Atlanta landscaping and hardscaping that holds up on slopes and red clay
We design and build patios, retaining walls, drainage and planting for homes in intown Atlanta and 16 nearby towns. Every plan starts with how water moves through your yard.
- The estimate is free. We visit, measure and send a written, itemized quote.
- Patios go on a compacted gravel base, and every retaining wall gets drainage behind it, so the work holds up on clay.
- We handle the permits, HOA paperwork and Georgia 811 utility marking.
Building for slopes and clay
Most Atlanta lots slope, and almost all of them sit on red clay. Clay holds water for days after a storm, then bakes hard in August. A patio laid on it without a proper base will heave, and a wall with no drainage behind it will start to lean. Plants put in before the grade is fixed end up with their roots sitting in water.
So a typical project starts with grading and drainage, then the stonework, then planting.
One team from plan to planting
You work with one company for the whole yard: design, permits, stonework, drainage, lighting and plants. You don’t have to coordinate a mason, a landscaper and an irrigation company, or sort out who is responsible when water ends up against the house.
What we build
Most yard projects need more than one of these. A new patio usually needs drainage, and a new wall needs planting around it, so we plan them together.
Hardscaping
- Patios Pavers, flagstone and bluestone on a base built for clay.
- Retaining Walls Block and stone walls with drainage, engineered when tall.
- Walkways & Steps Front walks, garden paths and steps that stay level on slopes.
- Fire Pits & Fireplaces Wood and gas fire features built into the patio.
- Outdoor Kitchens Grill islands and full kitchens with gas, power and water.
Landscaping
- Landscape Design Whole-yard plans for hardscape, drainage and planting.
- Planting & Sod Trees, shrubs and new lawns, planted in prepared soil.
- Drainage & Grading French drains, regrading and downspout lines for wet yards.
- Landscape Lighting Low-voltage LED lights for paths, steps, patios and trees.
- Irrigation Sprinkler and drip systems set up for Georgia watering rules.
How a project runs
Site visit
We walk the yard with you, check slopes, drainage and access, and measure.
Design and quote
You get a written quote. Larger projects include a scaled plan you can mark up.
Permits and locates
We call Georgia 811 to mark buried utilities and pull any permits your city or HOA needs.
Build
We build to the plan, keep the work area tidy each day, and keep you updated as the work moves along.
Walkthrough
We walk the finished work with you, fix anything on the list, and leave care notes.
Atlanta and the towns around it
We work across intown Atlanta and the towns around it. Pick your town to see the local rules, soil and slopes we plan around there.
Common questions
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. We visit the property, measure, and send a written quote at no charge. Call us or use the form below to set up a time.
What areas do you serve?
Intown Atlanta neighborhoods such as Buckhead, Midtown, Virginia-Highland and Grant Park, plus 16 nearby towns including Sandy Springs, Decatur, Marietta, Roswell and Alpharetta. The full list is on our service areas page.
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall in Georgia?
Usually only for taller walls. Georgia’s residential code exempts retaining walls 4 feet tall or less, measured from the bottom of the footing, as long as they don’t hold back extra load like a driveway or a slope above. Some cities add their own rules, and stream buffers apply to walls of any height. We check your city’s rules before we design.
When is the best time to plant in Atlanta?
Fall. Cool air and warm soil let roots settle in before summer heat, so most trees and shrubs do best planted from October through early spring. Warm-season sod such as Bermuda and zoysia goes in best from late spring through summer.
Can you work on steep or wet yards?
Yes. Slopes and drainage problems are most of what we do. Terraced walls, regrading, French drains and dry creek beds can turn a yard you can’t use into one you can.
Get a free estimate
Tell us a little about your yard. It takes about two minutes, and we use it to plan the site visit.
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- We call you to talk about the project and set a time to visit.
- We walk the property with you, measure, and talk through options.
- You get a written quote, with a scaled plan for larger projects.
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