Ardsley Park Community of Savannah, GA
Visit Savannah, and you will hear the locals talk about Ardsley Park being one of the most prestigious residential communities in the City of Savannah. Known for its historic character, mature trees, and classic homes, Ardsley Park is home to many who enjoy its walkable streets and the feel of an established neighborhood. With many homes built 40 and 50 years ago, many Ardsley homes and businesses have established yards, older walkways, and narrow side yards, making the utilization of space even more important.
Here at Coastal Hardscapes, we help Ardsley residents with creating an outdoor space that fits their Savannah lifestyle, complete with shaded patios, spots for outdoor dining, grilling, and entertaining friends. From fire pits to pergolas, we have helped those who call the great city of Savannah home with hardscaping and landscaping.
Below you will see our featured outdoor living projects in Ardsley, complete with custom design, material selections, and a variety of Ardsley Park hardscaping/landsacping services! To learn more, tap below to schedule a consultation with the premier hardscaping company in the area – Coastal Hardscapes!
Featured Outdoor Living Projects
Planter Landscaping for Local Business
We recently completed a small business hardscaping project for a local real estate team in Ardsley Park, Savannah. The goal was to improve the appearance of the sidewalk area and add a more finished, welcoming touch to the front of the property without taking away from the character of the neighborhood.
Our team installed a custom planter along the sidewalk and filled it with plants selected to fit the Ardsley Park and Savannah setting. The finished space adds color, texture, and curb appeal while helping the business entrance feel more polished and inviting. It is a simple upgrade, but in an established area like Ardsley Park, thoughtful details like planters and landscaping can make a noticeable difference in how a commercial property looks and feels.
The result is a small upgrade that makes a noticeable difference from the sidewalk and from the street. The new planter softens the hardscape around the entrance, adds more visual interest, and gives customers a better first impression before they even walk through the door.
The goal was to create something practical, attractive, and easy to maintain while helping the business better fit the look and feel of Ardsley Park. Projects like this are a good example of how even a smaller commercial hardscaping or landscaping improvement can help a property feel more intentional, welcoming, and connected to the surrounding Savannah neighborhood.
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Outdoor Living in Ardsley Park
When I think about outdoor living in Ardsley Park, I think a little differently than I do in newer neighborhoods around Savannah. These homes already have character (shh, don’t tell the Pooler folks that, though). All jokes aside, you have mature trees that add tremendous beauty, established landscaping, older brick, unique lot layouts, and architecture that people love. The goal is not to come in and make the backyard look brand new. The goal is to create something that feels like it has always belonged with your home and that you can enjoy.
A new patio can completely change how you use that space. Maybe you want a better area for grilling, a place to sit outside in the evening, or somewhere friends and family can naturally gather. Instead of an older concrete pad, uneven walkway, or unused section of the yard, you can create a finished outdoor space that feels connected to the house and fits the way you actually live.
That could mean a paver patio that complements the brick on the home, a shaded pergola, a new walkway connecting the backyard to a garage or side gate, or a fire pit tucked into a comfortable seating area. In Ardsley Park, we also pay close attention to existing trees, drainage, grading, and established landscaping because these details matter when working with an older property.
I have been doing hardscaping and outdoor construction for nearly 20 years, and one thing I have learned is that the best projects are the ones that look intentional when they are finished. You should not be able to look at a patio, walkway, planter, or other feature and feel as if it were simply dropped into the yard. It should flow with the house, the property, and the rest of the neighborhood.
Here at Coastal Hardscapes, we can help with the entire process, from the initial design to the finished installation. Whether you are looking for a custom patio, pergola, walkway, fire feature, drainage improvements, landscaping, or a complete outdoor living area, our goal is to create a space that serves a purpose while still respecting the character that makes Ardsley Park such a special part of Savannah.
Best Hardscaping & Landscaping Ideas for Ardsley Park
Outdoor projects in Ardsley Park should feel like they belong with the home. With mature trees, established landscaping, older homes, and yards that can vary significantly from one property to the next, the best outdoor living design is usually one that enhances how you use the space without detracting from the property’s character. We have designed enough backyards to say that these would be our top picks for patio styles, landsacping and more in Ardsley! Remember, the goal as the Historic Savannah Foundation says,
“In addition to the fine architecture of the neighborhood, its landscape and urban design features make it distinctive”
| Outdoor Living Feature | Why It Works in Ardsley Park | Dream Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Paver or Brick-Style Patio | Pavers can work especially well with the traditional look of many Ardsley Park homes. Colors, patterns, and borders can be selected to complement older brick, siding, walkways, and existing landscaping. | A finished entertaining area that feels like it has always been part of the home. |
| Pergola or Shaded Seating Area | A pergola can define an outdoor dining or seating area while adding structure and shade to the backyard. It works well for homeowners who want a comfortable gathering space without overwhelming a smaller or more established yard. | A shaded backyard retreat for morning coffee, outdoor dinners, entertaining friends, and relaxing outside. |
| Custom Walkways and Garden Paths | Ardsley Park homes often have side yards, detached garages, garden areas, and multiple outdoor spaces that benefit from better connections. A new paver or stone walkway can improve access while tying the patio, driveway, gate, and landscaping together. | A backyard that feels intentional and easy to move through instead of a collection of disconnected spaces. |
| Patio and Drainage Improvements | Older properties can have low spots, aging concrete, downspout runoff, or drainage issues that should be addressed before expanding an outdoor living area. Planning the patio and drainage together helps create a more usable space and better manage water around the property. | A cleaner, more functional backyard without standing water or runoff problems around the finished patio. |
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Coastal Hardscapes & FAQ
We understand you’re not a hardscaping expert so we strive to make the process as simple and straightforward as possible.
