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Stay Wild

At Stay Wild, our goal is to create and design for beauty, growth and sustainability. We believe that when form follows function, beauty and creativity naturally emerge.

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Stay Free

We believe that creating a sustainable landscape is as much about choosing the right plants as it is about adopting the right lifestyle. Our philosophy is to live free, to live wise and to live well. We believe in creating landscapes of beauty and wonder, encapsulating the energy of youth and the character of wisdom.
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Stay Natural

At Stay Wild, we work with native plants and materials to ensure that your landscape will not only look beautiful, but will also withstand our harsh climate.

ENGAGE THE SENSES. NOURISH THE SOUL. HEAL THE PLANET

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Learn about the Stay Wild story and what we can do for you!

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We specialize in sustainable landscape design with a passion for lake work.

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With over 10 years design experience, Stay WIld has the expertise to bring your vision to life.

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REGENERATIVE LANDSCAPES FOR THE HOMEOWNER

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#wildbeauty at the lake. This striking false sunf

#wildbeauty at the lake.
This striking false sunflower patch compliments the beauty of the lake and its surroundings.
Can't wait to see it in bloom again this season 🌼

📷@lakechickart
Design @stay.wild.landscape.design

Toronto -- Winnipeg -- Lake of Woods

www.staywild.ca

#nativeplantsontario
#lakeofthewoods
#landscapedesign
#Torontolandscapedesigner
#Lakelife

Upcoming project highlight! Bringing back the wild

Upcoming project highlight!
Bringing back the wild to this beautifully designed cottage.
Featuring terraced rock gardens, dry stream beds, and plenty of wildflowers, we can't wait to see this one come to life.

Are you looking to bring back the wild to your landscape?

Connect with us today and we will make it happen.

#3drender
#enscape
#enscape3d
#ecologicaldesign
#backyardbiodiversity
#landscapeontario
#landscapetoronto
#torontodesigner
#lakeofthewoods
#lakelife
#muskokalandscapedesign
#landscapedesign
#nature
#naturalisticgarden
#nativeplants
#greentheplanet

#happyearthday🌎 Today and everyday🌿 #sprin

#happyearthday🌎
Today and everyday🌿

#springflowers
#beautifultree
#floweringtree
#earthdayeveryday

I really love the simplicity of this design. We fo

I really love the simplicity of this design.
We focused on plant form and foliage... the backdrop is where the real magic happens.

Toronto -- Winnipeg -- Lake of the Woods

Ready to get started?

www.staywild.ca

#Lakelife
#lakeofthewoods
#lakeliving
#natural
#nativeplantsontario
#landscapemuskoka
#landscapedesigntoronto
#torontogardener
#landscapearchitecture
#cottagedesign
#muskokaliving
#lifeisbetteratthelake

A keen desire to bring back the wild, tread lightl

A keen desire to bring back the wild, tread lightly on the land, and work with the local ecology are the driving forces behind this design.

Toronto -- Winnipeg-- Lake of the Woods

Looking to make a difference to your own health and the health of the planet?

Let's connect.

Engage the senses. Nourish the soul. Heal the planet.

#3drender
#landscapeecology
#nativeplants
#lakeofthewoods
#landscapedesign
#enscape
#enscape3dsketchup
#newperrenialmovement
#backyardbiodiversity
#lakeliving
#lakelife
#nativedesign
#ecologicalrestoration

Design in progress 🌿 Looking forward to re-natu

Design in progress 🌿
Looking forward to re-naturalizing this beautiful cottage with grasses and #nativewildflowers
Also taking a break from 3D modeling to dust off my photoshop and #digitaldrawing skills.
While I love how immersive 3D environments can be, sometimes it's nice to allow for space between reality and imagination.

