Heat Tolerant Plants for Atlanta Gardens: Thriving in Summer’s Sizzle
Atlanta’s hot, humid summers can make gardening challenging, with high temperatures and occasional drought stressing many plants. Metro Atlanta is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b/8a. Hardiness zones refer to minimum temperatures, and indicate the heat; as we like to say in the South, “it’s hot, y’all!” Atlanta is also considered “subtropical” so even though it’s […]
Atlanta Courtyard Landscaping: Design Ideas for Small Outdoor Spaces
Living in Atlanta, the city in the trees, means our outdoor spaces are more than decorative. They are true extensions of the home. Courtyard landscaping in Atlanta has evolved far beyond a few planters and an umbrella, especially as homeowners in neighborhoods from Inman Park to Virginia-Highland and Buckhead look for design ideas that make […]
Pool Landscaping Ideas That Work: 2026 Atlanta Trends
There’s a moment on every project when the water goes in, and the homeowner walks outside for the first time. They look at the swimming pool, and then their eyes immediately move to everything around it. The deck. The plantings. The edges where the hardscape meets the lawn. And they start thinking of pool landscaping […]
7 Signs You Need Irrigation System Repair and How to Address Them
Regular watering is the key to a healthy, vibrant landscape, and the most convenient way to keep consistent is through an irrigation system. Having a good sprinkler system means you can keep a regular schedule for your lawn and your plants, even when you’re not there. While these systems remove a lot of hassle from […]
Eight Spring Garden Ideas
Spring is here, and we’re bursting with new enthusiasm and new ways to improve your outdoor space. From preparation to planting, our spring garden ideas will help you put your best gardening foot forward. Spring Garden Checklist Getting your garden ready for spring is a lot like spring cleaning. It’s time to take stock and […]
Designing an Outdoor Entertainment Space: What Atlanta Homeowners Should Know
After over three decades of transforming backyards across Buckhead, Decatur, Alpharetta, and everywhere in between, We have heard just about every question a homeowner can ask. The one that comes up most? “Is it an outdoor entertainment space really worth it?” Our answer is almost always the same: done right, an outdoor entertainment space isn’t […]
Outdoor Living Space Design in Metro Atlanta: 10 Trends Defining 2026
The backyard used to be the last room homeowners thought about. In 2026, it is often the first. Outdoor living space design in Metro Atlanta is changing fast. The showcase landscape – polished for curb appeal but rarely used – is giving way to something more purposeful. Homeowners want outdoor environments built for daily life: […]
A Planting Guide for Spring Flowers in Georgia
The time of year is upon us – if you want to add color and visual interest to your existing landscaping and garden beds, annuals that bloom from early to late spring need to be planted at the right time. Some annuals are fast growing, some are more tolerant of cold than others, and the right growing conditions for one may not work […]
How to Start Your Landscape Planning: What Atlanta Homeowners Need to Know
Most homeowners who have been thinking about a landscape project for a while share a common reason for not starting: they don’t feel ready. No clear vision. No firm budget. No idea where to begin. So, the project stays on the back burner, season after season. Here’s what most people don’t realize: you don’t need a finished plan before reaching out to a landscape designer. That’s their job. What you do […]