We Brought Home a GALA Award!
Big Win! Our Team Takes Home a GALA Award We’ve got some exciting news to share — we recently took home a GALA (Georgia Landscape Awards) award for our project “Dahlonega Perennial Garden,” and we couldn’t be more proud! This project was all about blending beauty with purpose. The homeowners wanted to create a lawn-less […]
4 Types of Mulch
Mulch is an essential part of any landscape. It helps the ground retain moisture and adds nutrients to the soil as it decomposes. Mulch can also help protect your plants from winter freezes, acting as a natural insulation barrier. Where as nature uses fallen leaves and dead plants as mulch, landscapers and homeowners prefer a […]
8 Benefits of Evergreen Shrubs & Hedges
We all love flowering shrubs, but evergreen shrubs and hedges are excellent additions to landscaping in North Georgia, providing year-round beauty and practical benefits. Here’s 8 reasons why they are a smart choice: 1. Year-Round Foliage 2. Privacy and Screening 3. Wind and Noise Reduction 4. Low Maintenance 5. Soil Erosion Control 6. Wildlife Habitat 7. Color and Texture Variety 8. Design Flexibility […]
Planting Communities
Designing Planting Communities for Resilient Landscapes Landscapes have changed significantly over time, evolving from the wild and untamed environments that welcomed the early settlers to the neat and orderly gardens we have today. Traditionally, our landscapes and planting communities have been shaped by historical norms—just visualize the manicured lawns and neatly clipped shrubs that we […]
The Inward Garden
This is my book review of “The Inward Garden: Creating a place of beauty and meaning,” by Julie Moir Messervy. It is one of my favorite design books, and I highly recommend it to everyone. This book was an epiphany of sorts for me. It explained why I am drawn to certain gardens and to […]
Ramble Through the Brambles – Using Brambles in Landscaping
Ramble Through the Brambles – Using Brambles in Landscaping Are there things in life that you wonder why they exist? Unpleasant things like briars and thorns? As we know, everything on this planet has its role in the cycle of life, including the painful, sometimes unattractive plants that poke and jab. Recently, I’ve had a […]
“Mountain Home” wins Silver Georgia Landscape Award for Design/Build/Installation – Residential, Over $150k
Congratulations to Us! Art of Stone Gardening recently won a Silver Award at the 2024 Georgia Landscape Awards GALA, hosted by the Georgia Ag Council. Our category was “Design/Build/Installation – Residential, over $150k. https://urbanagcouncil.com/gala-georgia-landscape-awards/ Crafton Mountain Home: The client asked us to remove improperly selected and placed plant material, and claim underutilized space to create […]
10 Best Practices for an Environmentally Sensitive Site Analysis
At Art of Stone Gardening, we approach landscape design with a deep commitment to environmentally sensitive site analysis. This means thoroughly understanding the unique characteristics of each site before making any decisions. Environmentally sensitive site analysis – meaning taking into account the site and it’s environment before buying plants or installing landscapes and hardscapes. The […]
Creating Usable Yard Space with Terraced Walls on a Steep Hillside
Living on a steep hillside can present unique challenges when it comes to designing and utilizing outdoor spaces. However, with thoughtful planning and creative solutions, even the steepest of slopes can be transformed into a functional and beautiful yard. One effective way to make the most of a steep hillside is by incorporating terraced walls […]
Best Yards for Dogs
Our furry, four legged friends bring us joy even as they present challenges in our lives. If you own a dog, and you have decided to redo your yard, it is best to consider the dog’s needs as well as your desires. We will help walk you through how to create the best yards for […]
