Finding the Top 12 Landscape Architects and Designers in the Atlanta Area
by Jake Hill, LawnStarter Research Analyst
August 9, 2017
Editor's Note: All images are copyrighted to their respected owners. LawnStarter does not own these images, but is featuring them on the owner's behalf. Content contributed by Lisa C. of Liberty Home Products
Finding a top-notch landscape architect or designer is certainly no easy feat. LawnStarter’s research team scoured the internet in search of the Top 12 Landscape Architects in the Atlanta Area. Once we managed to compile a comprehensive list, we researched the services, pricing, company history, and unique selling propositions of the most highly recommended. Next, we judged the aesthetics of each company's featured projects in their portfolio. Finally, we checked references and asked ourselves if indeed these were people we’d want to do business with. If the answer was yes, they appear in the listing that follows.
So without further ado, in no particular order, allow us to introduce the best landscape architects and designers in the Atlanta metro. We're confident that everyone featured on this list can turn your yard into a beautiful, private oasis.
Home & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLA
Photos: Home & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLA
Why we’re fans: This is the brainchild of a husband and wife team with major qualifications. Danna is the landscape/garden architect while husband Conrad, is a licensed remodeler, contractor and project manager. Working together as one, this award-winning duo seems to liven up every outdoor space with a near magical touch exploring the use of patios, retractable awnings, and sun awnings. Home & Garden Design, Atlanta promises excellent delivery, tapping into their vast combined experience.
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Land Plus Associates, LTD
Photos: Land Plus Associates, LTD
Why we’re fans: Their most recent award of excellence in 2013 was a validation of Land Plus Associates, LTD as the name to call for timeless landscaping in Atlanta. Their trademark comprehensive landscape designs on efficacies make this a widely sought after business for people in the Midwest and Eastern US. A mere glimpse at their work makes it evident that the 2010 SHUTZE award winning company sees landscaping as more than simply putting plants in the ground.
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CORE Landscape Group
Photos: CORE Landscape Group
Why we’re fans: This business thrives on creating remarkable spaces with each client’s desires in full display. For CORE Landscape Group, it is important that each fire pit, deck, patio, pool or garden emerge as the client imagined. Understanding that proper outdoors design increases the value of a property triggers a desire among team members to deliver the most creative designs that truly bring the indoors outside and vice versa. They have two UAG Council Distinction Awards to show for their commitment to preserving and creating stunning outdoor spaces.
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Vision Hardscapes of Atlanta
Photos: Vision Hardscapes of Atlanta
Why we’re fans: A unique business right from its brand name, Vision Hardscapes began transforming Atlanta’s landscape into a vision of beauty in 2006. A decade later, the award-winning company still prides itself in the building and design of custom structures, outdoor kitchens, walkways and pavers among others. Your dreams for a scenic outdoors in Atlanta can start taking shape with a simple call to the outstanding Vision Hardscapes.
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Georgian Landscape Design
Photos: Georgian Landscape Design
Why we’re fans: “Best of Gwinnett” five times over, Georgian Landscape Design is undoubtedly a giant in the landscaping scene. They do everything from water features to drainage systems in the vast area that includes Buford, Duluth, and Lake Lanier. Professional landscape designers and architects merge their skills to transform the outdoors into an excellent liveable space for the whole family. Working with this business should set you back anything from $30,000 to $175,000 but that depends on the client’s needs. They boast some of the best talents in the industry, which enables them to handle projects of all sizes.
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Troy Rhone Garden Design
Photos: Troy Rhone Garden Design
Why we’re fans: If you want to extend a home’s interior to the outdoors, Troy Rhone Garden Design is the business to seek. The owner Troy Rhone has a calm manner, which endears him to clients, contributing to the longevity of his business. Coming from a family of writers, gardeners, and artists, his natural talent is obvious shows in any project undertaken be it swimming pool, garden or landscape design in Alabama.
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Botanica Atlanta | Landscape Design-Build-Maintain
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Photos: Botanica Atlanta | Landscape Design-Build-Maintain
Why we’re fans: It takes thorough planning for the skillful craftsmen at Botanica Atlanta to deliver memorable design solutions. They aim for unmatched finesse in their work the reason for their engaging the client throughout the design process. It is exciting that owner Stuart DiNenno works directly with the client on each project to ensure the best results. They cover a wide range of services including tree removal, fence installation, and lawn care.
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Legacy Landscape Design, LLC
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Photos: Legacy Landscape Design, LLC
Why we’re fans: Mark D. Schisler the owner of Legacy Landscape Design LLC boasts a degree in Landscape Architecture. After leaving the University of Georgia, he started the landscaping business in 1994, paying special attention to sustainable design, landscape design, 3D rendering, and installation. Excellent residential landscaping and eco-friendly design are hallmarks that have earned the company recognition from Southern Living Magazine, HGTV, and BBB Atlanta.
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The Inspired Garden
Photos: The Inspired Garden
Why we’re fans: Karen Faulkner was inspired to create stunning landscapes, award-winning concepts, and professional installations when she founded Inspired Garden Landscape Group. Her company services Atlanta and its environs with help of an excellent design team. Their passion for creativity clearly shows in their planning and execution no matter the timeline or budget. The Inspired Garden’s keen eye for design and knowledge of the terrain is compared to none.
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Artistic Landscapes
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Photos: Artistic Landscapes
Why we’re fans: After working in the corporate sector for a decade, Mark Keightley knew it was time for a change. The University of Illinois graduate moved to Atlanta and opened a construction business before venturing into the landscaping scene. Artistic Landscapes was born in 1994 and is now a member of Urban Ag Council and Planet owing to active participation in the business. They scour the country planting and studying trees in order to gain knowledge or educate others about the beauty of landscaping. Masonry, custom water features, fireplaces, decks, and hardscaping are some of the services on offer at Artistic Landscaping.
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Outside Landscape Group
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Photos: Outside Landscape Group
Why we’re fans: This company has an unmatched commitment to a seamless process, comprehensive design, and exquisite finishing. As a result, Outside Landscape Group earned recognition by RLAs in Office, which made it even more appealing to clients. In addition to traditional landscaping, they engage in the provision of irrigation systems, pools, spas and putting greens among many more outdoor features.
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DreamScapes
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Photos: DreamScapes
Why we’re fans: Famous for breaking the norm in outdoor design, DreamScapes is a company guided by the belief that as an extension of the home, the outdoors should match up in beauty. They are all about bringing the client’s vision to life and there are no compromises in delivering the ultimate intimate garden, majestic pool or stunning front entrance to a home. This way, DreamScapes has repeatedly created some of the most alluring living spaces in Atlanta.
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That's it for our picks! If you have any additional questions, please visit our Atlanta lawn care page.
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Editor's Note: Thank you to all the members of the landscape designers and architects community. We appreciate the hard work that you do. If you have any feedback for us, we’d love to hear from you.
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