A garden transforms over time, the joy is in the p

A garden transforms over time, the joy is in the process.
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#gardeninspiration #gardendecay #gothgarden #designwild #gardenlove #springgarden #treesofinstagram #gardenlife #gardenforlife

Feel good Friday flowers -- Anyone else tempted to

Feel good Friday flowers -- Anyone else tempted to get out in the garden this weekend?
Just a friendly reminder that many of our pollinators are just waking up. Take care not to disturb them and let the leaves lie a little longer.

#pollinator
#pollinatorcorridor
#Torontolandscapedesigner
#torontogardens
#leafitbe
#natureinthecity
#gardening

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Working together for a better future. #staywild #

Working together for a better future.

#staywild
#plantforthefuture
#goodfornaturegoodforyou
#toronto
#torontolandscapedesign
#gowild
#nativeplantsontario
#better future
#betterfuturetogether
#healtheworld

#mondayinspiration Before I knew forest therapy wa

#mondayinspiration
Before I knew forest therapy was a thing, you just feel it.

#foresttherapy
#forestphotography
#landscapeinspiration
#naturedoesitbest
#nativegardendesigb
#walkinthewoods
#photo
#forest
#forestlight

Design that evokes a larger moment in nature -- th

Design that evokes a larger moment in nature -- that is how we translate wild habitats into the urban fabric.
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#plantingdesign #gardendesign #landscape #landscapedesign #nativeplants #perennials #landscapephotography #backyardbiodiversity #landscapeinspiration #garden inspiration #plantfornature #staywild

Time, the less talked about aspect of landscape de

Time, the less talked about aspect of landscape design -- What does it take to create a 5, 10, 20, 100-year garden?
The answer is both simple and complex -- it requires design for change.

Want to learn more about designing for change? Let me know in the comments.

Ready to plan your garden? Contact us today and let's get to work!

#plantedmeadow #plantforsuccession #plantecology #landscapeecology #designforchange #landscapedesign #nativeplants #backyardbiodiversity #partnerwithnature

Layers of planting soften and transform this islan

Layers of planting soften and transform this island project.
Upcoming 2024 build.

Design and render: @stay.wild.landscape.design

#perennials #lakelife #landscaperender #lakeofthewoods #lakeshoregardens #ribbonoflife #nativeplants #enscape #enscape3d

The perfect way to unwind at the lake. Follow alo

The perfect way to unwind at the lake.
Follow along to see how this project unfolds!

Design: @stay.wild.landscape.design

Lake of the Woods -- Winnipeg --Toronto

#cottagelife #cottagelandscapedesign #lakelife #staywild #landscapedesign
#enscape #3drender #conceptdesign #lakeofthewoods

Transform your yard into a haven for local wildlif

Transform your yard into a haven for local wildlife with native plants! 🐦🌸 From birds to butterflies, these plants provide food and shelter for a variety of species. Embrace biodiversity and create a flourishing ecosystem right outside your door.

Designed and planted by @stay.wild.landscape.design

#WildlifeFriendly #NatureLovers #torontolandscape #backyardpollinators #loveplants #designfornature #lakeofthewoods
#localplants #landscapeecology

The subtle colors of fall.. the quiet. The transfo

The subtle colors of fall.. the quiet. The transformation. The beauty in the moment.

@stay.wild.landscape.design

#lakeontario
#urbannature
#plantforthefuture
#Torontolandscapedesigner
#landscapedesign
#backyardbiodiversity
#goldenrod

One of the challenges with landscaping is making s

Love this project 🌿 📷 @lakechickart des

Love this project 🌿

📷 @lakechickart

design: @stay.wild.landscape.design

#lakelife
#lakeliving
#landscapedesign
#landscapedesigner

Still one of my favorites! Love how this all came

Still one of my favorites!
Love how this all came together.

DESIGN: @stay.wild.landscape.design
LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR: @3seasonslandscaping

📧 kat@staywild.ca
🌐 www.staywild.ca

Now designing for Spring 2024 -- limited space available.

#handsarthouse
#landscapedesign
#welcomehome
#landscapelighting

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