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Sod Smith, LLC

4.90(
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Sod Smith, LLC

4.90(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as possible on your particular task or project. Thank you for viewing our page, and we look forward to earning your business! -Kaleb Smith

"We recently hired Sod Smith LLC to sod our yard and couldn't be more impressed. Kaleb was personal yet professional, and had good communication with me, along with answering all of my questions, which made the process easy! Micah and his crew were good to work with. They were respectful, hardworking, and did an excellent job with clean-up. You couldn't even tell they were here! We also signed up for the Establishment Plan. Our Field Tech Cali is great. She comes weekly and checks the sod growth, and today she did out first mow. It looks fabulous! The end result looks amazing! If you're looking for a business that offers professional sod installation, look no further than Sod Smith LLC. We highly recommend!"

Jan B on June 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as possible on your particular task or project. Thank you for viewing our page, and we look forward to earning your business! -Kaleb Smith

"We recently hired Sod Smith LLC to sod our yard and couldn't be more impressed. Kaleb was personal yet professional, and had good communication with me, along with answering all of my questions, which made the process easy! Micah and his crew were good to work with. They were respectful, hardworking, and did an excellent job with clean-up. You couldn't even tell they were here! We also signed up for the Establishment Plan. Our Field Tech Cali is great. She comes weekly and checks the sod growth, and today she did out first mow. It looks fabulous! The end result looks amazing! If you're looking for a business that offers professional sod installation, look no further than Sod Smith LLC. We highly recommend!"

Jan B on June 2025


"Amazing. It looks like a totally new house with the beautiful lawn."

Christopher W on October 2025

Owner/designer Jason Black has 30 years of professional design/installation experience and holds a Bachelor’s of Science from South Dakota State University in Landscape Design.

"Amazing. It looks like a totally new house with the beautiful lawn."

Christopher W on October 2025


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Minnesota Grown Services

4.95(
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Minnesota Grown Services

4.95(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

Hello future customers, My name is Dan Bailey and I run a small family owned/ran landscaping business that has one goal in mind and that is providing customers with the ultimate experience. Punctuality, professionalism, and productivity is how we achieve this. If there is an outdoor project you have in mind there is a great chance we offer that service. Grading, sodding, mulch installations, planting trees, flowers, shrubs, retaining walls, boulder walls, and almost anything else that has to do with making your yard look beautiful. Please let us put our machines and muscle to work so you can sit back and enjoy the yard of your dreams.

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Yvonne L on October 2024

Hello future customers, My name is Dan Bailey and I run a small family owned/ran landscaping business that has one goal in mind and that is providing customers with the ultimate experience. Punctuality, professionalism, and productivity is how we achieve this. If there is an outdoor project you have in mind there is a great chance we offer that service. Grading, sodding, mulch installations, planting trees, flowers, shrubs, retaining walls, boulder walls, and almost anything else that has to do with making your yard look beautiful. Please let us put our machines and muscle to work so you can sit back and enjoy the yard of your dreams.

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Yvonne L on October 2024


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Brothers Landscaping Services

5.00(
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Brothers Landscaping Services

5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Brothers Landscaping Services is a specialized hardscape and landscape installation company focused on delivering high-quality, long-lasting outdoor solutions. We provide expert services including retaining walls, boulder walls, patios, walkways, grading, drainage systems, landscape design, mulch and rock installation, and full property transformations. Our team is committed to precision, professionalism, and clear communication on every project. At Brothers Landscaping Services, we take pride in craftsmanship and treat every job as if it were our own—creating durable, functional, and visually appealing outdoor spaces our clients can enjoy for years to come.

"Brothers Landscaping did an excellent job of promptly quoting my project at a good price, and got to work on it the very next day. They had the project completed in just two days. My yard looks great!!! I am very pleased with their work!!!"

