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The Grounds Guys of Huntersville

Updated 2026-07-21 · 1,487 reviewed · 180 listed · Scored from 46 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(46) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Residential Landscape DesignHardscape & Patio DesignPlanting & Garden DesignLandscape Lighting & Irrigation DesignLandscape DesignerCommercial Landscape Design
The Grounds Guys of Huntersville
Services
Residential Landscape Design, Hardscape & Patio Design, Planting & Garden Design
Reviews
46

What recent reviews say

Allen and his team deliver consistent results across lawn transformation, seasonal services, and landscape design. Reviewers return year after year because the same crew shows up, listens carefully, and follows through without hidden charges or surprise fees. They test soil, recommend the right seed and treatments, clear snow fast, and finish clean. One reviewer ditched three big companies to work with them instead.

The business names staff like Allen and Judy as points of contact who stay responsive through the year. They handle everything from mulch and trimming to tree planting to irrigation repairs that other crews had missed. Commercial clients praise competitive pricing without quality compromise. Nearly all long-term customers emphasize the crew's respect for property and gardens.

Praised for
  • skilled crew with low turnover
  • responsive and communicative
  • soil testing and tailored service plans
  • detail-oriented and thorough cleanup
  • fair pricing
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Best for: homeowners and commercial properties wanting long-term lawn stability without contract traps

Strengths

  • consistent crew, no high turnover
  • soil-based service plans tailored to each property
  • inclusive service (aeration, seed, treatments in base price)
  • honest communication and prompt responsiveness

Worth knowing

  • Allen (staff member) handles landscape design and grounds management
  • Judy (staff member) manages flower/shrub selection and customer coordination
  • crew conducts soil sampling to guide service decisions
  • inclusive service model: aeration, proper seed types, iron and anti-fungal treatments included without separate charges
  • crew stays consistent across years
  • thorough cleanup after every job
  • handles irrigation system troubleshooting that other contractors missed

What reviews say by service

Residential Landscape Design
site visits and communication ensure alignment before work; multiple reviewers credit design choices and execution
Hardscape & Patio Design
no detailed review text on hardscape specifically; minimal evidence
Planting & Garden Design
Judy's flower and shrub selection praised for highlighting front yards
Landscape Lighting & Irrigation Design
fixed irrigation system issues other contractors had failed to address
Commercial Landscape Design
commercial clients cite superb communication, quick service, competitive pricing, and respect for property

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.66 average across the 109 residential landscape design businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 80% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 79
Review volume 73
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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42
4
0
3
0
2
1
1
3

Common questions

Will the same crew come each time?
Yes. Reviewers consistently mention no high turnover; the same team members return for ongoing services.
Are there hidden fees for treatments and aeration?
No. Aeration, proper seed types, iron, and anti-fungal treatments are included in their standard lawn care service without additional charges.
Do you handle irrigation problems?
Yes. One reviewer noted they fixed long-term irrigation issues that other contractors had failed to correct.
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Last updated 2026-07-21