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Dunwoody, GA / Landscape Design + Build
Landscape Design + Build in Dunwoody
Landscape design, pools, hardscaping, planting and outdoor living for established Dunwoody properties, planned around the home, mature trees and existing site conditions.
Dunwoody / Established Properties
Work with what’s there.
Established homes, mature trees, older hardscape and changing grade make the existing property part of the design problem, not something to ignore.
Landscape Renovation
Update the property without erasing it.
Landscape design in Dunwoody often starts with an established site. We look at what is worth keeping, what is limiting the property, and how new pools, patios, planting and outdoor living can fit naturally into what already exists.
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Preserve the canopy
Work around valuable mature trees and established shade where practical.
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Fix circulation
Connect the home, lawn, patios and backyard features more clearly.
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Resolve the grade
Use steps, walls and elevation changes to create more usable space.
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Renew aging areas
Replace outdated planting and hardscape without making the property feel disconnected.
Services in Dunwoody
What we build
From complete landscape design to pools, patios and outdoor living, each service is planned around the larger property rather than as an isolated feature.
Landscape Design
Site planning, layout, grading, planting and outdoor features developed as one coordinated landscape.
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Pools + Water
Pool environments planned with surrounding patios, privacy, planting, drainage and outdoor living.
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Hardscaping
Patios, terraces, walkways, steps and retaining walls designed around circulation, grade and landscape.
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Pools in Dunwoody
On an established lot, a pool has to fit into existing tree cover, grade, circulation and privacy instead of treating the backyard like a blank site.
Fit the pool into the property.
Pool + Landscape Planning
Design around the existing lot.
Pool design in Dunwoody works best when the water, patio, planting, drainage and existing landscape are planned together. The goal is to add a major new feature without making the rest of the yard feel leftover.
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Placement
Views, access and remaining yard space.
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Tree canopy
Account for mature shade and existing landscape structure.
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Drainage + grade
Resolve water movement before finished surfaces go in.
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Patio + privacy
Create usable gathering space without closing in the yard.
Site Planning
Respect the site
Mature vegetation, existing drainage and older improvements can influence the plan before any new finish material is selected.
Established Lot Planning
Build into the existing landscape.
Dunwoody projects often involve renovation rather than a completely open site. Planning around existing conditions helps new work feel intentional and reduces conflicts during construction.
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Existing trees
Evaluate what should remain and how new work fits around root zones, shade and sightlines.
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Drainage
Understand current water movement before new patios, walls or pool areas change the site.
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Grade
Use elevations, steps and retaining where needed to create more practical outdoor space.
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Older hardscape
Determine what can stay, what should be removed and where transitions need to be rebuilt.
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Access
Plan equipment and material movement around an already-developed property.
Portfolio
Our work
Complete outdoor environments where landscape, hardscape, pools and gathering spaces are developed as parts of one property.
Design + Build
One team
Design decisions stay connected to construction so the pool, hardscape, planting and site work do not become separate projects competing for the same property.
From Plan to Build
Fewer hand-offs.
Ambrose carries the thinking behind the design into the field, keeping layout, elevations, materials and landscape decisions aligned through construction.
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Understand
Review the property, priorities, existing conditions and long-term goals.
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Plan
Resolve layout, circulation, grading, services and major outdoor elements before construction.
03
Build
Coordinate site work, hardscape, pools, structures and landscape installation.
04
Finish
Bring planting, details and final connections together as one complete outdoor environment.
Guides + Planning
Plan smarter
Researching budgets or project scope before you start? These Atlanta guides cover decisions that also affect Dunwoody landscape projects.
01Landscape Design Cost
Understand how design scope, site complexity and construction planning affect a larger outdoor project.
→02Pool + Landscape CostSee how pools, patios, retaining, planting and site work can shape the total backyard investment.
→03Backyard Renovation CostA broader guide for projects combining several parts of the property under one plan.
→04Hardscaping CostPatios, retaining walls, natural stone, grading and other factors that influence hardscape pricing.
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Around Dunwoody
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Client Feedback
From our clients
Feedback from homeowners who have worked with Ambrose Outdoors on landscape, hardscape and complete outdoor projects.
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“His taste and ability to put together a stunning design and then execute as promised is unmatched.”
03 / Client Review★★★★★
“Daniel created a creative landscape and hardscape plan and kept it in our budget.”
Dunwoody / FAQ
Project FAQs
Common questions about landscape design, pools, hardscaping and larger outdoor projects in Dunwoody.
Before You Start
Start with the property.
You do not need every feature or material figured out before the first conversation. Start with the property, the problems you want to solve and how you want to use the space.
01Do you provide landscape design services in Dunwoody, GA?
Yes. Ambrose Outdoors provides residential landscape design and construction in Dunwoody and the greater Atlanta area. Projects can range from targeted improvements to complete backyard and whole-property transformations.
02Do you design pools and the surrounding landscape in Dunwoody?
Yes. Pool projects can be planned with the surrounding patio, hardscape, planting, privacy, drainage, lighting and outdoor living areas so the water feels integrated into the larger property.
03What hardscaping do you build in Dunwoody?
Hardscape projects may include patios, terraces, walkways, outdoor steps, retaining walls, pool surrounds, stonework and other built landscape elements.
04Can you design outdoor kitchens and outdoor living spaces?
Yes. Outdoor living projects can include kitchens, dining and lounge areas, covered spaces, patios, fireplaces, fire pits, pools, planting and landscape connections.
05Do you account for grading and drainage?
Yes. Grade changes and drainage are considered when they affect the design and construction of the project. Depending on the property, they may influence elevations, retaining, steps, hardscape and how different sections of the yard are used.
06Can existing trees and landscaping remain?
Often, yes. We evaluate established trees, older hardscape, slopes and drainage patterns before determining what should remain, what should change and how new work can fit around the existing property.
07Can several outdoor services be combined into one project?
Yes. Many larger projects combine landscape design, hardscaping, pools, planting, outdoor living, lighting, drainage and other improvements under one coordinated plan.
08How do I start a landscape project in Dunwoody?
Start by sharing the Dunwoody property location, what you want to change, the major features you are considering and any known site concerns. Ambrose can review the project and determine the appropriate next step for design and construction.
Dunwoody / Start Here
Start your project
Tell us about the Dunwoody property, what you want to change and the larger vision for the space. We’ll review the details and determine the right next step.
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