Landscaping, Trees & Shrubs · Matthews, NC

Landscaping in Matthews, NCfrom the ground up.

Matthews yards have their own starting point for design, and the local facts below are where we begin.

Short answer: We quote landscaping in Matthews, NC one property at a time. Estimates cost nothing.

Where landscaping in Matthews starts

Matthews has been an incorporated town since 1879 and counted 29,435 residents in 2020, so its housing spans a wide range of ages.

So landscaping here is as much about site conditions as about taste.

Good beds begin with edging and soil, then plants. Each estimate separates the bed work from the planting so you can see what each part covers.

What Census data tells us about Matthews

In Matthews, the Census reports 62% detached houses and 64% owner-occupied homes, with 2.55 people per household. Landscapes from the 1980s and 1990s are at an age where overgrown shrubs and tired beds need decisions.

The ACS share of owner-occupied homes by ZIP area: 28105 (68%).

What happens to the cuttings in Matthews

Pruning is part of most beds, and the town sets terms. Limbs go out in 4 foot lengths, up to 5 inches across, in no more than three stacks that are 3 feet high or less; stumps and root balls are not taken. Anything over the limit goes with us.

What FEMA's ratings say

According to FEMA (National Risk Index, December 2025), Mecklenburg County is relatively high for ice storms and very low for drought. We plan pruning and watering with those ratings in mind.

Matthews in brief

The town is in southeastern Mecklenburg County, borders Charlotte, Mint Hill and Stallings, and counted 29,435 residents in 2020. We start from facts like these when we plan landscaping here.

How we approach it

Planting plans stay readable: a list of species, sizes and locations, with changes quoted before they happen.

Start with the form

Share the Matthews address and what you need. A written landscaping estimate follows at no charge.

Sources

Local rules change, so confirm dates and fees with the town or county first.

Sources: Town of Matthews: Yard Waste; Wikipedia: Matthews, North Carolina.

The ACS 5-year estimates for 2020 to 2024 supplies the housing figures, and the FEMA National Risk Index, 2025 release the weather ratings.

Landscaping, Trees & Shrubs in Matthews: questions

What month is best for planting in Matthews?

Yes. Fall planting gives roots months of cool weather, and it is when we schedule most installs. We also plant in early spring.

What should I know about ice and trees in Mecklenburg County?

FEMA rates ice storms relatively high for Mecklenburg County (December 2025). Pruning for strength and removing hazard limbs early is the practical response.

Does Prime haul away the debris from its jobs in Matthews?

Yes. Haul-off is planned and written into the estimate, and we confirm what Matthews or its hauler accepts before work starts.

What does Matthews's housing mean for yard work?

By Census ACS numbers, the median Matthews home was built in 1994; 64% are owner-occupied and 62% are detached houses. Homes from that period have trees that have had decades to grow, so canopy and leaf volume are well established.

Will Prime work in Matthews?

We take requests from Matthews, NC, which is about 12.4 miles from Indian Land. Send the address through the form for a free written estimate.

How do I start a landscaping estimate in Matthews?

Start with the form. Tell us the address and the job, and we will send one written price at no cost.

More in Matthews and nearby

Browse landscaping, trees & shrubs across our area or the Matthews hub for the other services and the ZIP table.