--- title: "Art of Stone Gardening — Landscape Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/art-of-stone-gardening-pfvwus-pf~2114810096 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2114810096.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Art of Stone Gardening" category: ["Landscape Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7b536f2302f108ff_2501-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "Dahlonega, Georgia 30533, United States" phone: "(770) 519-6372" website: http://artofstonegardening.com rating: 5 review_count: 40 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 54 last_updated: 2026-11-05 --- # Art of Stone Gardening Original Houzz profile: [Art of Stone Gardening](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/art-of-stone-gardening-pfvwus-pf~2114810096) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors - **Location:** Dahlonega, GA - **Serves:** Gainesville, Flowery Branch, Cumming, Dahlonega, Dawsonville, Cleveland, Ellijay, Clarkesville, Hiawassee, Blairsville, Helen, Blueridge, Murrayville, Sautee Nacoochee - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (40 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2016–2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Family owned - 20 years in business Art of Stone provides creative stonescapes and sustainable landscapes throughout the North Georgia area, but it’s more than that. As a small company, the enduring beauty and success of your garden is our focus. For that reason, we create outdoor spaces that blend and flow with the land, not fight it. We believe in building healthy gardens that are easy to nurture and thrive in the years to come. Specializing in outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, water features, ponds, patios, retaining walls, paths, stone steps, landscape design and installation, and garden design, Art of Stone’s one-of-a-kind approach is an investment in your property that will last. With more than 30 years of collective experience in the design, construction, and maintenance of breathtaking stonework and gardens, Suzanne and Jason work as a team to bring your vision to life with expertise and passion. ### Services Provided - Landscape Construction - Hardscaping - Garden Design - Patio Construction - Deck Building - Paver Installation - Pergola Construction - Retaining Wall Construction - Custom Fire Pits - Pool Landscaping - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Outdoor Lighting Installation - Masonry - Custom Water Features - Outdoor Fireplace Construction - Landscape Lighting Installation - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Concrete Construction - Gazebo Design & Construction - Planting - Fence Installation - Brick Masonry - Landscape Drainage System Installation - Sod Installation - Tree Planting - Trellis Construction - Site Preparation - Drip Irrigation Installation - Pond Construction - Land Leveling & Grading - Sprinkler System Installation - Mulching - Shed Design & Construction - Arbor Design and Construction - Tree Removal - Land Clearing - Organic Gardens - Edible Gardens - Tree Pruning - Living Walls - Wrought Iron Fence Installation - Hedge Trimming - Potted Plants - Weed Control - Rototilling - Aluminum Fence Installation - Irrigation & Sprinkler Repair - Masonry Construction & Repair - Shrub & Tree Pruning - Vegetable Gardening ### Areas Served - Gainesville - Flowery Branch - Cumming - Dahlonega - Dawsonville - Cleveland - Ellijay - Clarkesville - Hiawassee - Blairsville - Helen - Blueridge - Murrayville - Sautee Nacoochee ### Typical Job Cost $5,000 - 300,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Art of Stone Gardening | | Address | Dahlonega, Georgia 30533, United States | | Phone | (770) 519-6372 | | Website | http://artofstonegardening.com | | Followers on Houzz | 54 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/artofstonelandscaping - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/AOSGardening - Blog — http://artofstonegardening.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Art of Stone Gardening](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/art-of-stone-gardening-pfvwus-pf~2114810096) - **Website:** http://artofstonegardening.com - **Phone:** (770) 519-6372 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - North Georgia Master StoneMason for 2013, Georgia Certified Landscape Professional, Georgia Certified Pesticide License - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2016–2025), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 40 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 4.9 - Value: 5.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Lucinda Grace, Nov. 2024** > Suzanne and Jason were hired to correct and finish a landscape project that a previous landscape architect severely botched. They came in with a plan and appropriate plants and in one day turned the entire project around. My backyard is gorgeous. The plants are well suited to the area they were planted. A French drain that was installed without an actual drain was corrected and they graded the area so that water run-off and pooling were not an issue. It is a joy to sit in my backyard now. Art of Stone Gardening does beautiful work and I would whole-heartedly recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch landscaping. **Comment from Art of Stone Gardening:** > Cindy- Thank you so much for your review! We appreciate you, and look forward to working with you again in the future! **★★★★★ — wnabers, March 2024** > Re-think and re-design of steep hillside drainage, driveway and retaining walls, addition of a new patio. The stone-faced retaining wall on the street is a work of art, and the cement-block wall down below is a muscular workhorse. Jason brought unexpected finesse and a delicate curve to both -- and