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The Backyard Urban Farm Company (BUFCO)

Updated 2026-08-15 · 11,219 reviewed · 200 listed · Scored from 15 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(15) 76 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Eco-Friendly & Organic PracticesIrrigation & Outdoor LightingLawn Care & MaintenanceLandscape Design & Installation
The Backyard Urban Farm Company (BUFCO)
Services
Eco-Friendly & Organic Practices, Irrigation & Outdoor Lighting, Lawn Care & Maintenance
Reviews
15

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently report that BUFCO staff are helpful and expert, delivering quality raised beds and healthy seedlings that produce strong harvests. Long-time customers return annually for both products and services, citing skilled design work and hands-on coaching for first-time gardeners.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • friendly and knowledgeable team
  • high-quality seedlings and plants
  • expert garden design and setup
  • organic and sustainable practices
  • long-term customer relationships
Watch-outs
  • order fulfillment verification issues
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Best for: First-time vegetable gardeners seeking hands-on coaching and quality organic seedlings.
Think twice if: One reviewer noted an order fulfillment error; confirm details before pickup.

Strengths

  • organic seedlings and vegetables
  • expert garden coaching for beginners
  • custom raised beds and landscape builds
  • strong focus on pollinator-friendly design

Worth knowing

  • Marc and Arlene are named as hands-on team members
  • Custom raised cedar beds and paver walkways praised
  • Annual seedling purchases common among repeat clients
  • Critter Cages designed and sold by the team
  • Heirloom tomato seedlings mentioned specifically

What reviews say by service

Eco-Friendly & Organic Practices
Strong praise for organic seedlings, heirloom varieties, and pollinator-friendly garden design throughout.
Landscape Design & Installation
Customers highlight thoughtful design, skilled construction of raised beds and pavers, and plant transplanting care.
Lawn Care & Maintenance
Garden coaching and hands-on setup praised for helping beginners succeed and maintain productive gardens over years.
Irrigation & Outdoor Lighting
Custom Critter Cages and garden infrastructure mentioned; limited direct evidence on irrigation or lighting services.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.73 average across the 131 landscape design & installation businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 29% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 85
Review volume 52
Review recency 99
Review sentiment 63
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can BUFCO help if I've never gardened before?
Yes. Reviewers who were first-time gardeners praised Arlene and the team for making setup easy, offering plant care advice, and teaching companion planting. One reviewer has gardened with them for eight years starting from zero experience.
Do you sell seedlings?
Yes. Their website lists seedlings and microgreen kits. Reviewers consistently praise the quality and order them annually.
What areas do you serve?
Their website states they serve Toronto, surrounding areas, and the GTA. They are based in Etobicoke.
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Last updated 2026-08-15