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address: "2603 Carver Street, Durham, North Carolina 27705, United States"
latitude: 36.0218
longitude: -78.9478
phone: "(919) 698-9838"
website: http://www.carolinagardencompany.com
rating: 4.7
review_count: 14
best_of_houzz_awards: 3
followers: 39
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# Carolina Garden Company

Original Houzz profile: [Carolina Garden Company](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/stone-pavers-and-concrete/carolina-garden-company-pfvwus-pf~1167542165)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Stone
- **Location:** Durham, NC
- **Serves:** Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Bahama
- **Houzz rating:** 4.7 out of 5 (14 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2020–2023), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 25 Ideabook Saves
- Best of Houzz winner
- Woman owned
- 17 years in business

For the past 12 years, I have had the pleasure of designing and installing beautiful landscapes within the Triangle area - large or small, residential or commercial, annuals, perennials, edibles - we can do it all! This is not a job to me, but a lifestyle and a true passion. I am blessed to be able to bring that passion to you, the customer. 

Working hand in hand with you about your landscape desires, I'll handcraft - on paper or on computer - a unique design, unlike anyone else. I can work within your budget to turn your outside dreams into reality. Please review my work and contact me for a one-on-one appointment. I cant wait to show you just how beautiful your landscape can be!

### Services Provided

- Patio Construction
- Hardscaping
- Retaining Wall Construction
- Paver Installation
- Stone Masonry
- Concrete Construction
- Masonry
- Brick Masonry
- 3D Rendering
- Custom Fire Pits
- Deck Design
- Design Consultation
- Dog Run Construction
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Edible Gardens
- Garden Design
- Gazebo Design & Construction
- Landscape Design
- Landscape Drainage System Installation
- Landscape Plans
- Landscape Supplies
- Mulching
- Outdoor Lighting Design
- Patio Design
- Planting
- Potted Plants
- Project Management
- Tree Planting
- Trellis Construction

### Areas Served

- Raleigh
- Durham
- Chapel Hill
- Carrboro
- Hillsborough
- Bahama

### Typical Job Cost

$1,000 - 50,000

An average plant installation is $1k, but could be lower or higher depending upon plant design and selection. An average hardscaping job is $4000, but could be lower or higher depending upon design and selection.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Carolina Garden Company |
| Address | 2603 Carver Street, Durham, North Carolina 27705, United States |
| Phone | (919) 698-9838 |
| Website | http://www.carolinagardencompany.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 39 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/shelleybradycook
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/shelleybradycoo

## Offers

Voted Best of Durham 2022 - Landscaper (valid through Dec. 2022)

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Carolina Garden Company](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/stone-pavers-and-concrete/carolina-garden-company-pfvwus-pf~1167542165)
- **Website:** http://www.carolinagardencompany.com
- **Phone:** (919) 698-9838

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- 2022 - NC Certified Plant Professional (CPP)
- 2020 - NCNLA Oakland Award for outstanding Landscaping Service
- 2020- Best of Raleigh
- 2020 - Best of Durham

- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2020–2023), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 — 14 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 40.0
- Communication: 45.0
- Value: 37.0

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — DELORES BRADY, Feb. 2023**

> Carolina Garden  Company has  done several projects  for us.  Shelley Cook did the design around our  pool, which is  beautiful. They also have  completed 2 decks  for us.  All  work was  completed  in a perfect manner.  The company is  very creative and we would certainly use  them  for  future project.

**★★★★★ — Sandy, March 2022**

> Shelly and the crew at Carolina Garden Company did an excellent job in transplanting a large tree, planting a new one, installing mulch and a river rock drainage area.  I am very pleased with the professionalism and finished product.  Very honest and reliable service.

**★★★★★ — DELORES BRADY, Dec. 2021**

> We have used Carolina Garden company  several times over the last couple of years and they are excellent.
> Shelley and Brad Cook do beautiful designs and  their teams are very talented.
> We highly  recommend  them  for hardscape and  landscape design.

