Pritty Landscapes Inc.

Transform Your Waterfront Shoreline Landscape Transform Your Waterfront Shoreline Landscape Luxury Landscapes Inspired by Water Your landscape should be an expression of who you are, and how you choose to spend your time. Our goal is to create an immersive environment that will enrich the way you enjoy nature. Our creative designs are inspired by an avid appreciation for natural features found throughout the landscape. We approach our process with sustainable solutions that enhance the natural elements of your landscape. Our commitment to sustainability is simple –  work with Mother Nature, not against her. Let’s transform your outdoor living space with our award winning landscape design and shoreline contractor services.  Explore More Granite Shorelines Naturally Refined Your shoreline is a piece of artwork, and we are the artists. Our shoreline protection systems are both beautiful and robust, withstanding the elements mother nature can throw at it, while maintaining a natural look and feel. Whether it’s a shoreline restoration project, a new construction project, or a repair, every shoreline is unique and requires careful thought and preparation. Our approach to shoreline design is distinctively different; let’s make your property stand out. We design and build one of a kind shoreline solutions – beachfront restoration, shoreline protection, and construction of elaborate breakwalls, seawalls, and groynes. Find out why we are Ontario’s only Award winning shoreline contractor. Explore More A Distinctively Different Approach Our multi-disciplinary architectural design, landscaping, and shoreline contractor services are crafted with your specific needs in mind. We blend natural elements with organic materials to create sustainable outdoor living spaces inspired by water. Explore Our Award Winning Design and Build Services. Landscapes We prioritize beauty and sustainability to achieve Award-winning results for our clients. Find some new inspiration today. Read More BeforeAfter Design Naturally refined landscape architecture. Let us handle the design, permits, and planning of your exclusive dream project. Read More Shorelines Discover why we are Southern Ontario’s only Award-winning shoreline contractor. Our approach is distinctively different. Read More Design Tailored to your lifestyle We provide residential landscape architecture services that support all of your projects needs. We combine natural elements with classic architectural principles to craft naturally refined outdoor spaces.  We offer traditional hand drawn designs with colour as well as modern CAD drawings and 3D renderings powered by our industry leading Dynascape Software.  Whether you prefer the old fashioned personal touch, or a more modern, state of the art approach, we’ve got you covered on all fronts. Together, let’s dive into the exciting creative design process.  Explore More Builds Crafted to Meet Your Needs We have received the Green Stamp Award for our commitment to using sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in both our landscape and shoreline projects. Green Stamp Award winners showcase excellence in the use of sustainable landscape methods such as permeable paving, native planting designs, and best water management practices.  Our extensive experience working with water provides us an exclusive set of skills to satisfy your needs. We combine our robust knowledge and state of the art equipment to create sustainable outdoor living spaces, inspired by water. Explore our award winning design and build services today! Explore More Ontario’s Award Winning Landscape and Shoreline Contractor Dredging Dredging services for your pond or lakefront. Book Now Barging Barging services for your water access property. Book Now Building Construction services for your waterfront shoreline. Book Now FAQ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is shoreline protection? Shoreline protection is the process of enhancing the structural integrity of your waterfront to protect against erosion and other forms of damage caused by fluctuating water levels, high winds, boat traffic and winter ice. On large bodies of water such as Georgian Bay, this work typically includes the use of large boulders carefully placed along the waters edge to help stabilize the shoreline during wave uprush. As water levels continue to rise, shoreline protection remains the key to maintaining and preserving your waterfront real estate.  What are breakwalls and groynes? Breakwalls and groynes are large rock structures built offshore into a body of water to protect beachfront real estate and water access points against significant wave uprush. Breakwalls are often used for marina and harbour inlets to provide a calm transition for boating traffic. Groynes are often used for preserving beachfront, where they extend into the water and often curl to protect against the prevailing wind direction. Breakwalls and groynes are typically built from water access using barges, platforms and tugboats.  What are hard shoreline solutions? Hard Engineering MethodsThese engineered structures are designed to withstand wave impact and anchor the shoreline in place.  Seawalls: Solid, vertical, or sloped walls designed to protect coastal property from direct wave action. Revetments/Rock Armour: Layers of rock, concrete, or armour units placed on a slope to absorb wave energy.  Groynes: Rock structures built perpendicular to the shore to trap sand from moving horizontally with the longshore drift. Breakwaters: Structures built parallel to the shore in the water to dissipate wave energy before it reaches the beach. What are soft shoreline solutions? Soft Engineering MethodsThese methods work with natural processes to manage erosion, often providing better habitat and a more natural look.  Beach Nourishment: Adding large quantities of sand to a beach to replace lost material, acting as a buffer against storms. Vegetation Planting/Stabilization: Using native plants, grasses, and shrubs to hold sand and slopes in place with their root systems. A healthy riparian buffer zone is essential.  Living Shorelines: Using natural elements like aquatic plants and bio-engineered systems to stabilize the shore while improving biodiversity. What is your approach to sustainability? At Pritty Landscapes, we are committed to using sustainable practices in all of our design and construction services. This includes methods such as using native plants and best water management practices to enhance the natural features of your landscape. We have won the prestigious Green Stamp Award multiple times for our commitment to using sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices in our landscape design and build projects. Green Stamp Award winners showcase excellence in the use of sustainable landscape and...