Erick's Construction and Hardscaping Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Responsive and did good work at the scope established."
Alex S on January 2024
Erick's Construction and Hardscaping Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Responsive and did good work at the scope established."
Alex S on January 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Showed up and preformed the task without and issues or any delays. Even worked through rain days. DP Grading has done over 100 landscaping jobs for me without holding up my schedules. Cleans up after the job is completed and makes sure your are happy before he loads up."
Sam H on November 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Showed up and preformed the task without and issues or any delays. Even worked through rain days. DP Grading has done over 100 landscaping jobs for me without holding up my schedules. Cleans up after the job is completed and makes sure your are happy before he loads up."
Sam H on November 2024
Two locations to serve you in Charlotte and Lake Norman. We install LOW VOLTAGE landscape Lighting systems. Our products are of the highest quality, utilizing energy saving LED technology with smartphone App controlled capabilities. Try our FREE Lighting Demonstration. We will come out to your location at NIGHT, set up our lighting for you to view and create the atmosphere that best suits your needs. Call Owner/Operator Tim Snyder 704-749-4949
"Divine Lightscapes really delivered. Tim and his crew came out a did an evening setup piror to sale, allowing us to see several opportunities and being very patient with our questions and potential placements."
Melinda M on June 2025
Two locations to serve you in Charlotte and Lake Norman. We install LOW VOLTAGE landscape Lighting systems. Our products are of the highest quality, utilizing energy saving LED technology with smartphone App controlled capabilities. Try our FREE Lighting Demonstration. We will come out to your location at NIGHT, set up our lighting for you to view and create the atmosphere that best suits your needs. Call Owner/Operator Tim Snyder 704-749-4949
"Divine Lightscapes really delivered. Tim and his crew came out a did an evening setup piror to sale, allowing us to see several opportunities and being very patient with our questions and potential placements."
Melinda M on June 2025
Call now for CLEAN UP SPECIALS & MULCH DEALS! WE DO NOT CUT GRASS. ** DUE TO SCHEDULING OUR PROJECT MINIMUM IS $850. ** Please call today to schedule your appointment 704-492-4445. Over 35 years of landscaping experience and specializing in natural dark brown mulch sales and installation, heavy duty landscape cleanup, overgrown shrub & tree cutting, weed & ivy removal BY THE ROOT, chemical free/organic process, plant & tree installation, and hauling of any debris. We also offer tilling and aeration packages (includes seeds, fertilizer, lime, and topsoil/compost if necessary). Landscaping is a craft that has been passed down from generation to generation in our family. Allow us to help you transform your land into something truly spectacular! Call now for a free estimate!
"My review of this company is a conundrum. The workers are dedicated, hard-working, and courteous individuals that produce excellent results. The project management/billing procedures were unprofessional and rustrating if not insulting. I found 4th Generation on Angie’s List and contacted them for an estimate to remove ivy from our residential property. Josh was scheduled (and was confirmed) to come out at 4:30pm on Thursday, but instead showed up at 2pm while I was at work. I had to explain over the phone the details of the project, and he was unable to provide me even a ballpark estimate. We did have a LOT of ivy, but this company specializes in ivy removal, so you would expect them to be able to provide at least a ballpark estimate. Hesitantly, I agreed to let them attack it for four hours ($800) and make a determination from there on how to proceed. After another call at the four hour mark, I agreed to let them finish the whole day Friday. The workers did a great, thorough job, and made a good dent in the ivy. Josh asked me if I could pay by check, and I provided him a check for the full $1800. Josh contacted me Saturday morning asking if they could come back that day and work on it some more; I agreed. They arrived on time and continued their great work. I asked Josh to pay by card on this job, but he would not allow me stating I had to pay by check. The workers on-site told me customers pay by card all the time and payment wasn’t even due immediately, but Josh told me I had to pay by check. Then, he told me I could pay by card on any following jobs?! How can you just make up rules on when certain payment methods are accepted? You either accept a form of payment or you don’t. I just bit my tongue and wrote him another check for $1400. Josh contacted me again Monday morning asking if they could come back out and work more on it. I asked him to provide me an estimate of time remaining since I was already in for $3200; he agreed to call me at 10am when he arrived on site and with 4 men. At 2:30pm, he finally calls me and says they’ve had 5 guys working on it for 4 hours and need 2 more hours to finish. Frustrated, I asked him why he added another man to the job without asking and why he did not call at 10am as promised. His reply to adding 5th man - “it’s just another few hundred dollars”. Seriously? You can’t just change our agreement without checking and then have the audacity to tell me it’s just a few hundred dollars extra out of my wallet. Again, I bit my tongue and told him to just finish the job. I just attributed it to Josh being young and I thought maybe he doesn’t have a great deal of experience yet; overall he was pleasant to talk to and friendly, but I did not appreciate the way he handled things. Later, Josh texted me asking to contact Kathy to submit card payment, which I planned to do the next day during business hours. The next morning, Josh and/or Kathy call, text, and voicemail me no less than 5 times between 8am and noon, while I’m in meetings at work, trying to get me to submit payment for work that was completed 18 hours ago. They acted worse than a collection agency with the unnecessary, borderline harassing phone calls in such rapid succession. I had to step out of my meeting to let Josh know I would call Kathy on my lunch break. Of course, when I call Kathy, she’s not in the office nor able to take my payment. Josh then asks me for my name and email so they can invoice me. Why couldn’t they just act like a normal company and do that