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Tell us what your yard needs and we'll pass it to an independent, insured Metro Atlanta landscaping company that does that kind of work. It's free, and you're never obligated to hire anyone.
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Landscaping, lawn and hardscape services
From a new patio to a lawn that finally survives August, choose the kind of help you need. We'll route your request to an independent company that handles that work in your part of Metro Atlanta.
Landscape Design & Installation
Planting plans, beds, and full front- or backyard makeovers.
02Lawn Care & Maintenance
Mowing, fertilization, weed control, and seasonal lawn programs.
03Sod Installation
New lawns, bare-spot repair, and grass-type conversions with sod.
04Hardscaping: Patios, Walls & Walkways
Patios, retaining walls, walkways, steps, and fire features.
05Yard Drainage & Erosion Control
Standing water, soggy lawns, washouts, and eroding slopes.
06Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems
Sprinkler and drip installation, repair, and smart controllers.
07Tree & Shrub Planting and Care
Planting, pruning, mulching, and shrub replacement.
Why Atlanta yards behave the way they do
Most landscaping problems around Atlanta come back to three things: dense clay soil, a climate that sits between warm-season and cool-season grass zones, and heavy rain that arrives fast. Understanding them helps you ask better questions and compare quotes.
Georgia red clay
Piedmont clay holds nutrients but drains slowly and compacts easily, especially around new construction. A soil test through your county UGA Extension office tells you pH and nutrient needs before you spend money on amendments, sod or plants.
A transition-zone lawn
Atlanta can grow warm-season grasses like Bermuda, zoysia and centipede as well as cool-season tall fescue. Warm-season types go dormant and brown in winter; fescue stays green but struggles in summer heat. Sun and shade usually decide which fits.
Rain in bursts, rules on watering
Summer thunderstorms can drop a lot of rain in a short time, which clay can't absorb, so grading and drainage matter. On the other end, Georgia limits outdoor watering to certain hours, so efficient irrigation and drought-tolerant plants pay off.
Three steps. No cost to you.
Widespread Landscaping is a referral service, not a contractor. Partner companies pay for referrals, so the request is free for you.
Tell us what happened
Share your ZIP code and what you're dealing with.
We match a local pro
Your request goes to an independent, insured company serving your area.
They call you
Schedule an inspection and get a quote. You decide whether to hire them.
Across Metro Atlanta.
We take requests from homeowners across Metro Atlanta. These are some of the communities we hear from most often, each with its own soil, slope and tree-cover quirks.
Questions, answered
Is this service free?
Yes. There's no cost to you to request help. Landscaping companies in our network pay for referrals. You only pay the company you hire, and you're never obligated to hire anyone.
Are you a landscaping company?
No. We're an independent referral service. We pass your request to an independent, insured landscaping, lawn or hardscape company serving your area, and they contact you directly.
How fast will someone contact me?
Most companies reach out within a business day or two, and sooner when you mark a drainage or erosion problem as urgent. Spring is the busiest season, so response and scheduling can take longer then.
Do landscapers need a license in Georgia?
Georgia doesn't require a general state license for landscaping or lawn maintenance. Companies that apply pesticides for hire are generally required to be licensed through the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and some work, such as certain retaining walls, may need local permits. Ask any company for proof of insurance.
What's the best time of year to start a landscaping project in Atlanta?
It depends on the project. Fall is generally best for planting trees and shrubs and for seeding fescue. Warm-season sod does best from late spring into summer. Hardscape and drainage work can happen most of the year, and winter is a good time to plan and get on a schedule.