Feel free to browse our FAQ involving hardscaping services in Chatham County and the surrounding areas.
How much does hardscaping cost?
Hardscaping costs can vary widely depending on the materials used, design complexity, region, and labor costs. On average, hardscaping projects can range from $15 to $50 per square foot but can go higher for more intricate or high-end materials. Labor typically constitutes 50-70% of the total cost. The project’s complexity (e.g., elaborate patterns, leveling, grading) will increase labor costs and add fire pits, retaining walls, built-in seating, and more. At Coastal Hardscapes, we offer custom pricing packages that can fit your budget!
What are the different hardscape material options?
Pavers (Concrete/Stone): $10 to $30 per square foot
Natural Stone (Flagstone, Bluestone): $15 to $40 per square foot.
Brick: $10 to $20 per square foot concrete
Slabs: $5 to $15 per square foot
Gravel or Crushed Stone: $3 to $8 per square foot
Wood (for decking or pergolas): $15 to $25 per square foot
Note this is an approximate average for costs of materials and do not factor labor or installation.
What are different hardscaping projects?
Numerous hardscaping projects, from patios to walkways or even driveways, are available in Savannah, Pooler, and Coastal GA/SC. We have installed outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, patios, fireplaces, fire pits, pergolas on slabs, and pool decks. The most common hardscaping project is paver patios with landscaping around them, followed by walkways.
What service areas do you install hardscaping?
We have installed patios, walkways, paver patios, retaining walls, and more in Savannah, Pooler, Rincon, Guyton, Tybee Island, The Landings, Port Wentworth, Bluffton, and Hilton Head.
Ardsley Park Savannah FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions that we get regarding landscaping and hardscaping in Ardsley Park!
Where is Ardsley Park located?
Ardsley Park is an established neighborhood in Savannah, Georgia, located just south of the city’s downtown historic district near Midtown. Known for its tree-lined streets, older homes, parks, and classic Savannah architecture, Ardsley Park offers homeowners a residential neighborhood feel while remaining close to downtown Savannah, hospitals, restaurants, shopping, and other parts of Chatham County.
Is Ardsley Park a good neighborhood for outdoor living upgrades?
Absolutely! Many homes in Ardsley Park have established backyards, older patios, side yards, and outdoor areas that can be redesigned to better fit how families use their homes today. Patios, pergolas, fire pits, walkways, outdoor kitchens, drainage improvements, fencing, and landscaping can all help make these spaces more comfortable and functional without detracting from the property’s character.
What outdoor upgrades are popular for homes in Ardsley Park?
Popular outdoor upgrades in Ardsley Park include paver patios, concrete patios, decorative paver borders, brick and paver walkways, pergolas, fire pits, seating walls, outdoor kitchens, landscape lighting, privacy fencing, drainage improvements, river rock, and low-maintenance landscaping. For older Savannah homes, choosing materials and designs that complement the existing architecture can make a big difference in the finished look.
Can Coastal Hardscapes replace an older patio or walkway in Ardsley Park?
Yes, we often upgrade and replace older patios and walkways that may crack, settle, hold water, or no longer fit how the homeowner wants to use the space. Here at Coastal Hardscapes, our team can evaluate the existing area, remove or work around older materials when appropriate, improve the base and drainage, and install a new patio or walkway that works better with the home and yard.
Is drainage important when adding a patio in Ardsley Park?
Drainage is a major issue for the City of Savannah (in some cases, for controversial reasons) and should be considered before installing a new patio, walkway, pergola, or other hardscaping feature. Ardsley Park has many established lots with mature trees, older landscaping, and existing grades that can affect where rainwater flows. Proper grading, drains, underground piping, or other drainage solutions can help move water away from patios, foundations, and low areas of the yard.
Can Coastal Hardscapes design an outdoor space that matches an older Ardsley Park home?
We can design outdoor spaces that fit your home, and the goal does not have to be making an older Savannah property look brand new. In many cases, the best design is one that feels like it has always belonged with the home. Coastal Hardscapes can plan patios, walkways, pergolas, fire features, landscaping, drainage, and other outdoor improvements to match the property’s style, so the finished space feels intentional and connected to the house.
Do outdoor living upgrades add value to homes in Ardsley Park?
A professionally designed outdoor living space can improve the appearance, functionality, and overall appeal of an Ardsley Park property. The exact return depends on the home and the scope of the project, but a well-built patio, attractive landscaping, improved drainage, outdoor entertaining space, and other thoughtful upgrades can make the property more enjoyable now while also improving its appeal to future buyers.