the first time, or second time, or third time? Ironically, the online invoice clearly accepts card payments and shows they have a Net 30 day payment policy (meaning you have up to 30 days to pay for provided services without penalty/interest). So why in the world is Josh blowing up my phone less than 4 hours into the work day after service completed? And why could they not invoice me for previous work? The whole thing was quite unprofessional and the way they treated me from a customer service perspective after spending $4700 in four days, makes me not want to deal with them again. That is a shame, because the workers are fantastic (and have better customer service skills than management). There are a lot of great reviews for this company, and I wish I could have been another, but the lack of following an agreement, not following their own payment policies, and acting crazy like a collection agency when I’ve done nothing but pay them immediately for thousands of dollars worth of work (and even bought the workers lunch one day) ruined it. Maybe you’ll have better luck if you choose them; maybe I just am an anomaly. Five stars for the workers; 2 stars for management."
James C on July 2020
Call now for CLEAN UP SPECIALS & MULCH DEALS! WE DO NOT CUT GRASS. ** DUE TO SCHEDULING OUR PROJECT MINIMUM IS $850. ** Please call today to schedule your appointment 704-492-4445. Over 35 years of landscaping experience and specializing in natural dark brown mulch sales and installation, heavy duty landscape cleanup, overgrown shrub & tree cutting, weed & ivy removal BY THE ROOT, chemical free/organic process, plant & tree installation, and hauling of any debris. We also offer tilling and aeration packages (includes seeds, fertilizer, lime, and topsoil/compost if necessary). Landscaping is a craft that has been passed down from generation to generation in our family. Allow us to help you transform your land into something truly spectacular! Call now for a free estimate!
"My review of this company is a conundrum. The workers are dedicated, hard-working, and courteous individuals that produce excellent results. The project management/billing procedures were unprofessional and rustrating if not insulting. I found 4th Generation on Angie’s List and contacted them for an estimate to remove ivy from our residential property. Josh was scheduled (and was confirmed) to come out at 4:30pm on Thursday, but instead showed up at 2pm while I was at work. I had to explain over the phone the details of the project, and he was unable to provide me even a ballpark estimate. We did have a LOT of ivy, but this company specializes in ivy removal, so you would expect them to be able to provide at least a ballpark estimate. Hesitantly, I agreed to let them attack it for four hours ($800) and make a determination from there on how to proceed. After another call at the four hour mark, I agreed to let them finish the whole day Friday. The workers did a great, thorough job, and made a good dent in the ivy. Josh asked me if I could pay by check, and I provided him a check for the full $1800. Josh contacted me Saturday morning asking if they could come back that day and work on it some more; I agreed. They arrived on time and continued their great work. I asked Josh to pay by card on this job, but he would not allow me stating I had to pay by check. The workers on-site told me customers pay by card all the time and payment wasn’t even due immediately, but Josh told me I had to pay by check. Then, he told me I could pay by card on any following jobs?! How can you just make up rules on when certain payment methods are accepted? You either accept a form of payment or you don’t. I just bit my tongue and wrote him another check for $1400. Josh contacted me again Monday morning asking if they could come back out and work more on it. I asked him to provide me an estimate of time remaining since I was already in for $3200; he agreed to call me at 10am when he arrived on site and with 4 men. At 2:30pm, he finally calls me and says they’ve had 5 guys working on it for 4 hours and need 2 more hours to finish. Frustrated, I asked him why he added another man to the job without asking and why he did not call at 10am as promised. His reply to adding 5th man - “it’s just another few hundred dollars”. Seriously? You can’t just change our agreement without checking and then have the audacity to tell me it’s just a few hundred dollars extra out of my wallet. Again, I bit my tongue and told him to just finish the job. I just attributed it to Josh being young and I thought maybe he doesn’t have a great deal of experience yet; overall he was pleasant to talk to and friendly, but I did not appreciate the way he handled things. Later, Josh texted me asking to contact Kathy to submit card payment, which I planned to do the next day during business hours. The next morning, Josh and/or Kathy call, text, and voicemail me no less than 5 times between 8am and noon, while I’m in meetings at work, trying to get me to submit payment for work that was completed 18 hours ago. They acted worse than a collection agency with the unnecessary, borderline harassing phone calls in such rapid succession. I had to step out of my meeting to let Josh know I would call Kathy on my lunch break. Of course, when I call Kathy, she’s not in the office nor able to take my payment. Josh then asks me for my name and email so they can invoice me. Why couldn’t they just act like a normal company and do that the first time, or second time, or third time? Ironically, the online invoice clearly accepts card payments and shows they have a Net 30 day payment policy (meaning you have up to 30 days to pay for provided services without penalty/interest). So why in the world is Josh blowing up my phone less than 4 hours into the work day after service completed? And why could they not invoice me for previous work? The whole thing was quite unprofessional and the way they treated me from a customer service perspective after spending $4700 in four days, makes me not want to deal with them again. That is a shame, because the workers are fantastic (and have better customer service skills than management). There are a lot of great reviews for this company, and I wish I could have been another, but the lack of following an agreement, not following their own payment policies, and acting crazy like a collection agency when I’ve done nothing but pay them immediately for thousands of dollars worth of work (and even bought the workers lunch one day) ruined it. Maybe you’ll have better luck if you choose them; maybe I just am an anomaly. Five stars for the workers; 2 stars for management."
