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Top-Rated Landscapers in Clayton - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
4.9(
451
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JP Lawn Care
4.9(
18
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenSod - InstallLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up+1 more

Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jarrett did an excellent job cleaning up our yard and removing all the junk! He is very dependable and reasonably priced! He was very easy to work with and we will continue to use him to mow our grass! Thank you again, Jarrett!"
Response time10 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Greenchest Landscape LLC
4.8(
6
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Designer - LandscapeLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape Curbing - Install+3 more

Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Vicente and his team exceeded our expectations in transforming the backyard of our new home into a beautiful and more private outdoor space. From the first time I contacted him, he was always responsive, prompt, professional and worked with us to design an amazing landscapeâ ¦he truly is an artist and takes great pride in his work. I canâ t recommend him highly enough. Thank you so much, Vicente, and the Greenchest Landscape team!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
GOMEZ LANDSCAPING AND MORE, LLC
5.0(
7
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Sod - InstallDesigner - LandscapeLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery+3 more

Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

At Gomez Landscaping and More, we believe in doing things the right way — with honesty, integrity, and respect for our clients and their properties. We are licensed and insured, offering peace of mind knowing your project is in professional hands.

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mnk Lawn & Home Care
4.8(
39
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was getting quotes to maintain my property and Chris reached out immediately which I appreciated. He gave a reasonable quote but I never imagined they could tackle the yard on the same day! I was not able to be at the property at the time of the service. However, when the work was completed he sent pics of before and after, without my asking for them. The yard looks awesome compared to how overgrown it was. He even observed some overgrowth of shrubs and provided a quote for pruning, again without having to ask. Hands down excellent customer service!"
Response time4 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Landscaping FAQs, answered by experts

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

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.

It is possible to DIY complete hardscaping projects, but in most cases, hiring a professional is best to get the job done correctly. Hardscaping—including installing patios, decks, retaining walls, walkways, and water features—is challenging and time-consuming, so the money you spend on a professional is typically worth it. Not only will the quality be better, but you could avoid problems that come along with a lack of hardscaping experience, like drainage issues that can lead to costly foundation damage and leaks in your home.

If you’re hiring a landscaper to plant the garden of your dreams, you do not need to provide them with plants that you bought yourself from a nursery. While you certainly can provide your landscaper with plants, keep in mind that some nurseries provide discounts to landscaping companies, therefore potentially lowering your materials cost. Beyond the cost of the plants themselves, you need to have additional materials like topsoil and mulch for the project. Most likely, your landscaper can get a discount on these materials as well, so it’s worth speaking with them before making any large purchases.

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.

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