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Top-Rated Landscapers in Emerald Isle - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Carteret Lawn Care LLC
Carteret Lawn Care LLC
4.9(
48
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up+1 more

Serving Emerald Isle, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Weâ ve been using Carteret Lawn Care for a while now and Pauls work is paramount. Heâ s honest and very easy to work with. He takes his time and does more than the typical mow and blow. Heâ s goes above and beyond to keep our yard meticulously maintained."
BEFORE Leaf clean-up
AFTER Leaf clean-up
Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by73%of homeowners
Fast Lane Contracting
4.2(
56
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingDesigner - Landscape+2 more

Serving Emerald Isle, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fast Lane Contracting cleared about 500 square feet of thick forest in our back yard. Robert and Melody are friendly and professional and asked us all along the process what we were wanting and if they were providing that service as we wanted. They truly cared about doing the job exactly as wanted. The price was good, too. I would definitely use them again."
Waterfron Home
Town Creek Marina
retaining wall
Town Creek Marina
Feel the Beach!

+16

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Lee's Yard Works
Lee's Yard Works
4.6(
36
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden+9 more

Serving Emerald Isle, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lee is a wonderful person and a skilled landscape professional. He installed sod for us which has taken nicely and also did some pavers and planted perennials and landscaped with rocks. Greatly improved the appearance of our yard"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Pinehurst Turf Pros
Pinehurst Turf Pros
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Landscaping, Putting Greens, etc. - For Business

Serving Emerald Isle, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Highly recommend Pinehurst Turf Pros. They were great to work with and communicated throughout the entire process. They do meticulous work and took their time to make our project look great. Along with the great job of installing our turf, they did an outstanding job of cleaning up after the work was done and I truly appreciated the effort make things like they were before they arrived. Great people to work with and they were also great with letting our dogs join them at times so they could use the backyard. Quality work at a reasonable and fair price."
Panoramic View
Close up of Green and Landscape
Poolside
Grill Side
Low Angle

+48

Response time4 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
C Gull Tree Service
4.6(
71
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For BusinessRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Emerald Isle, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Highly recommend C Gull tree service! They were professional and did an outstanding job from start to finish. Their pricing was fair and they clearly take pride in their work. If you need a job done right this is the company to call!"
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Carolina Concrete & Brick, LLC
Carolina Concrete & Brick, LLC
4.4(
49
)
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Emerald Isle, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Had my entire driveway removed and replaced. After a few months found crack in driveway. An "employee" of the company stated he would repair the crack at no cost. Several months later "employee" removed a section of driveway and then refused to complete the work. Business owner claims they did not agree to do the repair and "employee" did it on his own personal time. Don't understand how a business could allow an "employee" start but not finish a job. Make sure you get warranty in writing. Had to complete repair on my own."
Steps
steps
concrete slab for a garage
slab for shed
Steps and Walkway Repair

+43

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Landscaping FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, you can put topsoil over sand to encourage grass growth. The topsoil will help to improve water retention and promote grass roots’ development, making it a recommended step of the seeding process. Adding a layer of topsoil will provide additional nutrients to the sandy soil, helping the grass grow and remain healthy through many seasons.

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.

While you can leave roots in the ground, if you don’t want the shrub to regrow again over time, it’s best not to leave any roots behind. Ensure you remove as much of the shrub as possible, including the root ball and any main roots you can see, to prevent new growth. Some gardeners opt for using a chemical treatment to prevent the stump from growing back, but this can kill beneficial microorganisms living in your soil.

While there are over 400,000 different flowering plants worldwide, there are five main types of flowers. These flower types are based on their lifecycles, giving each type a unique personality. These types are:

  • Annuals, which complete their entire life cycle within a single growing season. 

  • Perennials, which the tops die off in the winter but regrow in spring. 

  • Biennials, which complete their entire life cycle within two years.

  • Hybrids, which exhibit either annual or perennial behaviors depending on location

  • Flowering shrubs, which are small to medium-sized perennial woody plants, such as shrubs or evergreens.

Environmental considerations include native plant selection, wildlife habitation, erosion prevention measures, and managing water runoff patterns to protect the lakefront ecosystem.

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