Question Answers
My shrubs in Hampstead keep dying. What's wrong, and how can you help?
Dying shrubs are a common issue here, often due to poor drainage, local pests, or disease. As a state-licensed turf and ornamental expert, I first diagnose the specific problem—whether it's insect damage, fungal disease, or incorrect planting for our soil. Our services include shrub disease and insect management, health assessments, and even transplanting to a better location. We don't just remove the problem; we provide a lasting solution to keep your landscape healthy.
Do you handle major projects like driveways and patios, or just maintenance?
We are a full-service company. While we offer weekly lawn care and shrub maintenance, our in-house team also specializes in hardscape construction. This includes designing and installing driveways, patios, walkways, and retaining walls. For Hampstead homes dealing with water runoff, we often combine regrading with a new patio or driveway installation to solve drainage and aesthetic issues in one coordinated project.
You mention building fences. Is that done by your crew or subcontracted?
Every service we offer, including fence construction, is completed by our own skilled, in-house crew. This allows us to maintain direct quality control, ensure timely completion, and provide a single point of contact. Whether it's a privacy fence, a decorative gate, or a fence integrated into a new landscape design, you're working directly with the Family First Turf Care team from start to finish.
Core Services
- Shrub removal
- Walkway construction or installation
- Patio, porch, or terrace construction or installation
- Greenscape construction
- Greenscape design
- Earthmoving or regrading
- Gardening
- Shrub planting
Business Profile
I'm Richard Nettell, the owner-operator of Family First Turf Care LLC in Hampstead, NC. After 15 years in the landscape industry, working for others, I was inspired to start my own company following my father's passing. His wisdom about valuing family and self-reliance led me to invest my inheritance into a business that truly puts people first. Today, we serve over 100 customers across Hampstead and surrounding areas, handling commercial, residential, and HOA projects. As a state-licensed professional in turf and ornamental care, I ensure every job, from routine lawn maintenance to complex landscape construction and fence building, is completed by our dedicated in-house team. Our name reflects our commitment: we treat your property like it's part of our family.
























