Install of the Month: May's Lawn Care, Inc

Burlington, NC — For homeowners with dogs, maintaining a nice-looking natural lawn is virtually impossible. Daily runs and bathroom breaks along the same routes wear the grass down to dirt, and what starts as a small bare patch quickly turns into a patchy wasteland and mud tracked through the house. One Burlington, NC, household was facing exactly that problem, as their three dogs had worn down the grass in their fenced backyard faster than it could recover. To keep the pet-friendly space they loved without sacrificing the look of their outdoor living area, they turned to May’s Lawn Care, Inc. to install Synthetic Grass Warehouse artificial grass.

May’s Lawn Care, Inc. recently installed 449 square feet of Synthetic Grass Warehouse’s Playground Fescue in Burlington, NC. TigerTurf Playground Fescue features dual field green and mid-olive green blade tones paired with green and tan thatch for a dynamic finish that looks naturally lush. With an approximately 55-ounce face weight and a 1.375-inch pile height, it’s engineered for moderate to heavy foot traffic, and its state-of-the-art 3D curvy “W” fiber blades resist matting to bounce back after repeated use, which is important in a yard with active dogs. Each blade is manufactured with a U.V. inhibitor, so the color maintains its lush hue season after season, and the turf is manufactured with heat-reflective TigerCool technology, which reduces surface temperatures by up to 15 percent and keeps all guests and pets more comfortable. Playground Fescue also features the K29 Quadruple-Layered Action Backing, which delivers exceptional seam strength along with a drainage rate of more than 400 inches per hour per square yard, keeping the surface clean and dry after swims and rainfall alike. All SGW turf products are non-toxic, lead-free, and backed by an industry-leading warranty of up to 15 years.

May’s Lawn Care’s clients loved having a pet-friendly backyard, but their three dogs were causing excessive wear that was impossible to keep up with maintaining. May’s Lawn Care solved that issue with a design pairing elegant limestone stepping stones with artificial turf ribbons, creating a low-maintenance, durable pathway for people and pets while giving their pool deck a high-end look.

The geometry of the stone was the tough part. “The main challenge was the amount of cuts required to incorporate the limestone slabs,” said Corey May, owner of May’s Lawn Care, Inc. “We overcame this by meticulous and intentional cuts. In the end, it was worth the extra time and attention to detail to give this client a result we could both be proud of.” The finished space gives the family a backyard they can be proud of year-round, with a clean, consistent surface that still allows their dogs to enjoy the space to the fullest.

May’s Lawn Care, Inc. has been serving North Carolina homeowners since 1996, when Corey May started the company as a one-man operation with a single mower and a commitment to doing the job right. He grew the business one client at a time, relying almost entirely on word of mouth from satisfied customers, and that reputation for outstanding service and high-quality work is still what drives the company today. Many of their clients have stayed with them for decades, including the homeowners featured in this project. The company’s goal is simple: provide premier landscaping design, installation, and maintenance for every client.

May’s Lawn Care, Inc. is Synthetic Grass Warehouse’s Install of the Month winner for July 2026.