What's Your Landscaping Style? 4 Popular Designs for Nova Scotia

Choosing the right landscaping style for your outdoor space in Halifax and Nova Scotia depends on more than just what looks good. Factors like maintenance level, property conditions, climate, and your lifestyle all play a role.

At Nova Peak Contracting, we help clients all over Nova Scotia design and build landscapes that match their needs and aesthetics. Below are four popular styles you might want to consider — from sleek and modern to lush and cottage-inspired.

1. 🌿 Modern Landscaping (Minimalist + Bold)

Modern landscaping is all about clean edges, strong structure, and low-fuss elegance. It works beautifully with homes that feature contemporary architecture and neutral tones.

• Uses materials like concrete, metal, and wood

• Geometric shapes and uncluttered layouts

• Ideal for Halifax homeowners looking for a sleek, modern backyard

To soften the lines, we recommend incorporating hardy, structural plants like:

• Ornamental grasses

• Lavender/Cat Mint

• Pyramidal cedars

✅ This style is especially popular in new subdivisions across Bedford and Hammonds Plains.

Photo 1: Oaks Photo 2 & 3: Techo Bloc

2. 🌸 English Garden Style (Classic + Lush)

Love the idea of a winding flagstone path, a cozy bistro set, and a teacup in hand? The English Garden aesthetic is timeless and ideal for those who enjoy a more natural, romantic landscape.

• Dense perennial plantings, mosses, and flowering shrubs

• Flagstone paths, water features, and ornamental trees

• Perfect for charming lots in Windsor, Chester, Wolfville, or older Halifax neighbourhoods

This style brings a feeling of warmth and serenity to your outdoor space — a great fit for garden lovers and birdwatchers alike.

Photos 2 & 3: Oaks

3. 🎉 Informal & Entertaining Spaces (Fun + Functional)

If you’ve got a family, like to host BBQs, or just love being outside, this is your style. Informal landscaping prioritizes usable, multi-purpose space — and looks great while doing it.

Key features often include:

• Fire pits, pergolas, retaining walls that double as seating

• Outdoor kitchens, swimming pools, and play areas

• Built-in smokers, bar counters, and ambient lighting

We’ve built staycation-worthy backyards like these across Fall River, McCabe Lake, and Hubbards.

Photo 1: Techo Bloc Photos 2 & 3: Oaks

4. 🍂 Low Maintenance Landscaping (Practical + Beautiful)

Not everyone wants to be out weeding and pruning every weekend — we get it. That’s why we also specialize in low-maintenance landscaping designed for busy homeowners or seasonal use.

Options include:

• More hardscaping (stone patios, gravel paths, composite decking)

• Native perennials and evergreens that thrive in Nova Scotia’s climate

• Mulching and grading for better water management

A great solution for cottages, rental properties, or anyone wanting a polished look without the upkeep.

Photos 1 & 2: Techo Bloc Photo 3: Oaks

👷 Need Help Designing Your Dream Outdoor Space?

At Nova Peak Contracting, we provide landscape design services throughout Nova Scotia, including Halifax, Bedford, Sackville, and surrounding areas. Whether your vision is bold and modern or soft and timeless, we’ll help you create a space that fits your lifestyle — and your budget.

📞 Call us at 902-333-7758🌐 Or visit novapeak.ca to book your free estimate

Let’s build something beautiful, together.