Insights from the Industry

Discover the top 5 landscape design trends for Knoxville homeowners in 2025. From smart tech to native plants, Dodson Designs shares what’s hot in outdoor living.

Landscaping is a powerful way to elevate your outdoor space—and with Dodson Designs, you’ll get a custom, functional, and visually stunning environment that reflects your lifestyle, boosts property value, and brings lasting beauty to your home or business.

Curb appeal starts at the front yard—and with Dodson Designs’ expert landscaping solutions in Knoxville, you can create a welcoming, stylish, and personalized exterior that boosts property value and leaves a lasting impression.

Retaining walls do more than hold back soil—they transform sloped yards into functional, beautiful spaces, and with Dodson Designs' expertise in Knoxville’s unique terrain, you’ll get a custom solution that enhances stability, usability, and curb appeal.

When it comes to creating a luxurious, long-lasting, and fully customized backyard oasis, gunite pools offer unmatched flexibility, durability, and value—and with Dodson Designs’ expert craftsmanship, your dream pool is just a design away.

From custom gunite pools to sustainable materials and smart technology, 2025 outdoor design is all about luxury, functionality, and innovation—and Dodson Designs is here to bring your vision to life with expert craftsmanship and cutting-edge trends tailored to your lifestyle.

Choosing the right sod is essential for a thriving East Tennessee lawn, and with Dodson Designs' expert guidance and installation, you’ll enjoy a lush, durable landscape perfectly suited to the region’s climate, soil, and your lifestyle.

Irrigation is the key to a thriving, low-maintenance landscape, and with Dodson Designs’ expert planning and modern solutions, your outdoor renovation will stay lush, vibrant, and sustainable all year long.

Winter is the perfect time to start your backyard renovation—offering faster timelines, seasonal savings, and ideal conditions—and with Dodson Designs, you can kick off your project now and enjoy a custom outdoor space just in time for spring.

Whether you prefer the natural feel of sod or the low-maintenance convenience of turf, Dodson Designs offers expert guidance and installation to help you create a beautiful, functional backyard in Knoxville that fits your lifestyle and needs.

In Knoxville’s challenging terrain, retaining walls are essential for erosion control, water management, and property stability—and with Dodson Designs’ expert craftsmanship, you’ll get a durable, beautiful solution that enhances both safety and curb appeal.

A custom backyard putting green from Dodson Designs adds beauty, value, and year-round fun to your outdoor space—offering a low-maintenance, eco-friendly way to improve your golf game while creating a unique and luxurious landscape feature.

Adding plants and trees is a powerful way to enhance your Knoxville landscape, offering beauty, increased property value, environmental benefits, and improved well-being—making it the perfect finishing touch with expert help from Dodson Designs.

Artificial turf is a low-maintenance, durable, and eco-friendly way to achieve a lush, green landscape year-round—and with endless design possibilities, it’s a smart solution for transforming any outdoor space into a beautiful and functional retreat.

A pergola is a stylish and versatile way to enhance your Knoxville backyard, offering shade, structure, and endless customization to create the perfect outdoor space for relaxing, entertaining, and adding lasting value to your home.

Gunite pools offer endless customization in shape, features, finishes, and lighting—making them the perfect choice for a truly personalized backyard oasis, expertly designed and built by Dodson Designs to match your vision and lifestyle.

Retaining walls are a vital landscape feature that prevent erosion, manage water flow, create usable space, and provide structural support—while also enhancing the beauty and value of your property with smart, functional design.

A custom outdoor kitchen from Dodson Designs transforms your backyard into a stylish, functional space for cooking and entertaining—enhancing your lifestyle, boosting home value, and making every gathering unforgettable.

Proper drainage is essential to any backyard landscape, preventing water damage, promoting plant health, and enhancing usability—and with Dodson Designs’ expert solutions, you can ensure your outdoor space remains beautiful, functional, and built to last.

Patios provide a versatile, year-round outdoor living space, and with durable materials like brick, concrete, porcelain, or stone, Dodson Designs can help you create a custom patio that perfectly blends style, function, and lasting quality.

Patios offer year-round outdoor living potential, and with materials like brick, concrete, porcelain, or stone, you can create a durable and stylish space—especially with expert help from Dodson Designs to bring your vision to life.

Proper patio maintenance is key to long-term durability and curb appeal, and with expert guidance from Dodson Designs, you can keep your outdoor space looking beautiful and functional through sealing, cleaning, timely repairs, and smart landscaping.

Dodson Designs is the trusted choice for dock construction, offering expert craftsmanship, custom solutions, and top-quality materials—all backed by a commitment to detail, customer satisfaction, and lasting value.

Hardscaping enhances the beauty, functionality, and value of your backyard by incorporating low-maintenance features like patios, walkways, and retaining walls that create inviting, well-defined outdoor living spaces.

Renovating your backyard can significantly boost your home's value by enhancing curb appeal, adding functional living spaces, improving privacy and security, and incorporating low-maintenance, energy-efficient features that appeal to modern buyers.

Gunite pools offer unmatched customization in shape, design, finishes, and technology, making them the ultimate choice for homeowners seeking a personalized, luxurious, and long-lasting backyard oasis.

The construction of a gunite pool is a detailed, multi-phase process that combines design, precision engineering, and expert craftsmanship to create a durable, customized, and visually stunning outdoor centerpiece.

Concrete pavers offer a stylish, durable, and low-maintenance alternative to traditional concrete, with unmatched design flexibility, easy repairs, and better drainage—making them a smart, long-term choice for enhancing any outdoor space.

Composite decking is a durable, low-maintenance, and eco-friendly alternative to traditional wood, offering long-lasting beauty, safety, and design versatility that makes it an ideal choice for creating a stylish and inviting outdoor living space.

Outdoor lighting elevates the beauty, safety, and functionality of any space by enhancing aesthetics, extending usability, and creating ambiance—all while improving security, guiding movement, and boosting property value through smart, energy-efficient design.

Partnering with a design and build team ensures a seamless, efficient, and budget-conscious project by uniting design and construction under one roof, resulting in clear communication, consistent vision, and higher client satisfaction from start to finish.

Dodson Designs is the premier partner for high-end builders, offering award-winning craftsmanship, innovative design, and a client-focused, collaborative approach that transforms luxury outdoor living visions into stunning reality.

Gunite pools offer unmatched durability, limitless customization, and long-term value, making them the ultimate choice for those seeking a luxurious, personalized, and enduring outdoor oasis.