Ornamental pruning
Selective care that respects the shape, flowering, and future growth of each plant.
- Specimen shrubs and garden trees
- Hedge shaping and size management
- Pruning timed to the plant and season
Estate stewardship and ornamental horticulture in the Comox Valley
Licensed and insured · Over 20 years’ experience
Thoughtful care for distinctive gardens and properties, from ornamental pruning and garden restoration to landscape design and seasonal maintenance across the Comox Valley.
Design · Stewardship · Horticulture
A well-kept property begins with understanding its plants, its setting, and the people who call it home. My work combines skilled horticulture with consistent, attentive care to help your landscape flourish through the seasons.
Ornamental pruning & plant care
Careful pruning of ornamental shrubs, hedges, and garden trees, guided by each plant’s growth habit, flowering cycle, and place in the landscape.
Garden restoration & soil care
Restore definition and vitality to established gardens with detailed weeding, bed edging, soil improvement, mulching, and considered plant relocation.
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Handcrafted wreaths, evergreen door swags, and winter entrance displays.
AI-generated design inspiration.
Landscape design & seasonal care
Thoughtful planting plans, garden improvements, and timely seasonal maintenance that bring structure, colour, and lasting enjoyment to your outdoor space.
Estate & property stewardship
Consistent, personal attention for residential estates, strata landscapes, and select commercial properties, with priorities shaped around your grounds and goals.
Skilled hands. Thoughtful decisions. Lasting care.
Licensed and insured. Over 20 years of professional landscaping and horticultural experience.
Personal attention for your property
I’m Russell, the owner of Carbon Estate Stewardship. I work directly with my clients, bringing practical experience, a trained eye, and pride in the details to every garden. From restoring an overgrown bed to caring for an established estate, my aim is a landscape that feels considered and cared for.
Design · Stewardship · Horticulture
A considered approach
to your garden.
Good garden care begins with understanding what is growing, what the site needs, and what matters to you. From refining a single specimen to restoring an established landscape, I bring practical experience and close attention to the work.
Garden restoration
Bring definition back to established beds while retaining the planting that gives them character.
- Detailed weeding and overgrowth removal
- Bed reshaping and clear edges
- Selective pruning and plant relocation
Soil & planting care
Give existing and new planting a sound foundation, with decisions guided by the conditions on site.
- Soil improvement and bed preparation
- Mulching and moisture retention
- Planting, spacing, and transplanting
Landscape design
Practical, thoughtful planting schemes shaped around your property and the way you use it.
- Plant selection for light and exposure
- Form, texture, and seasonal interest
- Plans, garden improvements, and installation
Seasonal garden care
The right work at the right time keeps a landscape manageable and ready for the months ahead.
- Spring and autumn garden cleanups
- Leaf collection, bulbs, and bed preparation
- Seasonal cutbacks and winter priorities
Ongoing stewardship
Consistent attention from someone who gets to know your landscape and plans for its development.
- Scheduled garden and estate maintenance
- Residential, strata, and select commercial grounds
- Agreed priorities and clear communication
Personal attention.
Experienced hands.
Licensed and insured
Over 20 years’ professional experience
I’m Russell, the owner of Carbon. I work directly with my clients, taking the time to understand their gardens and set clear priorities. You have someone who knows the property, notices the details, and considers how today’s work will shape its future.
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Let’s talk about your property.
Comox · Courtenay · Cumberland · Surrounding Comox Valley communities
Visits and consultations by appointment.
“A garden can offer a pause—a sense of wonder, a moment of curiosity, a way back to yourself and the earth.”
— Russell Yoachim
Get in touch
Comox Valley, British Columbia
Visits & consultations
Scheduled by appointment, according to your property’s needs and seasonal priorities.
Contact information
Enquiries by email
info@carbonlandscaping.ca
Carbon Estate Stewardship