property.

Fair, transparent pricing

Clear scope, practical ranges where possible, and no inflated package pressure for work your yard does not need.

WCB and $2M insured

Proper coverage for added homeowner confidence during residential landscape work.

20 years of blue-collar know-how

Practical yard knowledge for grading, drainage, sod, rock, mulch, cleanup, and garden bed work across Central Alberta.

Straight pricing and written scope before work begins

Local crews who know Red Deer, Edmonton, and the corridor

Respect for lawns, driveways, fences, and neighbours

Owner-operator communication from quote to walkthrough

Final walkthrough before wrap-up

Practical care notes for watering, weeds, and settling

Honest fit check

We are great for practical yard improvements, not every outdoor job under the sun.

Perfect for

  • Rock & low-water conversions
  • Front-yard curb appeal
  • Weekly mowing
  • Maintenance plans
  • Mulch and bed resets
  • Sod prep
  • Small grading
  • Drainage improvements

Probably not us

  • Large retaining walls
  • Sprinkler systems
  • Tree removal
  • Concrete pours
  • Major excavation

Service corridor

Focused on Red Deer, Edmonton, and the communities between.

Serving residential landscaping and lawn maintenance along the QEII corridor, with a focus on homeowners who want cleaner beds, better drainage, fresh sod, rock landscaping, weekly mowing, maintenance plans, and less yard stress.

  • Red Deer
  • Blackfalds
  • Lacombe
  • Ponoka
  • Wetaskiwin
  • Millet
  • Leduc
  • Nisku
  • Beaumont
  • Edmonton
  • St. Albert
  • Sherwood Park
  • Devon

Simple process

Quote clearly, price fairly, finish cleanly.

1

Send Photos

Share the location, rough size, problem areas, and a few yard photos so the quote starts grounded.

2

Price It Straight

You get a practical scope, a fair range where possible, and clarity on what is included before work starts.

3

Build the Yard

The work is completed with blue-collar attention to edges, drainage, cleanup, and how the yard will actually be used.

4

Walk It Down

Before wrapping up, the final grade, edges, cleanup, and care notes are reviewed with you.

Homeowner reviews

Real problems, cleaner yards, less stress.

★★★★★

5-star homeowner rating

★★★★★
"Our side yard was basically a muddy hallway between the house and fence. They cleaned it out, reshaped it, added rock, and now it looks like part of the property instead of an afterthought."

Megan R.

Leduc

★★★★★
"We only wanted the front beds cleaned up, but the difference from the street was huge. The rock, mulch, and edging made the whole house look newer."

Darren M.

Red Deer

★★★★★
"They fixed low spots we had been stepping around for two summers, prepped the yard for sod, and actually explained the drainage plan. Really easy to deal with."

Alyssa K.

Blackfalds

★★★★★
"We had a rough new-build backyard that was just dirt and weeds. The grading, soil prep, and sod plan were straightforward, and the yard finally feels usable."

Chris T.

Beaumont

★★★★★
"The front of our house looked tired no matter how much we watered. They switched the beds to rock, cleaned up the border, and it looks sharper with way less work."

Janelle P.

Lacombe

★★★★★
"They were clear about what was worth doing and what was not. No big sales pitch, just practical advice and a clean finished yard."

Mark S.

Wetaskiwin

★★★★★
"Our downspout area kept turning into a puddle. They reshaped the low spot, added rock where it made sense, and the next rain actually drained properly."

Priya N.

Edmonton

★★★★★
"We needed old beds torn out and fresh mulch before listing the house. They showed up when they said they would and left everything tidy."

Robyn H.

St. Albert

★★★★★
"The quote was easy to understand, the work was done neatly, and the final walkthrough caught a couple small details before they left. Felt like dealing with an actual tradesman, not a sales team."

Evan D.

Ponoka

FAQ

The questions homeowners usually ask before booking yard work.

Can you give me a ballpark before coming out? +

Usually, yes. Send your town, a few photos, rough dimensions, and what you want changed. If the scope is clear, you can get a practical range or next step before a site visit. Bigger grading, drainage, or access-sensitive jobs may still need an in-person look, but the goal is always fair, transparent pricing before work starts.

What photos should I send with my quote request? +

Send one wide photo of the whole area, two closer photos of the problem spots, and one photo showing access from the driveway, alley, or gate. For drainage issues, include photos after rain if you have them. That makes the first reply much more useful.

Do you work in both Red Deer and Edmonton? +

Yes. The focus is residential landscaping between Red Deer and Edmonton, including Blackfalds, Lacombe, Ponoka, Wetaskiwin, Millet, Leduc, Nisku, Beaumont, Devon, and nearby communities along the QEII corridor.

What kind of projects are the best fit? +

The best fit is practical residential work with a clear outcome: rock beds, low-water landscaping, mulch, sod prep, garden bed resets, weekly mowing, maintenance plans, rough grading, drainage fixes, small tear-outs, and new-build yard finishing. This is owner-operated, blue-collar landscaping with straight pricing and local crews.

Can you make my yard lower maintenance without making it look bare? +

Yes. Rock and drought-minded beds work best when the layout still has shape, clean borders, plant pockets, and contrast. The goal is not a lifeless rock field. It is less watering, less trimming, fewer muddy spots, and a yard that still feels intentional.

Can you fix standing water or soft spots? +

Often, yes. Small grading changes, better swales, rock drainage areas, soil correction, and smarter bed edges can help move water away from the wrong places. The quote process starts by identifying where the water comes from, where it needs to go, and what is realistic for the property.

Do you handle new-build yards? +

Yes. New-build yards are a good fit when they need soil shaping, sod prep, rock or mulch beds, side-yard cleanup, basic drainage thinking, and a finished look around patios, fences, decks, or walkways.

Do you take weekly mowing or maintenance contracts? +

Yes. Weekly mowing and practical residential maintenance plans are a fit, especially for homeowners who want consistent cuts, cleaner edges, seasonal touch-ups, and someone local keeping the yard from getting away from them.

Who will I be dealing with? +

You are dealing with an owner-operator, not a call centre or a sales rep. That means straight answers, realistic scheduling, and someone who is accountable for the quote matching the work.

Request a quote

Get a straight answer on your yard.

Send the basics now. You will deal directly with the owner, get practical next steps, and know what affects the price before the work starts.

What happens after you send it?

  1. 1. We review the photos, goals, and material needs.
  2. 2. We ask only the missing questions that affect scope or price.
  3. 3. You get a clear next step: fair range, site visit, or not-the-right-fit answer.

Call or text: (587) 707-9176

Prefer to type? Use the form — it goes straight to the owner.

Area: Red Deer to Edmonton and nearby communities.

Get a straight quote path

Five quick fields. The owner replies with the next step, what affects price, and whether photos can get you a fair range.

No spam. Your details go straight to the owner. Prefer to talk? Call (587) 707-9176.