CG Landscape Group - Atlanta's Top-Rated Landscaping

Bare patches and standing water are often symptoms of poor drainage and compacted soil, common issues with Georgia clay. Our landscape design process starts with analyzing your yard's grading and soil composition. We then create a custom plan that may include regrading to direct water away, installing subsurface drainage systems like dry wells or French drains, and selecting deep-rooted, drought-tolerant plants that improve soil structure and water absorption, leading to a healthier, more resilient lawn.

For yards plagued by standing water, we employ several proven design solutions. These include creating gentle slopes (regrading) to channel water toward appropriate runoff areas, designing and installing permeable hardscapes like gravel patios or dry creek beds that manage runoff, and incorporating rain gardens—shallow, planted depressions that collect and filter water. Each solution is integrated seamlessly into the overall landscape design to solve the problem while enhancing your outdoor living space.

Absolutely. Bare patches are frequently caused by water pooling, which drowns grass roots, or soil that's too compacted for healthy growth. Our designs proactively prevent this by ensuring proper drainage and specifying soil amendments to improve aeration and nutrient content. We also design irrigation zones to provide consistent, appropriate watering without over-saturation. By creating a balanced environment from the ground up, your new landscape is built to support lush, even grass growth season after season.