LAWN MAINTENANCE
The right machine for every yard.
Consistent maintenance at the proper height, with equipment sized to your property. We don't run large mowers on small properties, so your lawn avoids ruts and unnecessary soil compaction.
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Proper cut height
set for your grass type and kept there. Never scalped.
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Right-sized equipment
smaller mowers on smaller lots, so the machine fits the yard.
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No ruts, less compaction
lighter machines protect the soil and the root zone underneath.
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Consistent visits
a regular schedule through the growing season, not whenever it gets tall.
Typical cut heights by grass:
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Bermuda 1–2″
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Zoysia 1–2″
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Centipede 1½–2″
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St. Augustine 3–4″
TURF CARE
Sod installation
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~450 sq ft per pallet
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Old turf removed, soil graded and prepped, fresh sod rolled tight with staggered seams.
Core aerating
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2–3″ plugs
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Pulls plugs from compacted soil so water, air, and nutrients reach the roots.
Leveling
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Fills dips & ruts
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Smooths low spots and bumpy ground with a sand-soil mix worked into the turf, so it mows flat.
Top dressing
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¼″ compost or sand blend
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A thin layer that builds soil, improves drainage, and thickens turf. Best right after aerating.
BEDS AND PLANTINGS
Pine straw
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~50 sq ft per bale
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Fresh, long-needle straw laid 2–3″ deep with clean tucked edges. Holds moisture, blocks weeds, and stays put on slopes.
River rock
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2–3″ deep · fabric under
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Low-maintenance rock beds, borders, and downspout runs, set over landscape fabric so weeds stay out.
Plant & tree install
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Shrubs · perennials · trees
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Right plant, right spot. Holes dug wide, root balls set at grade, amended backfill, and a deep first watering.
Mulch
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About 160 sq ft per yd at 2″
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Shredded hardwood mulch spread 1.5-2.5″ deep and kept off trunks and stems. Rich color, crisp bed edges, and better moisture for roots.
HOW IT WORKS
STEP 1
WALK THE YARD
We come out, look at the soil, slope, sun, and drainage, and listen to what you want.
STEP 2
WRITTEN QUOTE
A clear price with materials and quantities listed: bales, pallets, tons, or plant counts.
STEP 3
INSTALL DAY
Our crew preps the ground, does the work, and cleans up. Driveways blown, debris hauled off.
STEP 4
FINAL WALK
We go over the
finished job with you and leave watering and care instructions.
Recent work
Clean lines, healthy ground.
A few of the yards we've worked on: beds, planting, and lawns we maintain.
ABOUT US
Local Roots Landscapes is a family-owned and operated business proudly serving Wilmington, NC, and surrounding areas since 2018.
Founded by Nick Morris, a Wilmington native with a passion for landscaping, we are dedicated to providing top-quality service to both residential and commercial clients.
Meet the Founder
Hi, I’m Nick Morris! After serving as a Wilmington Firefighter for 8 years and achieving the rank of Master Firefighter, I decided to pursue my passion for landscaping full-time in 2022. My wife, Sarah, and I have been happily married for 19 years, and we’re raising our three wonderful daughters: Eve, Selah, and Ruby.
Our Expertise
With over a decade of experience—including 5 years in commercial landscaping—we have the skills and expertise to bring your outdoor vision to life. Whether you need regular lawn maintenance or a complete landscape transformation, we’ve got you covered.