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Carolina Garden Co

Durham Landscapers
Ranked #5 in Durham | Grade B+
4.90 (34 reviews)

Carolina Garden Co

Carolina Garden Co designs and installs landscapes, paver features, and drainage solutions tailored to Durham homes, with a focus on practical, tidy installations.

Why Homeowners Choose This Business

Local knowledge of Durham growing conditions, plant selection for shade and sun, and solutions for sloped yards and drainage. Clear communication during planning and installation, with attention to site protection and cleanup.

Service Area

Durham and surrounding Triangle neighborhoods.


How This Business Compares

A quick local comparison based on ranking, review strength, and market visibility.
  • Maintains a competitive standing in this market.
  • Performs at or above the local average for Google rating.
  • Shows strong customer satisfaction signals based on review quality and volume.

Services Covered

  Garden
  Renovation Services
  Supplier
  Installations
  Landscape Design
  Plant Installation
  Paver Patios
  Walkway Installation
  Retaining And Knee Walls
  Pergola On Patio
  Drainage Solutions
  French Drains
  Yard Cleanups
  Pruning Services
  Mulch Installation
  Shade Garden Planting

Landscape design and plant installation; paver patios, walkways, steps, and knee walls; drainage solutions including French drains; pruning, bed cleanups, mulch and pine straw installation; small structures such as pergolas on patio builds.


Recent Reviews

4.90

(Based on 34 reviews)

Reviews highlight responsive communication before and during projects and crews that protect the property and clean up thoroughly. Customers frequently mention quality hardscaping such as paver patios, pathways, and steps, along with effective drainage work. Several note helpful plant recommendations for shady areas and thorough pruning and bed cleanups. Timelines and workmanship are described as reliable.

Google Review
Molly Beckmann on Carolina Garden Co

I am so happy with the work done at my home by Brad and his team. I had a path put in my front and back yards and some steps on my sloped side yard. They did a fantastic job. Brad was easy to communicate with by email before and during the project. His crew did great quality work and they took great care of my property- sweeping up any displaced mulch, re-winding my hose after they used it. I highly recommend them!

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Chris Kowal on Carolina Garden Co

These folks are the best! Family run landscape & hardscape co., Native Durhamites, very knowledgeable, great suggestions for shady areas, plants looked very healthy and the communication with all staff was excellent. The yard was overgrown with years of weeds & invasive ground cover, they cleaned that all up & did a ton of pruning all shrubs and removing dead plants.
They went above and beyond to make sure we were happy! So now we do our part, watering and getting those plants through the winter. We will do more with them in the spring! Just planted last week, so it will all look better in the spring as they get bigger.

Google Review
Abi Sheffey on Carolina Garden Co

Just had our paver stone patio, extensive french drain, and concrete driveway extension completed by Bradley and we are very happy! Yosef and his crew with Valiente Hardscape worked diligently even in the NC summer heat to get our job done within a little over a week, and I can't thank them enough for their craftsmanship and diligent work ethic. I'd highly recommend this company and their contractor to anyone looking for high-quality, insured, and guaranteed hardscaping and drainage work.

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Lanie K. on Carolina Garden Co

Carolina Garden Company is awesome! They have created landscaping miracles, built out our patio with pavers, knee wall and a pergola. Brad visited our home a few times to ensure that his drawings matched our needs because he wanted to make us happy.

Their workers are amazing and neat and polite. They were so appreciative thst we offered them water and pizza for lunch !

I would highly recommend Carolina Garden Company to anyone thinking about landscaping and/or hardscaping projects around your home or business.

Signed, a very happy customer !

Google Review
George Karageorgiou on Carolina Garden Co

Shelley, Brad, and their team are amazing!! We moved into our house last year, and as a new build there was no landscaping other than grass and a few sad holly bushes. Shelley came in and helped us design a beautiful yard in both the front yard (along the entry way and mailbox), helped us hide ugly utility boxes, and in the back yard recommended trees and bushes to create both an upper garden and a lower garden. Throughout the planning, Shelley helped us identify both native plants to NC that would do well in our climate, but also helped find plants that met our needs and desires (novice gardeners who wanted low maintenance, colorful plants). Shelley also was very respectful of our budget and made sure to choose plants and sizes of plants that we could afford, but still providing high impact spaces. We did run into some drainage issues on one side of our house (near the swell and utilities). Brad helped us design a french drain system that would remediate our drainage issues at an affordable price. With the fix, Shelley was able to complete the landscape plan to hide the utility boxes. Also, Shelley helped us spruce up our sad window boxes to make design pop! Throughout the process, Shelley was very responsive to phone calls, emails, and texts. She also took the time to explain things to us and listen to our concerns about plant/tree heights and widths and how it would look in our yard when they were fully grown. It is refreshing to work with someone who is creative, listens to the client, and gets the job done well. I hope that we are able to work with her again in the future!!

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Frequently Asked Questions

They design and install planting beds, trees, and shrubs, and build hardscapes like paver patios, walkways, steps, and knee walls. They also take on drainage improvements such as French drains and perform pruning, bed cleanups, and mulch or pine straw installation.

Yes, reviews reference French drains and other drainage solutions to move water away from problem areas. The team evaluates grading and runoff patterns and recommends practical fixes that work with your landscape.

Customers mention knowledgeable guidance for shady yards and plant selection. The company creates planting plans suited to site conditions, including shade, slope, and utilities to be screened.

Project length varies by scope and materials. Reviews suggest that small-to-medium patio and drainage projects can often be completed within roughly a week or slightly longer, depending on weather and site conditions.

Expect clear communication from planning through completion and crews that keep the area organized. Reviewers note attention to details like protecting adjacent beds and thorough cleanup at the end of each day.
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Opening Hours


  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 AM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 AM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 AM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 AM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

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Business Details


Business Rating
4.90 (34 reviews) FeaturedPro Business
Address
2603 W Carver St, Durham, NC 27705
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Business Type
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