Side Yard — Family-owned, 4.9★ rated, 15-year warranty
McDonough's side yards are prime real estate—especially if you've got a pool. That patch of ground between your house and the property line gets hammered by foot traffic, chlorine splash, and Georgia heat. Real grass turns into a mud pit or a brown scar within a season. We've installed synthetic turf for dozens of homeowners in Eagle's Landing and Kelleytown, and the transformation is immediate. No more replacing sod every summer, no more fighting Henry County's clay-heavy soil, no more explaining the dead grass to your HOA. Pool-side artificial turf handles the wet, the salt, the intense afternoon sun, and the constant wear without breaking down. It stays green through August, drains faster than natural grass, and actually makes your side yard a functional space instead of a problem you ignore. We're based 45 minutes south and service McDonough regularly—we know this market inside and out.
Henry County clay is your biggest headache with natural grass, especially in side yards where drainage is already tight. Synthetic turf solves that—water runs right through to a proper base layer we install, so you skip the soggy mess that happens here every summer. Side yards in the Eagle's Landing and Kelleytown subdivisions tend to be narrow but long, which means we're usually working with tight access for equipment. We plan those installations carefully and often use hand-tools for the finishing work. Sun exposure varies wildly depending on your house orientation and neighboring trees—some McDonough yards get hammered by afternoon western sun, others are partly shaded. We assess that during the walkthrough because it affects turf selection and base prep. Most HOAs in this area are fine with quality artificial turf around pools (it reads as maintained and intentional), but we always verify covenants before we break ground. The clay soil here actually makes our job easier in one way—it's dense enough to hold a solid base layer, which means your turf won't shift or settle unevenly over time.
Not the right kind of turf. Chlorine, salt, and sunscreen can break down cheaper synthetic materials, but pool-grade artificial grass is specifically formulated to handle that exposure. We use turf rated for pool environments—it's UV-stabilized and chlorine-resistant. Rinse it with fresh water occasionally, especially after heavy chemical treatments, and you're golden for years.
We don't rely on the native clay to drain. We install a permeable base layer—usually crushed limestone and engineered drainage material—beneath the turf. That base slopes slightly away from your pool to direct water toward your yard's natural grade. In McDonough's heavy-clay areas, this base layer is non-negotiable. It keeps puddles from forming and prevents the soggy conditions that wreck side yards here.
Absolutely. Narrow side yards are actually common in those subdivisions, and we've done hundreds. We use hand-raking and hand-installation techniques when equipment access is tight. It takes longer than a wide-open yard, but the result is the same—seamless, properly-secured turf that handles pool splash and foot traffic without seams pulling apart.
Most do, especially when it's clearly pool-adjacent and well-maintained. We always pull and review covenants before starting work. Artificial turf around pools is usually seen as responsible landscaping rather than a shortcut—it's neat, stays green, and signals you're managing a wet-zone properly. A few stricter HOAs restrict it, so we verify first to save you hassle.
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