to the last-minute patio, which would otherwise have been my dumb rectangle. He also brought kick-ass crew for each different task, full partners in the design and build. To top it off, Suzanne planted the new landscape to grow seamlessly into the woods over the next few years... if we can just keep the deer at bay! **Comment from Art of Stone Gardening:** > Thank you, William! It was a pleasure working with you. **★★★★★ — willir222, Jan. 2024** > I first saw the work of Art of Stone on a neighbor's yard, and was impressed by both the beauty of the work and the engineering expertise. My side yard was very steep (exceedingly hard and dangerous to mow), and was beginning to show signs of erosion, so I contacted Jason Brosche at Art of Stone about constructing stone terraces. He came to my house, made measurements and suggestions, and provided a detailed estimate. Being a cheapskate and stuck in the mindset of prices in the 1970's, I balked somewhat at the price , but after several other bids from local contractors, I decided to go with Art of Stone. I could not have been happier. The Art of Stone workers were diligent, meticulous in details surrounding the construction, professional, and quite skilled at their craft. Even though there were rainy days during the construction period, the workers plodded on, and the construction was completed on time and on budget. I was awestruck by our three tiered terracing of stone (each 45' long and 5' above ground), and a massive single wall, standing 10" high and 75' long, which may be visible from outer space in its grandeur. We also had a ~ 30' dry creek bed with river rocks installed, had gravel placed around another area of the property, and had a curb and drain next to our driveway installed to funnel away rain water. During the work period, the workers dug up some small trees that were in the way, balled them up, and replanted them at the end of construction. They also thoroughly cleaned all areas that were muddied via power washing. l am continuing to work with Jason and his wife Suzanne to help with specific flowers and plants to enhance the appearance of our property. I am happy to recommend Art of Stone for all landscaping services. **Comment from Art of Stone Gardening:** > Thanks so much Kelly & Randye! It was a pleasure working with you. **★★★★★ — John Roger Palmour, Dec. 2023** > Jason and Suzanne helped us with a challenging site - a new house on a very small lot in Dahlonega where the use of every square foot needed to be optimized. There were serious issues with drainage and water management. Jason and the crew removed a large tangle of wisteria, privet and other unwanted, overgrown vegetation and regraded the entire lot removing rocks and stumps. They built a beautiful and functional retaining wall along one edge of the property and then constructed a rock covered walkway to the front entrance, and added some large rocks and small boulders for additional grade control and visual interest. Jason also expertly designed and personally poured a substantial driveway and added concrete curbing along the city street to control runoff issues. The crew then incorporated additional topsoil, river sand, and CLM soil conditioner and prepared the entire lot for planting trees, shrubs and grass. > > Throughout the entire process communication was excellent and the crew always came when they said that they would come and did exactly what they said they would do. We soon learned to just let Jason make most of the decisions about the details rather than micro-managing him. The final cost for the project came in almost exactly matching the initial estimates. We are doing all of the planting ourselves, but Suzanne has given us excellent advice on plant selection. We would definitely recommend Art of Stone to anyone. **Comment from Art of Stone Gardening:** > A belated thank-you for your review Roger & Marti. It was a pleasure working with you! **★★★★★ — Kathy and Don Sswicki, Sept. 2023** > We are extremely satisfied with our beautiful retaining wall and steps. A prime example of getting what you pay for....top notch quality and professionalism. Jason listened to our needs and his design met our needs perfectly! The various members of his crews were all very talented and competent! Thank you for a wonderful job that we'll truly enjoy for years to come! **Comment from Art of Stone Gardening:** > Thank you for your kind words, Kathy and Don. We really enjoyed working with you! **★★★★★ — Geoff Cook, Sept. 2023** > I have used Art of Stone on commercial, residential and on my own personal home. Suzanne always knocks it out of the park. They are my first call for my landscape needs. There work is spot on and great customer service. I highly recommend for all your landscape needs. **Comment from Art of Stone Gardening:** > Thank you for taking the time to submit a review for Art of Stone Gardening. We look forward to doing more business with you in the future! **★★★★★ — Judy Marcopulos, June 2023** > Art of Stone completed a beautiful, meditation courtyard for me. My old landscaping was over grown and did not drain properly. My patio was just a slab of concrete. Art of Stone took out all of the old landscaping, prepped the soil, placed drainage, and covered my patio with pavers that coordinated with my home's brick. Instead of grass they placed large stones with dwarf mondo between them. My landscape plants are now a mixture of different types of ferns, hosta, and daylilies. They did an excellent job! **Comment from Art of Stone Gardening:** > Thank you Judy. It was pleasure working with you! > > Suzanne and Jason Brosche **★★★★★ — Beth Cardin, June 2023** > We loved working with Suzanne and Jason and their team! They were kind, professional, and obviously knew their stuff. The plan was great and the installation was very fast and