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Lemonade Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

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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
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Retaining wall from back side
Driveway Defender: Retaining Wall Install
Courtyard grading and landscape

+159

Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Vin DiPasquale Landscaping
4.6(
45
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Credit card accepted

"Vin DiPasquale Landscaping, bought out Lewey Landscaping. The only reason I stayed with the service was because the crew from Lewey had taken care of my lawn 8 plus years. The new owner, Vin and I had a difference of opinion on landscaping work. I saved video clips and text messages on the problems I had with their landscaping and follow up. The main person who managed the lawn care was Lindsey Carroll, she left Vin and started her own lawn service which I highly recommend. Her # 252-955-5416. Lindsey has taken care of my lawn for over 10 years. Quality and Care is what she gives in her work."
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+28

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Hutchins Landscape & Lawn Maintenance LLC
4.7(
130
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

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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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Swanson Landscapes
5.0(
7
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"Swanson quoted a fair price and after working to reschedule because of rain, showed up promptly and ready to work with a plan. Things changed a bit (there was an unknown existing blocked french drain) but work was completed on time and seems to be working as needed. I'm certain this was a much less creative task than their usual landscaping creations, but they were very professional and I would hire them again for more interesting work. Thanks!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sweetgrass Landscaping LLC
4.9(
57
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"Highly recommended. For a front yard project Sweetgrass installed drainage, a new front walkway (pavers), and landscaped areas. On-time. dependable, excellent work."
Holland guilford
Response time5 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Southern Oaks, LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Personality and attitude was great, He did great work. He didnâ t just cut my grass, he knows HOW TO cut grass and do goat work. Much appreciated."
Trimming
Trimming
Trimming
Flower Bed
Crape Myrtle Pruning

+37

Response time2 hrs
Response rate85%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lemus Landscaping
4.8(
179
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"From the moment we contacted Lemus Landscaping to install sod in our yard the experience was excellent. A four man crew arrived this morning at 8. They came with the most updated equipment. Courteous, friendly, and professional. We highly recommend Lemus Landscaping."
Sod install / pine straw
Sod install fescue
Zoysia sod
Zoysia sod
Bermuda sod

+14

Response time6 hrs
Response rate92%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vert Life Landscaping LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Brayan from Vert Life Landscaping was GREAT! They came out the first day our project was posted. Brayan listened to our request , and offered a great solution. The same day we received Their quote. We booked the job, Vert scheduled us 4 days later,; day three Brayan called. He advised rain was forecast and offered to come same day, day3. They came completed our project, cleaned up and provided suggestion about trimming and maintenance ideas. Three neighbors commented on our Landscaping project and its charm and alligance. WE RECOMMEND THEM HIGHLY !!!"
Lawn was till up.
Sod was lay and cut the edges of the bed lines.
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, landscaping costs are generally a worthwhile investment that can increase your property value. Landscaping can boost your home's value by up to 30% by improving its curb appeal, which can help it sell faster and for a higher price. Specific projects have a high return on investment (ROI); for example, revamping a front walkway can offer a 100% ROI, while a pristine, well-manicured lawn can deliver an impressive 217% ROI. In addition to the financial returns, you also get to enjoy the improvements, especially with features like an outdoor living area.

A green home is one that focuses on conservation, with the goal often being net-zero carbon emissions and self-sustainability. It will often include some kind of self-generation equipment, like solar panels or a small wind turbine, high-efficiency electrical components and mechanicals, and high-quality insulation and air sealing to reduce the loss of conditioned air. Many green homes also include xeriscaping or rainwater collection to cut down on drainage and water consumption.

While both fall and spring are suitable times of the year for planting trees, fall is typically the better option. Soil stays warm long enough to allow tree roots to establish in fall before they go dormant, while spring might give way to intense summer heat before spring-planted trees have time to grow strong roots.

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