Creating Beautiful Outdoor Spaces

Landscape design and hardscaping services in Hickory, NC

Queen City Fireplace & Outdoor Living delivers custom fireplace and outdoor living solutions across Charlotte and the Carolinas by combining design, construction, and service under one roof to create refined, high-performing spaces built for long-term use and everyday living.

20+

Years of Experience

Dependable hardscaping, lawn care, and outdoor planning for homeowners across Hickory and the Catawba Valley.

NC Hardscape & Design helps turn everyday yards into cleaner, safer, and more usable outdoor spaces.

Our services

Complete hardscaping services and lawn care for your home

NC Hardscape & Design provides landscape design, hardscaping services, concrete work, grading, and lawn maintenance for homeowners in Hickory and nearby communities. Each project is planned around how your yard drains, how your family uses the space, and what will hold up through North Carolina weather.

From a new paver patio installation to regular lawn mowing and edging, we bring practical planning and steady workmanship to every visit. Our goal is to help your property look better, function better, and stay easier to maintain.

Built for local conditions

Landscape design that starts with your yard’s real needs

A successful outdoor project in the Hickory area starts with the ground itself. Clay-heavy soil, rolling slopes, heavy rain, shade, and existing drainage patterns all affect how patios, concrete, retaining walls, and lawns perform over time.

We look closely at your property before recommending a plan. That may include grading services for better water flow, base preparation for pavers, or retaining wall construction to support a slope before adding new usable space.

Slope and runoff are reviewed so water moves away from your home and hardscapes.

Soil and compaction are considered before paver patio installation, concrete work, or walkway installation.

Drainage details are planned around downspouts, low spots, and erosion-prone areas.

Material choices are matched to your home, maintenance goals, and budget.

Lawn cleanup, mulch installation, and shrub trimming can be included to finish the space cleanly.

Why homeowners choose us

Dependable service from a local hardscaping contractor

Homeowners want outdoor work done with clear communication, clean job sites, and dependable scheduling. NC Hardscape & Design keeps projects straightforward, whether we are installing a patio, correcting drainage, building retaining walls, or maintaining a lawn.

We serve local properties with practical recommendations instead of one-size-fits-all plans. Every yard is different, so we focus on the details that affect safety, durability, curb appeal, and daily use.

Family-owned local service

NC Hardscape & Design is rooted in the Hickory area and understands the way local yards behave through wet springs, hot summers, and leaf-heavy fall seasons. That local experience helps us recommend solutions that make sense for your property.

Owner involvement

You get direct, accountable service from planning through completion. Owner involvement helps keep the scope clear, the schedule organized, and the finished result aligned with what was discussed at the start.

Weather-resistant materials and finishes

Workmanship built to last

Lasting outdoor work depends on preparation, not shortcuts. We focus on proper grading, base installation, drainage, clean edges, and solid construction so your patio, wall, walkway, concrete, or lawn care investment holds up.
Our process

A clear process for hardscaping and landscape work

Outdoor improvements are easier when you know what to expect. Our process keeps each phase simple, organized, and focused on the needs of your home.

01

consultation
We start by discussing your goals, problem areas, budget, and how you want to use the space. This is where we learn whether you need landscape design, hardscaping services, lawn maintenance, grading, or a mix of improvements.

02

site planning
Next, we review slope, soil, access, drainage, measurements, and existing features. This helps us plan the right materials and construction approach for projects such as paver patio installation, retaining wall installation, concrete walkways, or landscape grading.

03

installation
Once the plan is approved, we complete the work with attention to site preparation, clean edges, proper base materials, and organized scheduling. We keep the work area as neat as possible and focus on building each feature correctly.

04

final walkthrough
After installation or service is complete, we walk the project with you and review the finished details. This gives you a chance to ask questions, understand care recommendations, and feel confident in the work completed.
Service areas

Serving Hickory and nearby communities

NC Hardscape & Design works with homeowners throughout Hickory and the surrounding Catawba Valley area. If you need landscape design, hardscaping services, grading, concrete work, retaining walls, or lawn care nearby, we would be glad to talk through your project.

Customer feedback

Reviews from local homeowners

Start your project

Ready to improve your yard in Hickory?

Whether you are planning a new paver patio, fixing drainage with grading, adding a retaining wall, installing concrete, or setting up dependable lawn maintenance, NC Hardscape & Design can help you take the next step. Tell us what you want to change, and we will recommend a clear path forward for your home.

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