James C on July 2020
The Earthscape Company is a locally owned, full service, landscaping company serving the Charlotte area since 2002. We have made it our passion to assist our commercial and residential clients in lending beauty to their outdoor spaces.
"Earthscape contacted me within minutes of my requesting a quote. Their operations manager was at my home at 11am the next day and was able to give me a proposal in writing for the project before he left. The work commenced three days later. The installers did a fantastic job of removing my pinestraw, installing metal edging and putting down mulch. They even added extra areas without charge that were not including in the proposal! From beginning to end, everyone with whom I interacted from Earthscape was lovely: kind, professional and happy to be doing the job...the kind of people I would love to have as neighbors. I cannot recommend The Earthscape Company highly enough and have already recommended them to two neighbors that have projects Earthscape could do. Would that everyone that provides in-person services were so fantastic!"
Sally C on May 2025
The Earthscape Company is a locally owned, full service, landscaping company serving the Charlotte area since 2002. We have made it our passion to assist our commercial and residential clients in lending beauty to their outdoor spaces.
"Earthscape contacted me within minutes of my requesting a quote. Their operations manager was at my home at 11am the next day and was able to give me a proposal in writing for the project before he left. The work commenced three days later. The installers did a fantastic job of removing my pinestraw, installing metal edging and putting down mulch. They even added extra areas without charge that were not including in the proposal! From beginning to end, everyone with whom I interacted from Earthscape was lovely: kind, professional and happy to be doing the job...the kind of people I would love to have as neighbors. I cannot recommend The Earthscape Company highly enough and have already recommended them to two neighbors that have projects Earthscape could do. Would that everyone that provides in-person services were so fantastic!"
Sally C on May 2025
Ready to improve your outdoor space? Recently providing Commercial Services! We are a family owned and operated company with over 14 years in our business helping homeowners like you. We are experts in outdoor kitchens and full yard transformations, including paver patios & driveways, travertine, retaining walls, and more. We have the best prices locally. No job is too small for us. We deliver 100% of satisfaction to our customers. You will love our personal touch and quality work. Call or text now to schedule your service!
"It went very well,I was satisfied I would hire them again"
Kizer S on January 2025
Ready to improve your outdoor space? Recently providing Commercial Services! We are a family owned and operated company with over 14 years in our business helping homeowners like you. We are experts in outdoor kitchens and full yard transformations, including paver patios & driveways, travertine, retaining walls, and more. We have the best prices locally. No job is too small for us. We deliver 100% of satisfaction to our customers. You will love our personal touch and quality work. Call or text now to schedule your service!
"It went very well,I was satisfied I would hire them again"
Kizer S on January 2025
We specialize in landscaping, lawn care and lawn maintenance. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see some of the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Mr Hyatt has been my “yard guy” for years now! My yard has never looked better, all my neighbors are jealous!! Give him a call"
Dustin H on July 2024
We specialize in landscaping, lawn care and lawn maintenance. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see some of the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Mr Hyatt has been my “yard guy” for years now! My yard has never looked better, all my neighbors are jealous!! Give him a call"
Dustin H on July 2024
Landscape company we offer anything from cleanup to maintenance to makeovers for your yard! Services includes Trimming Mowing Hardscape design/installation Leaf removal Weed control Yard cleanup : maintenance
"AJ did a great job with the application of mulch around the home, within the flower beds. Professional and courteous. Highly recommend Pineridge."
