Planted at home? Pike Nurseries encourages homeowners to dedicate some time to their lawns and landscapes. The experts at Pike Nurseries take the guesswork out of gardening with services to unlock dream-garden potential and prep backyards, patios and gardens for relaxation and recreation. No project is too big or too small for Pike Nurseries’ employee-owners who can help with everything from simple plant identification to complete, custom landscape designs and installation.
A well-kept lawn isn’t just about aesthetics; there are a number of homeowner benefits to landscaping:
Increase Property Value
First impressions matter when it comes to a home! Landscape design not only boosts curb appeal but can also add up to 20% to a home’s value – good news for homes on the market. Strategic landscape design can also discourage residential crime. Homeowners can deter would-be burglars by trimming overgrown shrubs and using well-placed outdoor lighting, as well as growing thorny or prickly plants and using gravel as mulch under windows.
Lower Energy Costs
A well-designed landscape can help control temperature extremes. Grass lawns are cooler than asphalt and cement, while trees provide shade during the hottest times of the day. These cooling effects lower the overall temperature of urban areas and can lower utility bills. Trees can also block cold winds to help decrease heating costs in winter. Conservation tactics such as Waterwise plants and the proper grouping of plants based on water needs can minimize consumption.
Improve the Environment
Grass, trees, shrubs and flowers reduce air pollution by removing carbon dioxide from the air and producing oxygen. Healthy lawns can reduce potential flooding and act as runoff buffers, absorbing and reducing the flow of pollutants and sediment that might filter into nearby bodies of water. Landscape design can also incorporate plants that benefit local wildlife by providing food and shelter sources for bees, birds, butterflies and more.
Boost Quality of Life
Landscaping can improve time spent at home by adding outdoor living space, reducing noise pollution and blocking unsightly views. Creating an outdoor oasis can relax and rejuvenate the mind and body. The sights and sounds of the outdoors can calm the mind, relieve anxiety and improve concentration. Landscapes can also foster a healthy, active lifestyle. Growing vegetables can motivate families to eat healthier, and patios and lawns encourage outdoor playtime, entertaining and dining.
Pike Nurseries provides homeowners with horticultural excellence and top-notch services. Home Garden Consultations are perfect for homeowners in need of advice on specific garden issues or plant identification and care tips. The Pick ‘n Plant service allows customers to choose their own plants in one of 19 retail stores and have certified installation partners plant for them. A custom landscape design and installation from Pike Nurseries can include patios, walkways, drainage solutions, retaining walls and of course, plants. Homeowners can schedule a landscape designer home visit by booking online or calling 855-444-7453 toll-free.
In an effort to keep customers safe, all Pike Nurseries locations are now exclusively offering delivery and curbside pick-up. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Customers can complete an online form or call a local store to order, and a Pike Nurseries employee-owner will return the call to personally consult on the request and finalize the order.
Pike Nursery, Buckhead 4020 Roswell Road Atlanta, GA 30342 Phone: 404-843-9578 | Pike Nurseries, Acworth 3602 Cobb Parkway Acworth, Georgia 30101 Phone: 678-574-5868 | |
Pike Nurseries, Milton 3155 Bethany Bend Milton, Georgia 30004 Phone: 678-433-9060 | Pike Nurseries, Cumming 6050 Bethelview Road Cumming, Georgia 30040 Phone: 770-205-1737 | |
Pike Nurseries, East Cobb 2900 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta, Georgia 30062 Phone: 770-640-6468 | Pike Nurseries, Suwanee 1105 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard Suwanee, Georgia 30024 Phone: 770-271-5433 | |
Pike Nurseries, Toco Hills 2101 LaVista Road Atlanta, Georgia 30329 Phone: 404-634-8604 | Pike Nurseries, Marietta 1875 Roswell Road Marietta, Georgia 30062 Phone: 770-977-3040 | |
Pike Nurseries, Johns Creek 5795 State Bridge Road Alpharetta, Georgia 30022 Phone: 770-813-5050 | Pike Nurseries, Lindbergh 2410 Camellia Lane NE Atlanta, Georgia 30324 Phone: 404-869-2875 | |
Pike Nurseries, West Cobb 3431 Barrett Parkway, NW Marietta, Georgia 30064 Phone: 770-423-1650 | Pike Nurseries, Towne Lake 2475 Towne Lake Parkway Woodstock, Georgia 30189 Phone: 770-926-3252 |
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