Serving Bonavista, Winnipeg
Landscaping in Bonavista, Winnipeg
BerryHill Landscaping & Construction specializes in finishing new-build backyards in Bonavista — turning a bare builder's lot into a complete, usable outdoor living space. We handle final grading, sod, fresh patios and decks, retaining walls for walk-out lots, planting, and full backyard packages, all built in-house and engineered for southeast Winnipeg's clay and freeze-thaw winters. For a free on-site consultation and quote, call 204-801-7669.
Bonavista is one of the newest and most sought-after communities in southeast Winnipeg — close to the Bois-des-Esprits trail system and the Seine River, and just minutes from St. Vital Centre and the University of Manitoba. It offers a genuine mix of lot types, from front-drive to walk-out to rear-lane, which means new homeowners here are facing the classic new-build reality: a rough-graded lot that's entirely theirs to finish.
Why new-build yards in Bonavista need a specific approach
A brand-new lot isn't the same job as reworking an established yard, and Bonavista's own layout adds a few specifics:
Settling clay and rough builder grade. New homes sit on freshly placed clay fill that keeps settling for the first year or two, and builders typically leave only a rough grade. Getting your final grade right — sloping water away from the foundation — is the essential first step before sod or a patio goes down.
Walk-out lots need real engineering. Bonavista's mix of lot types includes plenty of walk-out basements, which often come with grade changes that call for a properly built retaining wall with drainage behind it.
Proximity to the Seine River and trail system. Lots near Bois-des-Esprits and the river corridor benefit from thoughtful grading and planting choices that respect the natural setting Bonavista is known for.
A blank canvas, all at once. Because you're starting from scratch, there's a real opportunity to plan the whole backyard as one project — grading, patio, deck, lawn, and lighting designed together — rather than piecing it together over years.
Our landscaping services in Bonavista
New-build homeowners here typically need some or all of the following:
- Complete backyard packages — The full finish: grading, hardscaping, lawn, planting, and lighting designed and built as one cohesive project.
- Final grading & drainage — Correcting the builder's rough grade so water runs away from your foundation.
- Retaining walls — For walk-out lot grade changes, with drainage engineered in.
- Sod & new lawns — Proper soil prep over the settled clay, then fresh sod for an instant, healthy lawn.
- Paver patios & walkways — Your first real patio, built on a deep compacted base that survives frost heave instead of cracking.
- Deck construction — Custom wood and composite decks on frost-rated footings or screw piles.
- Fences, fire pits, pergolas & outdoor kitchens — The features that make a new backyard genuinely livable through our short summer.
Areas we serve around Bonavista
We serve Bonavista and the surrounding southeast Winnipeg area, including neighbouring communities like Sage Creek, Sage North, and Southdale. We also serve the wider Winnipeg region and communities within roughly a 200 km radius of the city.
Why Bonavista homeowners choose BerryHill
15+ years building in Winnipeg's climate
With contractors who've completed over 1,000 projects between them — including plenty of new-build finishes across southeast Winnipeg.
300+ reviews and recommendations
Across Google, Houzz, Facebook, and HomeStars.
No subcontractors, ever.
The crew that quotes your job is the crew that builds it.
We start below grade.
New-build landscaping lives or dies on the grading and base work under it — exactly where we spend the effort.
Comfortable with walk-out lots.
Retaining walls and drainage for grade changes are everyday work for us.
How it works
1. Free on-site consultation. We come to your new Bonavista home, assess the builder grade, soil settling, drainage, and access, and talk through a plan for your whole yard and budget. 2. Design & build. Our in-house team handles grading and base prep first, then the hardscaping, lawn, and planting. 3. Final walkthrough. We don't consider it done until your new backyard is exactly right.
Book a free Bonavista landscaping quote
Just moved into a new build with a dirt-and-gravel backyard? We'll help you turn it into a finished space you actually want to spend the summer in. Call 204-801-7669 or book a free on-site consultation, and we'll give you a real plan and price for your lot.
Who are the top landscapers in Bonavista, Winnipeg?
BerryHill Landscaping & Construction is among the top-rated landscaping companies serving Bonavista, with 15+ years of local experience, 300+ reviews across Google, Houzz, Facebook, and HomeStars, and extensive experience finishing new-build backyards. When comparing landscapers here, look for proven new-construction experience, an understanding of settling clay and builder grade, and retaining wall experience for walk-out lots.
Do you landscape new-build homes in Bonavista?
Yes — it's one of our specialties. We take bare, rough-graded builder lots and finish them completely: final grading, drainage, sod, patios, decks, retaining walls, and planting. We can do it all as one package or in phases to suit your budget.
How much does it cost to landscape a new-build backyard in Bonavista?
It depends on lot size and how much you finish at once. Sod and basic grading start in the low thousands, while a complete backyard with hardscaping, a deck or patio, and planting runs higher. We provide detailed, free on-site quotes so you know the full cost before starting.
Do walk-out lots in Bonavista need retaining walls?
Often, yes. Walk-out basements frequently come with grade changes that call for a retaining wall, built with proper drainage behind it so it holds up in our clay. We assess your specific lot and recommend what it actually needs.
Should I fix grading and drainage before landscaping a new home?
Yes. New homes sit on freshly placed clay that keeps settling, and builders usually leave only a rough grade. Correcting the final grade so water flows away from your foundation is the essential first step — before sod, patios, or planting go in.
When can new-build landscaping be done in Bonavista?
Landscaping runs from roughly late May through fall, once the ground has thawed. Because the ground settles in your first year or two, many new homeowners do grading and sod early, then add hardscaping once things have settled.
Can you install sod over a new-build lot?
Yes. We prepare the soil properly over the settled clay first — grading, topsoil, and compaction as needed — then install fresh sod so it roots in and lasts, rather than just rolling grass over rough builder fill.
Does BerryHill serve the rest of southeast Winnipeg too?
Yes. We serve Bonavista and neighbouring southeast Winnipeg communities like Sage Creek, Sage North, and Southdale, plus the wider Winnipeg region.
Do you offer free estimates in Bonavista?
Yes. We provide free on-site consultations and estimates throughout Bonavista. We visit your property, assess grade, soil, drainage, and access, and give you a clear, detailed quote.
What landscaping services does BerryHill offer in Bonavista?
Complete backyard packages, grading and drainage, retaining walls, sod installation, paver patios, deck construction, artificial turf, fire pits, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, walkways, driveways, tree and shrub planting, rock and mulch beds, and outdoor lighting — all built in-house.