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Top-Rated Lawn irrigation specialists in Durham - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Hutchins Landscape & Lawn Maintenance LLC
Hutchins Landscape & Lawn Maintenance LLC
4.7(
130
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - InstallLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Install - For BusinessLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Repair+2 more

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Pacific Lawn Sprinklers (74)
4.5(
731
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - RepairSprinkler System for Lawn and Garden - Winterize or Activate

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"From the initial visit to the clean up after the project, the team was amazing. All my questions were answered timely. I would highly recommend Pacific Lawn Sprinklers to my friends and family. It was a great experience all around and I look forward to having them winterize the system for years to come."
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+47

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Southern Oaks, LLC
5.0(
13
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - InstallSprinkler System for Lawn and Garden - Winterize or Activate

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Southern Oaks were professional, efficient and extremely thorough. I could not ask for better service. I WANT THEM TO COME BACK NEXT YEAR FOR MY ANNUAL YARD MAINTENANCE. IM GOING TO RECOMMEND THEM TO ALL OF MY NEIGHBORS!!!! Kudos Southern Oaks!!"
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Trimming
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Flower Bed
Crape Myrtle Pruning

+37

Response time2 hrs
Response rate86%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Irrigation Services
3.8(
69
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - InstallLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Install - For BusinessLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Repair+1 more

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They have a great team of workers. Professional work was the hallmark of this project. My sprinkler system is up and running covering the entire front yard. Kind and courteous personnel who followed up their installation with care and concern. I would hire them again."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Sloanscapes
4.5(
47
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - InstallLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Install - For BusinessLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Repair+2 more

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brian and team are very knowledgeable and reasonable. They did an amazing job converting our existing irrigation to our new needs. He is very friendly and accommodating."
Response time3 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Outdoor Water Solutions
5.0(
18
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - RepairSprinkler System for Lawn and Garden - Winterize or ActivateLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Repair - For Business

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Outdoor Water Solutions LLC did an incredible job on my irrigation system today. The service was quick, extremely helpful, and delivered with a personal touch that’s hard to find. Professional from start to finish, and the price was outstanding. I absolutely recommend Outdoor Water Solutions LLC to anyone needing sprinkler or irrigation work. Truly top‑tier service."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Artisan Irrigation & Landscape Co. Inc.
4.2(
74
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - InstallLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - RepairSprinkler System for Lawn and Garden - Winterize or Activate+1 more

Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott is very professional and an expert on irrigation system. Did not waste anytime to diagnose the problem and made many repairs immediately. His price is very reasonable and I would highly recommend him. My sprinkle system is now working properly. Superb job!"
Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Lawn Irrigation FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, grass will regrow after forestry mulching, but the timeline depends on soil conditions, mulch thickness, and existing seed banks. The nutrient-rich mulch left behind helps retain moisture and improve soil health, encouraging regrowth. However, if the mulch layer is too thick, it may block sunlight and slow grass germination. For faster results, you can rake excess mulch, aerate the soil, and plant the new grass seeds.

If the grass is dead, you cannot bring it back to life. However, you can grow new grass in its place or try the methods mentioned above to revive the grass if it isn’t entirely dead. You can expect St. Augustine grass to come back after moderate droughts, but it will suffer significant nutrient loss after an extended period of drought.

Those who live in between zones may have summers too warm for many cool-season grasses and winters too cold for warm-season grasses. Grasses selected for these climates must be well adapted to both conditions, so opt for tall fescue if your area is more prone to very cold temperatures or kikuyu grass if your home has notably hot summers.

Technically no, but they can look very similar and people often refer to the weedy grasses interchangeably. However, several differences keep these species separate. Crabgrass is often a darker color than carpetgrass and tends to sprout much earlier in spring. When allowed to grow out, crabgrass grows stems outward from the center of a stalk in a star-like pattern, which carpetgrass does not have.

If you throw grass seed on bare spots, some may sprout on the soil’s surface. However, the germination rate will diminish over time because the grass will not be rooted correctly. You may not get desired results if you toss grass seed on bare spots without proper lawn maintenance and cultivation.

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