**★ — HU-163892479, July 2021**

> Carolina Garden Company failed to stand behind their work when the construction method they employed failed.  We paid over $10,000 for Carolina Garden Company to install brick steps at our home in February 2021.  When the raised sides of the steps failed, Carolina Gardens refused to address the problem.  A detailed account follows.
>
> We contacted Carolina Garden Company in December 2020 to replace flagstone and mulch steps in back of our home with brick steps in order to provide a better pathway for rainwater drainage.  Brad from Carolina Garden Company came to our home to look at the proposed work, at which time I showed him the steps we had built at the side of our home in 2017 for rainwater drainage that included raised side bricks and indicated I wanted the same design for the back of our home in order to serve the same purpose, water drainage.
>
> Carolina Garden Company quoted $9670.00 to complete the requested work and per the company’s policy, we paid half of the cost in advance.  Work commenced on February 1, 2020.   On February 9, 2020, they indicated that they had completed the job.  Upon inspection, I pointed out that that they had failed to install the raised side bricks to direct the rainwater down the steps like the example installed in 2017.  They suggested making a raised edge with masonry glue and promised it would be as strong or stronger than the cement that was used in 2017 to install the raised side bricks.  With this guarantee, I reluctantly agreed to the masonry glue option instead of cement.
>
> An additional $700 was charged to install the raised brick sides.  The job was completed using masonry glue and payment in full was rendered.
>
> By May 2021 we began to find side bricks that had fallen over.  Upon further examination, we discovered additional bricks that jiggled when brushed against or lightly tapped.  I contacted Brad of Carolina Garden Company, explained the situation, and sent him the attached photos of the dislodged bricks.
>
> When I did not get a response from Brad, I contacted the manufacturer of the mortar adhesion company to try to determine why these bricks were not adhering.  The mortar adhesion company requested information regarding the installation method, so I asked Carolina Garden Company to contact them.  To my knowledge, Carolina Garden Company never contacted the mortar adhesion company.  When I again requested that Carolina Garden Company address the problem, Brad blamed me for the dislodged bricks and refused to take any action.  From his June 30, 2021 email to me: “I have no interest in furthering this conversation nor addressing any other issues with the loose bricks.” This is the last I heard from Carolina Garden Company.

**★★★★★ — Brenda Harton, March 2019**

> Carolina Garden Company designed, delivered, and installed landscaping for my new home, including front and back yards. Design work was completed within just a few days, with computer-generated options. The Home Owners Association fully approved the entire project in less than 10 days. Upon approval, the project was begun within one week and completed in 1.5 days. The plants are top-notch and the design fits the neighborhood, as well as my own personal preferences. The entire installation crew worked carefully to ensure my satisfaction with plant placement. They used organic topsoil for all plants, and topped everything with quality mulch. I love how it looks and can't wait for spring for flowers to bloom and grass to turn green!

**★★★★★ — The Stone Center of Carolina - Durham SCNC, Feb. 2018**

> Carolina Garden Company is a great company. They have been a wonderful customer here at The Stone Center of Carolina. They are creative and we enjoy working with them.
> The Stone Center Team

**★★★★★ — DELORES BRADY, Jan. 2018**

> Carolina Garden  has  done multiple projects for us and  all  of  the work  has  been incredibly creative and  professionally  installed.  Always a pleasure  to  work  with Shelley & Brad and  their  team.

**★★★★★ — Susan Simpson, March 2017**

> I have used Carolina Garden Company several times for my landscaping needs. 'The vision' that I have is always carried out above and beyond my expectations! Their work & talent always transforms into a beautiful finished project.

**★★★★★ — Vickie Terry, Jan. 2017**

> I happened to stop along the road one day when I saw Shelley and her work team landscaping a small strip mall area. I had asked several other landscapers for their quotes, but several of them never showed up. Needless to say I was quite frustrated with the whole process.
> Shelly immediately took my phone number and in a day or so we had connected and she came out to look at the area in question.
> She was very prompt with her bid and when we received it, we thought maybe with the late time of year, we would wait until Spring. She suggested that we could start with one thing and then wait for additional work to begin in the Spring.
> We decided to start with a low wall to be built to separate the flower bed areas from the grass area. Because the grass had totally invaded the planting areas, there was a lot of work to be done just to ready these areas.
> She and her team of three, which included her husband, came every day and work from dawn to dusk! This is no exaggeration!  Realize that I did not know Shelly or her quality of work until the work began.
> I must say after several weeks of non stop work, through all kinds of bad weather, our job is now complete!
> I just flew in from California where I had been for the last week celebrating my Father's 98th birthday. I arrived home and the first thing my husband said was, "You have to come out and see the wall"! Everything is just beyond beautiful. I could not have asked for more.
> Now, I am soooo looking forward to working with Shelly this Spring to accomplish the planting stage. She is so personal and includes you in all decisions and suggestions you might add.
> Her husband is equally as talented and they compliment each other perfectly.
> I am sorry to have rambled on so, but since my husband and I relocated back to Carolina in 1993, we have totally relied on referral! I mean top notch referrals only.  Shelly, Brad and their landscape company speak volumes.
> Thank you, Vickie and John Terry

