Baldwin County's Fastest-Growing City
Foley has exploded from a quiet agricultural community into one of Alabama's fastest-growing cities. Located at the crossroads of Highways 59 and 98, it serves as the commercial and residential hub for everyone commuting south to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. The OWA amusement park and entertainment district, Tanger Outlets, and the Foley Sports Tourism Complex have transformed the city's economy and brought thousands of new residents.
This growth means new construction everywhere. Master-planned communities like The Foley Beach Express corridor, neighborhoods off County Road 20, and developments near the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge are adding hundreds of homes each year. Most arrive with builder-minimum landscaping — basic sod, a few foundation shrubs, and no irrigation — leaving new homeowners with properties that need immediate landscape investment to match the quality of the home itself.
Way's Lawn and Landscape serves Foley's full range of landscape needs: new-construction upgrades for the wave of subdivisions, renovation projects for established neighborhoods, commercial maintenance for the booming retail and hospitality corridor, and custom outdoor living projects for homeowners ready to take full advantage of South Alabama's 10-month outdoor season.
What Makes Foley Different from the Beach
Foley sits 10 to 15 miles inland from the Gulf, which means less direct salt spray than coastal properties but still within the subtropical climate zone that defines landscaping throughout Baldwin County. The growing season runs from mid-February through November, giving plants nearly 10 months of active growth — and giving weeds, pests, and fungal diseases the same long runway.
Soil in the Foley area is predominantly sandy loam — better than the pure beach sand found in Gulf Shores but still fast-draining and nutrient-poor compared to clay-based soils further north. This soil type supports a wider plant palette than coastal locations but still requires irrigation and regular fertilization to maintain the lush appearance homeowners expect.
Foley's inland position provides slightly more protection from hurricane-force winds, but the city is still squarely in the tropical storm path. Hurricane Sally in 2020 brought devastating flooding to the Foley area from the Wolf Bay and Bon Secour River watersheds. Drainage solutions are critical for properties in low-lying areas near these waterways, and we design landscape grading to move water away from structures on every project.
Communities We Serve in Foley
Downtown Foley & Heritage District
Foley's original residential core features Craftsman-era homes, established live oak canopy, and lots with 50 to 80 years of landscape history. These properties often need selective renovation — preserving mature trees and established plantings while modernizing outdated beds, adding landscape lighting, and replacing overgrown or declining shrubs with updated cultivars. The Heritage District's character calls for landscape designs that respect the neighborhood's historic aesthetic while incorporating modern functionality.
Foley Beach Express Corridor
The Beach Express corridor south of downtown has become Foley's primary growth axis. New subdivisions lining the road to Gulf Shores feature contemporary homes on quarter-acre to half-acre lots. These properties represent the core of our new-construction landscape work in Foley — irrigation installation, foundation planting upgrades, paver patio additions, and outdoor living areas that transform standard builder lots into personalized outdoor spaces.
Wolf Bay & Bon Secour Area
Properties along Wolf Bay, the Bon Secour River, and near the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge combine waterfront living with a rural, natural setting. These lots tend to be larger, with mature trees and significant natural vegetation. Landscape work here focuses on selective clearing, forestry mulching for overgrown areas, waterfront erosion management, and creating defined outdoor living zones within the natural tree canopy without disturbing the wooded character that draws people to this part of Foley.
OWA & Commercial Corridor
The OWA entertainment district and the commercial corridor along Highway 59 and Highway 98 represent Foley's commercial landscape market. Retail centers, hotels, restaurants, and mixed-use developments need consistent landscape presentation year-round. We provide commercial maintenance programs that keep these high-visibility properties meeting the standards that anchor tenants and corporate brands require, with scheduled service that avoids disrupting business operations.
Our Services in Foley
Paver Patios
Residential patio installations in concrete pavers, travertine, and natural stone. Designed for Foley's sandy-loam substrate with proper compaction and base prep.
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Low-voltage LED path lights, uplighting, and accent systems that enhance curb appeal and extend outdoor use across Foley's long evenings.
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Fire pits, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, and entertainment areas designed for Foley's near-year-round outdoor season and family-oriented lifestyle.
Learn More →Irrigation
Smart sprinkler systems for Foley's sandy-loam soil. Multi-zone designs with drip irrigation for beds and rotary heads for turf areas. Essential for new construction.
Learn More →Forestry Mulching
Land clearing for Foley's new subdivisions and overgrown lots. Single-pass mulching that clears brush and small trees without disturbing the soil or requiring burn permits.
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Complete planting designs for new construction, renovation, and estate properties. Adapted for Foley's inland climate with a broader plant palette than coastal locations.
Learn More →Transform Your Foley Property
From new-construction upgrades to estate renovations, get a free estimate for landscaping and outdoor living designed for Baldwin County's fastest-growing city.