Professional landscaping services including lawn care, planting, garden design, and maintenance to create beautiful, functional, and well-maintained outdoor spaces year-round.
Infill House
At Armour Landscape Centre, we specialize in comprehensive landscaping for infill residential properties, including single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes. Our services are tailored to maximize curb appeal, functionality, and compliance with municipal standards while enhancing property value.
Whether you’re building a new infill home or renovating an existing lot, we provide expert solutions for grading, sod installation, shrub and tree planting, decorative features, and hardscape integration.
Our Services for Infill Properties
- Site Preparation & Grading
- Rough grading and final grading according to City of Edmonton or relevant municipal standards
- Proper slope and drainage planning to prevent water pooling near foundations
- Soil preparation for sod, shrubs, and trees
- Turf & Lawn Installation
- Sod installation for front and backyards
- Low-maintenance artificial turf options for shaded or high-traffic areas
- Irrigation-ready installation
- Tree & Shrub Planting
- Selection of species suited for infill lots and Edmonton’s climate
- Correct planting depth, mulching, and staking for long-term health
- Shrub beds for privacy, foundation planting, or decorative accent
- Retaining Walls
- Required on lots with slope differences, particularly common in infill developments
- Constructed to City of Edmonton engineering and drainage standards
- Materials: segmental concrete block, natural stone, or timber
- Integrated into landscape design for aesthetics and functionality
- Hardscape Features
- Walkways, patios, and decorative rock beds
- Fencing (wood, chain-link, or decorative options)
- Outdoor living features (decks, planters, small water features)
Special Considerations for Duplex, Triplex, and Fourplex Properties
- Optimized for multiple front/back yards while maintaining privacy and curb appeal
- Landscaping plans designed to meet municipal bylaws, zoning, and grading requirements
- Retaining walls and drainage solutions tailored for shared driveways or multi-unit plots
- Plant selection considers proximity to buildings, fences, and utilities
Why Choose Armour Landscape Centre for Infill Landscaping
- Expertise in Edmonton’s municipal and city-specific requirements
- Fully integrated services: grading, sod, trees, shrubs, retaining walls, and hardscape
- Customized solutions for single-family, duplex, triplex, and fourplex lots
- Focus on long-term durability, functionality, and aesthetics
- Professional, on-time installation with attention to detail
FAQs – Infill House Construction — Edmonton
1. What is infill landscaping, and why is it important?
Infill landscaping involves designing and installing outdoor spaces on lots such as single‑family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes. Proper landscaping ensures curb appeal, functionality, municipal compliance, and drainage performance.
2. How do retaining walls factor into infill properties?
Retaining walls are often required on infill lots with slopes or elevation differences to help contain surface drainage on site. In Edmonton, infill developments must contain surface flows to the property line, which is typically achieved with retaining walls or shared swales, and must comply with the city’s lot grading and drainage regulations.
🔗 Learn more about City of Edmonton lot grading & drainage requirements here: https://www.edmonton.ca/residential_neighbourhoods/lot_grading/lot-grading-plan
🔗 Learn more about City of Edmonton lot grading & drainage requirements here: https://www.edmonton.ca/residential_neighbourhoods/lot_grading/lot-grading-plan
3. What is Low Impact Design (LID), and how is it used?
Low Impact Design (LID) is a stormwater management approach that mimics natural hydrology to absorb, filter, and slow runoff using landscape features like rain gardens, bioswales, permeable pavement, and other vegetated systems. Armour Landscape Centre incorporates LID concepts to improve drainage, reduce runoff, and enhance landscaping functionality.
🔗 Learn more about LID practices and stormwater management in Edmonton: https://www.epcor.com/ca/en/ab/edmonton/operations/construction/flood-mitigation/low-impact-development.html
🔗 Learn more about LID practices and stormwater management in Edmonton: https://www.epcor.com/ca/en/ab/edmonton/operations/construction/flood-mitigation/low-impact-development.html
4. Are there special considerations for duplex, triplex, and fourplex lots?
Yes. Multi‑unit lots require careful planning for shared driveways, grading, privacy screening, drainage, and plant selection while meeting municipal zoning and landscape standards.
5. When is the best time to landscape infill properties in Edmonton?
Spring (after ground thaw) for planting and sod installation
Early fall for planting trees and shrubs before winter
Proper timing improves plant establishment and drainage performance.
Early fall for planting trees and shrubs before winter
Proper timing improves plant establishment and drainage performance.
6. What are the City of Edmonton grading requirements for infill lots?
Edmonton requires a detailed lot grading plan for new infill housing that directs surface runoff away from buildings and toward a public drainage point without adversely affecting neighbouring properties.
7. Can I install sod, trees, or shrubs immediately after construction?
Yes, once final grading is completed and approved. Proper grading and soil preparation are required before planting to ensure drainage performance and healthy plant growth.
8. How do you handle small spaces for multi‑unit lots?
We optimize yard layouts by:
Maximizing plantable areas
Integrating retaining walls and stormwater solutions like LID
Selecting appropriate trees and shrubs for limited space
Maximizing plantable areas
Integrating retaining walls and stormwater solutions like LID
Selecting appropriate trees and shrubs for limited space
9. Are infill landscaping projects inspected by the City of Edmonton?
Yes, particularly when grading, drainage, or retaining walls are involved. Clients must ensure compliance with municipal specifications and approvals.
10. Do you provide maintenance and aftercare?
Yes. Armour Landscape Centre provides guidance for watering, pruning, mulch management, and seasonal care, including LID features where applicable.
11. Can decorative rocks, hardscaping, or fences be included?
Yes. Hardscape integration is part of our infill landscaping services, including walkways, decks, patios, fences, and integration with retaining walls and LID solutions.
12. Does Armour Landscape Centre consider environmental sustainability?
Absolutely. We incorporate LID practices, efficient stormwater management, and drought‑tolerant planting to reduce environmental impact while enhancing landscape performance and resilience.