Garden Designers in Marietta

“Repeat customer! I hired Ann Johnson for a design and installation project 20 years ago on a large property in the country. She remastered my outdoor living and gardening spaces into a breathtaking landscape. Fast forward 20 years, and I sought out Ann to design a Charleston-style courtyard garden for my condominium in Atlanta. Based on my previous experience, I knew that she would be able to work with a small area and achieve our mutual vision of a low maintenance, evergreen, bird loving, shade garden. In addition, drainage issues were mitigated, and hardscaping was installed with artisan-level care. Please see the photos of my new slice of heaven.”

“I hired the company to do a multi-phase landscape project that included a redesign of 3/4 acre lot. The team, and very specifically Michael, was incredibly helpful at every stage of the process, from hiring a landscape architect, to project design, to value engineering and execution. We love the outcome and have had numerous neighbors in the community comment on the work done and how much they love the aesthetic. I’ve retained the company to maintain the site moving forward which they’ve done an excellent job of, including the replacement any plants that did not work. Michael and team are very knowledgeable, responsive and respectful in their dealings. I highly recommend the company look forward to continuing the execution of our vision for the property.”

“As homeowners, we were initially hesitant about undertaking a major landscape project. We researched local firms, interviewed a few, and after communicating with Charles (Charles Hodges Ltd. Gardens), we knew we had found the right person and company. We emailed Charles our "wish list" of garden elements that included: • low maintenance/perennials • level grading • 4-season flowers/garden • focal point water feature (pond or waterfall) • low voltage lighting • natural-look seating area (stone) • ornamental trees • butterfly garden • fire feature • grilling area After reviewing our wish list and at his first visit to our house, he told us about his vision for our yard and that he wanted to design an "outdoor room" that would essentially be an extension of our indoor space so that we could step out from one room in our house into another room. He truly accomplished this; his landscape design is stunning and nothing short of a masterpiece! Charles really listened to us and incorporated every one of our wish list elements into his plan. The result is that our garden reflects our style and enhances the overall value and appeal of our home. What is even more remarkable is that he incorporated all of these elements into a relatively small backyard land area! Our project also involved his design of infrastructure including a natural stone seating area, pond with water fountain, low-voltage lighting, irrigation, and whole-house drainage system. Not only did Charles design our project, he and his turnkey team constructed it to the nth degree bringing every detail of his plan to life. Construction began with tearing out an existing concrete slab, then digging a hole for the pond. We both thought, what did we get ourselves into? Charles' turnkey construction process was seamless and his construction team was very professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and always willing to answer our questions. We were extremely impressed by their attention to detail and commitment to quality. Also, Charles stands behind his commitments and delivered excellent results. The project was just about complete when we experienced a major rain storm. The drainage system did not accommodate the unexpected amount. We called Charles, sent a video, and that evening he called his crew and had them return to our house the very next day. They installed more drains for the system and reconstructed the garden at no additional cost! Since then, we have had another major rain storm, and the added drains worked perfectly. Customer service is his priority: whenever we have a question, we call Charles and he answers right away or gets back to us as soon as he is able. Charles' landscape design is a testament to his artistic vision and deep understanding of horticultural principles. Our garden layout is visually appealing, practical, and incorporates a harmonious blend of native perennial plants that thrive in our local climate. We highly recommend Charles and his entourage!”