**★★★★★ — Nancy Laffer, Jan. 2017**

> The Carolina Garden Company is a top notch company.  I found them to be extremely pleasant to deal with.  They are very dependable, knowledgeable and take great pride in their work.  They did an incredible design of my front yard which brings a smile to my face each time I pull up my driveway.
> I highly recommend them.
> Nancy

**★★★★★ — Elissa Dellosso, Jan. 2017**

> I love the personal attention Shelley and Brad provide.  My garden has never looked better. This is the 5th gardening company I've tried and the only one that has been reasonably priced and RELIABLE.  Others have made appointments and shown up days later or not at all.

**★★★★★ — jan boone, Jan. 2017**

> I can highly recommend Carolina Garden Co. for anyone's landscape needs. Shelley is a hard working professional with a courteous field staff. Our shrubbery  beds had become very overgrown with weeds and sparse with plants in places. She gave us a very detailed estimate,  suggested which plants to add and spread mulch throughout the entire yard. The job was completed within three days. just as she estimated. Shelley, has an extensive knowledge of plant species that will thrive in this area. I personally, enjoyed working with such a great company!

## Selected projects

- [Small Yard Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-yard-projects-pj-vj~6830449)
  - Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
  - Photos: 20
  - Description: Builder plan Makeover with hardscape
- [Voted Best of Durham 2022 - Landscaper](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/voted-best-of-durham-2022-landscaper-pj-vj~6939559)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: We received the Best of Durham 2022 award in the Landscaper category in the June/July 2022 edition of the Durham Magazine.
- [2021 in review](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2021-in-review-pj-vj~6826128)
  - Location: Raleigh, NC
  - Photos: 1
- [New Planting Beds](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-planting-beds-pj-vj~6900351)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [HARDSCAPING](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hardscaping-pj-vj~6900321)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [Hardscape & Planting - Teer Farms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hardscape-and-planting-teer-farms-pj-vj~2859433)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Larger Scale Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/larger-scale-projects-pj-vj~6830477)
  - Location: Durham, North Carolina
  - Photos: 38
  - Description: Color Combinations, Patios, Walkways, New Planting Beds, Etc.
- [Container Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/container-projects-pj-vj~6830455)
  - Location: Durham, North Carolina
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: Updating Indoor/ Outdoor Container plantings for Clients
- [Beard's project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beard-s-project-pj-vj~2866429)
  - Location: Durham, NC
  - Photos: 2
- [Gallery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gallery-pj-vj~1008458)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 24
- [Custom Fire Pit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-fire-pit-pj-vj~6841826)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Design and Build Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/design-and-build-projects-pj-vj~2230567)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: Durham Project
- [Roberson before and after](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/roberson-before-and-after-pj-vj~2866422)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Bellanger project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bellanger-project-pj-vj~2866392)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Retaining Wall with Drainage project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/retaining-wall-with-drainage-project-pj-vj~2866381)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Spreedly Business Update](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spreedly-business-update-pj-vj~2230573)
  - Location: Durham, NC
  - Photos: 3
- [Jones Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jones-project-pj-vj~2230564)
  - Location: Durham, NC
  - Photos: 3
- [Container Plant](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/container-plant-pj-vj~2230562)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Kings Sandwich Shop](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kings-sandwich-shop-pj-vj~2230558)
  - Location: Durham, NC
  - Photos: 2
- [DESIGNS](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/designs-pj-vj~6938523)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 20

[See all 21 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/stone-pavers-and-concrete/carolina-garden-company-pfvwus-pf~1167542165)

## Ideabooks

- [Pools](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/149804653/list/pools) — 4 ideas
- [Formality](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/130333634/list/formality) — 1 idea
- [Succulents and vertical walls](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/130333544/list/succulents-and-vertical-walls) — 1 idea
- [Pathways](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79876161/list/pathways) — 6 ideas
- [Hardscapes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/91396825/list/hardscapes) — 2 ideas
- [Contrasting companions](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79876476/list/contrasting-companions) — 6 ideas
- [Green on Green](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79876732/list/green-on-green) — 4 ideas
- [containers](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80721900/list/containers) — 6 ideas
- [shelleybradycook1's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79705169/list/shelleybradycook1-s-ideas) — 1 idea

[See all 9 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/shelleybradycook1)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-24.*