Landscaping & Design

Premier Outdoors approaches every landscape project as a design challenge first. Before any soil is moved or a single plant goes in the ground, we take time to understand how you use your property, what you want it to look and feel like, and what the practical constraints are — drainage, grade, soil, existing trees, and sun exposure. That process results in a landscape that fits your property rather than fighting it.

Plant selection is one of the most important decisions in any landscape project, and it matters more in the Lake Martin and Alexander City area than many homeowners realize. East Alabama's clay-heavy soil, hot humid summers, and cold-snapping winters require plant material that is actually suited to these conditions. We select species that thrive here — native plants where appropriate, proven ornamentals where aesthetics demand it — so the landscape stays healthy and looks good year after year without excessive intervention.

Softscape installation covers everything from sod and seed to custom planting beds, mulch, ground cover, and specimen trees. We grade the soil before planting to ensure proper drainage away from structures and toward designated outlets. Bed edges are cut cleanly and defined with appropriate materials. Mulch depth and type are matched to the plantings they support. These details are what separate a landscape that looks professional from one that looks like it was planted without a plan.

Hardscape elements — walkways, retaining walls, steps, stacked rock beds, and paver areas — are often integrated into the landscape design rather than treated as separate projects. A well-placed retaining wall can both hold back a slope and create a beautiful raised bed. A flagstone path from the driveway to the front door improves function while adding structure to the landscape composition. We handle both the hardscape and softscape portions of a project so the finished result reads as one cohesive design.

Premier Outdoors serves residential and commercial properties across the Lake Martin region. Commercial clients include hotels, multifamily communities, HOAs, and municipal properties that require dependable maintenance and a professional standard of installation. For residential clients, projects range from single-garden installations to full-property renovations involving significant earthwork, drainage, hardscape, and planting. Free estimates are available throughout Alexander City and the surrounding service area.