Randy Tumber Landscape Consultation & Training

Randy Tumber provides personalized consultation to homeowners and training to landscape designers & builders internationally.

Randy Tumber, APLD, CLD, CHT, ISA, has been in the landscape design and build industry for over 48+ years. As the founder of Tumber & Associates, he established an award-winning reputation for a natural approach to landscape design and a keen eye for detail in his implementation of these concepts. In 2016 he sold this business to focus on another passion - training the next generation of artists in the global landscape industry.

Randy’s work is accredited with over 120 national and international awards and countless feature magazine articles. These prestigious honors include two international Masters of Design awards, two Dunington-Grubb awards as the highest overall recognition for Ontario, and the Canadian National Landscape of the Year.

Randy is also known for his speaking engagements where he can redefine your appreciation of natural landscape design. Audiences will experience what a natural installation has the power to do, from reconnecting loved ones to curious backyard explorations, and so much more.

Be prepared for a one-of-a-kind experience that can only be delivered with over 48 years of experience. Randy is an entertaining keynote speaker that beckons your audience to listen, learn, and journey into a whole new world.

What others are saying:

STUDENTS: I have benefitted greatly from his knowledge…The way Randy integrates diverse ecosystems into his man-made landscapes is revolutionary. With the growing concerns of climate change, the industry needs more people like Randy. His ability to create aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces that simultaneously enhance the natural environment is cutting edge. I would highly recommend him as a career consultant, business coach or as someone to follow through the internet networking community. Daniel Cornacchia BLA, OALA Associate

COLLEAGUES: He is truly gifted in his ability to turn a raw piece of land into a natural landscape that looks like it has been there forever. Haig Seferian CLD, OALA, CSLA, FASLA

I consider him a mentor and colleague at the highest of levels. Randy's ability to see the future of a project or a site is instrumental in his sales abilities with his clients. Truly one of the great masters… Paul Brydges, OALA, CSLA, ASLA, LO, APALA, CLD

INSTRUCTORS: Randy has spoken to students in my classes at Humber College. I am impressed with Randy’s integrity and approach to design bringing his love of nature foremost. He keeps the students engaged and they are always impressed with his wealth of knowledge and outlook of the landscape industry. Donna Zarudny, BLA, MLA

ECOLOGISTS: His unique vision for design elements that will work both aesthetically and functionally within the context of any given landscape situation is truly remarkable. Josh Clark, Aquatic Ecologist, Senior Project Manager

 
 

phone

(519) 942.7325

 

email

info@randytumber.com

 

“We have deep depth...”
— Yogi Berra

DEPTH in the Landscape -what is it?

Depth is when you sequentially position visual points of interest further from the viewer. Some are close, some are far, and some are in between.

What emotional response does it create?

Depth adds interest and immersion to a landscape design, creating the illusion of larger spaces just beyond your immediate environment. It coddles you with concentric rings of assorted visual elements. It makes you feel safe.

How can you create it?

To create depth, you must first understand and identify the vantage point from where the viewer will most often experience the landscape. After that, you must deliberately design additional elements that will be planted further and further away from the viewer, becoming visible in decreasing clarity and thereby creating depth of field...

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