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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!"
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Carolina Concrete & Brick, LLC
Carolina Concrete & Brick, LLC
4.4(
49
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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 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.

There are two main times of year to apply mulch: mid to late spring and late fall. Spreading mulch in mid to late spring helps protect new seedlings as the soil warms up. It's best to wait until temperatures are steady, as mulching too early in the spring can slow down the soil's warming process and hinder plant growth. Fall mulching is also beneficial, as it insulates the soil and helps regulate its temperature when the first frosts arrive.

Since the nature of the landscaping project can heavily influence the overall cost, it helps to understand what different types of landscaping projects cost on average. For example:

  • Plant a tree: $100–$2,000

  • Build a retaining wall: $3,250–$9,200

  • Reseed a lawn: $450–$1,700

  • Install a water fountain: $950–$4,800

  • Install a paver patio: $2,400–$7,000

  • Install a concrete walkway: $1,200–$2,400

  • Install a flower bed: $800–$3,000

  • Landscape lighting: $2,000–$6,000

If you use the wrong plants for your gardening zone, you’ll likely get less than desirable yields from them. In some cases, your plants can even die. It’s important to ensure that your plants are able to survive in your hardiness zone before getting them into the ground.

Costs for lakefront landscaping are influenced by project size, choice of plants and materials, labor, and any additional features or structures desired. Projects can range from a few thousand dollars to extensive transformations costing much more.

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