Retaining walls are typically associated with erosion control and sloped yard support—but they can also be a powerful design feature that transforms your outdoor space. With the right approach, retaining walls can serve both a structural and creative purpose, adding beauty, definition, and functionality to your landscape. At GCO Landscaping, we specialize in designing and…
If you’re investing in an outdoor kitchen, adding a pergola can be one of the smartest ways to extend its functionality, improve comfort, and elevate the overall look of your backyard. In Georgia’s hot, sunny climate, pergolas offer both shade and style—making your outdoor space more usable throughout the day and across seasons. At GCO…
Choosing the right material for your retaining wall is about more than just looks—especially in Georgia, where the soil and climate can significantly impact how well a wall holds up over time. At GCO Landscaping, we build retaining walls that do more than just hold back dirt—they’re designed to last, drain properly, and look great…
A professionally installed paver patio is one of the best ways to add long-term beauty and function to your outdoor space—but to keep it looking great season after season, it requires some routine care. Fortunately, with the right approach, paver patio maintenance is simple, manageable, and well worth the effort. At GCO Landscaping, we specialize…
WHAT IS MULCH? Mulch is any material that covers the ground’s surface to form a protective layer. It’s designed to mimic what happens typically in nature when plant debris and fallen leaves blanket the soil. When you add mulch to your landscape and garden, it creates healthier soil by conserving moisture, reducing erosion, stabilizing temperatures,…
Do you dream of a beautiful backyard where you could spend your time relaxing and entertaining friends but feel hopelessly lost when you look out the window at the size of your yard? Here are a few ideas to show you how a few key changes can make the most out of your small backyard….
Even for the most veteran gardeners, landscaping and gardening can feel like a rollercoaster ride. One minute, your yard is beautiful and lush, full of thriving greenery, and the next, leaves are falling early, and things just aren’t blooming the way they’re supposed to. Plants, trees, and shrubs can be temperamental, high-maintenance, and fussy at…
If you live in a hilly town, sloped neighborhood, or rolling countryside, you know how intimidating it can feel when you are trying to landscape. Sloped yards can be difficult to walk on, awkward to work from, and challenging to maintain. They have an increased risk of soil erosion and sliding if handled poorly, which…
Landscape lighting is the secret weapon of landscape design. It’s one of the most affordable ways to elevate your yard, no matter what kind of shape it’s in. The lighting focus for the front yard is mainly safety, traffic flow directions, and curb appeal. The backyard, however, is all about enjoyment. Of course, the lighting…
Rocks and natural stones can do so much to enhance the look of your landscape and solve many everyday landscaping needs. Unlike some trees/shrubs/plants, they look the same year-round, help with stabilization and retainment, and are nature’s sculptures. We’ve put together some information about some of the many different types of rock and stones out…
GCO Landscape is a locally owned, full service landscaping company based out of Sharpsburg, GA and serving the metro Atlanta area. We provide landscaping in Peachtree City, Sharpsburg, Senoia, Newnan, Tyrone, and Fayetteville. We specialize in new landscape installations including hardscaping and softscaping. Our landscape installation services include hardscaping such as paver patios, retaining walls, walkways, driveways, outdoor kitchens, and firepits. We also install new softscaping including new lawn installations using sod, artificial turf, gazebos and pergolas, wood fences, garden bed construction and new plantings, tree and privacy hedge planting, mulch installation, drainage solutions, landscape lighting, irrigation installation, and more.
