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Top-Rated Landscapers in Mills River - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for ZR Landscaping and Grading
ZR Landscaping and Grading
4.5(
146
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenSod - InstallLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+4 more

Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"ZR Landscaping transformed the mud pit that was our backyard into a beautiful patio with new landscaping and a retaining wall. The team showed up regularly and worked extremely hard each day to finish within two weeks. Communication and customer service were excellent throughout the entire process and the team left our yard and driveway clean afterwards."
ROCK WORK
My Work
New home landscaping
My Work
My Work

+92

Response time2 days
73 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Chase Property Maintenance
Chase Property Maintenance
5.0(
27
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Designer - LandscapeLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenSod - Install+6 more

Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Elijah was honest and very courteous when visiting our house for the estimate. He himself worked very hard and was always present when work was being done by others. All jobs were completed per the professional estimate we received, and I highly recommend that you speak to this young man if you need any landscaping work done."
Before
Before
Before
Before
Before

+176

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Christian Brothers Grading & Landscape
Christian Brothers Grading & Landscape
4.8(
86
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After Helene I was washing away when it rained. The guys came out and put up. A retaining wall, put in pipes to keep the water from coming into my yard and also put in a drain to help with the water. I highly recommend these guys to do any kind of landscaping. They are number 1 in my book. Also they were so nice."
Concrete wall
Concrete wall
Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Nava Brothers Lawn Care and Landscaping LLC
Nava Brothers Lawn Care and Landscaping LLC
4.9(
21
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape Curbing - InstallLandscape Curbing - Install - For Business+4 more

Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nor and his crew were excellent. They were friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. They worked diligently and they were fast. They were on time, and cleaned up thoroughly. The backfill project looks great. I highly recommend Nava Landscaping! I will definitely use their services again."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Champions Landscaping, Tree and Cleanup Services
Champions Landscaping, Tree and Cleanup Services
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenRetaining Wall - InstallDesigner - Landscape+4 more

Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Champions Landscaping does an awesome job! They are very hard working, trustworthy, reliable, and delightful to work with. They have helped with many overwhelming projects over the years- huge cleanups, bush and tree removal, edging, laying mulch and river rock and more."
Landscaping Project
Walkway to house
Pavers for back yard upgrade
Lawn care
Lawn care

+30

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Stollenmaier Hardscape & Pond
4.8(
32
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pat, Jim, and his team were a pleasure to work with. Jim designed our space and designed it with all of the features we wanted. Each work day, they arrived to the job site on time and worked **** ** our job. After the job was completed, Jim came by our home to check the patio after it had rained to make sure there weren't any spots that needed to be fixed. We never had any issues during the construction and would strongly recommend them to everyone. They stand behind their work and do a great job."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Landscaping FAQs, answered by experts

As much as you might try to keep a healthy, nutrient-rich lawn, you still may notice signs of St. Augustine decline (SAD)—a viral disease that discolors your grass blades. St. Augustine decline looks like:

  • Discoloration in the leaves (chlorosis)—leaves appear yellow and splotchy

  • Decline in growth

  • Leaves turn black within 3 years

  • Grass appears less vibrant

  • Grass begins to thin

  • Root rot

  • Grass takes longer to recover

Hedges can be trimmed in many other shapes than the standard square shape. They can be cut into spiral, cone, and sphere shapes. However, cutting and maintaining these types of shapes is much more challenging. There are metal frames that you can purchase to place around the hedge to make it much easier.

You should exercise care when deciding how to landscape over a leach field for your septic system. You typically want lightweight materials that won’t damage the drain field’s perforated pipes. When adding plants to the area, select plants with shallow roots, such as grass or flower gardens. Trees with deep roots could damage the pipes in the field.

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.

If you are xeriscaping a lawn from scratch, your best bet for preparing the lawn is to work with a xeriscaping specialist in your area. The most common first step to making the transformation, however, will be to remove the turfgrass from your lawn. The subsequent steps will often include amending the soil to support new plants and installing low-drip or drip irrigation systems.

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