Our Roots as a Leading Kelowna Landscape Team

Creative Roots Landscaping is a trusted landscaping company in Kelowna, dedicated to transforming outdoor spaces with purpose, pride, and craftsmanship. We believe that great landscapes begin with great people—and it’s this people-first approach that drives everything we do.

Over thirty years ago Ryan Markewich had a vision, a truck and some garden tools…

Since then, he has upgraded the tools and trucks—and now shares company ownership with Matt, Colette, Jacob, Zach, and Rik—but the vision remains the same: to build a team of truly outstanding people who deliver amazing results every time.

A team of professionals who could set the standard in any industry—but we’re passionate about landscaping and committed to shaping Kelowna’s outdoor spaces with expertise and care.

The outdoors, the hard work, and the tangible results of our efforts are things we never want to live without. We take pride in what we do—transforming spaces with expert landscaping and craftsmanship. Handing over each completed project to our clients and seeing them share in our pride is what drives us.

The reputation we’ve built and the referrals we receive have propelled the Creative Roots team to become one of British Columbia’s leading landscaping companies. Guided by our insight and principles, we continue to set the standard for exceptional landscape design, construction, and maintenance.

Insight & skills

Crafting exceptional landscapes isn’t about mastering just one skill—it’s about understanding the entire process and bringing all elements together to create something truly remarkable. At Creative Roots, our expert landscaping team in Kelowna brings diverse trade skills to every project, ensuring seamless landscape design, construction, and maintenance from start to finish. No matter the challenge, we have the insight, craftsmanship, and dedication to bring your outdoor vision to life.

Our Principles

Part of our toolbox

As a landscaping company in Kelowna, we believe that lasting landscapes begin with lasting values.  While the size and scope of our ventures have expanded over the years, we have never lost sight of our core principles that drive every Kelowna landscaping project we take on:

Flawless execution.

From landscape design and construction to water features, custom wood and metal work, automated irrigation, outdoor lighting, and natural stone walls, we take pride in every detail. Our commitment to precision and quality craftsmanship sets us apart as a leading landscaping company in Kelowna. The quality of our work—and the way we deliver it—is the signature we leave behind.

Attention to detail.

Every member of the Creative Roots team shares a deep commitment to our clients and the work we do. That dedication shows in the results—and in the reviews our clients leave on Google. Whether it’s a residential landscaping project or a large-scale maintenance program, we focus on the details—because that’s what makes the difference between good and truly great landscaping.

Have fun.

This one is extremely important to us. We cultivate a company culture where every team member is not only committed to landscaping excellence but also enjoys the process. When we’re having fun doing what we love, it shows in the results we deliver.

Continual innovation.

We strive to do more than maintain our reputation as one of the top landscaping companies in Kelowna—we aim to elevate it. By continuously improving our skills, embracing new landscape design techniques, and refining our processes, we ensure that every client enjoys an exceptional experience. Our goal is to push beyond our best achievements each day through education, innovation, and best business practices.

Meet the Team Behind Our Kelowna Landscaping Company

Below you will find members of our current Kelowna landscaping team. Don’t be fooled by the light hearted bio on each of them. All the work you see here has been done by real people just like them.

Jacob

CEO | Shareholder

Jacob is a Go-Getter! One of the youngest on our team, He’s worked his way up to manage the maintenance team and become a shareholder! When he is not leading the team, mowing and pruning he can be found dominating on the soccer pitch or pranking his co-workers.

Ryan Markewich

Founder | Shareholder

Ryan is our almighty leader and the hardest working man you will ever meet. Nobody epitomizes Creative Roots Culture and Principles more than the head honcho. A fun fact about Ryan is that he can win a game of Connect 4 in only 3 moves.

Matt

Construction Mngr | Shareholder

Matt has been with Creative Roots for longer than we can remember and is the Landscape Construction Manager. He is originally from Muskoka, Ontario and completed a degree in golf course management from Durham College. Matt enjoys hunting and spending time on the rifle range.

Zach

Construction Foreman | Shareholder

Zach joined us in 2015 as a crew. 7 years later he became a shareholder! We were taken by his impeccable work ethic and dashing good looks. What he loves best about landscaping is the people he works with. What we love best about Zach is that he is soft yet very fierce.

Rik Creative Roots Landscaping

Rik

Construction Foreman | Jr Designer | Shareholder

Rik tracked us down from Ontario in 2021, and we’re sure glad he did! He’s a go-getter who studied landscaping and is keen to be a designer one day. He loves the intense landscape season so he can spend winters skiing! After 3 years developing from a landscape tech to a foreman and Jr Designer, Rik applied and was accepted as a shareholder!

Colette

Office Human | Shareholder

Colette made the trek from Vancouver to Kelowna to be our Office Human several years back. She and Newman handle the crazy rag tag bunch at Creative Roots. If not there, find her hiking or biking trails, pumping iron, or hanging out with her man Ray.

Creative Roots Landscaping team in Kelowna

Jordon

Maintenance Manager

Working in the dirt in the summer, playing in the snow in the winter. Passion is cooking and growing edible plants.
Creative, and a lot of weird.

