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Yardscapers Florida
4.9(
58
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Serving Bradenton, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"YARDSCAPES did a fantastic job… ARIES was sensational from removing all our trees to ripping the old weedy areas… then leveled it… came in with everything from treated bottom layer which SOD NEEDS… laid each … ROLLED IT… it looks like velvet and feels like a THICK CARPET… We love it… he worked so hard coming early leaving late… THANK YOU Aries…highly recommend… oh BTY we had the BERMUDA SOD INSTALLED…and it fur babies LOVE IT too…oh I forgot he also edged AND LAID WHITE ROCK AROUND AND MULCH UNDER THE ARECAs… GREAT JOB!!!.. HAPPY HAPPY…"
complete install
Sod preparation
St Augustine Flortam
St Augustine Flortam
St Augustine Flortam

+9

Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Roblero Sod Installation and Landscaping
4.9(
106
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Serving Bradenton, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have been using ?Roblero Sod Installation and Landscaping? for over two years and I couldn?t be more pleased with the attention to detail and professionalism. If I have a project either big or small, Jose is always up for the challenge with competitive proofing and quick service. In my onion, you would be doing yourself a disservice if you contract another landscaping company."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bayside Sod Inc.
4.9(
8
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Serving Bradenton, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We were very pleased with Bayside Sod. They arrived on time, removed our old lawn and installed the new sod over a layer of compost. Then they rolled it and cleaned up all the seams. Very nicely done. But wait! There’s more. They texted me once a week to check that I was following their post-installation instructions! I did and the results were wonderful."
Front Yard
Bitter Blue Front Yard
Professional Install Services
Bayside Sod - Family Owner & Operated
Floratam Install

+8

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SOD By RG LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Bradenton, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"En lo personal me gusto la comunicacià ³n directa, y que no sà ³lo vino e hizo lo que yo querà ­a sino ademà ¡s me dio una visià ³n mejorada de espacio y diseà ±o!! me gusto el trabajo que realizo y el cambio total que dio a mi patio con el cà ©sped los blokes y las palmas, ahora mi patio luce hermoso!!! Que compaà ±à ­a termina su trabajo y te llama una semana despuà ©s para verificar que el cliente siga satisfecho? SOD By RG *****"
Parrish Job
Parrish Job
Parrish Job
Parrish Job
Parrish Job

+21

Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
A&J Unique Landscape
4.9(
13
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Serving Bradenton, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I got A&J Unique Landscape LLC recommended by many of my neighbors. When I call them. They came right on time. He gave me a fair quote and explain the process. everything was completed right on time when Alex said, and I was very very happy with the results I ended up with my sod and my sod is as green, if not more than when the sod was replaced highly recommend this company to everyone that wants high-end landscaping work"
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Masariegos Lawn Service
4.7(
34
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Serving Bradenton, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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GREEN HORNET LANDSCAPE
4.7(
64
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Serving Bradenton, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Went great, more than I expected with nice trees , plants on a raised bed and sod. Many nice comments from neighbors. Many nice suggestions for the property’s appearance."
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+51

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Marin Brothers
4.8(
17
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Serving Bradenton, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"June 10, 2026 I am very fortunate to have been referred by Angi to the best garden company in town - The Marin brothers Garden company located in Port Charlotte serving the greater surrounding areas. Since hiring the Marin brothers garden company in 2022,I can proudly say, without over exaggeration, I have the most vibrant colored flowering shrubs and weed free flowerbeds, walk and driveway in the entire neighborhood. I am forever getting compliments. The Marin crew does an exceptional job of weeding, pruning, fertilizing arounds shrubs and trees, mulching, raking, cleaning up, bagging, blowing off and carding away, repairing sprinkler head at the most reasonable price anywhere in the greater Manatee - Sarasota Counties. The Marin brother garden company is family owned with the owner, Christian Marin, and his crew out in the field addressing the homeowner's concerns and Christian's lovely wife, Maria who is the business manager doing an out standing job of handling accounts, responding to calls and addressing in a punctual manner business matters efficiently. The Marin Brothers Garden Company is a full package. I can't recommend the Marin brothers garden company highly enough for any business or private homeowners who wants healthy shrubs and weeds free flowerbeds, Walk and driveways and repair sprinkler heads, etc. This company 5 - Star + Valerie K. Venice FL."
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Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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FAQs for sod installation projects in Bradenton, FL

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 Bradenton, FL homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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