The WOW Factor We…read moremet with several landscape companies over the course of about 4 months (most of which we found on Yelp). Either they never got back to us, wanted to sell us a big, expensive "plan," or had never heard of our neighborhood, blah blah blah. For this reason, I kept branching out beyond our area on various sites until I found myself searching in Athens. That's how we found Patrick and City Garden Company. We could tell right away he knew what we wanted, knew how to construct it, and had great ideas. He listened to our vision, which was fairly simple--a large, gravel patio, stepping stones, and sod. He came up with the idea of using dry-stacked stone as the border, and we couldn't be happier. I asked him if it would fall over eventually, and he said "not if I build it." I believe it, too--it's classy, sturdy, and coordinates with our stepping stones and the stone on the front of our house. He and his team were very precise, and measured everything out so that it's even, with nice clean lines. A very professional job. We really do love it, and stand in the window and stare at it because our yard is transformed. We are thrilled we found this company! They actually follow up, call you back, answer your emails, etc., which is kind of a rarity in the home improvement businesses, I'm afraid. I can't wait to recommend them to friends. They work all over the place, including Decatur, Athens, Lake Hartwell, etc. See profile pic for photo of the completed job.

From the owner: City Garden Company is an award-winning landscape design firm serving the greater Atlanta area and…read moreAthens. We specialize in custom outdoor living spaces that combine beauty, function, and sustainability. From native plant gardens and modern hardscapes to luxury patios, outdoor kitchens, and poolside landscapes, our full-service design-build approach transforms properties into refined, livable retreats.

I had the misfortune of having a very large red oak fall on my house. NUF was my go to tree…read moreservice. They came out with all the necessary equipment right on time and make quick work of a very difficult tree removal. The quoted price was very fair and right in line with what I was told to expect. I just can't say enough about the expertise and professionalism of this company. Thank you to everyone for making a very bad situation a little less stressful.

New Urban Forestry does mediocre work. I was quoted by Joe Orloff the onsite estimator an…read moreoutrageous bid. Not one single competitor had it nearly as close to their exorbitant estimate. Their work is mediocre. I would not recommend.

I signed a contract with them to install sod, cut down and grind stumps of 2 large bushes, deliver…read moreenriched soil and plant some shrubs. The time frame was about 6 weeks out about mid July. I asked if the space for sod and shrubs should be weed free and they stated yes. I did receive instructions on how to care for the sod a week before they came. The sod was installed fine, the enriched soil was delivered and the shrubs were cut down with about a foot left. The stump grinder would come a few days later and the planting would be done in October. Well the stump grinder was actually someone with a tractor and a plow and the mess left was unbelievable. Dirt and large pieces of wood all around the area. The contract specifically stated "grind stump". I called the company several times to speak to the owners with no result, and I even took pictures and brought them in. I also had questions about the enriched soil, since weeds grew almost immediately and covered the planting area. Finally, I received an email from the owner who stated she had told us we would have to be meticulous about the weeds. She did not, nor did she state how soon and prolific the weeds would grow. They did come out and do a "courtesy" weed removal and therefore I would have "no further reason to contact the office", and also stated that someone had cleaned up the stump area. It was not done very well as I still had protruding stumps and chips of wood present along with dirt on top of the grass. I did complain about the stump grinding while they were there as I had expected a typical grinder. The owners then sent me an email basically ending the contract. Since I did not trust them anymore I agreed. The owners never once returned a phone call or took ownership of the stump grinding mess. I am so disappointed and angry that they thought so little of their customer they couldn't even make a phone call back and basically stated I criticized them therefore they would no longer honor their contract. I do not recommend this company.

FANTASTIC!!!!!! Rachel came out a helped with our landscape design and she definitely knows what…read moreshe is talking about. She Knows which plants and flowers will do well in shade and sun and how the landscaping needs to flow etc. My wife and I were very impressed with her knowledge. The guys that came to do the work were true professionals. They did a great job and were very friendly. This is the best our yard has ever looked We have tried several other landscapers and are going to stick with Piedmont. I am already thinking about some things that I want to do in our yard next year and will definitely be calling Piedmont to do the work for us.

I highly recommend Normal Landscape Cooperative. I was a house sitter for friends who used them…read morefor a large backyard project of grading & planting a huge backyard, installing water drainage with a rain capture pond, and building raised garden beds. Nick & Zachary not only coordinated with my friends, the owners of the home, but were *extremely* kind in coordinating with me. They let me know in advance which days would involve a lot of noise so I could make plans to be away. They were always polite & fun to chat with when, for example, my car needed to be moved to make way for a lumber delivery. During this project the remnants of hurricane Michael passed over Athens causing larger than normal rainfall. Nick & Zachary did extra work to make sure the drainage would be installed before the storm hit. Their drainage worked wonderfully, filling the retaining pond to the brim. They also assisted me with filling sandbags to make sure a separate area of the house would be protected in case the rainfall was excessive. Needless to say, I was *very* impressed with their conscientiousness! Home projects can be so stressful. You won't find nicer or more capable landscapers to help you through your project!

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Marta and her team did a great job and I will definitely refer her to others in the future. I'm…read morevery happy with the retaining wall they built in my yard.

From the owner: We specialize in design and installation of landscape and masonry projects. Our clients are…read morehomeowners, small businesses, and religious organizations. Each project is custom designed to fit the unique lifestyle and tastes of the property owners. Mike Garland, masonry contractor, and Marta Garland, registered landscape Architect , own and operate the company, and control every detail of your project.