Blending craftsmanship and innovation to create luxurious outdoor spaces that reflect your unique style.
Creating Beautiful Landscapes
Over the years, through an ever evolving and advancing industry encompassing both products and building techniques for outdoor living, Mike has established Zerra Landscaping as one of the preeminent landscape construction firms in the Okanagan.
Outdoor spaces, particularly in the Okanagan where the climate is favorable, have truly come into their own in recent years. Product selection and innovation of exterior materials now rival that of materials traditionally found only within the home. Not only has Zerra Landscaping witnessed these exciting changes, but they have also moved in step with the latest products and trends.
Mike and his team at Zerra Landscaping aspire to provide quality service and outstanding results to discerning clients seeking unique outdoor spaces designed with beauty and purpose in mind, reflecting their individual tastes and needs.
Meet Mike Valiant
Zerra Landscaping’s founder, Mike Valiant, got his first taste of gardening and landscaping in his early childhood. Mike’s mother was an avid gardener and carved off a piece of the veggie patch for him to nurture a garden of his own, which left a lasting impression on him.
As a teen, Mike’s love of nature and plants continued to grow as he worked at a local retail nursery developing a keen eye for plant composition and a knowledge of plants and their characteristics.
In 1995, at the age of 21, Mike ventured out on his own forming Zerra Landscaping to utilize and build on his passion and the knowledge he had gained in his teens.
Mike Valiant
President – Zerra Landscaping
Our Leadership Team
A seasoned veteran, Ryan joined Zerra Landscaping in 1999 during its formative years. Ryan’s experience and hard work have seen him at the helm of many successful projects. Experience, skill and organization, as well as his quiet confidence assure a stunning result every time.
Mykola joined the Zerra team in the spring of 2023, having made his way from the Ukraine. Possessing a degree in Silviculture and having operated a successful landscape company of his own, Mykola brings a breadth of knowledge and the skills necessary to handle complex projects to outstanding effect.
Having grown up watching his father build a successful landscape business, Jude decided to get involved working with the team in his late teens. His enthusiasm for the industry and his rapidly growing skillset has made him a great asset in the 4 years he has been in the fold.
Our Design Partners
Although relatively new to the landscape industry, Brenda has a keen eye honed by her background in interior and textile design.In 2020, she completed an extensive design and horticulture program through Guelph University, preparing her for the dynamic and exciting world of landscape design and planning of outdoor spaces.
In addition to creative and thoughtful design, Brenda is familiar with the complex rules and regulations required to construct and develop on lakefront and hillside lots.
Melissa has been in the industry since 2006. She made the Okanagan her home after studying horticulture at Kwantlen University with a focus on landscape design. She works alongside the construction industry and co-owned a successful landscape design/build company before selling in 2017.
Melissa previously worked in-house as Zerra Landscaping’s designer. Today, she enjoys the flexibility of making her own schedule and continues to work closely with the Zerra Landscaping team.