Dunwoody Landscape Design and Outdoor Living
Established landscaping and mature trees can give a property character, but they may also create shade, drainage, root, circulation, and maintenance concerns. Improving the yard requires more than adding new plants or replacing one patio.
Outdoor Makeover & Living Spaces helps Dunwoody homeowners create cohesive outdoor spaces that respect the property’s existing character while making it more functional.
Thoughtful Transformation, Not Change for Its Own Sake
The design process evaluates what should remain, what should be improved, and what needs to be replaced.
A plan may include:
- Landscape redesign and installation
- Patios, walkways, and steps
- Retaining walls
- Outdoor kitchens
- Fireplaces and fire pits
- Decks, porches, and pergolas
- Drainage and erosion improvements
- Outdoor lighting
- Pool surroundings
- Complete backyard renovation
Each recommendation should contribute to a clear lifestyle or functional objective.
Designing Around Mature Properties
Mature trees and established planting can create a sense of privacy and connection to nature. They can also influence sun exposure, plant selection, hardscape placement, root protection, and construction access.
Older patios, decks, walls, and drainage systems should be assessed before the new design is finalized.
Professional Recommendations Based on Fit
Our Client Concierge learns how your family uses the property, which elements matter most, what has prevented progress, and how the desired scope relates to timing and anticipated investment.
The right consultation is recommended based on complexity—not simply presented as a menu of prices.
OUR LANDSCAPE SERVICE OPTIONS INCLUDES
Consult
Start with our Client Concierge to discuss your goals, property, scope and anticipated investment. We confirm service availability and recommend the appropriate paid consultation: Elevate ($99), Lifestyle ($249) or Legacy ($499).
Design
Elevate includes a preliminary sketch and project estimate. Lifestyle and Legacy include a 2D digital design, with one and three included revisions respectively. An optional 3D design add-on is available with Lifestyle and Legacy for an additional $500; it is not available with Elevate. Your designer confirms the scope, deliverables and timing for your property.
Build
After you approve the design and written construction proposal, our project team coordinates the work, materials and relevant specialists. We explain project-specific timing, keep you informed and document approved scope changes as your outdoor space takes shape.
Satisfy
At the final walkthrough, we explain the installed features and care instructions and review the applicable written warranty terms. Your project team remains your contact for follow-up questions, so you can enjoy the completed space with confidence.
Plan Your Dunwoody Outdoor Transformation
Tell our Client Concierge what you value about the property and what you want to change.
Plan your Dunwoody outdoor makeover
Explore our Elevate, Lifestyle and Legacy Makeover tiers with your Client Concierge to find the approach that fits your goals, scope and anticipated investment. Our investment guide explains planning considerations and includes completed-project examples.
Still deciding which kind of contractor you need? Read our design-build, landscaper and pool builder comparison before choosing your team.
Confirm coverage for your property
Service coverage is based on specific ZIP codes, not city boundaries or a mileage radius. Check our service ZIP-code directory, then share your property address with our Client Concierge to confirm availability and project fit.
Our Process
Can you preserve parts of my existing landscape?
Yes, when plants and features are healthy, appropriately located, and compatible with the design.
Can you replace an old deck as part of a backyard renovation?
Yes. Deck and carpentry work can be coordinated with patios, landscaping, stairs, lighting, and gathering areas.
Can you improve privacy?
Yes. Privacy may be addressed through layered plants, trees, structures, screens, layout, or elevation.
Do you evaluate drainage beneath mature tree cover?
Yes. Water flow, soil conditions, roots, grade, and existing drainage should all be considered.