Our Story
The Beginning
Jason Palmer was born to be a landscaper. It’s in his blood. His passion took root working alongside his father Glen (the photo above)
Glen’s been shaping the landscape of Guelph and beyond since 1974 as he graduated University of Guelph A.D.A Horticulture Program, and Jason soaked it all in — the grit, the craft, the love of building something beautiful from the ground up.
To sharpen that passion, Jason also attended and graduated from the University of Guelph’s A.D.A. Horticulture Program in 1996. A year later, he founded Wellington Landscapes to focus on residential and estate landscape construction. His vision? To bring the natural beauty of Northern Ontario right to your backyard — with just the right blend of art, blood, sweat, and massive natural rocks.
Keeping In Step With The Artist
He challenges himself every single day to make your project not just good — but unforgettable. Jason’s all about that “WOW” factor. He listens, he sketches, he dreams big. Then he makes your ideas come to life — with his twist. The result? A space that leaves you breathless and your neighbours buzzing with curiosity (and maybe a little envy).
Let’s be real — Jason’s an artist. His vision is something else. Sometimes, we don’t even know what he’s talking about. Seriously. The man’s been known to hand us plans drawn on a napkin.
We’ll admit, there are moments we’re standing there thinking, “How are we supposed to get that enormous rock off the truck… never mind halfway across the yard… and into that perfect spot?”
But somehow, we do. Because we trust his vision.
Why?
Wow Factors
Because when the dust settles and the last plant is in the ground, clients are stunned. Every time. Mouths open. Eyes wide. Phones out. That’s what Jason lives for — exceeding expectations. Pushing creative boundaries. Hearing you say, “Wow.”
The rest of us? We keep up as best we can. We support his wild ideas, make sure your space stays clean and safe, and bring the professionalism and polish that ties it all together.
We’re proud of the work we do — and even prouder to be part of something special.
Accolades
Now, we don’t usually toot our own horn — we let the landscapes do the talking — but sometimes the industry notices too. In 2002 and again in 2004, we were honoured with the Landscape Ontario Award. Then in 2005, our work on the Felske residence didn’t just turn heads — it made the cover of Landscape Trades magazine. Not bad for a bunch of folks who build off napkin sketches, right?
Legacy Continues
And the story doesn’t end here. Eric Palmer — the next generation — has been learning the ropes, one stone step at a time. Eric grew up surrounded by soil, sweat, and the sound of skid steers. He’s got his dad’s eye for detail, his own creative spark, and the same desire to make every client’s dream come to life. The torch is in good hands.
We make a great team. A team driven by passion, built on family, and committed to turning your outdoor vision into something real — something extraordinary.
And you? We’d love for you to be part of it.
Go ahead and explore the rest of the site. Check out our past projects. Read what our clients have to say. Look at the awards (we’re still blushing). We’re proud of our story — and we’d be honoured to help you start yours.
