Gardens of the Carolinas, Inc.

Our backyard had a large uphill slope, rendering most of it unusable. Additionally, there were drainage problems and limited privacy. All of these prevented us from enjoying our yard for the five years we’d lived here. With a growing family, we knew something had to change. Gardens of the Carolinas was the most responsive when we initiated initial inquiries, which continued throughout our project. John and his team were fantastic to work with for our backyard project. The team listened to our concerns and provided an extensive long-term vision for rectifying them and making them an area we’d enjoy moving forward. Based on our immediate needs, we decided to take a phased approach by adding a timber retention wall, a stone wall with lighting, and privacy trees. They also tapped into our ex

Gardens of the Carolina delivered a holistic landscape plan that addressed our (many) wants and needs. We had somewhat unusual requests like a basketball court, exclusively using native plants, and specific fence requirements that Gardens of the Carolinas took in stride. We aligned on a two part phased delivery approach. Once the work started, we were very impressed with the crew’s diverse skills and attention to detail. We are thrilled with our backyard oasis and look forward to enjoying it for years to come.

As busy working parents, my husband and I didn’t have time to properly maintain our land over the years. We couldn’t keep a lawn alive anywhere except in the front yard, and even that was a sorry patchwork of different grasses and weeds. Nut trees took over. The yard lacked color. There were almost never any bees or butterflies. Due to poor drainage, a river flowed through the back yard during heavy rain and formed a lake, causing significant topsoil erosion and bared tree roots. In the unused woodsy area, many of the trees were either unattractive or not healthy. Plentiful dead wood, English ivy, poison ivy, and periwinkle vines were an eyesore and a safety hazard. Furthermore, the back fence and railings of the front porch steps were falling apart. After over two years of investing our o

I'm happy to share my positive experience with Gardens of the Carolinas, who recently completed landscaping work on my property. The team, led by John, exhibited professionalism and expertise at every step. Their thorough understanding of my needs, site challenges, and budget was evident in their well-considered options, complete with pros and cons. They efficiently addressed drainage issues by reconfiguring downspouts and adding a solid corrugated line and drainage trench, significantly improving performance, especially during heavy rain. The berm work was executed meticulously, considering contours and materials. Thoughtful plant selection and pruning transformed the property, with selective weed tree and shrub removal further enhancing its appearance. Their attention to detail extende

Original request was for help with drainage in the backyard. John and his team offered a complete solution to our problem and made significant improvements in design. While adding some new plants, I was especially impressed that they moved older plants to new areas which helped with cost and the environment. His workers were helpful, polite and on time. We would definitely recommend them!