Zoo Concierge Co. ~ Plant & Planter Services
Spaces that breathe.
Curated interior botanicals and handcrafted Shou Sugi Ban planters for offices, hospitality venues, and private residences across Southern Ontario.
For All Living Things • Life, Expertly Kept
Premium botanicals
Full maintenance
Commercial & residential
SSB planters
Why living plants
Plants transform a space in a way no object can. They soften hard edges, signal care and quality, and create an atmosphere that clients, guests, and residents feel the moment they walk in, even if they can't quite name why. For businesses, that first impression carries real weight. For private homes, it's the difference between a house and an environment.
Zoo Concierge Co. delivers premium plant rental and maintenance for commercial and high-end residential clients across Southern Ontario. We handle curation, delivery, installation, and ongoing care. If something isn't performing at its best, we replace it. Your space always looks the way it should, you never have to think about it.
"The right plant in the right place isn't decorating. It's curating a living environment."
What every rental includes
Expert curation
Species selected for your specific light levels, aesthetic, and maintenance preferences, not just what's available.
Delivery & placement
Professionally transported, placed, and styled, including the pot, stand, or custom planter that completes the look.
Ongoing maintenance
Scheduled visits for watering, feeding, pest monitoring, and pruning. Everything stays healthy and thriving.
Replacement guarantee
If a plant declines beyond recovery, we replace it at no additional cost. Your environment never suffers.
Who We Serve
Commercial clients
- Lobbies, boardrooms, and reception areas
- Flexible scheduling around business hours
- Seasonal rotation to keep things fresh
- Custom curation matched to your brand aesthetic
- Retainer billing for predictable cost management
Private residences
- Living rooms, dining areas, and entrance halls
- Statement specimens and rare varieties available
- Minimum 3-month term; ongoing at your discretion
- Pair with a custom SSB planter for a finished look
- Option to purchase plants at end of rental
Shou Sugi Ban Planters ~ The Yakisugi Series
Crafted to last. Built to be seen.
Our plants deserve containers that match their quality. The Yakisugi Series is our line of handcrafted Shou Sugi Ban (charred wood) planters, available to accompany any rental arrangement or as standalone commissions. The ancient Japanese technique of fire-charring wood creates a surface of extraordinary depth: deep matte black with subtle warmth, naturally resistant to rot, moisture, and pests without any chemical treatment. Each planter is finished with non-toxic tung oil and built to last outdoors or in.
Charred wood construction
Traditional Yakisugi technique. No chemical preservatives.
Custom sizing available
Multiple standard profiles, or fully bespoke to your space.
Non-toxic oil finish
Sealed for longevity. Safe for plantings.
Interior & exterior
Suited to commercial lobbies, residential gardens, and rooftop terraces.
The path-to-ownership option
At the end of any rental term, clients have the option to purchase their plants outright. If you've fallen in love with a particular specimen, or simply want to transition from a rental model to ownership, we make that easy. Purchase pricing is applied transparently, and we can advise on ongoing care or transition to a standalone maintenance visit schedule.
Rental Structure
Minimum term
3 months
Renewal term
Rolling monthly
Billing
Prepaid / retainer
Service area
Zoo Concierge Co. serves Hamilton and the broader Southern Ontario region, including the GTA. Not sure if we cover your location? Reach out, we're happy to discuss.
