HOT SUMMERS, COOL GARDENS
About us
In the Okanagan, the summers are long, the sun is hot, and the right garden can turn all that heat into your favorite place to be. That's where Toucan Gardens comes in.
We're not a giant crew with clipboards and matching trucks — we're just Sam (and sometimes a helper), showing up with tools, know-how, and a knack for turning outdoor spaces into something you can't wait to come home to.
Sam's the guy who can tell you exactly which plants will survive August, build you a set of stone stairs that looks like it's been there forever, and figure out a clever fix for that weird little corner of your yard you've been ignoring.
The Okanagan is beautiful, but she’s not always easy on a garden. Sam knows what thrives here — and just as importantly, what won’t — so your yard stays gorgeous without becoming a high-maintenance water drain.
From drought-tolerant blooms to irrigation tweaks, he’ll set you up with a space that works with the seasons, not against them.
Built for our climate
If you like to get your hands dirty, Sam's happy to work alongside you. If you'd rather just sip iced tea and watch it happen — also fine.
What we can do for you
Every job’s a little different. Some are quick fixes, some are creative projects, and some are those “odd jobs” that don’t fit in a brochure — Sam’s good with all of it.
Planting & Gardening
Seasonal color, perennials, soil prep, garden care
Seasonal Cleanups
Spring refresh, fall leaf removal, garden winterizing
Hardscapes
Stairs, pathways, small retaining walls
Irrigation Repair
& Design
Small fixes and water-wise setups
Tree & Shrub Care
Pruning, shaping, and maintenance
Creative Odd Jobs
That project you’ve been putting off because it’s “kind of weird” — Sam will figure it out
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Why Toucan Gardens?
You get Sam — an easygoing, even-keeled guy people actually like having around.
A natural green thumb with years of Okanagan plant know-how.
Affordable, personal service for smaller-scale projects.
Creative problem-solving when things aren’t straightforward.
It is where surfer calm meets gardener precision.
What our clients are saying
C- Glenrosa
“Sam came to clean up my yard this fall, and my garden had been growing wild and out of control all summer. He was incredibly friendly, worked quickly, and offered great ideas for improving the space. He went above and beyond in every way. I would highly recommend him.”
J- West Kelowna
“Sam from Toucan Gardens helped us out around the property this summer, and we were really happy with his work. He pruned two of our trees, and when we told him we wanted something to hide our garbage bins—but had no idea what that should look like—he came up with the idea and built a great-looking wooden box for them. His pricing for the tree work was far better than the big-company quotes we received. He’s friendly, easy to work with, and someone we’d absolutely hire again.”
Blue Bird Beach
“Sam did some landscape work for us at the start of the summer, rebuilding the sand platforms our benches rest on. He was fantastic to work with, and that really mattered since the beach was busy and he was right in front of our units the whole time. He came up with smart, creative solutions as he went, handled everything calmly, and we’d definitely have him back for future projects.”
Whether it’s a small fix, a fresh planting, or a creative idea that needs someone who can “just make it work,” Sam’s ready to help.