Our Services
Landscape Design & Build in Charlotte, NC
Sod, plantings, mulch beds, and full landscape design and install.
Service Overview
Landscape Design & Build tailored to your property
A great landscape doesn't happen by accident — it's the result of proper soil prep, the right plant selections for the Piedmont climate, and clean, intentional design. At Piedmont Landscape & Irrigation, we install full landscapes for homeowners and commercial properties across Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius, Mooresville, Fort Mill, and Tega Cay.
Whether you're starting fresh on a new construction lot, replacing a tired front yard, or rebuilding beds after a renovation, we handle the whole job — grading, soil amendments, sod, plantings, mulch, and clean steel or stone edging — so you walk out to a finished landscape that actually thrives in our red clay soil and humid summers.
What we do
A snapshot of the work we commonly take on under this service. Your scope is built from what your property actually needs — pick and choose, or let us recommend.
Sod Installation
Fresh-cut Bermuda, Zoysia, Fescue, or Centipede laid over properly prepped soil for an instant, even lawn that roots in fast.
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Tree & Shrub Planting
Hand-picked trees, shrubs, and perennials chosen for the Piedmont climate and placed for healthy long-term growth.
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Mulch & Pine Straw Beds
Hardwood mulch or fresh pine straw installed at the right depth to lock in moisture, suppress weeds, and sharpen curb appeal.
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Decorative Edging & Bed Shaping
Clean steel, stone, or hand-cut edges that define beds, hold mulch in place, and give the whole landscape a finished look.
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Soil Prep & Grading
We grade for proper drainage and amend Charlotte's red clay with compost and topsoil so plantings and sod actually thrive.
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Seasonal Color & Landscape Design
Annual rotations and full bed designs that keep your property looking intentional and vibrant through every season.
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New construction homeowners
Builder-grade landscaping is rarely enough. We come in after closing and install sod, foundation plantings, mulch beds, and trees that turn a bare lot into a real home.
Homeowners refreshing curb appeal
Tired beds, patchy lawn, overgrown shrubs — we tear out, regrade, and reinstall a clean landscape that boosts resale value and looks intentional from the street.
HOAs & commercial property managers
Multi-property installs, common-area refreshes, and entrance landscaping handled on schedule with crews insured for commercial work.
How we scope your project
Every property is different, so every quote is too. Here's the general path we take from first call to finished work — adjusted to fit the size, complexity, and goals of your specific project.
1. On-site walk-through
We meet you at the property, listen to what you want, and measure the areas to be installed. No high-pressure sales — just a real conversation about what will work.
2. Written quote & plant plan
You get an itemized quote with sod variety, plant species, quantities, and mulch type so there are no surprises. We can also provide a simple landscape design when needed.
3. Property preparation & install
We strip old material, amend the soil, regrade where needed, and install everything in the right order — hardscape edging first, then plants, then mulch and sod.
4. Walk-through & care plan
Before we leave, we walk the finished landscape with you and hand over a simple watering and care schedule for the first 30 days.
Why Piedmont Landscape & Irrigation
- We pick plants that survive Charlotte's heavy clay, hot summers, and surprise late frosts — not generic big-box selections.
- Sod is cut fresh and laid the same day for the best take rate.
- Beds are properly edged and mulched at the right depth (2–3 inches) — not the sloppy 'mulch volcano' look.
- Licensed, insured, and locally owned in the Charlotte metro.
Where we work
We provide landscape design & build across the greater Charlotte NC metro. Click a city for local details, neighborhoods we serve, and project examples:
Frequently asked questions
What kind of sod is best for Charlotte yards?+
It depends on sun exposure. Bermuda and Zoysia thrive in full sun and handle heat well; Tall Fescue is the right call for shaded yards in places like Davidson and parts of Cornelius. We'll recommend the right variety for your specific lot.
When is the best time to install a new landscape?+
Spring (March–May) and fall (September–November) are ideal for plantings and cool-season sod. Warm-season sod like Bermuda and Zoysia installs best from late spring through early summer. That said, with proper watering we install year-round.
Do you offer landscape design?+
Yes. For most residential projects we provide a simple bed layout and plant plan as part of the quote. For larger or more complex properties we can prepare a detailed design at an additional fee.
How long does a typical install take?+
Most residential front-yard installs are completed in 2–4 days. Full-property installs and commercial sites typically run 1–2 weeks depending on scope.
Ready for a landscape that actually looks finished?
Get a free on-site quote — we'll walk the property, recommend the right plants and sod for your lot, and follow up with a clear written estimate.