Two years ago I bought a new townhouse in a new development in Raleigh. NCTC had been contracted to…read moremow the lawns, by the HOA, which was (and still is) controlled by the builder. The following spring (2023), NCTC showed up and proceeded to mow down the tall brown hay-like stand that had been left by the Bermuda grass when it went dormant the previous fall. They mowed with large stand-on mowers that are not the least bit suitable for this type of property. They scalped the lawns in many places. It was much the same throughout 2023. At one point there was one fellow who wore dark sunglasses even when it was not sunny. He mowed and behaved in a manner consistent with someone who mostly stays higher than a kite. He would mow random sections of one lot, then move on and do the same for other lots, then repeat this two more times, leaving large swaths of each property not mowed. Throughout 2023, there were tall weeds of various sorts scattered all over the development. In the summer of 2023 I began pruning the shrubs at the front entrance to my townhouse. I did this very properly, use the kind of small pruner whereby you can remove branches without causing inordinate damage to the plant. I even used a laser leveler so that I could get it smooth and straight over the full length of the three closely spaced shrubs, and with the top parallel to the slope. A couple of days ago, NCTC hacked up these shrubs using the kind of trimmer typically used for commercial and municipal properties where there are very large shrubs and hedge rows. This was not a suitable tool for the shrubs in front of my townhouse. After I discovered what they had done, I reviewed my door bell camera video, and saw that the person who did this spent all of 45 seconds doing this to my shrubs and the shrubs belonging to the adjacent neighbor. It was a hack job. No more smooth, even sides. Leaves on the surface of the shrubs chopped in half, leaving exposed edges for disease to cause the leaves to turn dark gray and leave ugly scars. Exposed ends of branches that look like they were broken by hand and twisted off, or cut off using a very dull chain saw, with some branches cut half way and left dangling by narrow strips of bark. NCTC turned my lovely shrubs into a hideous mess. And, they left all of the trimmings, which amounted to about a bushel, lying all over the grass on one side and the concrete drive on the other side, and even on top of the now-ruined shrubs. I discovered this disaster late in the afternoon, and being outraged over it, I called NCTC and complained. The work crew, supervised by a bum who usually just sits in the pickup truck that NCTC evidently bought for him so that he can sit in an air conditioned cab and pretend that he is actually supervising someone, was preparing to leave. The manager at NCTC office quickly phone this bum, and after a little while they came and made a token effort to clean up the mess. June 19, 2024, was the day these people did very serious damage to my property and, most likely, to the rest of the community. This was the day they brought in a pile of stinky, moldy mulch and spread it all around the development. It didn't smell exactly like manure, but it was vaguely similar to manure, and as it turns out, it would be much better for it to have been manure. That night, the night after they spread the moldy mulch all around, I awoke because I was having difficulty breathing. The lingering stench of the moldy mulch was nearly as strong in my bedroom (all windows closed, air conditioner running) as it had been outside when they first dumped it (about 100 feet down the street from my townhouse). The morning afterwards, when I was able to think a little more clearly, was when I realized that the bad smell wasn't really a smell per se, not a smell in the ordinary sense, but rather was mold spores that filled the air the same as pollen. My breathing difficulty was due to the alveoli in my lungs having become clogged with mold spores. The morning afterwards, I discovered that NCTC had used the moldy mulch to cover up a garden hose and sprinkler that were lying along the side of my townhouse. They also had put a bunch of the moldy mulch in the back, in the space between the wall and the AC unit. A few days later I noticed that the mold had spread onto that hose and sprinkler, and also onto another hose that was on a reel mounted to a deck post just a few feet from the pile of mulch behind the AC unit. Eventually, it appeared on my other hoses (I have about a half-dozen), and worse yet, on the underside of my deck, along the length of the main beam adjacent to the wall. Prior to NCTC having dumped this moldy mulch on my property, there was zero mold on my hoses or my deck. It was brought here by NCTC, under the auspices of APAM (American Property Association Management), the company responsible for administration of the HOA, which company is evidently owned by an employee of the builder (LGI).

NC Turf Care is AWESOME, and I don't say that lightly. We have met and used several landscaping…read morecompanies in NC and Ryan Tyrell impressed us the most in terms of price, quality, and communications. During the course of our very large project, at every step the company met our needs and were flexible and patient about any changes we wanted to make along the way. In fact we had our first and only "HGTV Moment" working with NC Turf Care: we (nervously!) left for a 2-week vacation in the middle of the project. Ryan told us it would be complete by the time we returned. We were obviously concerned about what we'd be coming home to, but upon our arrival we were BLOWN AWAY. Everything looked fantastic! Without our daily interference, Ryan was free to make his own creative decisions and every choice he made wowed us. He clearly went above and beyond, and his calm "aw shucks" demeanor only added to our contentment. We were so gratified. We'd hire these guys all over again, and recommend them without reservation.

