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Avatar for DIVINE LIGHTSCAPES
DIVINE LIGHTSCAPES
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Outdoor Lighting - RepairOutdoor Lighting - Plan and Install

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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"Divine lighting has the right name because they were absolutely divine to work with and the results look divine! It's amazing what a difference landscape lighting makes to coming home! Tim responded to our inquiry right away and they came to do a very helpful demo of the lighting that they recommend so you can see it before the proposal/estimate. They return in a timely fashion for the install and the work is done so efficiently and beautifully!! We are thrilled!"
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chris Johnson Landscapes
5.0(
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Designer - LandscapeLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

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"We highly recommend Chris Johnson Landscapes. Chris was a complete professional from start to finish. He really listened to us, creating a design that was well thought out and he showed us what the end result would look like using a computer program. It was such a relief to know he was installing exactly what we agreed upon. Two thumbs up, way up!"
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+5

Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Jose Santos Landscaping
4.8(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenSod - InstallArchitect - Landscape+10 more

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"Mr. Santos came out to the house to look at several landscaping projects that I had going on. He provided a competitive quote for the entire project and he offered to help me remove some branches off a tree in the front yard on the spot. He pruned the dead part of the tree and nicely stacked up the sticks and limb for the city to pick up. Very kind gentlemen and I plan to hire him again."
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+72

Response time4 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Transformers Landscaping, LLc
4.8(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"The guys came on time , worked extremely hard and got my cleaning done on a Sunday . My other company Iâ ve used previously was doing the job for less money BUT Iâ ve gotten no return calls or texts from them . No show !!! Iâ m extremely happy with Transformers landscaping . Ty again , Joe Goldstein"
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+2

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LAKE NORMAN LAWN SYSTEMS INC
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up+13 more

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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Emergency services offered

"They are wonderful!  very reliable and they do excellent work.  very responsive if I need extra work.  I have used a lot of landscapers in my business and at home, and find Tom and his guys to be among the best, with good pricing and they are very dependable
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Response time4 days
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Floradays Landscapes, LLC
3.7(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenDesigner - Landscape

Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Friendly and hard working crew. Work was done in a timely manner whit no damage to the lawn . They did a complete removal of the old landscaping and planted new shrubs, tree and flowers in the front yard. Very happy with the work and the crew . Would highly recommend this company!!!"
Sangu kaku (Coral Bark) Japanese maple
Bihou Japanese maple
Burberry crimson, Calla lily, Creeping Jenny
Ligustrum hedge
Trilogy Flower Bed

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Response time1 day
Response rate86%
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can absolutely transplant bushes instead of removing them completely. The success depends on the size of the bushes, their age, and the transplanting season. Ideally, transplant during the dormant season (late fall or winter). Dig out the entire root system in one piece, fill the new hole with fresh soil and mulch, and water thoroughly after planting.

Yes, it is possible to add too little mulch. Anything less than 1 inch will likely result in too little coverage around your plants, allowing weeds to grow through and minimizing the positive effects that a deeper bed of mulch would have, like maintaining proper soil moisture and insulating the ground.

Yes, you can hydroseed with a garden hose, but you’ll need a tank or other large vessel for mixing the slurry, then a pump to send the slurry through the hose for spraying. Making your own hydroseeding unit can work, but it’s not usually worth the effort and supplies unless you already have them.

The best way to landscape your front yard on a budget is to invest in hiring a professional for hardscaping—things like upgrading walkways, redoing driveways, and installing partitions around garden beds. You can often do the softscaping yourself—think laying down mulch, caring for your lawn, removing weeds, and planting flowers and shrubs. It’s also almost always worthwhile to pay a professional for routine yard maintenance, as this dramatically improves curb appeal and delivers above 100% ROI in most cases.

The best size rock for your landscaping depends on the design, as different boulders serve different purposes. If you want to group boulders to create a natural-looking cluster, you’ll need a range of sizes. Otherwise, here are some suggestions:

  • Small boulders (smaller than 12 inches across): Best for landscape edging and fire pits 

  • Medium boulders (12–24 inches): Best for retaining walls and water features

  • Large boulders (more than 24 inches): Best as standalone landscaping features, steps, or walkways.

Of course, you can mix and match sizes to create a unique display.

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