Art of Stone Gardening

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!