Professional strata landscaping in Greater Vancouver since 1992. Garden care, lawn maintenance, snow removal & landscape design for strata councils
Years in Service
Stratas Maintained
Back in 1992, we started Terra Firma Lawn & Garden when Vancouver looked very different. The North Shore mountains watched over fewer high-rises, and many of today’s strata buildings in Yaletown and Coal Harbour were just plans on paper. What hasn’t changed is our promise to do landscaping work right the first time, on time and on budget.
That first strata property taught us something important: property managers don’t just need people who cut grass. They need partners who know that every well-kept garden and clear walkway helps keep residents happy and costs low.
After more than 30 years helping Greater Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, we’ve seen how this approach changes both properties and communities. Today, we take care of landscapes from the heritage neighborhoods of Kitsilano to the modern towers of Downtown Vancouver. We use the same care that built our good name.
Taking care of strata common areas in Vancouver has special challenges. The dramatic elevation changes from False Creek’s waterfront to the slopes of Queen Elizabeth Park create different microclimates that can affect maintenance schedules.
When residents walk through their community’s common areas, they notice details. How flowers bloom all season long. How garden beds look good from spring to fall. Whether the trimming looks professional or rushed. These details matter because they show how well the strata council takes care of the property.
Our years of local work mean we know when to do spring cleanups in Richmond’s flat areas versus the hillside properties in West Vancouver. We also know how to prepare different plants for our mild but wet coastal winters.
We know the tough spots strata councils face. Residents want beautiful, well-kept common areas and lawns that make their monthly fees worth it. But budgets get tighter every year. Property managers need service companies that make their jobs easier, not harder. That’s what we built our business on: reliable, professional service that helps you do well in your job while keeping your communities looking great.
When residents walk through their community’s common areas, they notice details. How flowers bloom all season long. How garden beds look good from spring to fall. Whether the trimming looks professional or rushed. These details matter because they show how well the strata council takes care of the property.
Our garden bed work starts with learning about your community’s needs and Vancouver’s unique weather conditions. In Vancouver’s diverse neighborhoods, a garden bed that thrives in False Creek’s protected courtyards needs different plants and soil than one designed for the North Shore’s windy slopes.
We work with strata councils to create gardens that look good all year while staying within budgets. We pick plants that do well in our coastal weather, so you won’t need costly replacements or lots of extra care.
Good plant care is what makes professional landscaping different from amateur work. Our care programs make sure your plant investment pays off year after year. We schedule trimming, feeding, and seasonal care based on what each plant needs and your property’s conditions.
Regular care visits let us spot problems before they become expensive replacements. When we see early signs of disease, bugs, or stress, we fix them fast to protect your whole landscape investment.
Vancouver’s distinct seasonal changes need smart cleanup timing to keep both beauty and plant health. Our spring cleanups get gardens ready for growing season while our fall services protect plants through winter and set up strong spring growth.
We plan cleanup schedules around your community’s activities and what residents prefer. This means minimal disruption while getting the biggest visual impact from fresh, well-kept garden spaces. Our crews know which plant materials to remove, which to leave for winter interest, and how to prepare beds for the next growing season.
Good mulch is one of the best investments a strata can make for long-term landscape health. Proper mulch cuts watering needs, stops weeds, and protects plant roots from Vancouver’s temperature changes throughout our changing coastal seasons.
We check each area’s water drainage and plant needs to pick the right mulch type and depth. Our materials work well in our coastal weather while creating the clean, professional look strata councils expect. For big properties, we coordinate setups that create the same look across all common areas while causing minimal disruption to residents and businesses.
Keeping healthy, good-looking lawns across strata common areas needs more than regular cutting. Vancouver’s coastal weather creates special challenges, from dealing with moss growth during our wet winters to keeping grass green through occasional summer dry spells. Our complete lawn care programs handle these local challenges while keeping maintenance costs predictable for strata budgets.
Our lawn care services include regular cutting, precise edging and trimming, and seasonal treatments like feeding and aeration. We schedule services around resident activities and adjust our care calendar based on weather conditions and grass growth patterns specific to your property's conditions. For strata properties, we know that different lawn areas may have different needs. High-traffic areas near playgrounds or mailboxes need more frequent attention, while quieter green spaces may need different care approaches. Our commercial cutting services for business complexes focus on keeping professional appearances that reflect well on your tenants and property values.
We work with property managers to make sure our lawn care schedules match community events and seasonal activities. Our leaf removal services prepare lawns for winter while our spring treatments help common area grass recover quickly from winter rest, making sure your community looks its best when residents are most active outdoors.
Creating useful, beautiful outdoor spaces for strata and commercial properties needs understanding how people actually use these areas. A well-designed landscape doesn’t just look good – it cuts long-term care costs, improves property values, and creates spaces where residents and tenants really want to spend time.
Our garden design approach focuses on creating low-care, high-impact setups that work well in Vancouver's weather. We think about things like views from residential units, accessibility needs, and seasonal interest to make sure your landscape investment delivers value year-round. Whether redoing tired common areas or creating welcoming entrance gardens, we balance good looks with practical care considerations.
Commercial properties need landscapes that look professional while needing minimal ongoing investment. Our commercial landscape design services focus on creating impressive first impressions that help your property's marketability. For strata properties, we design spaces that handle diverse resident needs while staying within realistic care budgets. Our designs often use native and adapted plants that do well with minimal work, cutting future care costs while supporting local ecosystems.
Winter weather in Vancouver can be hard to predict, and property managers need reliable snow removal services to keep safe access and reduce liability concerns. Our snow removal teams handle all aspects of winter property care for both strata common areas and commercial properties throughout the region.
We clear walkways, stairs, parking areas, and building entrances while treating icy surfaces to make sure residents, tenants, and visitors have safe access. Our services include proper paperwork and reporting that helps property managers stay compliant with insurance needs and municipal safety standards.
For commercial properties, we know that business continuity depends on accessible parking and safe walkways. Our strata snow removal services focus on protecting residents while supporting property managers’ risk management needs. We work with property managers to establish priority areas and maintain clear communication throughout winter weather events.
For over 30 years, Terra Firma Lawn & Garden has been the reliable choice for strata councils and commercial property managers who need landscaping services that deliver results without surprises. We know the special challenges of keeping beautiful properties in our coastal weather, and we’ve built our good name on doing the work right the first time, on time and on budget.
Whether you’re managing a small townhome complex in Kitsilano or looking after multiple commercial properties across the Lower Mainland, our complete services are designed to make your job easier while keeping your properties looking their best year-round.
Contact us today to talk about your property’s landscaping needs. We’ll give you a detailed quote and service plan made specifically for your strata or commercial property needs.