Soto's Landscaping, I would recommend to anyone that needs any Landscaping. The did a great job…read morefor us. The job they did, I believe will last for years and brings added value to our home. Thanks guys.​

From the owner: Welcome to our family owned business, With over two decades of expertise under our belts, we…read moretransform outdoor spaces into breathtaking works of art. Trust us to bring your vision to life and create an oasis that’s beautiful and enduring.

This company is a sham. I had a couple of heads replaced but that was done the previous year. I do…read morenot see how so many heads needed replacement so I got nervous and decided to check you out. Lousy ratings and found one person on here that got scammed also the same way. Amazing, how you stay in business but that will change. You also charged me with a backflow system I never needed as I just had one installed last year. I directly instructed your worker to leave me behind all the parts which was 7 heads and a back flow system. The worker did not leave the old backflow system as instructed. I doubt a new system was put it. The brand new backflow was working just fine. Your ridiculous mockery of an invoice will not be paid, certainly not $1,672.78 What you did was a crime. I will notify authorities. I have 15 heads and half of them you took out out of the ground

Was informed by Raleigh that I need Backflow testing on my sprinkler system. A very simple test…read morethat either its working or its not and takes under 5 minutes. I was quoted $210 and I told them that was a lot and she talked about travel/ work/ filing fees etc. At any rate lots of other companies do it for under $95 including the filing fee with good reviews. Shop around

I highly recommend Koster Irrigation! From the first visit to the last they were punctual,…read morediligent, professional and thorough. They showed up when scheduled and followed up as necessary. Their work was excellent and very reasonable.

From the owner: Koster Irrigation Is a Licensed Irrigation Contractor Servicing Eastern NC…read more Koster Irrigation Is a NC Licensed Plumbing Contractor #32636 Backflow Preventer Device Installations / Testing / Repair

Best Lawn Service Highly Recommend !!! Very Polite employee's and Very great work !!! The Owner…read moreHas a great Business and is a very encouraging person !!!

From the owner: We consistently provide our clients with high-quality landscaping services that leave their homes…read moreor places of business looking exquisite. Our landscaping enhancements can add character to any yard and offer practical solutions for drainage issues. Or, by adding water features, we can create a captivating ambiance that ties your property together. We're more than just experts at enhancing the appearance of your property, we also provide lawn care services to help maintain that natural beauty. No matter which one of our services you choose to utilize, you'll receive professional quality and customer service with a smile.

5 Stars Our project scope included adding sod, dry creek,…read moretrees, plants, mulch, irrigation drainage, drip system, under porch improvement. We couldn't be happier with the work done by Tony and his team at Natural Scapes! From start to finish, they went above and beyond our expectations. They show up when they said they would (on time) and stuck to the agreed budget; they also brought creative ideas to the table that truly elevated the final result. What stood out most was their attention to detail and commitment to doing the job right--not cutting corners, but making sure everything was done with care and quality. It's rare to find a team that's both professional and genuinely passionate about their work, but that's exactly what we got. We would absolutely work with Tony and Natural Scapes again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for landscaping done with heart, skill, and integrity.

This team did a great job re-landscaping around our home. When they were removing the existing…read morelandscaping, they discovered a broken drainage pipe, and they immediately let me know and replaced it. They also suggested and installed an irrigation system with timers, so we don't have to worry about having the right amount of water on the plants at the right time of day.

Evergreen did the initial install of the sprinkler system and we have used them ever since. With…read morethe addition of online scheduling the process to request service is streamlined. Chris and his crew are great to work with and do quality work.

I called this company last week and they told me they would be here on Monday morning at 9am to fix…read moremy broken pipe. I waited until 1230pm on Monday as nobody showed up and left them a message. They NEVER pick up the phone when you call them, not even the owner Chris when I call his cell phone. He said his employee called in sick and would come out Tuesday between 2-4pm. Tuesday at 415pm, I call him again and once again no answer at the business or his cell phone. Looks like this is a pattern of poor communication and customer service. Stay away from this company. Extremely unreliable.

just now New First…read moreoff, this company was very over priced for the quality and type of work they did. The most egregious part of the experience, however, was that they drove in the front yard and sank into the yard cracking our water pipe leading to the house. Not only did they not fix the sunken area from their tires but they have refused any compensation for the damage to our piping. We are now faced with a $10,000 repair due to their carelessness. I would never recommend this company for any reason. If you are going to do work in someone's yard then you should stand behind any damage you cause. Stay away from this company.

Kyle transformed our wooded backyard in to what my husband keeps shaking his head in disbelief…read moresaying "it's an oasis". Kyle is unmatched for hardscaping and landscaping. He is on top of everything, shows up when he says he is going to, has an outstanding team, and no attention to detail is spared. You cannot put a price tag on the outcome for your landscaping dreams coming true. He truly is a genius at his craft. Thank goodness an unprofessional company lead me to Kyle! It was meant to be!!!!