Lawn Care & Landscaping in Wilmington Island, GA
Free, no-obligation quotes from independent local companies for lawns, beds, sod, irrigation and trees on Wilmington Island and nearby Whitemarsh Island.
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Wilmington Island is an unincorporated community in Chatham County. ACS 2024 5-year estimates put the Wilmington Island census-designated place at about 13,905 residents, with 77.0% of occupied homes owner-occupied, a median home value of $404,900 and a median build year of 1984. Neighboring Whitemarsh Island adds about 6,886 residents, with a median build year of 1993.
Many island lawns have been in the ground for decades, so typical requests are lawn renovations, sod replacement on thin or salt-burned areas, irrigation fixes on aging systems, and pruning trees that now shade the yard. Savannah GA Lawn Care connects homeowners with independent local lawn care, landscaping and tree companies for free, no-obligation quotes. The company you choose quotes, contracts and does the work directly with you.
Marsh, salt and storm tides
Tidal marsh is everywhere around the island: the Bohicket tidal-marsh soil is the largest mapped soil component in the Bryan and Chatham counties survey. Lots that back onto the marsh can see salt water in big storms. During Hurricane Matthew in October 2016, the Fort Pulaski tide gauge recorded a 12.56-foot storm tide (MLLW), which the National Weather Service called the highest recorded there to date; Irma reached 12.24 feet in September 2017.
UGA describes seashore paspalum as the most salt-tolerant warm-season turf. On lower, wetter lots, ask about drainage before reseeding or re-sodding.
Watering and irrigation on Wilmington Island
If your home is on unincorporated Chatham County water, the county uses the same year-round schedule as Savannah: no watering 10 a.m.–4 p.m., none on Fridays, even and unnumbered addresses Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, odd addresses Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday (Chatham County Public Works, 912-652-6840). Water provider varies by address, so if you are unsure, check with your water provider. Statewide, Georgia's Water Stewardship Act allows outdoor watering only between 4 p.m. and 10 a.m.; new or replanted turf during installation and for 30 days after, drip or soaker hoses, and hand watering with an auto-shutoff hose are exempt.
That 30-day exemption is useful when new sod goes down. If you are adding or rebuilding a sprinkler system: Connecting an irrigation system to your water line can require a permit, a backflow preventer and a licensed plumber or utility contractor; ask who will make the connection and whether your water provider requires a permit (Savannah Water Resources: 912-651-2221). This is general information, not legal advice.
Services Wilmington Island homeowners request quotes for
- Lawn mowing & maintenance — regular cuts at the right height for your grass type.
- Sod installation — replacing thin, flooded or salt-damaged turf.
- Irrigation repair — broken heads, leaks and controller settings for the watering days.
- Tree trimming — clearing limbs over roofs, docks and driveways.
- Yard cleanup — debris and limb pickup after summer storms.
- Weed control & fertilization — programs matched to your soil test.
Installed sod typically costs about $1–$3 per square foot, and core aeration runs $71–$190 (typical ranges from published cost guides (2026) — estimates, not quotes). Compare more ranges on the landscaping prices page, or read about choosing grass for Savannah lawns.
Wilmington Island lawn care FAQ
What grass handles salt on a Wilmington Island marsh lot?
UGA describes seashore paspalum as the most salt-tolerant warm-season turf, well adapted to moist, salt-affected coastal sites. St. Augustine, zoysia, centipede and bermuda are the other common coastal lawns. Ask each company which grass suits your sun, drainage and salt exposure, and get a soil test before you replace a struggling lawn.
Is Wilmington Island on Savannah's watering schedule?
Wilmington Island is unincorporated Chatham County. If you are on county water, the county schedule applies: no watering 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., none on Fridays, even and unnumbered addresses Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, odd addresses Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. If another system serves your address, check with your water provider.
Can I get quotes for Whitemarsh Island too?
Yes. Whitemarsh Island shares the 31410 ZIP code with Wilmington Island, and the same quote form works for both. Tell us your address and the services you need, and Savannah GA Lawn Care will pass your request to independent local companies. The company you choose quotes and does the work directly with you.
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