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Avatar for Lemonade Landscaping
Lemonade Landscaping
5.0(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenDesigner - LandscapeDrywell - Construct or Rebuild+10 more

Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Exceptional experience! Alan at Lemonade Landscaping took the time to listen to my project goals and then Lemonade Landscaping put in the sweat to bring it to life! Lemonade Landscaping revitalized an unsightly urban 1/2 acre - tamed the overgrowth, tore down the derelict shed and garage, rerouted pathways and graveled the drive - all the while respecting the fruit arbors and ornamental spaces on the property. This was not a just a simple mow-and-go. This was a landscape turnaround and Lemonade Landscaping delivered!"
From Rot to Rock: Custom Concrete Pavers Step Transformation
Before & after cleaning the pond
Retaining wall from back side
Driveway Defender: Retaining Wall Install
Courtyard grading and landscape

+159

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Hutchins Landscape & Lawn Maintenance LLC
4.7(
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Sod - InstallDesigner - LandscapeLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden+5 more

Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jon and his team installed a front yard irrigation system for me and tilled and graded my entire yard. Jon and his team delivered high quality results! I had a lot of questions and Jon was attentive to all of them. I will 100% hire them again for my landscaping needs!"
BEFORE: boring, small patio.
AFTER: larger, raised, rounded, beautiful patio.
BEFORE: boring, crowded, builder's special patio...
AFTER patio, seat wall, and retaining wall.
Fresh sod with newly landscaped natural area and pine straw.

+37

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Swanson Landscapes
5.0(
7
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Sod - InstallDesigner - LandscapeLandscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Landscaping, Putting Greens, etc. - For Business+5 more

Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This was a huge job, and they got out there and HUSTLED. Overall I think they did a terrific job. There were some things I wished they hadn't done, but they were VERY minor, and like I said, it was a HUGE job. The acre lot was ALL WEEDS. Well, pretty much. They did GREAT! I will definitely be hiring them again."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sweetgrass Landscaping LLC
4.9(
57
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Designer - LandscapeLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+7 more

Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The Sweetgrass crew is amazing! They are responsive, timely, and very reasonably priced. Their craftsmanship is top notch. They have done many landscaping jobs for us from helping to restore our lawn to paving projects and they also maintain our grass. We will continue to use them for all future landscaping projects and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for excellent quality and customer service."
Holland guilford
Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
4.9(
451
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Nick and his crews are the rick star for Drainage improvement and hardscape space. They are so knowledgeable on these type of works. I will recommend this company to anyone. My backyard is hugely improved. They are the most honest and reliable landscaper that I have ever used."
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Response time5 days
Response rate100%
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

Finding a reputable greenhouse or nursery should start online, where you can read through customer reviews to gauge the quality of the plants sold and the customer experience. Look out for customers complaining about plants dying shortly after purchase, and try to choose a greenhouse known for hiring employees who are able to explain how to care for the plants you purchase. It’s also a good idea to head to a few greenhouses to see the selection they offer and make sure they carry the plants or trees you’re looking for.

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.

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.

Moss attaches to the ground but doesn’t have roots, so it can take four to six weeks for establishment to begin. It takes between 12 and 18 months for full coverage, and maximum thickness takes about two years. Keep your moss moist and debris-free to ensure it establishes itself well.

Yes, weeds can still grow in decomposed granite. If properly compacted, it can act as a good weed suppressant, meaning you’ll only pull weeds occasionally. But no ground cover is completely weed-proof. To further prevent weeds, you can try spraying your decomposed granite with distilled white vinegar.

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