Matt

Assistant Maintenance Manager

Matt made the move from Sun Peaks to Kelowna in 2022 to put down roots with his fiancée. With several summers of landscape maintenance under his belt and a go-getter attitude, we were excited to have him on board. After a brief detour to chase year-round work and homeownership goals, Matt realized the culture and opportunities here were too good to pass up—and we’re so glad he came back! Now a proud homeowner with his wife and pup, Matt’s rocking a full-year Assistant Manager role with us!

Creative Roots Landscaping team in Kelowna

Laure

Construction Foreman

Laure moved from New Zealand to Canada in 2024 and quickly worked his way up to Foreman. With over 10 years in landscaping and a specialty in hardscape construction, he’s known for his precision, positivity, and passion for the craft. His goals? Settle in Kelowna, level up his skills, and spend more time ski touring and fly fishing in the Canadian wild. We’re lucky to have him on the team!

Creative Roots Landscaping team in Kelowna

Rebecca

Maintenance Forewoman

Rebecca always has a shovel in the soil and a shoulder to lean on. Music, psychology and snowboarding makes her happy.

Creative Roots Landscaping team in Kelowna

Lexi

Maintenance Forewoman

Meet Lexi, our very own Kelowna native! She joined the team in 2023, bringing with her a deep-rooted love for landscaping (shoutout to her mom for that green thumb!). After a season of landscape maintenance, Lexi’s infectious smile and boundless energy helped her quickly grow into her role as Foreman. She’s been working hard, learning the ropes, and taking on new challenges with enthusiasm. We’re lucky to have her leading the way!

Creative Roots Landscaping team in Kelowna

Josh

Maintenance Foreman

Say hello to Josh, who made the journey from Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, to Kelowna in 2023, eager to dive deeper into the world of landscaping and enjoy the outdoor lifestyle the Okanagan is known for. With a background that spans from warehouse work to being a top-notch salesman at The Brick (with a little landscaping on the side), Josh has quietly but steadily worked his way up to become an absolute powerhouse Foreman. When he’s not hard at work in the dirt, you’ll find him soaking up nature – whether that’s skiing, hiking, fishing, or biking. This guy’s always on the move!

Creative Roots Landscaping team in Kelowna

Noah

Construction Apprentice

Noah, his infectious smile and positive energy came to us from Ontario. He goes back when he can to share precious time with his family. He’s our family man!

Creative Roots Landscaping team in Kelowna

Brent

Construction Apprentice

Brent is the easy-going guy with a sharp mind and a strong work ethic. Before joining us in 2023, he was an agricultural farmer in Alberta, looking to put down roots with his big family and take on new challenges. He thrives on physical work that delivers real, visible results—and trust us, this guy gets things DONE!

Trevor

Maintenance Apprentice

Meet Trevor, one of our talented maintenance landscapers who joined the team in 2022. A true outdoors enthusiast, Trevor hails from Listowel, Ontario, where he worked as a service clerk, outdoor maintenance worker, and material handler before discovering his passion for landscaping.

His adventures have taken him around the world, including working at The Hermitage Hotel in New Zealand and volunteering at the Ukutula Lion Research Project in South Africa. With a Tourism-Travel Services Management diploma, Trevor’s love for travel continues both in-season and off-season.

Enthusiastic and dedicated, Trevor brings great energy to the team and we’re lucky to have him!

Creative Roots Landscaping team in Kelowna

Roman

Maintenance Apprentice

Roman joined us in 2024, bringing a wealth of experience from his family’s nursery business in Ukraine—though sadly, the war made that no longer possible. A true gardener at heart, Roman has an unmatched passion for plants! He’s dedicated to improving his English and working towards residency so he can bring his family to settle in beautiful Kelowna. We’re lucky to have such a talented horticulturist on our team!

Creative Roots Landscaping team in Kelowna

Tanner

Construction Apprentice

Tanner joined us in 2024 with a Bachelor of Environmental Design in hand, years of landscape construction and maintenance experience, and big dreams of pursuing a landscape design career. He’s possibly the only one on our team who’s nailed a backflip on a snowboard and a hole-in-one at Tower Ranch Golf Club! A true go-getter, Tanner juggles multiple jobs to pay off student loans and build the career he’s after. We’re thrilled he chose to join us, and we’re excited to support his journey to become a landscape designer!

Creative Roots Landscaping team in Kelowna

Rhian

Maintenance Apprentice

Rhian joined us in 2024, bringing a wealth of customer service experience, basic gardening skills, and a strong desire to learn and grow in her work. She’s fully embraced our culture of learning and is absolutely rocking her role as a Maintenance Technician. Rhian’s positive energy and hardworking nature make her an amazing addition to the team. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her partner, animals and growing her own veggies—talk about green thumbs!

We wouldn’t be where we are today without all the great people  who’ve worked alongside us over the years. People have come and gone during our 20 years in business – I am always aware that without them, the experiences we’ve had wouldn’t exist.
I owe many thanks to all of these characters!

Ryan Markewich – Founder | Shareholder

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