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Top-Rated Landscapers in Carmel - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Nate White's Mowing
Nate White's Mowing
5.0(
10
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Carmel, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nate contacted me immediately. He showed up at our home within a few hours to give us a quote. He was friendly and professional. He even mowed our lawn for us that day. The yard looks great! Would definitely recommend!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
GM Electrical LLC
5.0(
22
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and Install

Serving Carmel, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very happy with our service from GM, from quote to the project Gracen was communicative, polite and friendly. He is very knowledgeable and professional. Took very good care of our needs, and made sure to thoroughly clean up when the job was done, we highly recommend and will happily refer people to him. Thanks to Gracen and his assistant for doing a great job."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Avatar for Shaw Excavation & Earthwork, LLC
Shaw Excavation & Earthwork, LLC
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Carmel, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We couldn't be happier with the work they did for us! He completed our septic system, leach field, and slab preparation, but went above and beyond what we expected. Our property was very rough, full of rocks, stumps, brush, and bushes. He took the time to remove stumps and rocks, used the excavator (very skilled) to smooth out the entire property, built a beautiful rock wall using rocks dug from the property, and seeded and hayed the area. The transformation is incredible! Everything looks so nice, and we couldn't be more pleased with how our property turned out. It's not often you find someone who takes so much pride in their work and goes the extra mile to make sure everything looks great. We highly recommend him and would absolutely hire him again."
Start of Demolition
House Demo After
House Lot After
Finished clearing
Before Lot

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for BLACKTOP PAVING by F Cameron Paving and Son LLC
BLACKTOP PAVING by F Cameron Paving and Son LLC
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Carmel, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"A huge shout out to Fred Cameron and his crew. They did a fabulous job paving my driveway. Fred was super to meet and talk with, he came out and met with me gave me a quote right on the spot. He gave me some great input on what he thought was best for our project. Fred had great ideas and you could tell years of experience as he explained things. Fred and his crew came when he said they would and had the project wrapped in the time he said it would take. Fred's crew were extremely pleasant and professional about the job they all worked hard and very efficiently. I would highly recommend BlackTop Paving to anyone looking to get their driveway done. Thank you Fred for a wonderful experience. Thank you to Fred's crew for all their hard work. I am a very happy customer. 😊 Rusty L"
Asphalt Paving
Asphalt Paving Driveway
Asphalt Paving
Asphalt Paving
Asphalt Paving

+57

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dragonfire Excavation
4.0(
13
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Carmel, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great work for a great price! This company has been a real blessing to me. They're responsive rate is impressive & efficient. Douglas is very adaptable, friendly, professional, and has great ideas for solutions to any foreseeable "problem" I may come across with what I am trying to get done. Look no further... this is the company you want to hire. Well, after I'm done with them ofcourse. :)"
clearing the spot for the pad
Digging of the pad area
bottom layer of gravel
Compacted pad
Gravel before compaction

+2

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for W.N. Madden Excavation
W.N. Madden Excavation
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Carmel, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

"Exceptional young man, was very efficient and completed everything I requested in a very timely manor. Went above and beyond requested task and helped with advice on future property plans. 👍👍"
driveway refinish
driveway refinish
driveway prep
driveway prep
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
A&H Earthworks
New to Angi
Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Carmel, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

10 plus years in the trade, here to provided quality work at an affordable price! No job is to big or small! Bring you ideas to life, anything from a brick patio and fire place to driveway repair or even a hole new house lot! No job is to big or small

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Landscaping FAQs, answered by experts

If you don’t like the way your empty drainage ditch looks, reach out to a local landscaping professional to discuss your options. They may be able to liven it up with plants, stones, bushes, or other decorative elements. You can also add your own landscaping, but you should first make sure that it won’t block your ditch or prevent it from operating effectively.

Buying plants from a nursery is one thing, but ensuring that they are properly planted is another. While you might not need to hire a landscaper for every plant that you buy from a nursery, it’s a great idea to have their expertise and experience to plant larger items, like burlapped trees or specialty plants like rose bushes. Even better, before making a trip to a nursery to buy new plants, consult a local landscaper to test your soil for pH levels, soil texture, and phosphorus and potassium levels to help determine the best plants for your area.

The primary disadvantages of xeriscaping are the high upfront cost and the significant labor required to establish it. A xeriscaping project can cost between $3,000 and $24,000 on average. Additionally, the resulting landscape will have less of a traditional green appearance, which may not appeal to everyone's personal taste and could potentially narrow your pool of buyers if you decide to sell your home. However, despite these initial drawbacks, the long-term benefits include saving water, time, and money on lawn maintenance.

Unless it only rains once in a blue moon where you live, you’re going to want water-loving plants in your garden bed or pot. A few ideas for plants that aren’t super fast-growing (meaning they’re good in pots or near foundations) and can handle a lot of standing water include: 

  • Acorus (Sweet flag)

  • Colocasia esculenta (Taro or elephant ear): In many climates, these are annuals, making them less desirable because you need to adjust the chain again after each replant.

  • Equisetum scirpoides (Dwarf horsetail rush): non-dwarf varieties of horsetail are fast growers and can take over quickly.

  • Juncus effusus (Curly rush)

  • Osmunda regalis (Royal fern): Royal fern can grow quickly but can also handle being crowded, making them good container plants.

The best time to plant is between spring and autumn. Springtime weather is typically mild and is when nurseries start to bloom. When the summer weather arrives and it’s hot out, it’s best to avoid planting bare-root plants, but you can still plant many in-container varieties. The first sign of fall is another great opportunity to plant biennials if you live in southern states, or a lovely vegetable garden up north.

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