Hardscape & Landscape That Completes the Vision
The pool is the centerpiece, but the hardscape ties everything together. Patios, walls, lighting, turf, and stonework — all designed and built as one cohesive project by Scott Rutherford.
Our Hardscape Services
Every Detail, Built to Last
Paver Patios & Pool Decks
Travertine, natural stone, brick, and concrete paver patios designed to complement your pool and outdoor living areas. Non-slip finishes that stay cool underfoot.
- Travertine & natural stone
- Concrete pavers
- Cool-deck coatings
- Custom patterns & borders
Retaining Walls
Structural and decorative retaining walls that manage grade changes while adding visual depth to your landscape. Engineered for Georgia clay and drainage.
- Natural stone walls
- Segmental block walls
- Terraced designs
- Integrated drainage
Artificial Turf
Premium artificial turf that looks and feels like real grass without the mowing, watering, or chemicals. Perfect for pet areas, play zones, and pool surrounds.
- Pet-friendly options
- UV-resistant fibers
- Proper drainage base
- Natural-look blades
Landscape Lighting
Low-voltage LED landscape lighting that highlights architecture, pathways, trees, and water features. Automated controls and energy-efficient fixtures.
- Path & step lights
- Uplighting & downlighting
- Pool area illumination
- Smart timer controls
Custom Stonework
Hand-laid natural stone for walls, columns, fire features, outdoor kitchens, and decorative accents. Tennessee fieldstone, stacked stone, and more.
- Natural stone veneer
- Stone columns & pillars
- Coping & edging
- Custom masonry
Drainage Solutions
Proper drainage is critical in North Georgia. We design and install French drains, channel drains, and grading solutions to protect your investment.
- French drains
- Channel drains
- Grading & slope work
- Erosion control
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One Builder, One Vision
Why Hardscape Matters
Most pool builders hand off the hardscape to a separate contractor. That means different timelines, different quality standards, and materials that don't match. At RutherfordMade, Scott designs and builds every element — pool, patio, walls, lighting — as one integrated project.
The result? A backyard that looks and feels like it was designed by one person — because it was.
- Consistent materials and design language
- Single timeline — no waiting on separate contractors
- Proper drainage engineered from the start
- One point of contact for the entire project
Complete Your Outdoor Transformation
Whether you're building a new pool or upgrading an existing space, Scott can design the hardscape to tie it all together.