Planning a Full Landscape Makeover in North Georgia

There comes a point when small touch-ups and weekend projects just aren’t enough. Maybe your front yard feels disconnected from your home’s style. Maybe your backyard has become a patchwork of old plantings, worn-out hardscapes, bare spots, and drainage issues. When that happens, it may be time to consider a full landscape makeover.

For homeowners in Cumming, Roswell, Alpharetta, Dunwoody, Duluth, Marietta, and the surrounding North Georgia area, a complete landscape renovation can dramatically improve curb appeal, functionality, and long-term property value. Horticultural Gardens LLC has been designing and installing beautiful, functional landscapes in North Georgia for more than 22 years, combining plant expertise, custom masonry, water features, lighting, drainage solutions, and outdoor living areas into cohesive outdoor environments.

In this guide, we’ll walk through how to plan a full landscape makeover, from clarifying your goals and understanding the site to choosing the right features and partnering with a professional landscape company like Horticultural Gardens LLC.

Step 1: Clarify Your Goals for the Space

Before talking materials or plant lists, it’s important to define what you want your landscape to do for you. Every North Georgia property is different, and so is every family’s lifestyle. Ask yourself:

• Do I want more usable outdoor living space for entertaining, dining, or relaxing?
• Is my primary goal to boost curb appeal at the front of my home?
• Do I need to address practical problems like erosion, drainage, or unsafe slopes?
• Would I benefit from low-maintenance plantings and ongoing professional care?
• Am I looking for a quiet garden retreat, a family-friendly yard, or something in between?

Horticultural Gardens LLC begins every project with a thorough consultation to understand your needs, preferences, and long-term vision. This ensures that your new landscape supports your lifestyle and enhances your home.

Step 2: Evaluate Your Existing Landscape

A successful makeover begins with understanding the current site conditions. North Georgia’s mix of sun, shade, changing elevations, and clay-heavy soils requires careful planning. Key considerations include:

• Sun and shade patterns throughout the day
• Soil health and drainage
• Mature trees worth preserving or removing
• Structures, fences, and utilities that influence design
• Views from inside and outside the home

Horticultural Gardens LLC incorporates detailed site analysis into every landscape design to ensure proper plant selection, grading, and long-term sustainability.

Step 3: Develop a Cohesive Landscape Design

Once your goals and site needs are clear, the next step is creating a cohesive landscape design. A full makeover often includes:

• New planting beds with climate-appropriate trees, shrubs, and perennials
• Defined walkways and garden paths
• Outdoor living areas such as patios, seating zones, and fire features
• Retaining walls and grading improvements
• Landscape lighting for safety and ambiance
• Integrated drainage systems

With expertise in both horticulture and construction, Horticultural Gardens LLC blends softscapes and hardscapes into a seamless, attractive, and functional property layout.

Step 4: Choose the Right Hardscape Features

Hardscapes provide structure, elevation, and usability within a landscape. In North Georgia’s outdoor-living culture, well-designed hardscapes enhance comfort, improve property value, and define functional zones.

Horticultural Gardens LLC specializes in:

• Patios and walkways using natural stone, brick, or pavers
• Custom masonry features such as fire pits, sitting walls, and garden borders
• Retaining walls for erosion control and terracing
• Outdoor living areas that extend the usable square footage of your home

By designing all elements together, they ensure each feature complements the rest of the landscape rather than appearing disjointed.

Step 5: Add Water Features & Lighting

Few upgrades elevate an outdoor space like the soothing sound of water or thoughtfully placed lighting. These features add depth, safety, and emotion to the landscape.

Popular upgrades include:

• Waterfalls, ponds, and fountains
• LED path lighting and uplighting
• Accent lighting for trees and architectural details
• Energy-efficient lighting designs

Horticultural Gardens LLC integrates water features and electrical needs into the design from the beginning to avoid costly adjustments later.

Step 6: Address Drainage, Grading & Tree Management

No landscape can thrive without proper water flow. North Georgia’s rainfall patterns and clay soils make drainage solutions essential, not optional.

Their services include:

• Drainage correction systems
• Grading and leveling
• Tree removal and land clearing
• Runoff management to protect foundations and planting beds

These foundational improvements ensure your investment lasts for years to come.

Step 7: Plan for Ongoing Landscape Maintenance

A newly installed landscape needs consistent care to reach its full potential. Horticultural Gardens LLC offers full-service property maintenance programs to keep your outdoor spaces thriving.

Typical maintenance includes:

• Seasonal cleanups
• Pruning and plant health care
• Mulching and bed shaping
• Weeding and fertilization
• Monitoring drainage and soil health

Their maintenance services protect your investment and help your landscape mature beautifully.

FAQ: Landscape Makeovers with Horticultural Gardens

Q: What areas does Horticultural Gardens LLC serve?

They serve Cumming, Roswell, Alpharetta, Dunwoody, Duluth, Marietta, and surrounding North Georgia communities.

Q: How long does a full landscape makeover take?

Project duration ranges from a few weeks for small makeovers to several months for full-property transformations. A timeline is provided during consultation.

Q: Do they provide both design and installation?

Yes — they offer complete landscape design, installation, and construction services under one roof.

Q: Is maintenance available after installation?

Yes, they offer professional property maintenance to protect and nurture your new landscape.

Q: Can they address drainage and grading issues?

Absolutely. They specialize in drainage correction, grading, tree removal, and erosion control — major components of successful landscape makeovers.

Why Choose Horticultural Gardens LLC?

With more than two decades of experience, Horticultural Gardens LLC brings together horticultural knowledge, construction skill, and a passion for outdoor living. Their services include landscape design, installation, custom masonry, water features, lighting, drainage solutions, grading, outdoor living spaces, and property maintenance.

Every project is tailored to the client’s vision while ensuring long-term durability and beauty.

Start Your Landscape Transformation Today

Ready to reimagine your outdoor space? Horticultural Gardens LLC can help you plan, design, build, and maintain a landscape that enhances your home and fits your lifestyle.

Call 404-955-4260 or request a consultation online to begin your landscape makeover.