AHMA: A Masterpiece of English Romance and Southern Tradition

The AHMA project was born from a desire to create a landscape that married the romance of an English manor with the rugged beauty of North Carolina and the formality of Southern tradition. The clients envisioned a property that felt both established and timeless, serving as a regal retreat in the Appalachian mountains. To achieve…

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The Satterwhite Residence: A Native Pollinator Sanctuary

The Satterwhite Residence project began when the homeowner sought to recreate the spirit of his former mountain retreat’s native pollinator garden in a more urban setting. The existing landscape was uninviting, featuring overgrown shrubs that blocked vistas, a dying dogwood, and a perennial garden that had become a “disaster zone.” To breathe new life into the…

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Sophisticated Modern Entryway in Ridgewood Heights

The Sophisticated Modern Entryway in Ridgewood Heights was born from a need to transform a hazardous, dated approach into an architecturally significant gateway. The original entrance struggled with a steep slope and irregular staircase risers that created a dangerous path for residents and guests, while the existing materials lacked any cohesion with the home’s contemporary…

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A Modern Sanctuary in Brookwood Hills

The Brookwood Hills Modern Residence project began with a clear mission: to expand the home’s functional outdoor living space while creating a secluded, nature-filled retreat within a limited urban footprint. What started as a plan for a front yard patio quickly evolved into a comprehensive, multi-phase transformation that included a backyard flex space with over…

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A Sanctuary of Faith and Ecology at Marist School

Mary’s Garden at Marist School was envisioned as a profound transformation of the area surrounding the campus’s statue of Mary. Designers Ryan Duffey, Adriana Hernandez, and Juan Tobon of Arcoiris Design LLC aimed to create a spiritually meaningful sanctuary that serves as a place for prayer, rest, and reflection for the entire school community. Beyond…

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Formal Kitchen + Pollinator Garden

The West Paces Ferry Formal Kitchen and Pollinator Garden began as a blank canvas with a clear mandate: to honor the historic character and Regency Revival style of this legacy-level estate. The clients sought a showpiece garden that could serve as a refined backdrop for frequent entertaining while functioning as a productive, “living masterpiece”. This…

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2026 UAC Member Snow Removal Services

While it’s not an everyday service today, it may become a winter service in Georgia, based on 2026, so far! Click below for a list of Georgia Urban Ag Council members who provide snow removal services, listed by areas services, residential, commercial and HOA’s. 2026 UAC members_SnowRemoval

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Immigration Enforcement Preparedness

Guidance Document for businesses The Georgia Urban Ag Council is dedicated to assisting landscape industry companies in navigating government laws and regulations within an ever-changing environment. President Trump has signed several Executive Orders addressing illegal immigration, and the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) has developed a guidance document for businesses. This resource will support…

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Maintenance Crew Leader

The Maintenance Crew Leader is the leader and preferably the driver of their assigned crew, consisting of one to two other individuals. The Crew Leader is responsible for filling out daily route sheets, being the liaison between Supervisors and Crew Members, and completing all regular crew member tasks including, but not limited to: mowing, edging,…

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Managing Employees’ Need for Leave As Schools Reopen

From Stanton Law LLC: August 1, 2020:  Summer is almost over, and the jury is still out on whether kids are heading back to “in-person” school or remaining virtual. In Georgia, some counties are still undecided. DeKalb County just sent out a survey to parents to decide the official plan. Other counties are implementing a…

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