Everything we have written about looking after a yard in north metro Atlanta, sorted by what you are trying to do. Most of it comes back to the same few things: red clay, a lot of rain at once and then none for weeks, big old trees, and the city rules that come with all three. If you would rather talk it through, book a site visit and we will walk the property with you.

Jump to: Lawn careDrainageRetaining wallsPatios and pathsOutdoor livingLightingPlanting and designWhere we work

Lawn care and the seasons

Month-by-month care for Bermuda, Zoysia and fescue on red clay, and what an organic program actually looks like here.

Drainage, water and wet yards

Where the water goes, why it sits, and how to keep more of it soaking in on your own lot.

Retaining walls and slopes

Holding a slope for the long run, what the permit rules are, and why the cheap wall is rarely the cheap one.

Patios, paths and hardscape

Pavers, natural stone, walkways and the details that decide whether a patio still looks right in ten years.

Outdoor kitchens, fire and living spaces

Outdoor kitchens, fire features and backyard makeovers built for the way people here actually use a yard.

Landscape lighting

Low-voltage lighting for steps, paths and trees, so the yard is safe and pleasant after dark.

Planting, design and hiring a landscaper

How a project runs, choosing plants that suit our climate, and what to ask before you hire anyone.

Where we work

Each area page covers the soil, the slopes and the permit rules for that city, and links to the services we offer there.