Atlanta Homeowners Are Redefining the Backyard

For many Atlanta homeowners, the backyard is no longer just a lawn to mow — it's becoming a fully designed outdoor living space that extends the home. From natural stone patios and walkways to fire features, pergolas, outdoor gardens, and professional landscape lighting, today's outdoor environments are being built for living, entertaining, and relaxing year-round.

At Gibbs Landscape Company, our award-winning Landscape Architectural team specializes in designing and installing custom outdoor living spaces for homeowners across Atlanta, Roswell, Marietta, Brookhaven, Alpharetta, Milton, and surrounding areas.

If your backyard isn't being used, it may be time to rethink its potential.

The Shift from Landscaping to Outdoor Living

Traditional landscaping once focused mainly on turf, shrubs, and seasonal color. While those elements remain important, Atlanta homeowners are now investing in complete outdoor environments that blend architecture, functionality, and natural beauty.

Outdoor living spaces often include:

Natural stone patios and custom walkways

Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces

Pergolas, pavilions, and shade structures

Custom gardens and planting designs

Landscape and architectural lighting systems

The goal is to create a space that not only looks beautiful but is also actively used.

Why Outdoor Living Spaces Are Booming in Atlanta

Atlanta's climate makes outdoor living possible much of the year. Mild winters, long springs and falls, and warm summer evenings are ideal for enjoying professionally designed outdoor spaces.

Homeowners are also recognizing that high-quality outdoor living projects:

Increase usable square footage

Improve lifestyle and entertainment options

Significantly enhance curb appeal

Add measurable property value

Create a stronger emotional connection to their home

A well-designed backyard becomes a destination — not an afterthought.

Designing Outdoor Spaces That Feel Like a True Extension of the Home

At Gibbs Landscape Company, we don't approach projects as simple installations. We design outdoor living environments that feel architecturally connected to the home itself.

Our design process considers:

The architecture and scale of your home

How you want to use the space

Sun patterns, drainage, and terrain

Material selections that age beautifully

Privacy, views, and circulation

Lighting for safety, beauty, and night use

The result is an outdoor living space that flows naturally from the home and functions as an additional living area.

Popular Outdoor Living Features for Atlanta Homes

Some of the most requested features we design and install include:

Natural Stone Patios and Walkways

These form the foundation of most outdoor living spaces. Natural stone adds permanence, texture, and timeless appeal while defining areas for seating, dining, and entertaining.

Fire Features

Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces create focal points and extend outdoor use into cooler months. They provide warmth, ambiance, and a natural gathering place.

Pergolas and Shade Structures

Pergolas, pavilions, and custom structures add architectural interest while providing comfort from the sun and framing outdoor rooms.

Gardens and Custom Planting Design

Professional planting design softens hardscape elements, creates privacy, adds seasonal interest, and ties the entire space together.

Landscape Lighting

Lighting transforms outdoor spaces after dark, highlighting architecture and plantings while improving safety and usability.

Why Professional Landscape Design Matters

Outdoor living spaces require more than good materials — they require expert planning. Drainage, grading, construction standards, plant selection, and long-term performance all affect a project's success.

Working with an experienced, award-winning landscape design-build firm ensures:

Proper site engineering

Cohesive, well-scaled designs

Durable materials and craftsmanship

Code-compliant construction

Long-term beauty and functionality

This is where professional landscape architecture makes a measurable difference.

Serving Atlanta and the Surrounding Communities

Gibbs Landscape Company proudly designs and installs custom outdoor living spaces throughout:

Atlanta | Roswell | Marietta | Brookhaven | Alpharetta | Milton | and surrounding areas

From full backyard transformations to patios, fire features, gardens, and lighting, our team delivers outdoor spaces built to elevate both homes and lifestyles.

Is It Time to Rethink Your Backyard?

If your backyard isn't being used, it may not be a space problem — it may be a design problem.

Our award-winning Landscape Architectural team would love to help you envision what your outdoor space could become.

👉 Contact Gibbs Landscape Company today to schedule a professional landscape design consultation and start creating your outdoor living space.