Backyard Gardens
Less Screen Time. More Green Time.
There is something good for the soul about getting your hands in the dirt.
- Fresh food.
- Kids outside.
- Family projects that actually matter.
- A backyard that produces something real.
- Perfect for anyone tired of buying flavorless grocery store produce.
We design and build custom Backyard Garden Systems across Central Alabama — professionally built, delivered, and installed by people who actually grow food themselves.
This is not a cheap kit from a box store.
These are real gardens designed for Alabama soil, Alabama heat, and real long-term production.
Custom Raised Garden Beds
Whether you want a simple backyard vegetable garden or a full homestead-style setup, we build systems designed specifically for your space and goals.
Options include:
- Single raised beds
- Full backyard garden systems
- Tiered garden layouts
- Accessible/elevated beds
- Herb gardens
- Berry gardens
- Family food gardens
- Homestead garden layouts
Designed for Alabama Growing
We build gardens that work here. That means designing for:
- Alabama heat
- Heavy rains
- Clay and sandy soils
- Drainage
- Sun exposure
- Long growing seasons
We can also help guide plant selection for productive backyard harvests throughout the year.
Popular garden additions include:
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Cucumbers
- Squash
- Watermelon
- Herbs
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Blackberry systems
Built to Last
We focus on gardens that are both productive and beautiful.
Available options include:
- Rustic natural wood
- Cedar beds
- Composite designs
- Decorative layouts
- Soil fill options
- Mulching
- Pathway layouts
- Fence & gate integration
Full Installation Available
We can handle the entire project from start to finish. Including:
- Site prep
- Ground leveling
- Bed construction
- Soil delivery & filling
- Mulching
- Layout design
- Installation
Garden Maintenance Plans
Want a productive garden without having to become an expert overnight?
A lot of people want a garden, but very few have the time or experience to consistently manage one properly. Our maintenance plans help bridge that gap so your investment actually succeeds long term.
Available monthly or quarterly.
Perfect for:
- Busy families & Professionals
- New gardeners
- Retirees
- Airbnb properties
- Homestead setups
- Backyard food production systems
Maintenance Services Can Include:
- Soil checks & amendment recommendations
- Seasonal crop rotation
- Replanting guidance
- Fertilizing schedules
- Weed management
- Plant health inspections
- Irrigation checks
- Pest & disease monitoring
- Mulching
- Harvest timing guidance
- Seasonal transition planning
Built Around Alabama Growing Seasons
What works in one season can completely fail in another here. We help guide your garden through:
- Spring planting
- Summer heat management
- Fall gardens
- Winter preparation
- Crop succession planning
From Backyard Garden to Backyard Food System
The goal is not just to build a beautiful garden once—the goal is to keep it producing. Over time, many customers expand into full backyard food systems, including:
- Berry systems
- Fruit trees
- Herb gardens
- Pollinator areas
- Compost systems
- Seasonal food production
- Larger homestead layouts
We can help plan and manage that growth over time.
Why Work With Us
We are farmers first.
We build these systems from real-world growing experience — not Pinterest ideas or generic kits. Everything is designed around practical production, durability, and growing success in Central Alabama conditions.
Service Area
Serving Central Alabama, including:
- Tallassee
- Auburn
- Lake Martin Area
- Montgomery
- Wetumpka
- Pike Road
- Birmingham surrounding areas
Get a Quote
Every yard and every family is different.
Send us photos of your space along with what you want to grow, and we will help design a system that fits your property and goals.
Call or Text: 205-440-6513
Email: mike@blackmarketcattle.com