North Fulton · Milton & Alpharetta
Landscape design in Crabapple, GA
Crabapple's blend of historic character and walkable new development deserves landscaping to match. Complete Horticulture brings a horticulturist-led design-build studio to this corner of North Fulton, high-end gardens, outdoor living and stonework built to last a generation.
Quick answer
Yes, Complete Horticulture is a landscaper serving Crabapple, GA, the historic crossroads community set between Milton and Alpharetta in North Fulton. We're a horticulturist-led design-build studio that designs plantings, walkways, patios and outdoor living to fit both the historic district's traditional character and the walkable new development around it. Every plan is built for Zone 7b and red clay, and priced with a detailed written quote after a free on-site visit.
Are you a landscaper in Crabapple?
We are. Crabapple sits at a historic crossroads inside the Milton and Alpharetta area, a community where a preserved historic district meets the newer, walkable Crabapple development. It's an upscale pocket of North Fulton where architecture is considered and expectations are high. A landscape here isn't an afterthought; it's part of how a home reads from the street and how it connects to a neighborhood built for walking.
We design for that standard. Whether your home leans traditional near the old crossroads or contemporary in one of the newer streets, we plan plantings, hardscape and lighting that suit the setting and the way you actually use the yard, not a template dropped on the lot. On the walkable, higher-density streets, thoughtful walkways and patios often do more for the property than lawn ever could.
In Crabapple, we handle
Design, build and everything between.
Landscape Design
Full-property plans for Crabapple homes.
Patios & Walkways
Paver and natural-stone paths and patios.
Hardscapes & Outdoor Living
Patios, firepits and gathering spaces.
Planting, Sod & Lawns
Beds, sod and healthy plant installs.
Grading & Drainage
Dry creek beds and runoff control.
Tree Removal & Trimming
Safe removals when a project needs it.
What Crabapple yards need
Red clay, mature trees, Zone 7b.
Like the rest of North Fulton, Crabapple sits on heavy Georgia red clay that drains slowly and compacts hard, beds have to be properly amended and graded before plants will thrive. Many established properties here carry mature hardwoods that cast deep shade, which narrows the plant palette to shade-tolerant, Zone 7b-adapted species that still hold up through a hot, humid summer. We plan around those trees rather than fighting them, and we specify plants that earn their place year after year.
On Crabapple's walkable, more compact streets, the outdoor experience is often less about lawn and more about how you move through the space, the front path, the courtyard, the patio. That puts a premium on clean, well-built stone and paver work set on a base that survives our clay, so it stays true for decades rather than heaving after a few winters.
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Crabapple landscaping FAQ
Questions Crabapple homeowners ask.
Do you serve the Crabapple area?
Yes. Crabapple sits between Milton and Alpharetta in North Fulton, and it's well within our service area. We design and build for homes in both the historic district and the newer, walkable Crabapple development, and throughout the surrounding North Fulton communities.
Which materials work best for Crabapple walkways and patios?
It depends on the look you want and how the space is used. Natural stone and flagstone read traditional and suit the historic character near the crossroads; concrete pavers give a cleaner, more uniform line that fits newer construction. Both hold up beautifully in Zone 7b, what matters most is the base. Over our heavy clay, a properly compacted, well-drained base is what keeps a patio from shifting or heaving, and it's the part we never cut corners on.
How much does a Crabapple landscape project cost?
Cost tracks scope: the square footage of hardscape, the materials you choose, planting density, and any grading or drainage the site needs first. A focused walkway-and-planting refresh sits at the lower end; a full outdoor-living build is a larger investment. We provide a detailed, itemized written quote after a free on-site consultation.
When is the best time to landscape in Crabapple?
Planting establishes best in fall and spring, when Zone 7b soil is warm but the air is cooler, giving roots time before summer heat. Walkway, patio and drainage work can happen nearly year-round. Since design and any approvals take a few weeks, starting a season ahead means the finished landscape is ready when you want to enjoy it.
Are there HOA or historic-district rules I should know about?
Often, yes. Much of the newer Crabapple development is governed by an HOA with architectural review, and the historic district can carry its own design expectations. Many planting and hardscape projects don't require a permit, but walls, drainage tie-ins and structures can. We flag anything that may need approval early, and a clear design packet makes submittals much easier.
Around Crabapple
We design across North Fulton.
Crabapple sits among our North Fulton communities, we also design in neighboring Milton, Alpharetta and Roswell. Ready to start? Book a free consultation or see the full service area.