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Top-Rated Lawn care pros in Gates - Updated Nov 2026

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Intra Coastal Ground Services
4.9(
19
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Gates, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I m very satisfied with the lawn care service I ve recently received by this Company. And the customer service was a plus! If you are looking for good, clean, reliable lawn care service, then Coastal Ground Services is the right one for you!"
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Veteran's Handyman Services
5.0(
1
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Gates, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Our mission at Veteran's Handyman Services is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! Veteran's Handyman Services stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today! \n

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
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Lawn Care FAQs, answered by experts

Water regularly, avoid heavy foot traffic, and clear debris promptly to support lawn health.

Depending on the local climate and time of year, you only need to water your lawn by hand once or twice a week. It takes about 25 to 30 minutes with a hose and/or watering can. It doesn't require any electricity or complex irrigation systems and provides some exercise and time outdoors for free. You can also go for longer between waterings during rainy times.

On average, lawn stripes will last about two weeks. This timeline gives you plenty of elbow room to perfect your skills since your designs will always fade if you’re unhappy with the results. For best results and to keep your grass healthy, change the direction of each stripe every two weeks. 

Longer lengths are always better for striping, so mowing your grass to between 2½ to 4 inches tall. More length allows for optimal bendiness, plus it helps your lawn stay healthier, too. Remember, never mow more than ⅓ of the grass height at once to keep your lawn looking green and healthy.

In general, cool-season grasses such as fescue grass, ryegrass, and Kentucky bluegrass are best for creating a striped lawn. Warm-season grasses like bermuda and zoysia grass don't curl as much, so grass stripes aren't as easy to see. If you live in a climate that’s better suited for warm-season grass, zoysia grass will typically be your best option.

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