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Services for Homes in Matthews

Every yard is scoped after a walk through the property. For homeowners in Matthews, the work falls into these groups.

  • Hardscape

    Paver and natural stone patios, walkways, retaining walls, fire pits and outdoor kitchens on a compacted base.

  • Drainage and Grading

    French drains, channel drains, downspout lines and regrading for wet spots and water near the foundation.

  • Irrigation Repair

    Broken heads, leaking valves, controller problems, plus fall winterization and spring startup.

  • Landscaping

    Garden beds, shrubs, mulch and sod chosen for the light, soil and drainage of the site.

  • Artificial Turf

    Turf for pet areas, side yards and spots where grass will not grow, on a prepared stone base.

  • Landscape Lighting

    Low-voltage lights along paths, beds and patios, planned with the rest of the yard.

Why Base Preparation and Drainage Matter in Matthews

Matthews sits on the same Piedmont red clay as the rest of the Charlotte area. Clay holds water after a rain and moves as it wets and dries, so a patio or walkway laid on a thin base starts to settle and shift within a few seasons. Every surface we build starts with excavation to firm soil and a compacted gravel base sized for its use. Grading comes first, so water moves away from the house and off the paving instead of collecting under it.

Planning a Project in Matthews

3D landscape design before and after, Charlotte, NC
Yards in Matthews range from established lots with mature trees to newer subdivisions where the topsoil over the clay is thin. A project often combines a few needs at once: a patio that also has to fix a wet spot, a walkway that needs steps, or new beds that need drainage first. We start with a site visit to see the grade, drainage, sun and access, then plan the pieces together. After the visit we prepare a free 3D concept, so you can see the layout before the estimate. Our base is in the 28277 ZIP code, a short drive from Matthews.

About Us

Hortus-Flora is run by Vladimir, a civil engineer who graduated from Bauman Moscow State Technical University in 2012. After several years on construction sites, he and his wife founded the original firm in 2015. On a Matthews yard that means measuring the grade before choosing between cut, fill or a wall. Hortus-Flora LLC now works in Charlotte as a small crew. The same people handle planting and floral touches, and a trusted plumbing partner covers anything backflow-related.
Recent Work
A few examples of recent work across the Charlotte area: patios, walkways, retaining walls, drainage and outdoor living.
Before and after: muddy side yard replaced with artificial turf
Before and after: narrow side yard with a new concrete walkway and channel drain
Before and after: driveway and front yard cleanup
Before and after: front walkway rebuilt in brick pavers
Before and after: front yard beds replanted and mulched
Before and after: front yard regraded and sodded
Before and after: paver patio built beside a screened porch
Before and after: curved retaining wall built along a house
Before and after: side yard with a new paver walkway
Before and after: side yard along a fence cleaned up and resurfaced
Before and after: side yard with a new stepping stone path, mulch beds and landscape lighting
Before and after: backyard pavilion, outdoor kitchen and paver patio in Charlotte, NC
Before and after: composite steps with a railing at a side door, Charlotte, NC
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Where We Work

We work with homeowners throughout the Charlotte area, including Matthews, Ballantyne, Piper Glen, Weddington, Waxhaw, Indian Trail and Pineville.

Frequently Asked Questions

— Do you serve homeowners in Matthews?
— Yes. We are based in south Charlotte, in the 28277 ZIP code, and serve Matthews and the surrounding area.
— Can a small repair turn into a larger project later?
— Yes. Many projects start with one issue, like a sunken paver or a wet corner of the yard. We scope the job so later phases fit with it.
— My sprinkler heads don't cover the lawn anymore. Can you fix that?
— Yes. We repair and adjust existing systems, including heads, valves and lines, and test every zone for coverage.
— Can you fix a wet spot in the yard as part of a patio project?
— Yes. Grading and drainage are planned into the same project, so the water problem is solved before the patio goes down.
— Is landscape lighting available as its own project?
— Yes. Lighting can be added to an existing patio or walkway, or built in with a new project.
— How does a project start?
— With a call and a site visit. We walk the yard, look at grade, water and access, and send a free 3D concept within a week of the visit, followed by a written estimate.
— Do you install paver patios in Matthews?
— Yes. Hortus-Flora builds paver patios in Matthews on a compacted base made for local clay, with borders, steps and fire pits where the layout calls for them.
— Do you take on landscaping projects in Matthews?
— Yes. We handle planting, garden beds, sod and mulch, as well as patios, retaining walls and drainage, so one crew can do the whole yard.
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Hortus-Flora LLC: Hardscape and Landscape Services
6416 Providence Farm Ln, Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 388-6833
Hardscaping
Paver Patio Installation
Driveway Paver Installation
Retaining Wall Installation
Retaining Wall Repair
Paver Repair
Walkway & Garden Path
Fire Pit Installation
Stone Veneer Installation
Landscaping
Sod & Lawn Establishment
Mulch Installation
Garden Bed Design & Planting
Plant Selection
Artificial Turf Installation
Drainage & Irrigation
French Drain Installation
Yard Grading & Lawn Leveling
Catch Basin Installation
Downspout Drainage
Irrigation Repair
Sprinkler Winterization & Startup