Seasonal design
A property that looks intentional in every month
Seasonal work should not mean starting over four times a year. We build permanent structure once, then change only the layer that needs to change.
Georgia planting calendar
What each season asks for
Zone 8 runs on a different clock than the national advice you will read online.
March – May
Spring
Cut back, feed, and plant
Prune summer bloomers before growth breaks, top-dress beds with compost, and get warm-season annuals in before the first sustained 90-degree stretch.
June – August
Summer
Protect and maintain
Deep, infrequent watering beats daily sprinkling on clay. Watch for fungal pressure in humidity, and hold off on heavy pruning until the heat breaks.
September – November
Fall
The real planting season
Fall is the best time to plant in Georgia — roots establish in warm soil without heat stress. This is when we install shrubs, perennials, and spring bulbs.
December – February
Winter
Structure and planning
With the leaves down, the bones of the garden show. We prune, edge, refresh mulch, and design next year's beds while the plan is easy to see.

The program
Four installs a year, one plan
- Permanent evergreen anchors that stay in place all year.
- A seasonal layer swapped four times, sized to your entry and porch.
- Bulb and annual planning mapped a season ahead.
- Written care notes between visits so nothing drifts.
From $199 per season
Ask about the program