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Make Your Outdoor Living Inviting with Flagstone Patios

Discover the unparalleled craftsmanship of flagstone patios with Contemporary Gardens Atlanta. We take immense pride in our reputation for delivering exceptional service, blending professionalism and sophistication to transform your outdoor space into a masterpiece. With over a decade of experience specializing in the design and installation of flagstone patios, we consistently exceed expectations with our meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality.

At Contemporary Gardens Atlanta, we recognize the importance of creating a patio that not only enhances your home’s aesthetic appeal but also enhances its functionality and value. Our dedicated team of friendly professionals works closely with you to understand your vision and preferences, ensuring that every aspect of the design complements your lifestyle and aligns with your aesthetic preferences.

From selecting the finest materials to executing flawless installation, we prioritize excellence in every step of the process. Whether you desire a sleek modern design or a rustic retreat, we have the expertise to bring your dream patio to life with elegance and precision.

Transform your outdoor living space with Contemporary Gardens Atlanta and experience the artistry of flagstone patios crafted to elevate your home’s beauty and functionality.

Seamless Process for Your Outdoor Oasis: Unveiling Your Vision with Contemporary Gardens

Achieving a seamless blend of indoor comfort and outdoor serenity is a coveted aspiration for many homeowners today. At Contemporary Gardens, we specialize in transforming outdoor spaces into personalized havens, whether you envision a tranquil garden retreat, a chic urban oasis, or a vibrant social hub.

Each outdoor area is a canvas awaiting transformation into a masterpiece at Contemporary Gardens. Our meticulous process is designed to guide you from initial inspiration to the final realization of your dream outdoor haven.

Your journey begins with a simple phone call to (404) 888-0850. Our friendly team is eager to listen, discuss your vision, and explore how we can bring it to life. Whether you have a clear idea in mind or need guidance, our experts are ready to assist.

Following your initial contact, we schedule a 15-minute brainstorming call. This informal yet focused conversation allows us to delve deeper into your ideas, preferences, and practical considerations. Collaboration is key, ensuring your personality shines through in every aspect of the design.

Next, our team conducts an onsite consultation to survey your property. We assess existing features, note potential challenges, and identify unique opportunities. This hands-on approach ensures that our designs harmoniously integrate with your surroundings.

Armed with insights from the consultation, our talented designers create sketches, renderings, and detailed plans. During the design meeting, we present these concepts for your review and approval, ensuring every element aligns perfectly with your vision.

Once the design is finalized, our skilled craftsmen take over to bring it to life. With meticulous attention to detail and efficiency, we implement every aspect of the plan, minimizing disruption and maximizing satisfaction.

As construction nears completion, we invite you to a final walkthrough. This is your opportunity to witness the transformation firsthand, exploring your new outdoor sanctuary and appreciating the craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Beyond construction, we offer ongoing maintenance services to preserve the beauty of your outdoor space year-round. Our team ensures your garden remains vibrant and reflects your initial vision long into the future.

Ready to Transform Your Outdoor Space?

Embark on your journey with Contemporary Gardens today by calling 404-888-0850. Whether you desire a serene retreat or a lively gathering place, we are dedicated to exceeding your expectations and creating an outdoor living space that resonates with your lifestyle and preferences.

Let’s collaborate to bring your vision to life amidst the natural beauty of your own backyard.

Enhance Your Outdoor Space with Custom Fire Pits

At Contemporary Gardens, we understand the captivating charm of a fire pit as a relaxed alternative to the traditional outdoor fireplace. A fire pit, with its open bowl or depression, offers a versatile spot for enjoying wood-burning or gas-fueled fires. Whether you prefer simple, rustic designs or more sophisticated setups complete with seating, tables, and windshields, our fire pits create an inviting atmosphere perfect for gatherings, marshmallow roasting, and creating treasured memories with loved ones.

Our expertise lies in crafting fire pits that not only enhance the beauty of your garden but also reflect your unique style. Each design is tailored to seamlessly integrate with your outdoor aesthetics, ensuring a harmonious and personalized touch. Reach out to us at 404-888-0850 to explore how we can transform your outdoor space with a bespoke fire pit design that enriches your garden’s ambiance.

