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address: "4615 Lake Forrest Dr NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30342, United States"
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# Joe A. Gayle & Associates

Original Houzz profile: [Joe A. Gayle & Associates](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/joe-a-gayle-and-associates-pfvwus-pf~939748167)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA
- **Serves:** Atlanta, Buckhead Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, Marietta, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Mableton, North Atlanta, Decatur, Candler-McAfee, North Druid Hills, North Decatur, Vinings, Scottdale, Druid Hills, Buckhead, Chastain Park, Lindridge-Martin Manor, Piedmont Heights, Pine Hills
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2013–2021), for Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- 25,000 Ideabook Saves
- Award winning
- High-end
- Offers Custom Work

Joe A. Gayle & Associates has worked with clients ranging from the most exclusive to builders, developers, and homeowners. Our vision is to create the most aesthetically pleasing design that not only provides a better quality of life, but also an increase in the value of an investment.

Why A Landscape Designer? Why Joe Gayle & Associates? The same reason you start with an architect before building a house… by starting with a design by Joe Gayle & Associates you have a master plan, an advocate for you, working with the contractors, a locked-in budget and a vision from someone who knows plants and soil inside and out, who is intimately familiar with pool products/pool structures/motors. We are quite aware of the Earth's Gifts that we use to accentuate our little piece of 'Heaven' on Earth.

At Joe Gayle & Associates we 'listen' to the client, 'read' their desires, styles, dreams… and work with their budget for the project. We remain hands-on throughout the process, using and monitoring quality people, staying in communication with you and giving 110% on all projects, both large and small.

### Services Provided

- Landscape Design
- Garden Design
- Hardscaping
- Landscape Plans
- Patio Design
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Site Planning
- Custom Fire Pits
- Pool Landscaping
- Custom Water Features
- Swimming Pool Design
- Gazebo Design & Construction
- Deck Design
- 3D Rendering
- Project Management
- Drafting
- Organic Gardens
- Pond Construction
- Shed Design & Construction
- Edible Gardens
- Greenhouse Design & Construction
- Rooftop Deck Installation
- Green Roofing
- Barn Design & Construction
- Landscape Architect

### Areas Served

- Atlanta
- Buckhead Atlanta
- Sandy Springs
- Roswell
- Alpharetta
- Marietta
- Brookhaven
- Dunwoody
- Mableton
- North Atlanta
- Decatur
- Candler-McAfee
- North Druid Hills
- North Decatur
- Vinings
- Scottdale
- Druid Hills
- Buckhead
- Chastain Park
- Lindridge-Martin Manor
- Piedmont Heights
- Pine Hills

### Typical Job Cost

$20,000 - 500,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Joe A. Gayle & Associates |
| Address | 4615 Lake Forrest Dr NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30342, United States |
| Phone | (404) 252-6120 |
| Website | http://www.jagfolly.com/ |
| Followers on Houzz | 218 |

**Social profiles:**
- Blog — http://jagfolly.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Joe A. Gayle & Associates](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/joe-a-gayle-and-associates-pfvwus-pf~939748167)
- **Website:** http://www.jagfolly.com/
- **Phone:** (404) 252-6120

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Best of Houzz Award Winner 2013: Design
- Best of Houzz Award Winner 2014: Design
- Best of Houzz Award Winner 2015: Design
- Best of Houzz Award Winner 2017: Design
- Have received multiple state and national awards

- **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2013–2021), for Design.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews**

### All 2 reviews

**★★★★★ — Mardini Stone, July 2018**

> I have dealt with Joe Gayle and Assosiates for you years now supplying them with Natural stone, and they have been a pleasure to deal with. very helpful and prompt and helped me a lot with my business.

**★★★★★ — Chicago Roof Deck & Garden, Sept. 2015**

> I have known Mike for over ten years and hold him in high regards as both a person and designer.  We have been able to collaborate together on a few projects and he has shown an ability to take a project from concept to completion.  I would highly recommend calling Mike and Joe A. Gayle Associates for any landscape architecture needs.

## Selected projects

- [John's Creek Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/john-s-creek-residence-pj-vj~300550)
  - Location: John's Creek, GA
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: A large home in Country Club of the South completed in 2008. We recently revisited the site with a local magazine that wanted to do an article on the home and landscape.
- [Atlanta Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atlanta-estate-pj-vj~64204)
  - Location: Atlanta, GA
  - Photos: 11
- [Brookhaven Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brookhaven-home-pj-vj~814003)
  - Location: Brookhaven, GA
  - Photos: 8
- [Sandy Springs Back Yard Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sandy-springs-back-yard-retreat-pj-vj~138944)
  - Location: Atlanta, GA
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Joe A. Gayle & Associates were hired to design the pool, cabana, pool deck, putting green, and landcape planting for this back yard oasis in Sandy Springs, Ga.
- [West Conway Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-conway-residence-pj-vj~2601969)
  - Location: Atlanta, GA
  - Photos: 25
- [Buckhead home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/buckhead-home-pj-vj~138891)
  - Location: Buckhead, GA
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: Joe A. Gayle and Associates designed and managed the installation of the landscape for this Buckhead residence in Atlanta, Georiga.
- [Pools and Waterfalls](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pools-and-waterfalls-pj-vj~218221)
  - Location: Atlanta, GA
  - Photos: 9
- [North Georgia Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-georgia-estate-pj-vj~218354)
  - Location: Cumming, GA
  - Photos: 10
- [Ansley Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ansley-park-pj-vj~4051883)
  - Location: Atlanta, GA
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: A major renovation project completed in 2018. The homeowner's wanted to display their artwork but have enough functional space for grandkids to run and play.

[See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/joe-a-gayle-and-associates-pfvwus-pf~939748167)

## Ideabooks

- [country french](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55726388/list/country-french) — 3 ideas
- [joegayle's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3134262/list/joegayle-s-ideas) — 61 ideas
- [french](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55726202/list/french) — 3 ideas
- [outdoor kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8261791/list/outdoor-kitchen) — 26 ideas

[See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/joegayle)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Is that real turf between the flagstone, groundcover or faux turf?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Real emerald zoysia

**Q: Stone/Concrete around Pool** *(in Photo Questions)*

What is this stone type/color around the pool? and are those standard size?

A: Grey Crab Orchard flagstone.  It is a natural stone and can be bought in large pieces like what is shown in this picture.  They can easily be chipped or cut into smaller pieces.

**Q: What is the plant going along the bottom right of this photo?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: That is English Laurel.  Thanks for the question!

**Q: Edge Stone** *(in Photo Questions)*

Hello, this is lovely!  What is the name/type of edge stone that you used?  The more gray stone.  Thank you!!

A: Those are granite cobblestones.  Thanks for the question!

**Q: Name of the tall evergreens flanking the door?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Will they take full sun? Just love the shapes here.

A: Those are Weeping Alaskan Cedar.  They prefer full sun, but will tolerate partial shade.  Thanks for the question!

**Q: Is the hot tub gunnite/concrete or prefab with stone surround?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The spa water feature is gunite with applied stone to create a water feature, then by hitting the button, it becomes a spa-this way it is an all year asset to the landscape-JAG

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*