Island Eco-Scapes
Providing environmentally friendly landscaping to Central Vancouver Island residents.We use sustainable, sensible products and methods to help preserve the local environment and keep your home safe for you and your pets. Your yard is a sensitive ecosystem. With a balanced approach, we can assist you in creating an environment that many beneficial bacterial/fungi and microorganism thrive in. When dealing with problems such as weeds, destructive insects, and disease caution is used to ensure proper balance is kept. We are responsive to new technologies and have converted most of our equipment to battery powered to help reduce carbon emissions.
About Eugene Touchette
Eugene established Island Eco-Scapes in 2010 after seeing a need to shift towards sustainable practices in the landscaping industry. Eugene is originally from Manitoba, growing up on a large production nursery. He is a Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist, Irrigation Technician, as well as an Organic Master Gardener. He is a self described ‘plant nerd’, and is always on the look out for rare and exotic plants. Eugene is a part time instructor with Vancouver Island University and hopes to pass down his knowledge of the industry.