Danielle B on January 2025
Landscape company we offer anything from cleanup to maintenance to makeovers for your yard! Services includes Trimming Mowing Hardscape design/installation Leaf removal Weed control Yard cleanup : maintenance
"AJ did a great job with the application of mulch around the home, within the flower beds. Professional and courteous. Highly recommend Pineridge."
Danielle B on January 2025
Chris Broadway specializes in customer choice and satisfaction over all of his companies' landscape, fence, lawn maintenance, hardscape, pondscape, construction debris management, and erosion control jobs. He offers high quality materials, based on customer needs, for all of his clients no matter how large or small. Chris loves to renovate landscapes and turn them into welcoming lawns that his clients can enjoy in all seasons. He offers organic vegetable and fruit raised bed gardens and lawn fertilizers, as well as conventional client needs. It's your choice, so give him a call, because here at Arborescent Gardens, Inc... WeLikeGreen.
"Chris Broadway from the consultation to the finished work was over the top professional! He demonstrated a very high work ethic. He was ALWAYS accessible when I had a question and responded quickly He was very flexible and offered great ideas and suggestions. His crew was focused, diligent, friendly and paid attention to detail. The of the work and materials were excellent. I am more than pleased with my new privacy fencing and patio. Chris and his team really made my yard and home my private oasis. I HIGHLY recommend Chris Broadway of Arborescent and his team if you are looking to do a fencing, yard or patio project!!"
Tanzy W on June 2025
Chris Broadway specializes in customer choice and satisfaction over all of his companies' landscape, fence, lawn maintenance, hardscape, pondscape, construction debris management, and erosion control jobs. He offers high quality materials, based on customer needs, for all of his clients no matter how large or small. Chris loves to renovate landscapes and turn them into welcoming lawns that his clients can enjoy in all seasons. He offers organic vegetable and fruit raised bed gardens and lawn fertilizers, as well as conventional client needs. It's your choice, so give him a call, because here at Arborescent Gardens, Inc... WeLikeGreen.
"Chris Broadway from the consultation to the finished work was over the top professional! He demonstrated a very high work ethic. He was ALWAYS accessible when I had a question and responded quickly He was very flexible and offered great ideas and suggestions. His crew was focused, diligent, friendly and paid attention to detail. The of the work and materials were excellent. I am more than pleased with my new privacy fencing and patio. Chris and his team really made my yard and home my private oasis. I HIGHLY recommend Chris Broadway of Arborescent and his team if you are looking to do a fencing, yard or patio project!!"
Tanzy W on June 2025
We are a small local business with 20 years experience. We specialize in lawn care and tree services. Our top services provided include mowing, plant removal and installation, pine needle and mulch installation and tree trimming/removal.
"Mills was on time and efficient at cutting down and removing a tree and some other trimming"
Alan B on July 2023
We are a small local business with 20 years experience. We specialize in lawn care and tree services. Our top services provided include mowing, plant removal and installation, pine needle and mulch installation and tree trimming/removal.
"Mills was on time and efficient at cutting down and removing a tree and some other trimming"
Alan B on July 2023
The optimal planting season for hedges depends on your climate zone, but early spring and fall offer ideal conditions. Spring planting allows roots to establish before summer heat arrives, while fall planting gives plants time to develop root systems before winter dormancy.
In milder climates, winter planting can work well, but avoid periods of extreme temperature or drought regardless of season to give your new hedge the best chance of successful establishment.
Proper spacing depends on the hedge variety and your desired outcome. Most hedge plants perform best when spaced between one and three feet apart. Fast-growing species need more room between plants to accommodate their eventual spread and allow for proper air circulation.
For immediate privacy, you might place plants closer together, but this approach can create competition for nutrients and may affect long-term health. Always check the specific spacing recommendations for your chosen hedge variety.
The time required for a hedge to form an effective privacy screen varies by plant type and initial size. Most hedges take between two and five years to develop full density when started with smaller plants. Fast-growing varieties like privet may establish more quickly, while slower-growing species like boxwood require additional patience.
Starting with larger plants reduces waiting time but increases initial costs. Regular watering, appropriate fertilization, and proper pruning techniques can help accelerate growth and density development.
For rapid privacy screening, consider fast-growing hedge options like privet, which can grow up to three feet annually in ideal conditions. Arborvitae varieties add approximately two feet of height per year and provide excellent year-round screening. Other quick-growing options include certain varieties of cypress and juniper.
While these fast-growing species provide quicker results, they require more frequent maintenance and may have shorter overall lifespans than slower-growing alternatives.
Most residential hedge planting projects don't require permits, but regulations vary by location. Some municipalities enforce height restrictions for hedges, particularly those along property lines or near roadways. If your planned hedge will exceed these height limitations, permits may be necessary.
Additionally, homeowners' association rules might govern hedge placement, species selection, and maintenance standards. Checking local regulations and HOA requirements before planting helps avoid potential complications and expenses.