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Create a Stunning First Impression with Professional Entrance Landscaping

Your driveway entrance is more than just a way to get to your home – it's the first thing people notice about your property. At GreenTree Landscapes, we specialize in transforming ordinary driveways into welcoming, elegant entrances throughout North Metro Atlanta. From Milton to Woodstock, we've helped hundreds of homeowners and communities create stunning first impressions that last.

Whether you're looking to boost your home's curb appeal or upgrade your neighborhood's entrance, our local team understands what works best in Georgia's climate and meets HOA standards across Alpharetta, Roswell, East Cobb, Johns Creek, and surrounding communities.

Complete Entrance Landscaping Services in North Metro Atlanta

Custom Residential Driveway Landscaping

Turn your driveway into a grand entrance with our complete design and installation services. We carefully select plants that thrive in North Georgia's climate while creating beautiful seasonal displays. Our services include:

✔ Custom planting designs that provide year-round color

✔ Professional landscape lighting to highlight your entrance

✔ Elegant stone borders and decorative accents

✔ Decorative gravel and mulch installation

✔ Custom hardscape features like stone pillars and retaining walls

✔ Night lighting design for safety and ambiance

✔ Native plant integration for sustainable beauty

Gated Entrance & Community Landscaping

As trusted partners for many HOAs across Johns Creek and Milton, we understand the unique needs of community entrances. Our services include:

✔ Professional gate pillar landscaping

✔ Integrated security and accent lighting

✔ HOA-compliant signage enhancement

✔ Custom stonework and hardscaping

✔ Privacy screening with native plants

✔ Grand entrance design for subdivisions

✔ Community monument landscaping

✔ Water feature installation

Why Invest in Professional Entrance Landscaping?

Boost Your Property's Value & Appeal

A well-designed entrance does more than just look good – it can increase your property value by up to 15%. According to the American Society of Landscape Architects' 2023 survey, professional landscaping can add 7-15% to a home's value, with entrance improvements showing the highest ROI among exterior projects.

A 2022 National Association of Realtors study found that professional landscape entrance design recovered 85% of costs at resale. In fact, our clients often tell us their enhanced driveway entrance has become their neighborhood's new standard for curb appeal.

An inviting entrance creates that perfect first impression for:

Guests visiting your home
Potential buyers if you're selling
Neighbors and community members
Real estate appraisers
HOA compliance inspectors

Meeting Community Standards

We're familiar with HOA requirements throughout North Metro Atlanta, from Roswell to Woodstock. Our designs not only meet these standards but often set new benchmarks for community beauty. Plus, our expert team understands local regulations and climate considerations, ensuring your entrance looks great year-round.

Georgia-Specific Plant Selection

We choose plants that not only look beautiful but also:

Thrive in North Georgia's specific climate zones
Handle both summer heat and winter frost
Resist common local pests and diseases
Provide year-round visual interest
Require minimal maintenance

Our Professional Design Process

We start with a free consultation at your property

Our designers create a custom plan that fits your style and budget

You select from quality materials and plants suited for Georgia's climate

Our skilled team handles your professional installation top to bottom

What to Expect During Installation

Professional project management from start to finish
Minimal disruption to your daily routine
Careful protection of existing landscaping
Daily cleanup of work areas
Regular progress updates
Final walkthrough and care instructions

What Our Clients Say

"GreenTree transformed our basic driveway into a gorgeous entrance that makes us proud to come home. The compliments from neighbors haven't stopped!"

Sarah M., Milton

"As HOA president, I needed a reliable landscaper who understood our community's standards. GreenTree delivered beyond expectations, creating an entrance that's both elegant and easy to maintain."

John D., East Cobb

"The team's knowledge of local plants really shows – our entrance has thrived through every season, and the night lighting makes it spectacular after dark."

Michael R., Alpharetta

Frequently Asked Questions

Most residential projects take 3-5 days from start to finish, while larger community entrances may take 1-2 weeks.

Here’s an example installation timeline:

Phase 1: Site Preparation (Day 1)
- Property assessment
- Utility marking
- Existing vegetation removal
- Initial grading

Phase 2: Hardscape Installation (Days 2-3)
- Drainage system installation
- Border/edging installation
- Lighting conduit placement
- Stone/paver installation

Phase 3: Softscape Installation (Day 4)
- Final grading
- Soil amendment
- Plant installation
- Mulch application

Phase 4: Finishing (Day 5)
- Lighting installation
- Irrigation setup
- Clean-up
- Final inspection

Timeline Variables:
- Weather delays
- Property size adjustments
- HOA approval waiting periods
- Permit requirements
- Seasonal considerations
We specialize in selecting plants that thrive in North Georgia's climate, including drought-resistant varieties that stay beautiful with minimal water.
Our designs include proper drainage solutions and efficient irrigation systems to protect your investment and conserve water. Our drainage solutions include:

French drain systems rated for 25+ gallons per minute

Commercial-grade catch basins with sediment filtration

Engineered grading with 2% minimum slope

Sub-surface drainage matrices for clay soil conditions

Integration with existing stormwater systems
Absolutely! We're experienced in working with HOAs throughout North Atlanta and can help prepare all necessary documentation for approval.
While we work year-round, spring and fall are ideal for plant installation in Georgia. However, hardscaping and lighting can be done in any season.

Project Spotlight: Driveway Entrance

Project Overview:

Location: Acworth, Ga

Property Type: Residential

Project Scope: Construct six stone columns and two 30 foot decorative walls with strategic plantings and low voltage outdoor lighting at front entrance. Install matching new mailbox. Design new gate for fabrication by third party

Timeline: 30 working days

Key Challenges:

Grade elevation on either driveway had to be raised significantly/Driveway has a fork past the proposed gate and gates have to open past 110 degree,, Client was very particular about layout and design of entrance, Had to work around existing trees that client wanted to keep,

Solutions Implemented:

Since grade on either side of driveway had to be raised with fill dirt, a strong footer utilizing multiple connections of rebar had to be used. E.g. Driving rebar vertically into the subsoil until refusal and connecting to horizontal rebar in concrete/first course of wall. Steel connection post had to be installed at the back edge of the driveway columns to ensure the gate would open past 110 degrees. Driveway slopes downhill, so driveway columns and steel gate posts were filled with rebar and concrete to prevent damage if a car slides down the driveway in icey conditions, plus the gate weighs 800lb + so a strong connection/anchoring was needed

We worked with the client and created multiple revisions for the design of the wall and gate until client was satisfied with scope. Onsite modifications were needed and discussed with client before proceeding with work. Client was particular about stone color, and our masons hand chipped all veneer stones and only selected the colors desired by client

Wall layout was impacted by existing trees and had to carefully be worked around, we also had to carefully work around a natural gas line and water line that was within footprint of wall/columns

Results

Overkilled and strong footer which equals a long lasting wall/driveway entrance

Communication and preparation lead to a finished product that the clients envisioned

Minimal disturbance to existing surroundings

Client Testimonial

“We hired Greentree to build a gated entrance to our property. From design to execution, we couldn’t be more pleased. Jay and his crew did a phenomenal job. The stone work was amazing and the landscape ideas were perfect.

Jay is definitely a “hands-on” kind of guy – just because he is the owner doesn’t mean he won’t get his hands dirty. He was onsite just about every day during the project. He cut no corners, quality all the way. Best of all he was very understanding of our unique wants and needs. I would highly recommend Greentree.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Serving all of North Metro Atlanta, including:

Alpharetta
Milton
Roswell

West Cobb
Marietta, Acworth
Woodstock

Canton
Buckhead
Brookhaven

Morningside
Virginia Highland
Kennesaw