Mark K on August 2025

Brothers Landscaping Services is a specialized hardscape and landscape installation company focused on delivering high-quality, long-lasting outdoor solutions. We provide expert services including retaining walls, boulder walls, patios, walkways, grading, drainage systems, landscape design, mulch and rock installation, and full property transformations. Our team is committed to precision, professionalism, and clear communication on every project. At Brothers Landscaping Services, we take pride in craftsmanship and treat every job as if it were our own—creating durable, functional, and visually appealing outdoor spaces our clients can enjoy for years to come.

"Brothers Landscaping did an excellent job of promptly quoting my project at a good price, and got to work on it the very next day. They had the project completed in just two days. My yard looks great!!! I am very pleased with their work!!!"

Mark K on August 2025


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Precision Yard Services Co.

4.78(
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Precision Yard Services Co.

4.78(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 local quotes requested

With over 26 years of experience, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business. Call us today.

"They did a great job. "

Devonia E on November 2025

With over 26 years of experience, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business. Call us today.

"They did a great job. "

Devonia E on November 2025


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Better Yards & Gardens

4.91(
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Better Yards & Gardens

4.91(
185
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 local quotes requested

May contact through email. Award winning. At Better Yards & Gardens Excellence is our standard for your landscape design! Creating your outdoor living space not only gives enjoyment to your family, but also enhances the investment potential of your property.

"Phenomenal business. Jessica and her team from Better Yards and Gardens have completed three major patio and landscaping projects for us over the past two years. Beautiful quality work, superb communication, fair pricing and flexible scheduling. We are very pleased with our new outdoor spaces and highly recommend the company."

Jennifer G on February 2025

May contact through email. Award winning. At Better Yards & Gardens Excellence is our standard for your landscape design! Creating your outdoor living space not only gives enjoyment to your family, but also enhances the investment potential of your property.

"Phenomenal business. Jessica and her team from Better Yards and Gardens have completed three major patio and landscaping projects for us over the past two years. Beautiful quality work, superb communication, fair pricing and flexible scheduling. We are very pleased with our new outdoor spaces and highly recommend the company."

Jennifer G on February 2025


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Mojestic Landscapes

5.00(
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Mojestic Landscapes

5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

We are a family-owned landscape company that has been in business since 2006. We’re committed to being the best at what we do and making sure that every single client we serve is completely satisfied. We work with clients in Minneapolis and surrounding areas and strive to not only meet every client's expectations but to exceed them. Please feel free to give me a call for a consultation on your dream landscape! Thank you!

"Jeremy was wonderful to work with. He paid attention to detail and very informative answering all my questions and concerns. I have referred him to others"

Deborah S on August 2023

We are a family-owned landscape company that has been in business since 2006. We’re committed to being the best at what we do and making sure that every single client we serve is completely satisfied. We work with clients in Minneapolis and surrounding areas and strive to not only meet every client's expectations but to exceed them. Please feel free to give me a call for a consultation on your dream landscape! Thank you!

"Jeremy was wonderful to work with. He paid attention to detail and very informative answering all my questions and concerns. I have referred him to others"

Deborah S on August 2023


AAA All American Lawn & Landscaping

4.88(
8
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AAA All American Lawn & Landscaping

4.88(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

When you look outside your window or arrive home from a long day, do you feel that your yard is lacking that certain ‘wow’ factor? Do you want to do something to update your yard but are unsure what needs to be done? Or, do you have a certain vision for your dream yard but don’t know where to get started? Whatever the case, All American Lawn and Landscaping can help you get the dream design for your yard. We are a family owned company with over 40 years experience. Call now to schedule your service.

"John was very helpful in planning our paver patio and fire pit. The crew was great. Very prompt, professional and courteous!"

Nancy E on June 2024

When you look outside your window or arrive home from a long day, do you feel that your yard is lacking that certain ‘wow’ factor? Do you want to do something to update your yard but are unsure what needs to be done? Or, do you have a certain vision for your dream yard but don’t know where to get started? Whatever the case, All American Lawn and Landscaping can help you get the dream design for your yard. We are a family owned company with over 40 years experience. Call now to schedule your service.

