You have a big project in mind? Ben's Creek Nursery does big - and we mean, BIG. This was new construction by Williams Custom Homes in which we did all the exterior landscaping work. The project involved a massive retaining wall to support an extensive patio/pool/firepit structure overlooking the Lake. Lakeside topography demanded an innovative … Continue reading An Epic Lakeside Project
This is a Techo-Bloc Sandlewood Eva textured top paver patio with dark grey borders. The skill of our crews is exhibited in what you cannot see: one portion was installed on top of an existing concrete patio under the deck, while the base of the other is compacted gravel extending out into the yard. And … Continue reading Lakeside Paver Patio
This is a lawncare update followed by a recommendation regarding warm season grasses. Information about cool season grasses like fescue can be found here. For those with warm season turf (zoysia, centipede, or bermuda), you may have noticed a slight wilting and grayish or purple-to-blue discoloration to parts of your lawns. This is actually not … Continue reading Warm Season Grasses & Summer Heat
Ben's Creek Nursery is a Landscape Contractor (#1482) and Irrigation Contractor (#C-044), fully licensed by North Carolina Licensing Boards, with all work bonded and insured for customer protection. Our licensing and bonding ensure we have the expertise to handle major property upgrades. Licensed contractors have mandated yearly continuing education requirements that update us on best … Continue reading Licensed & Bonded
Our friends at K&K Home Renovations LLC built a beautiful outdoor kitchen and other upgrades for this customer, and we came in to do the landscaping, hardscape, and irrigation installation. There's not much to see of the irrigation system (it's underground, you know), but the foundation plantings, stone walkways, and paver landings are excellently done. … Continue reading Landscaping, Walkways, & Irrigation
Here are the final photos of an epic project that stretched over many years. We include below some past photos to give you some feel for the developing shape of the landscaping over the years. However, you can track this project from the start, by going to Canal Work, Stonework & Mulch, Irrigation Project, Winter Green & … Continue reading On the River Bank- Part Two
Here are the final photos of an epic project that stretched over many years. Click on any photo to get a closer look. The scale of this project is such that we can only approach it in two posts. This first post will present our work on the front and back yards, which mainly involved … Continue reading On the River Bank- Part One
