The woman behind Southern Clay
Aliyah Baker-Pough
Founder & Lead Designer

Founder & Lead Designer
A legacy planted long before the business had a name
Southern Clay Co. began with a legacy planted long before the business had a name.
Growing up in coastal Georgia, I watched my great-grandmother work tirelessly in her flower and rose gardens. By Easter, her flowering shrubs, annuals, and perennials were always among the most beautiful on the street. Her patience, care, and dedication taught me that gardening is about more than creating something beautiful—it is about nurturing something with intention.
You could say working in the garden is part of my blueprint.
I created Southern Clay Co. because I believe a beautiful garden should be a source of joy, not another responsibility on an already-full schedule. I love nurturing a landscape from its earliest stages and seeing the happiness it brings to my clients.
My purpose is to give homeowners beautiful flower beds maintained around their family’s busy schedule, designer porches for the season, and thoughtfully designed gardens they can love and enjoy—while Southern Clay Co. handles the work behind the beauty.
Now, you know a little bit about me…let us learn a little bit about you. Schedule a consultation to discuss your dream garden.
Locally Owned Small Business • Woman-Owned • Minority-Owned • Disability-Owned
Proudly founded and locally owned in Columbia County, Georgia.
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We know southern clay
Rooted in the Southern growing environment
- Planting knowledge rooted in the Southern growing environment
- Design strategies developed around Georgia's challenging soil
- Plants selected to thrive in heat, humidity, and seasonal extremes
Let's create your southern flower bed or garden
Your outdoor space should feel like a natural extension of your home
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