Salty Dog Lawn Care & Landscaping · Service area

Serving Carolina Beach, NC

About 25 to 30 minutes from Leland heading north on US-17 through Wilmington, then south on US-421 across Snow's Cut bridge to the island.

Carolina Beach sits on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Fear River, reached from Leland by heading north on US-17 through Wilmington and then south on US-421, Carolina Beach Road, across Snow's Cut and onto the island. The drive runs about 25 to 30 minutes in normal traffic. The island's geography shapes what lawn care and landscaping work actually looks like here: sandy, nutrient-depleted soil, salt air off the ocean, a high water table that makes drainage a real concern, and a property mix that ranges from tight oceanfront cottage lots to newer condo developments. Salty Dog makes that crossing regularly for both residential and commercial clients on the island.

Including Lake Park, Wilmington Beach and the surrounding area.

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What we do in Carolina Beach

Paver Patios & Hardscapes

Custom paver patios, walkways, retaining walls, and outdoor living spaces designed and installed for Brunswick County properties.

Paver Patios & Hardscapes in Carolina Beach

Drainage & Stormwater Solutions

Site drainage design and installation for residential yards and commercial properties across Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender Counties.

Drainage & Stormwater Solutions in Carolina Beach

Pond Renovation & Water Features

Pond renovation, stormwater pond maintenance, and water feature installation for residential and commercial properties across Brunswick County.

Pond Renovation & Water Features in Carolina Beach

Residential Lawn Maintenance

Weekly and biweekly lawn maintenance for Leland, Wilmington, and Carolina Beach homeowners, including mowing, edging, trimming, and cleanup.

Residential Lawn Maintenance in Carolina Beach

Commercial Grounds Management

Full-service grounds maintenance for HOAs, apartment communities, and commercial properties throughout Brunswick County and the Cape Fear region.

Commercial Grounds Management in Carolina Beach

Landscape Design & Installation

Landscape design and installation for residential and commercial properties, including planting beds, trees, shrubs, and seasonal color.

Landscape Design & Installation in Carolina Beach

Turf Management & Fertilization

Turf health programs for Leland and Brunswick County lawns, including fertilization, weed control, and soil treatment for year-round results.

Turf Management & Fertilization in Carolina Beach

Land Clearing & Site Prep

Land clearing, brush removal and site grading for residential lots, builder job sites, HOA common areas and commercial properties in Leland, Wilmington and Hampstead, North Carolina.

Land Clearing & Site Prep in Carolina Beach

Sod Installation & Lawn Repair

Sod installation, lawn repair, and soil prep for thin, damaged, or bare turf on residential and commercial properties across Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender Counties.

Sod Installation & Lawn Repair in Carolina Beach

Irrigation Repair

Irrigation repair for existing systems in Leland and across Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender Counties — homeowners, HOAs, apartment communities and commercial properties.

Irrigation Repair in Carolina Beach

Outdoor Fire Pits

Custom stone and brick fire pit design and installation for homes, HOAs, and commercial properties across Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender Counties.

Outdoor Fire Pits in Carolina Beach

Dethatching & Aeration

Lawn dethatching and core aeration for residential, HOA, apartment and commercial properties across Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender Counties.

Dethatching & Aeration in Carolina Beach

Seasonal Cleanup & Leaf Removal

Spring and fall cleanup, leaf removal, gutter cleaning and mulch for homeowners, HOAs, apartment communities and commercial properties in Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender Counties.

Seasonal Cleanup & Leaf Removal in Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach questions

Do you work on properties with tight lot access or oceanfront setbacks?

Yes. Constrained beach-cottage lots and narrow access are common on the island, and the crew comes prepared for those conditions. Call before booking to walk through your property specifics so the right equipment shows up on day one.

Is there an additional fee for jobs on Carolina Beach?

Call the office at (919) 637-1803 to get accurate pricing for your address. All estimates are transparent and upfront before any work starts.

Can you handle drainage problems on island properties in flood zones?

Drainage work on Carolina Beach properties involves a higher water table and different soil tolerances than mainland Brunswick County sites. The team evaluates each property before recommending a solution. Call to schedule an on-site assessment.

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5.0 stars · 48+ reviewsRead all 48 on Google

Their owner came out to meet us. Their estimates were competitive, they were clear in their communications, punctual, and overall a pleasure with which to do business. There were no omissions or bad surprises! Our yard after 2 visits looks tremendous.

Joe D.
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Salty Dog has really improved the look and feel of my apartment complex! The grounds are cleaner and more inviting with landscaping that is intentional for the community's design. You can tell the property is being cared for throughout the different seasons.

Ally S.
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We have been using Salty Dog Lawn Care for one year now and our yard has never looked better.

Lisa H.
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Jason and his crew did an amazing job putting a new patio in our yard. The pavers were exactly what we were looking for. Jason was very professional and took his time with us to understand what we were looking for, then he generated a computer image of what it would look like up against our house. Price was very competitive and right in our budget.

Debbie Marchesano
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Review 1 of 3: Salty Dog Landscaping completed our first small project today. Jason is a real pleasure to deal with, a great communicator, on time, and just fun to work with. He gave us several ideas, which we incorporated and we are extremely pleased with the results. So pleased we are scheduling our 2nd project for next week. Thanks to Jason &…

Glenn Murphy
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Summer Heat Is Tough on Lawns. Neglect Is Tougher.

Tell us about your property and we'll come walk it with you. Transparent, upfront estimates for residential projects; detailed proposals for commercial contracts.