Graceful Garden Vines: Embracing Nature’s Beauty in Modern Landscapes

Transform your outdoor oasis into a verdant paradise with Contemporary Gardens. We specialize in creating breathtaking landscapes that showcase the exquisite allure of vines, meticulously curated to add elegance and sophistication to your garden.

Discover our enchanting selection of vines:

🌱 Akebia Vine
🌸 Caroline Jasmine
🍃 Clematis
🌼 Climbing Hydrangea
🌹 Climbing Rose
🍂 Fig Vine
🌷 Madison Jasmine

Each vine is chosen for its unique beauty and ability to thrive in your outdoor environment, enhancing your space with natural grace. At Contemporary Gardens, we are passionate about crafting captivating environments that inspire and delight.

Our dedicated team of landscaping professionals is committed to guiding you through every step of the process, from initial consultation to installation, ensuring your vision is realized with precision and creativity. Whether you envision a tranquil retreat, a vibrant floral display, or a sophisticated blend of both, we tailor our services to exceed your expectations.

Contact us today to schedule your personalized consultation and begin the journey to transform your outdoor living space into a sanctuary of natural elegance. Let Contemporary Gardens Atlanta elevate your outdoor experience with our expertise and dedication to excellence.

Enchant Your Outdoors: Vibrant Landscaping with Contemporary Gardens

Are you ready to transform your outdoor space into a lush paradise? At Contemporary Gardens, we specialize in creating stunning landscapes that blend soft pastels and bold hues to perfection. Whether you envision a tranquil retreat or a vibrant showcase of colors, our expert team is dedicated to bringing beauty and vibrancy to every corner of your garden.

Located in Atlanta, Contemporary Gardens is renowned as the premier destination for high-end landscaping. From breathtaking petunias to meticulous garden design services, we offer a bespoke approach tailored to your preferences and lifestyle.

Discover the art of outdoor living with Contemporary Gardens. Let us elevate your surroundings with our passion for horticulture and commitment to excellence. Contact us today and embark on a journey towards a garden that not only enhances your property but also enriches your everyday life.

Stop and Smell the Roses

June is a perfect time to enjoy and care for your rose bushes.  Here are a few tips to keep your roses looking healthy and beautiful all summer long:  

Prune Climbing Roses
After your climbing roses finish flowering, prune canes back to 4 to 5 feet long. This is also the time to train new growth by additional supports and wiring, giving you more flowers when they bloom again in the fall.

Look for Disease It’s important to be on the lookout for a powdery mildew substance and black spots.  If you see these symptoms on your rose bushes, you can treat infected plants with a fungicide. To help control these diseases, make sure you water roses early in the day and direct the water to the soil and not over the leaves. Last, don’t compost infected leaves; throw them in the trash to prevent the disease from spreading.

Fertilize You can fertilize roses until late August through several easy methods. One of the most common is to use liquid fertilizer – simply mix a powder or liquid form with water and apply every two weeks. You can also select a slow-release fertilizer by inserting one of these products into soil every 6 weeks.  Last, add compost monthly, this will improve the soil while fertilizing your roses.  Enjoy your roses and for more on rose fungicides and how to best treat the issue, go here: Fungicides Made Simple

Patio Beautification- 5 Tips to Long Lasting Container Pots

potted plant tipsIt’s that time of year when enjoying your outdoor patio is enhanced by beautiful container pots.  Here are six important tips from Contemporary Gardens that will ensure your pots are healthy and will last long into fall.