well done. They took care with moving some of my original plants and were very thoughtful in how they dealt with us and our property. We are so happy with how everything turned out, and are just waiting for fall to do more work with them. I cannot recommend them highly enough! **Comment from Art of Stone Gardening:** > Thank you so much Beth. It was a pleasure to work with you and John. > > Suzanne **★★★★★ — Jan, April 2023** > First of all, wonderful people to work with! Knowledgeable about plant care and maintenance. They draw from their client their preferences on plant selection and color. Their installation crew is excellent, and I appreciate the good communication between all parties. I feel they have gone the extra mile for me. I highly recommend their services. **★★★★★ — Bonnie J. Robinson, March 2023** > Art of Stone Gardening transformed what was for 20 years the most troublesome and ugly part of our entire yard. It’s the only level stretch of land at the back of our house that had resisted every effort we'd made to beautify and keep it up. Despite all our efforts, we were left with a weed-ridden patch of land with mismatched plants, pots, and river rocks. Suzanne and Jason Brosche carefully analyzed the landscape around that plot—a heavily-wooded landscape that blocked the sun for most of the day—took into account the quality of its soil; listened to what we didn’t like about the plot as well as what we hoped to have there and how we hoped to keep it up (and at what level of effort). Suzanne gave us a design that surpassed our vision and included choices for lovely plants, pots, and larger installations like a fountain. She adjusted that design when we changed our minds about the fountain, replacing it with our choice between two large and beautiful pots. After we approved her design, they gave us an extremely fair estimate. They scheduled the landscaping and completed it exactly within the time frame and price they predicted. They integrated the few things—rocks and plants—that were there and added stones, pots, plants, and mulch, turning what was before an ugly plot of land into what is now, for us, a garden showcase. They are extremely reliable, knowledgeable, and creative gardeners and landscapers. We were (and are) very lucky to work with him. **Comment from Art of Stone Gardening:** > Thank you BJ! We appreciate the kind words. Suzanne and Jason Brosche **★★★★★ — Mel Whitehead, Oct. 2022** > The work that Art of Stone performed on our house was better than I had hoped for. The pricing was lower than other competitors, and the Jason's work was fantastic. Thank you! **Comment from Art of Stone Gardening:** > Thank you Mel for the wonderful review. We are glad our work helped you with your new home. **★★★★★ — Pixie, July 2022** > I recently purchased a home where the entire yard is dirt and weeds. The Art of Stone Gardening brought in a truckload of mulch, spread it, and completely cleaned up before they left. I was so impressed with the product and the workmanship that I am going forward exclusively with this company. Thank you so much for your meticulous attention, Art of Stone! ## Selected projects - [Taking Grass to Perennials](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/taking-grass-to-perennials-pj-vj~7534712) - Location: Dahlonega, GA - Photos: 9 - [Complete Landscape Renewal](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/complete-landscape-renewal-pj-vj~5894160) - Location: Sautee Nacoochee, GA - Photos: 7 - Description: This beautiful home was totally overgrown by shrubs and vines. The client asked us to enhance the home, make it more livable and attractive. This has been an ongoing three year process with more plantings to come. We started by taming the hillside with retaining walls and adding planting pockets. The front - side entrance was unwelcoming with rotting wood steps. This was removed and another stone wall and stone patio installed. The client is enthralled by water features, so we moved some from he… - [Stone Patio and Koi Pond](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stone-patio-and-koi-pond-pj-vj~7092198) - Location: Clarkesville, GA - Photos: 3 - [Flagstone Patio, stone planters and walkways](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/flagstone-patio-stone-planters-and-walkways-pj-vj~7091411) - Location: Dahlonega, GA - Photos: 16 - Description: This client wanted us to replace her wood deck with a stone patio and series of walkways. These walkways connect the main living space to a screened porch and the driveway. Raised stone planting beds create small gardening spaces allowing for a large variety of shrubs and flowers. - [Backyard Country Farm House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-country-farm-house-pj-vj~1020596) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: The backyard of this farm was transformed into usable space by creating stone retaining walls. - [Retaining Walls and Freestanding Walls](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/retaining-walls-and-freestanding-walls-pj-vj~456005) - Location: Gainesville, GA - Photos: 5 - Description: These are different kinds of walls that we have done. We are experienced at building both decorative and load bearing walls out of a range of materials. - [Steps and Stairs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/steps-and-stairs-pj-vj~690899) - Location: Gainesville, GA - Photos: 14 - Description: Natural stone steps for the front, back or side yard. Steps should be beautiful and functional! - [Waterfalls, Ponds, and Water Features](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/waterfalls-ponds-and-water-features-pj-vj~891034) - Location: Lakemont, GA - Photos: 26 - Description: bubbling rocks, cascading waterfalls, dry stream beds and ponds - [Outdoor Kitchen and Dining