"John was very helpful in planning our paver patio and fire pit. The crew was great. Very prompt, professional and courteous!"

Nancy E on June 2024


"So happy with the project. Mike and crew did a wonderful job working with me to create a retaining wall to support a driveway as well as designed in ground basketball hoop into the wall. We get a many compliments from the regular walkers in the neighborhood. Mike was responsive and easy to work with. The paving contractor changed the grade of the driveway, and we then had to unexpectedly make changes to the wall. Mike and Great Goats were great in extending the project, continuing to work with me to change and complete the project in a timely and cost effective manner. Would hire again."

Tara S on November 2020

Family-owned business that works with homeowners. We beautify landscapes, add function to outdoor living spaces and collaborate with homeowners on project design.

"So happy with the project. Mike and crew did a wonderful job working with me to create a retaining wall to support a driveway as well as designed in ground basketball hoop into the wall. We get a many compliments from the regular walkers in the neighborhood. Mike was responsive and easy to work with. The paving contractor changed the grade of the driveway, and we then had to unexpectedly make changes to the wall. Mike and Great Goats were great in extending the project, continuing to work with me to change and complete the project in a timely and cost effective manner. Would hire again."

Tara S on November 2020


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Cubed Curbing, LLC

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Cubed Curbing, LLC

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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 5 years of experience in the Landscaping, Dirt Work and Hardscape industry. Cubed Curbing L.L.C is a landscape company that basis it’s focus on premium concrete curb to accent homes and gardens. But we do all aspects of landscaping as well. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

With over 5 years of experience in the Landscaping, Dirt Work and Hardscape industry. Cubed Curbing L.L.C is a landscape company that basis it’s focus on premium concrete curb to accent homes and gardens. But we do all aspects of landscaping as well. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Apple Valley, MN

Seeding costs less up front, but you’ll wait months—and sometimes a full season—for the grass to fill in. Sod costs more per square foot, yet it gives you an instant, usable lawn the day it’s installed and needs far less care during the first year. 

If speed and early curb appeal matter, the higher sod price is often worth it; if you’re watching every dollar and don’t mind the wait, seed can still be a smart play.

Start by sketching your lawn and breaking it into rectangles or circles. Measure each section, multiply length by width, and then add all the sections together for the total square footage. Standard sod rolls are two feet by 1.5 feet, and one pallet covers 450 square feet. 

Divide your total area by 450 to see how many pallets you need, then round up—extras come in handy for cutting around curves or mistakes. Still unsure? A local sod supplier or installer can confirm your math before you order.

Most sod grips the soil within 10 to 14 days. During that stretch, keep foot traffic to a minimum and mow only if the grass gets tall. After two weeks, the roots should be strong enough for light use, but wait six weeks before heavy play or frequent mowing. Giving the grass that short honeymoon helps it anchor firmly and sets the stage for a durable, healthy lawn.

Give your new lawn two full weeks before any foot traffic, then stick to light use only. Hold off on vigorous play, parties, or regular mowing until the six-week mark so the roots can dig deep. Keep watering on schedule and watch for any dry patches. A little patience now means stronger turf and fewer repairs later.

Keep an eye on color, moisture, and even growth. Fresh sod should stay uniformly green; brown spots or gaps hint at dry soil or poor contact. Water deeply at least once a day for the first week (more in hot weather) and back off gradually after the roots take. Avoid heavy foot traffic until the grass feels firmly anchored. Quick attention to trouble spots now prevents costly patches later.

Aim for spring or early fall when daytime temps hover between 55°F and 80°F. Mild weather and consistent moisture help the roots knit quickly. Laying sod in midsummer can stress the grass, while frozen winter soil blocks rooting altogether. 

If you must install outside the ideal window, budget extra time for watering and tending to the turf. Choosing the right season makes the job easier and the lawn tougher.

The Apple Valley, MN homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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