  1. Get creative.  There is a design axiom for large containers of “Thrill, Fill and Spill”, which covers a tall plant in the center and then you add fill plants in the middle and cascading plants around the edge.  Pick pots from all sizes to create visual vignettes on your patio; and don’t shy away from adding more than flowers…herbs, climbing ivy and even small vegetable plants are great additions to your pots.
  2. Drainage is key.  Proper drainage is critical to container pot success and is the number one reason that container plants die.  Make sure your pots have drainage holes and that you place screen wire (even a coffee filter will work) over the drainage holes in the bottom of the pot or container to prevent loss of soil.  Last, make sure there is room for the water to drain out.
  3. Potting soil matters. Use prepared potting soil, rather than dirt from your yard, to ensure the soil is free from disease and insect pests.
  4. Plant like a pro.  When taking your plants out of the nursery containers, be careful not to pull up directly as the plants may break and die.  You want to push the plant up from the bottom so you can grab the roots.  If the roots are circled around the bottom of the plant, break the roots away so they can keep growing directly out inside your pot.  Then plant your plants at the same depth they were originally planted at in their nursery container.
  5. Don’t forget to fertilize and water.  Last, apply a time release fertilizer on top of the soil to keep plants healthy all-season long and make sure they get plenty of water, especially if they are in direct sunlight.  To test soil dryness, stick your finger into the soil up to the second knuckle. If your fingertip feels dry, it’s time to water.
  6. The final touch. Dress the dirt with pine bark mini nuggets which will give your pot a finishing touch and this will also keep the soil moist when it’s hot and prevents the soil from washing out in heavy rain.

April’s Plant of the Month

Chances are, when most people think of spring in Atlanta, they think of the purple haze of Redbud trees, the white fluttering of Dogwoods and the wall-to-wall rainbow of Azaleas. It’s a beautiful city in all seasons and spring may be the jewel in Atlanta’s horticultural crown.

There are a lot of less-considered plants for color and interest that can be incorporated into a yard or garden, some more unusual choices that might get a lingering gaze from passers-by or even the squeal of car brakes driving past a front yard.

Take, for example, Snowball Viburnum. Would this beauty not stop just about anyone in their tracks?

Ok, she’s a big girl – 12’ to even 20’ – but she can be pruned immediately after flowering to control size if you must. Better yet, prune this statuesque  stunner into a small tree! The flowers start out a lovely chartreuse green and grow larger and larger until they are a perfectly-white froth of bubbles. And the color usually lasts a month. What they lack in fragrance they more than make up for by providing beautiful blooms for cut arrangements inside. Pick a sunny spot for the most flowers.

While she quietly exits the show in May, you’ll certainly remember this life-of-the-party for a long time to come! We’d be glad to help find some room for one in your garden!

Contemporary Gardens’ Trucks Get a Spring Makeover

Contemporary Gardens is dusting the pollen off of their old look and rolling out a spring makeover.  “It was time for us to take our new logo and expand it to all collateral, trucks and yard signs,’” said owner David Pyron.  If you are one of our landscape maintenance clients, you’ll definitely notice our bright new trucks.

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Contemporary Gardens teamed up with MOCK, the agency, to create a look and feel that is stopping traffic.

“A fleet of vehicles is an excellent opportunity to help build a brand. Each truck is a rolling billboard for Contemporary Gardens. We designed the trucks to be visually eye-catching while demonstrating their landscaping expertise through interesting facts about specific plant and flower species,” said Donald Mock, owner of Mock, the agency.

Contemporary Gardens understands how important it is to look professional while their team is working in your yard. Each truck highlights a different southern flower and all sorts of fun facts that are sure to delight even the most disgruntled Atlanta driver.

Be on the lookout for our dazzling trucks and more exciting makeovers that are on the way!

Memorial Japanese Maple Saved from Wrecking Ball

Photo courtesy of http://northside-neighbor.com
Photo courtesy of http://northside-neighbor.com

Over 16 years ago a Japanese Maple tree was planted as a living memorial to Alec Martin on the grounds of E. Rivers Elementary.  At the time, Martin’s grandmother was an active volunteer with the PTA and wanted to plant a special memorial to her grandson who had passed away.

When E. Rivers Elementary went under major demolition last fall, the tree was slated to be destroyed.  That’s when E. Rivers parents, Stephanie (PTA co-President) and David Pyron stepped in.  “It was important for us to save this tree, not only for its beauty, but for the sentimental meaning the tree brings to the Martin family, E. Rivers Elementary and the community,” said David Pyron.

David’s company, Contemporary Gardens, volunteered sizable equipment and time to safely remove the tree and have it replanted in a temporary home across the street.  When the campus finishes its construction, David’s team will bring the tree back home.

“Community service is an important part of our guiding principles at Contemporary Gardens.  We are proud of the fact that we help the neighbors and the community in which we work,” said Pyron.

E. Rivers Elementary is located at 8 Peachtree Battle Avenue, NW, Atlanta.