Area](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-kitchen-and-dining-area-pj-vj~1086002) - Location: Gainesville, GA - Photos: 12 - Description: This is a traditional home on Lake Lanier. The owner wanted to have a space for a barbecue, a green egg and a firepit but was unsure as to how to blend it into the existing structure. He has wanted to create something in his backyard for years but was unsure as to how to incorporate it into his existing patio. His backyard looks out onto Lake Lanier and he did not want to block the view. So, instead of creating a separate space that might have obstructed the view, we removed part of his concrete… - [Lake Lanier Backyard Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-lanier-backyard-renovation-pj-vj~5532719) - Location: Dawsonville, GA - Photos: 8 - Description: Previously, this was an unattractive area that principally served to collect water and was very unattractive. We added in wood panels to tie this area to the newly renovated pool house. The stone walkways are set in gravel because this area is part of the septic field. The client loves turquoise and yellow, so added yellowish shrubs and some beautiful turquoise pots. - [Firepits and Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/firepits-and-fireplaces-pj-vj~931937) - Location: Gainesville, GA - Photos: 22 - Description: Indoor and outdoor fireplaces, firepits, pizza ovens and outdoor grilling areas - [Examples of Outdoor Patios](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/examples-of-outdoor-patios-pj-vj~885672) - Location: Cleveland, GA - Photos: 25 - Description: This is a collection of various outdoor patios that we have built. - [Seasonal Color and Annuals](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seasonal-color-and-annuals-pj-vj~5855354) - Location: Cleveland, GA - Photos: 5 - Description: Stone raised garden bed with perennials, shrubs and colorful zinnias. - [New and Improved Backyard Pool and Slide](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-and-improved-backyard-pool-and-slide-pj-vj~5844663) - Location: Gainesville, GA - Photos: 10 - Description: Ki and David asked us to help them finish their pool and landscaping and make it a child's delightful playground. The existing slide was not sloped properly so we removed it and added a large boulder wall to support the slide. Ki asked us to create a tunnel under the wall that was just the right height for the little ones. They wanted lots of grass for playing games and rolling around in. The lot was not level and actually quite steep, so we built two large retaining walls. All the other plant m… - [Eclectic Country House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eclectic-country-house-pj-vj~449603) - Location: Blue Ridge, GA - Photos: 11 - Description: Boulder "dining" table - [Annuals and Containers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/annuals-and-containers-pj-vj~1115955) - Location: Gainesville, GA - Photos: 9 - [Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gardens-pj-vj~988242) - Location: Gainesville, GA - Photos: 30 - Description: Perennial gardens, native plant gardens, drought tolerant and deer resistant gardens and cutting gardens - [Backyard garden sanctuary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-garden-sanctuary-pj-vj~1158729) - Location: Gainesville, GA - Photos: 18 - Description: This client bought a beautiful home in Gainesville, GA with nothing but a pool and concrete slab in the backyard. They enjoy entertaining and wanted a space that was cozy and had lots of space. The cedar arbor helps shield the area from the abundant sunshine. A concrete overlay hides the grey concrete and blends together the stone work and pavers. - [Lake House with erosion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-house-with-erosion-pj-vj~449701) - Location: Gainesville, GA - Photos: 10 - Description: This customer just had a number of dying trees taken out which caused a lot of erosion. He contacted us to help him with the erosion and put in a lower patio for entertaining. A couple of months later he asked us to come back and add in a long low retaining wall. This wall served to slow down the erosion further and add a flatter area for planting. Later on we replaced rotted timbers with small walls for his side garden. And lastly, we faced the side of his house with flagstone. - [Paths and Walks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paths-and-walks-pj-vj~459104) - Location: Gainesville, GA - Photos: 14 [See all 21 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/art-of-stone-gardening-pfvwus-pf~2114810096) ## Ideabooks - [Jen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/171453638/list/jen) — 2 ideas - [Robinson](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/165924640/list/robinson) — 3 ideas - [Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/155058152/list/bathroom) — 13 ideas - [Architect](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/127243037/list/architect) — 7 ideas - [J and S](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/87748059/list/j-and-s) — 29 ideas - [Kathy](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76293306/list/kathy) — 4 ideas - [hort 1060 class](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73266960/list/hort-1060-class) — 10 ideas - [Laurie](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/62516365/list/laurie) — 5 ideas - [students](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55525793/list/students) — 1 idea - [Herb Gardens for cooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/48111078/list/herb-gardens-for-cooks) — 6 ideas [See all 10 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/artofstonegeorgia) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. 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