Why We Love Pavers: Beauty, Versatility & Zero Headaches
Discover the benefits of pavers for residential landscaping. A durable, sustainable, and stylish solution for gardens, patios, and driveways. If you’ve ever admired a flawless patio or driveway and thought, “Wow, this looks perfect,” chances are you were looking at pavers. These compact, modular units have earned their place as one of our go-to materials […]
From Lawn to Living Systems
Have you ever looked out at your yard and wondered… what’s all this really doing for me? I’ve had that moment. Standing on a steep slope of turf grass, watching the sprinkler run while nobody’s playing ball, nobody’s lounging, and the only things growing were my maintenance and water bill. It’s a familiar scene in […]
How to Care for Your Dream Landscape: New Sod and Plantings Watering Guide
There’s nothing like the look of freshly laid sod. That lush, vibrant green promises a season of barefoot afternoons and instant curb appeal. For homeowners, proper sod care is essential to protecting your investment and ensuring your new lawn thrives. Our new sod and plantings watering guide will help you give your yard the best […]
Heat and Humidity-Resistant Gardens in Atlanta: Complete Guide
Heat and Humidity-Resistant Gardens in Atlanta Planning a garden in Atlanta—where high temperatures and constant humidity are frequent challenges—requires a smart, climate-adapted approach. The good news? With the right choices, you can create a resilient garden that stays vibrant and healthy all year long. Native Georgia Plants Using native Georgia species like Echinacea, rudbeckia, and […]
How to Care for Your Dream Landscape – New Sod Watering Guide
There’s nothing like the look of freshly laid sod. That lush, vibrant green promises a season of barefoot afternoons and instant curb appeal. For homeowners’ proper sod care it is essential to protecting your investment and ensuring your new lawn thrives. As an Atlanta (including Decatur, Buckhead, Brookhaven, and beyond) landscape and design company, we […]
Do I Need an Irrigation System in Atlanta?
Do I really need irrigation? That is a common question that both David and I hear when we present a budget. Our answer is always categorical. “Need” is a strong word, but there are many benefits for an irrigation system in Atlanta and there are some scenarios that we may say that you do not “need” it. Homeowners are […]
English Garden vs French Garden in Hotlanta?
I have a plan to become a billionaire. I will put a dollar in my bank account for every time I heard “can I have English style garden”. I will also deposit another garden for when I am asked for French gardens, Italian cypresses, and lavender. I cannot count how many times I have been requested for […]
Will Plants Recover From a Freeze?
Plants after the rollercoaster winter: The good, the bad, the ugly. Rollercoaster winter? Yes, that is right! This past winter had it all weather wise. December started good and typical, but then temperatures decided to turn Atlanta into Alaska for a few days. We experienced frost biting temperatures not seen in more than 20 years in Georgia. Followed by […]
Welcome to Designed Landscapes
First things first. This is our first article for our blog. So welcome to Designed Landscapes and to our website dedicated to the beauty, functionality, and elegance of landscape design in Atlanta, USA. We aim to showcase our work as well as educate our readers on how to create stunning gardens into an urban environment […]