Landscaping That Transforms the Land
SOD installation, artificial turf, trees, grading, and erosion control — we shape the ground itself for Northeast Atlanta properties.
Start With the Land. Everything Else Follows.
The hardscape looks its best when the surrounding landscape is built to the same standard. Timberstone Landscape handles both — which means your paver patio transitions to a properly graded, drainage-managed lawn that complements the work rather than competing with it.
In Northeast Atlanta, the land isn't always cooperative. Clay-heavy soils, aggressive seasonal rainfall, and elevation changes that vary dramatically from lot to lot mean every landscaping project starts with an honest assessment of what the ground is actually doing — and what it needs before anything goes in the ground. That's the difference between landscaping that holds and landscaping that has to be redone.
"Grade first. Drain first. Plant second. In that order. Any other sequence creates problems that show up in year two."
Timberstone Landscape — Grayson, GASOD Installation Done Right — From Soil Prep to First Mow
Laying sod is the easy part. The work that determines whether your lawn thrives or struggles happens before a single roll goes down — soil testing, amendment, grading, and a proper establishment care plan.
Most sod fails because the ground wasn't ready for it. Gwinnett County clay soils compact tightly, drain poorly, and choke root development unless amended before installation. We test and amend the soil, cut and grade the site to positive drainage before we ever touch a sod roll, then lay with precision so edges meet clean and roots make contact from day one.
We offer Bermuda, Zoysia, and Fescue varieties — each matched to your site's sun exposure, irrigation situation, and how you use the lawn. Every installation includes a watering and establishment plan so your investment takes hold and stays.
- Site prep & grading before every installation
- Soil amendment for Gwinnett County clay
- Bermuda, Zoysia & Fescue available
- Precision cutting to edges, beds & hardscape
- Establishment care instructions included
- Drainage grading away from foundation
Artificial Turf Built for Georgia's Climate — Not Just for Looks
A properly installed artificial turf system starts with drainage — not the turf itself. In Georgia, a base that can't move water causes pooling, odor, and early failure. We engineer the base first, then the surface.
Georgia's heat, humidity, and summer rainstorms demand a turf system with serious drainage capacity beneath the surface. We excavate, grade, and compact a crushed stone drainage base before any turf goes down — eliminating standing water, controlling bacteria buildup, and extending the life of the system significantly beyond what a basic sand-set installation delivers.
We carry multiple pile heights and densities, pet-friendly infill options, and edge restraint systems that keep the perimeter clean and contained for 15+ years. No irrigation. No mowing. No year-two regrets.
- Crushed stone drainage base installation
- Multiple pile heights & densities
- Pet-friendly antimicrobial infill options
- No irrigation required
- 15+ year lifespan
- Edge restraint for clean, permanent finish
The Right Tree in the Right Place — Planned Around Your Hardscape
Tree selection and placement near patios, retaining walls, and foundations isn't just aesthetic — it's structural planning. Root zones that weren't considered at planting time become expensive problems five years later.
We select species for your specific site conditions — sun exposure, soil type, mature size, and proximity to existing or planned hardscaping. Native and ornamental varieties that thrive in Gwinnett County's climate without aggressive root behavior near patios, walls, or foundations. When you're adding a tree within 20 feet of hardscape, the species selection matters as much as the planting technique.
For removals, we handle full tree removal and stump grinding and clear the site completely — no debris, no trip hazards, ready for whatever comes next. Privacy screening plantings are one of our most requested services for properties along busy corridors in Grayson, Lawrenceville, and Buford.
- Native & ornamental species selection
- Large caliper tree installation
- Root-zone protection planning near hardscape
- Tree removal & stump grinding
- Privacy screening & buffer plantings
- Site cleared and clean after removal
Grading and Drainage That Solves Real Problems — Not Just Moves Dirt
Northeast Atlanta's clay soil does not forgive poor grading. Water that can't drain away from a foundation doesn't stop — it finds a way in. We grade for positive drainage from day one, then install the systems that keep it that way.
Gwinnett County properties are built on some of the most challenging soils in Georgia — dense clay that expands when wet, compacts when dry, and sheds water laterally when slopes aren't properly established. Foundation drainage grading, properly sloped toward collection points and away from structures, is the single most important thing you can do for a property's long-term structural health.
We also handle post-construction erosion — the bare, disturbed soil left after grading or building activity that becomes a source of constant runoff and property damage without proper stabilization. Silt fencing, erosion matting, slope plantings, and French drain installation are all part of the service depending on your site's specific conditions.
- Foundation drainage grading
- French drain installation
- Silt fence & erosion matting
- Post-construction site cleanup & stabilization
- Slope stabilization plantings
- Swale & berm formation for water management
Ready to Transform the Land Itself?
Free landscaping consultations across Grayson, Lawrenceville, Suwanee, and throughout Gwinnett County.
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Gwinnett County
Grayson, Lawrenceville, Buford, Suwanee, Duluth, Sugar Hill, Snellville, Loganville, Dacula, Lilburn, Norcross
Forsyth County
Cumming, Sugar Hill, Coal Mountain
Hall & Jackson Counties
Gainesville, Oakwood, Flowery Branch, Braselton, Jefferson
Fulton County
Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek, Roswell, Sandy Springs
DeKalb & Walton Counties
Dunwoody, Tucker, Stone Mountain, Monroe, Loganville
Barrow & Cherokee Counties
Winder, Auburn, Woodstock, Canton