Your landscaping is the ultimate majestic beauty of your home. With so many seasonal colors and diverse species of shrubs and trees, a state-of-the-art landscape around your home creates a masterpiece to be adored. "When I bring a buyer to a home that features state-of-the-art landscaping and elements like a fire pit and high-end pavers, there's an immediate assumption that the inside of the house will be as spectacular as the outside," says John Duffy of Duffy Real Estate. "The new mantra in home buying is location, location, landscape."
"Today's homeowners want to extend their living areas, so they're choosing to create Outdoor Living spaces," says Blasé DeMichele of B.DeMichele Inc. based in Media, PA. "Landscaping is like a room addition without the roof. When you put it in those terms, it's easy to see why a backyard renovation has such a high return on investment." Now ROI is not everything. The excitement of driving into your driveway with an amazing front yard landscape is priceless. This is your home and you should enjoy the way it looks.
Your entire home can have a custom chosen landscape full of four seasons of color. We can take you on an enjoyable shopping experience to choose your trees, shrubs, and perennials. Furthermore, we can complement your landscaping with a dryscape of boulders and NE River Jacks (under downspouts). For some, that is their taste; for others, a clean look is required with Boxwoods and Emerald Green Arborvitae trees.
Featured Planting Selections
- Pink Sasanqua Camellia
- Kaleidoscope Abelia
- Tuscarora Crape Myrtle
- Ruby Loropetalum
- Osmanthus Fragrans
The selection of the landscaping materials is just one step. The personal placement of each item is essential for us at Mr. Outdoor Living®. It's important for us to be patient and get it right the first time. A professional landscaping bed edge is also imperative to any homeowner that wants a state-of-the-art Outdoor Living project.
Don't worry about it — we design and place your plants for you!
Professional Planting Services in Charlotte, NC
As Charlotte's premier outdoor living company for over 25 years, Mr. Outdoor Living® brings expert horticultural knowledge to every planting project. We understand which species thrive in the Carolina Piedmont's USDA Zone 7b-8a climate, how to layer plantings for year-round visual interest, and how to create landscapes that mature beautifully over time. Every planting project is backed by our workmanship warranty and installed by our experienced crew under expert guidance.
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Client Testimonials
“Couldn’t recommend more! Bill is an absolute rockstar! He made us feel like we were his only clients (which we most certainly are not – this team is busy!), advocated for us throughout the entire process and always put our needs first. Bill, Luke and the rest of his team brought our landscaping vision to life so flawlessly, with such incredible service, and were a joy to work with.”
Hannah M.
Fort Mill, SC
“Bill and his crew was amazing to work with!! We had trees surrounding our entire home and they trimmed & removed over 40 trees, opening up the entire front of home by grading & seeding the property. Very reasonably priced, and communicated with us every step of the way. Would use Mr. Outdoor Living® again in a heartbeat, highly recommend them to anyone looking to get outdoor yard work done!!”
Melissa H.
Charlotte, NC
Plantings Questions & Answers
The top questions homeowners ask before starting a project with Mr. Outdoor Living®.
Which plants will thrive specifically in the Carolinas climate?
The exterior designer team emphasizes using plants that blend with Charlotte’s specific environment. They often recommend “four-season shrubs” like Sunshine Ligustrum or perennials like Coral Bells to ensure year-round interest. However, recommending specific custom planting inventory, depending on a number of factors including time of year, is how Mr. Outdoor Living® usually does business.
How can I create year-round privacy?
Mr. Outdoor Living® highlights “privacy landscaping” using natural screens. Common choices include Emerald Green Arborvitae, Nellie Stevens Holly, and Green Giant Arborvitae. Quality trees that are not only affordable, but large in size for the value, the plantings are delivered, placed and installed with care.
Will the selected plants have the correct sun/shade requirements?
It is vital to analyze yard characteristics such as where sun falls and soil type before planting. Professional exterior designers account for these needs to ensure plants don’t just look good initially, but actually survive. Choosing the perfect plantings to thrive is simply part of the process regarding Mr. Outdoor Living®.
How much maintenance will my new landscape require?
They offer various solutions ranging from high-interest perennial gardens to virtually maintenance-free options like artificial turf and putting greens. However, plantings around pools, patios, and around the entire home may require maintenance, depending on the type of shrub or tree. Most curb appeal related plantings are mostly maintenance free — proper irrigation is usually recommended for all plantings.
How long will it take for my plantings to reach maturity?
Homeowners often ask about the “grow-in” time. For example, fast-growing shrubs like ligustrum and certain types of loropetalum fill in quickly, whereas boxwoods, drift roses and blush nandina are low and slow growing.
Does the project include a workmanship warranty?
Yes, Mr. Outdoor Living® provides a one-year workmanship warranty on every completed project. All plantings 100% warranty are 30 days, 90 with irrigation. Perennials do not have a warranty, but most likely come back each year. Also, Mr. Outdoor Living® likes to keep homes more beautiful, therefore they provide as a courtesy, 50% off as an out-of-warranty significant discount.
How will you handle drainage and grading issues?
Proper drainage is critical in the Charlotte region to prevent erosion and mud. Mr. Outdoor Living® specializes in drainage solutions like French drains, pipe outs, catch basins, and dry creek beds. Having proper drainage solutions around landscaping helps ensure the overall health of the plantings.
What is the “order of operations” for my project?
Generally, hardscaping (patios, walls, etc.), plantings and drainage solutions are installed first. Other upgrades like irrigation repairs, mulch, and dryscape are common.
Can we integrate lighting to enhance the plants at night?
Mr. Outdoor Living® suggests LED uplights to highlight specimen trees and path lights for safety and ambiance after dark. Also, illuminating a house at night when it’s dark creates a balance of beauty, as well as sometimes offering a sense of safety.
Do I need an irrigation system for my new landscape?
While not always mandatory, advanced systems like drip irrigation are recommended to ensure plant health while reducing water waste. Also, watering for your plantings depending on the weather using common sense is still best.
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