Cobble Design Inc.

05/28/2026

Big news from Cobble Design Inc and Cobble Cares! We are excited to officially welcome Ron Cormier as our new Head of Care, Cobble Cares.

Ron brings nearly 30 years of hands-on experience in horticulture, landscaping, garden maintenance, turf care, tree care, property care and team leadership. He has worked with some incredible organizations over the years and has built a reputation for doing things the right way, with professionalism, pride, and an attention to detail.

Cobble Cares is a new initiative to help homeowners protect, maintain, and care for their outdoor living spaces with confidence. Ron's deep industry knowledge and hands-on leadership make him an incredible fit for that mission.

In addition to leading Cobble Cares, Ron will have an influence across all of Cobble Design Inc. He will help shape our approach to horticulture, guiding best practices for our team and clients, and deepening our commitment to creating harmony between how people live and how nature thrives around them.

On top of all that, Ron and his wife are new to the neighbourhood. They move into Bayfield next week!

As we continue to grow, adding someone with Rob's experience and leadership is a huge step forward for our team and for the clients we serve. His first day on the team is June 8th. You will see him on the ground soon after that.

Welcome to the team Ron!

05/26/2026

Why take stairs when you could take a leisurely ride?

Stairs are work. A lot of work. We've had clients who needed to navigate over 200 steps. Imagine doing that every time you wanted to enjoy your dock?

Stairs can be dangerous. They get slippery when they are wet. They aren't easy to navigate when you are carrying your drinks, snacks, and beach toys, while also trying to keep track of your children or grandchildren.

And they aren't an option for people with mobility issues. We've seen families contemplate losing time together, at a cherished place, as parents age or as a younger family member becomes stricken with a condition that challenges their mobility.

A hillside tram, also known as a funicular, is a safe, easy option that creates more family memories. Rather than a tiring trek up and down stairs you can travel in the safety and comfort of your carriage, travelling approximately 50 feet in one minute. Our trams have two folding seats and can accommodate a wheelchair.

You spend less time and energy building your calves, and get more time and energy to enjoy your property and family.

We install and service these all along Lake Huron from Port Franks to Tobermory. We also install and service in the Muskokas, Kawarthas, and Trent-Severn areas. A hillside tram is often not that much more than a set of stairs, and it will receive annual service and safety checks by our qualified team.

If you want stairs, call your physical trainer. You will need to work on those calves! If you want a tram, call us. We'd be happy to provide a no-cost assessment for you.

04/20/2026

Unlike Goldilocks, we don't fuss over whether is something is too small or too big. A lot of what you have in mind for your outdoor spaces, including the simplest of requests, may be "just right" for us.

Check out our latest blog post on the kinds of small things we are regularly asked to take on, and complete with the same quality and care our biggest projects get.

Landscape design, hardscaping, driveways, walkways, retaining walls, and outdoor living spaces. Serving Zurich, Grand Bend, Bayfield & Brucefield.

04/04/2026

https://www.cobbledesign.ca/fertilizer-101-what-those-numbers-really-mean

Confused by fertilizer numbers? We don't blame you. Check out our latest blog post for a guide to understanding what they mean and what you really need to focus on.

And if enjoying your garden, rather than working in it, is more your thing, give us a call to see if we can take care of it. We're introducing a new service to do just that.

Landscape design, hardscaping, driveways, walkways, retaining walls, and outdoor living spaces. Serving Zurich, Grand Bend, Bayfield & Brucefield.

03/23/2026

A lot can happen in today's world. Your project price won't be one of them.

We protect your price so that you can focus on what really matters. You. Your time. Your friends and family. Your peace of mind.

Check out our latest blog post.

https://www.cobbledesign.ca/peace-of-mind-built-in

10/19/2025

Skyler is a young guy we mentor in his entrepreneurial journey. He has launched a junk removal business in London, ON. If you’re looking for someone to help remove unwanted stuff (in London, ON) give Skyler and Junk In The Trunk a call. He’s hard working, honest and reliable.

This is just one of the ways we give back to the community that so generously supports us. We are incredibly fortunate to have the support of so many, and grateful for it. We do what we can to pay it forward, including one on one mentoring of new entrepreneurs.

Residential Waste, Expertly Erased

09/19/2025

Want this kind of colour in your garden next fall?

Let’s make it happen! Our garden design palette is bursting with bold, seasonal hues—like these stunning pinks and greens—that bring your outdoor space to life.

📞 Call us now to start planning a garden that turns heads and lifts spirits.

Cobble Design. Landscaping for outdoor living.

08/26/2025

An estimated $8,000 for an irrigation install would protect this lawn (with an estimated $5,000 installation price, depending on the amount of grading and prep needed to be done).

Or you could water it once in the morning, once at noon, and once again at dinner time, for two to three weeks, depending on weather and other conditions, and once every couple of days once it has matured.

It should be an easy choice. We get why it is not. Everyone has a number they need to stick to. These homeowners are phasing in work and will eventually add irrigation. They know it will be worth the additional investment to protect the one they have already made.

08/11/2025

Did you know there are over 400 species of bees in Ontario? We found at least 4 of them amongst these geraniums. Gardens that are pollinator friendly, or purpose built for them, are increasingly popular.

Bees play a vital role in the environment, as well as our economy, with managed bee colonies contributing an estimated $897 million to Ontario's agricultural sector.

Now, you may ask, what is a bee's favorite flower? Don't be silly, it's a bee-gonia of course. Didn't like that pun? Don't be so negative, bee positive!

Call us to design your dream garden and let us introduce you to some of our friends. They will be buzzing with anticipation to meet you.

Okay, we are done. We promise. We will bee better.

08/04/2025

The big stuff often gets the headlines ... from fire pits to outdoor kitchens to water features to spas to sitting walls ... but it is often the small stuff that can create the big impact. A weathered bench, a piece of driftwood, some river rock in an old bird house, a terra cotta orb and other elements make this little deck area pop.

07/31/2025

Two years ago, an owner's spouse bought him a Yeti. She was worried he'd be teased because it was "fancy".

Instead of teasing, he received lots of compliments and now the majority of the crew have them.

A Yeti keeps your drinks cool, takes a beating and this model has a magnetic cap to keep it out of the dirt. When you work in the dirt and heat as much as we do, all of this is important.

Thank you, Yeti, for keeping the Cobble Design crew hydrated. We love you.

YETI