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Bringing Nature's Beauty to Your Doorstep!

        Landscaping is the practice of designing, installing, and maintaining outdoor spaces for various purposes, such as enhancing aesthetics, improving environmental quality, providing functional benefits, and increasing property value. Landscaping offers environmental benefits like air and water quality improvement, climate control, privacy, and security.

    Landscaping goes beyond mere aesthetics; it plays a vital role in creating healthy, beautiful, and sustainable environments that benefit individuals, communities, and the planet as a whole. Ultimately, landscaping plays a crucial role in creating attractive, functional, and harmonious outdoor spaces that enhance our quality of life. 
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​   A proper landscape will incorporate all aspects of the surrounding area from the topography (Drainage) to the amount of sun a area gets during a certain time of the year.  

A few services we offer:

• Sod :  Sod is the fastest way to get an instant lawn. North Carolina is the perfect location for both Bermuda sod grass and Zoysia sod grass and can be installed almost any time of the year. There is no wait time for seed to start growing!
• Grading / leveling:  Ensures that the land's surface is level /  smooth, properly sloped, and has adequate drainage. must be done first before a landscape is put into place
• ​Mulch and Pine straw :  Mulch is a great way to enrich the color of your landscape and add nutrients to your trees and shrubs. A few benefits of adding mulch and pine straw include weed prevention, landscape moisture control, curb appeal, and color. Adding mulch is a quick and easy way to elevate your yard. ​
• Drainage: ​ Drainage solution services that range from groundwater to surface water. Our drainage solutions can vary from site to site situations. We offer custom system designs that are the most effective systems in our industry. French drains, catch basins, down spouts, rain gardens and dry wells are a few options we offer. Please contact us to better understand your drainage problem if you have areas that do not seem to be usable, remain wet or have water coming from neighboring lots.

• ​Dry River Beds :  Adding in a dry river bed always adds great curb appeal and requires zero landscape maintenance. At Southern Solutions Landscaping we try our best to provide low maintenance landscaping so that you can spend more time enjoying your outdoor space rather that working on it. 
• Hardscapes :  Want to enjoy the sunset from a new patio? Ready to install a stone pathway or decorative stonework? Backwoods Landscaping can invigorate your backyard with new hardscaping elements.
• Lanscaping lighting: Landscape lighting serves multiple purposes, enhancing both the aesthetic and functional aspects of outdoor spaces. Here are some reasons why people install landscape lighting:
  
• Grading and Excavating :  Our team can dig out whatever is needed for your landscape - whether we need to fix steep slopes or make room for hardscaping elements, too. Between our hardscaping and landscaping, you won't want to leave your yard!
  
  
• We offer hauling services for gravel, dirt, sand and mulch:  Our reliable dump trucks can deliver quality materials to your site, or haul off debris from your projects!

           Southern Solutions Landscaping & Grading is known in the community for professionalism, honesty, and quality. During our on site grading consultation, we can further explain the landscaping your property needs. If you are interested in having an outstanding yard in the Raleigh, Garner, Chapel Hill, Apex, Fuquay-Varina area, contact our team today! 

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Enhance your home, yard and living areas

Enhancing your landscaping offers a range of benefits, both aesthetic and practical. Here are some reasons to invest in landscaping enhancements:

1. Curb Appeal: A well-designed landscape enhances the visual appeal of your property, creating a positive first impression for visitors, neighbors, and potential buyers if you plan to sell your home.
   
2. Increased Property Value: Professionally designed and maintained landscaping can significantly increase the value of your property. It's an investment that often yields high returns if done thoughtfully.
   
3. Environmental Benefits: Thoughtful landscaping can contribute to environmental conservation by reducing soil erosion, providing habitats for wildlife, improving air quality, and conserving energy (e.g., shading the house in summer, blocking cold winds in winter).
   
4. Personal Enjoyment: A beautiful landscape creates a space for relaxation and enjoyment. It can become an outdoor sanctuary for you and your family, a place to unwind, entertain guests, or engage in outdoor activities.
   
5. Functional Improvement: Landscaping enhancements can also serve functional purposes such as providing privacy with strategic plantings, creating shade, reducing noise pollution, or controlling temperature by planting trees strategically.
   
6. Health and Well-being: Green spaces have been shown to have a positive impact on mental health and well-being. A well-designed landscape with plants, trees, and open spaces can reduce stress and promote a sense of tranquility.
   
7. Personal Expression: Landscaping allows you to express your personality and style through plant selection, garden design, outdoor decor, and the overall layout of your outdoor space.
   
8. Community and Neighborhood Improvement: A beautifully landscaped property can inspire others in the community to invest in their own landscapes, improving the overall aesthetic and value of the neighborhood.
   
9. Erosion Control and Soil Health: Strategic landscaping can help control erosion on slopes or in areas prone to soil loss. Additionally, certain plants and landscaping practices can improve soil health by reducing compaction and enhancing nutrient levels.
   
10. Reduced Maintenance: Well-planned landscapes can sometimes require less maintenance over time. Properly chosen plants and design elements can minimize the need for constant upkeep.
    

Enhancing your landscaping is a multifaceted investment that brings both immediate and long-term benefits, enriching your living environment and positively impacting the surrounding community and environment.

Landscape lighting serves multiple purposes, enhancing both the aesthetic and functional aspects of outdoor spaces. Here are some reasons why people install landscape lighting:

1. Enhanced Aesthetics: Lighting can transform the appearance of your outdoor space, highlighting architectural features, plants, trees, and other landscape elements. It adds drama and visual interest, especially during the evening, creating a welcoming and inviting atmosphere.
   
2. Safety and Security: Illuminating paths, walkways, steps, and entrances improves safety by reducing the risk of tripping or falling. Additionally, well-lit areas can deter intruders or unwanted visitors, enhancing security around your property.
   
3. Extended Use of Outdoor Spaces: With proper lighting, you can extend the use of your outdoor areas into the night. It allows you to enjoy your garden, patio, or deck even after sunset, encouraging outdoor gatherings and activities.
   
4. Highlighting Key Features: Lighting can be strategically placed to showcase specific landscape features like waterfalls, statues, ponds, or unique trees, adding depth and focal points to your outdoor design.
   
5. Increased Property Value: Thoughtfully designed and installed landscape lighting can increase the curb appeal and value of your property, making it more attractive to potential buyers.
   
6. Ambiance and Mood: Lighting can create different moods and atmospheres in your outdoor space, whether you want a soft, romantic setting or a vibrant, energetic ambiance for outdoor events and parties.
   
7. Plant Health: Some types of lighting, such as certain LED options, can provide light that benefits plant growth. This can be particularly useful for gardens or specific plants that might need additional light.
   
8. Energy Efficiency: Modern landscape lighting options, like LED fixtures, are energy-efficient, reducing electricity costs and environmental impact compared to traditional lighting options.
   

Whether for safety, aesthetics, or functionality, landscape lighting offers a versatile range of benefits for both residential and commercial outdoor spaces.

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