JADE COAST DESIGN

growing ecologically diverse landscapes

Sustainable Landscape Design.

Based in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, Jade Coast Design creates considered landscapes rooted in the natural systems of the West Coast and shaped around the rhythms of daily life.

Our work is informed by surrounding ecosystems and tailored to each site, bringing together climate-conscious planting and regionally appropriate materials to support biodiversity while shaping gardens that feel refined and welcoming. Every landscape is shaped not only by the land itself, but by how it will be lived in.

Check out our projects to see some of our recent work.

View of a house porch with a dark wood wall, brick wall, a plant box with green plants, and part of a green pine tree.
Close-up view of pine tree branches with green needles, a large dark gray rock, and small white flowers in the foreground against a clear blue sky.
Close-up of a small wooden fence with a lake and trees in the background.
Close-up of a plant with dark green and purple leaves, showing a cluster of small yellow-green flowers on top.
A lush backyard garden with wicker chairs on a stone patio, surrounded by various trees, bushes, and purple flowering plants, under a sunny sky.
Close-up of gray concrete paving stones with cracks, small dried leaves, and thin twigs.
A natural park scene with tall trees, green foliage, a stone border, and a concrete pathway.
Close-up of flowering shrub with pink buds and dark green leaves, outdoors with a wooden fence in the background.
Wooden garden trellis with green vine plant growing around it, against a wooden fence.
A small landscaped garden features a young Japanese maple tree with delicate, feathery green leaves, surrounded by ornamental grasses, a hosta with broad green leaves, and a lush, dense shrub. Large rocks are placed among the plants, and a stone wall
Close-up of green potted plants with small white flowers on a balcony or patio.
A garden pathway with stone and concrete paving surrounded by lush green trees and bushes.
Close-up of a young green plant with large, serrated leaves growing in a garden bed with brown mulch, with other plants and a wooden fence in the background.
Water flowing from a bamboo spout into rocks.
Close-up of green plants and a large rock in a garden.
Close-up view of pink flowering plants growing in a garden with a wooden fence in the background and rocks along the edge.
A winding stone pathway with large irregularly shaped gray stones, bordered by green plants and a large rock on the right, leading to a fenced area with a green metal fence and a wooden frame.
A tabletop water fountain with a bamboo spout, a potted plant with tall green leaves, smooth stones, and green garden foliage in the background.
A vertical sign on a dark wooden wall with the address 1298 and the text "The Cranny".
A garden with various green plants and ferns, with sunlight highlighting some of the leaves.
White flowers blooming on a shrub with green leaves in a garden, with a patio and chairs in the background.
Close-up of a wooden bench with a black metal support in a garden, with a water fountain feature in the background.
Close-up of green, glossy holly leaves with pointed edges, some with a slight curl.
A garden pathway with stepping stones surrounded by green foliage and bushes, and a wooden fence in the background.

Our design process is rooted in observation and clarity. We consider sun patterns, soil conditions, drainage, and long-term maintenance alongside how you move through and use your space. The result is a landscape that feels balanced and intuitive, where structure and planting work together to create a setting that matures beautifully over time.

Landscape Design Projects

View fullsize Where material meets landscape. Designed in collaboration with Ryan @hughestimbercraft. A bench that settles quietly into the garden, its salvaged yellow cedar grounding the space. Photo: @rubywood #jadecoastdesign #comoxvalley #vancouverisland #
View fullsize Designing for all seasons. A sculptural fire bowl that brings warmth and connection, extending the landscape experience. Photo: @rubywood #landscapedesign #landscapedesigner #landscapedesignbuild #landscapedesignideas #sustainableliving #sustaina
View fullsize Evergreens are the backbone of the winter garden. Their structure and color carry the landscape through the quiet months, bringing life when everything else rests. Photo: @rubywood #landscapedesign #landscapedesigner #landscapedesignbuild #landsc
View fullsize A waterless feature that guides the eye and mimics nature’s rhythms. Transforming practical drainage into a sculptural element that symbolizes water and connects home and landscape. Hardscaping: #bcrockscapesltd Softscaping: @jadecoastdesign
View fullsize Your front entrance sets the tone for your entire home. These custom floating concrete steps, paired with integrated strip lighting, create a soft, welcoming glow. Swipe left to see the before! #landscapedesign #landscapedesigner #landscapedesign
View fullsize Minimal lines and timeless materials. Designed in collaboration with Ryan from @hughestimbercraft, who crafted the bench from salvaged first-growth yellow cedar. Left unfinished, the wood will breathe and naturally silver with age. Photo: @rubywood
View fullsize Custom Address Sign Designed in collaboration with Bronte at Freeman Fabrication. The font was selected by our clients and personalized with the name of their home. Photo: @rubywood #landscapedesign #landscapedesigner #landscapedesignbuild #lands
View fullsize Layered textures and lush plantings. photo: @rubywood #landscapedesign #landscapedesigner #sustainablelandscaping #droughttolerantplants #nativeplants #gardenrenovation #yardtransformation #outdoorliving #lowmaintenancegardening #westcoastlandscapi
View fullsize A quiet seat in a garden retreat. Photo: @rubywood #landscapedesign #landscapedesigner #landscapedesignbuild #landscapedesignideas #sustainablelandscaping #sustainableliving #sustainablelandscapedesign #nativeplants #gardenrenovation #droughttoler
View fullsize Shades of green and a quiet seat beneath the trees. Photo: @rubywood #landscapedesign #landscapedesigner #landscapedesignbuild #landscapedesignideas #sustainableliving #sustainablelandscaping #sustainablelandscapedesign #nativeplants #plants #garde
View fullsize Framing the space with soft textures and calming scents. Photo: @rubywood #landscapedesign #landscapedesigner #landscapedesignbuild #landscapedesignideas #sustainableliving #sustainablelandscaping #sustainablelandscapedesign #nativeplants #plants
View fullsize This permeable dry stack basalt wall adds structure and texture while allowing water to flow naturally. A low-impact solution that blends into the natural landscape. ⁣ 📷: @rubywood ⁣ #landscapedesign #landscapedesigner #landscapedesignbuild #lands