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Grays Outdoor Services

5920 Commerce Drive
4.67(
96
)
Approved Pro

Grays Outdoor Services

5920 Commerce Drive
4.67(
96
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
815 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

A heartfelt thank you to our frontline heroes! Grays Outdoor Services proudly offers $200 off every $1000 spent as a token of our sincere appreciation for your dedication. For over a decade, our professional team has been committed to delivering exceptional outdoor services throughout the Metro Area, crafting superior quality for countless properties. You can count on us for reliable, on-time service for all your outdoor needs. We value the opportunity to earn and maintain your business. As a full-service company with a dedicated local team, we're ready to provide the professional and timely service you deserve.

"A team of 5 came the day after I hired Gray’s to remove an aging magnolia tree and its stump, trim another magnolia, a lilac and a forsythia, and remove overgrown greenery encroaching on my backyard from the park behind my house. It took about an hour and I was quoted $1800 with a $100 discount for cash. This team did not remove the stump and fill in the hole with dirt and sod within 2-3 days as written on the work order. They told me to hold back $200 to be paid upon completion of the work. No one came to complete the stump removal. After a week I texted, emailed and called (left a voice message). No response. I believe they never intended to remove the stump."

Lucille W on September 2025

A heartfelt thank you to our frontline heroes! Grays Outdoor Services proudly offers $200 off every $1000 spent as a token of our sincere appreciation for your dedication. For over a decade, our professional team has been committed to delivering exceptional outdoor services throughout the Metro Area, crafting superior quality for countless properties. You can count on us for reliable, on-time service for all your outdoor needs. We value the opportunity to earn and maintain your business. As a full-service company with a dedicated local team, we're ready to provide the professional and timely service you deserve.

"A team of 5 came the day after I hired Gray’s to remove an aging magnolia tree and its stump, trim another magnolia, a lilac and a forsythia, and remove overgrown greenery encroaching on my backyard from the park behind my house. It took about an hour and I was quoted $1800 with a $100 discount for cash. This team did not remove the stump and fill in the hole with dirt and sod within 2-3 days as written on the work order. They told me to hold back $200 to be paid upon completion of the work. No one came to complete the stump removal. After a week I texted, emailed and called (left a voice message). No response. I believe they never intended to remove the stump."

Lucille W on September 2025


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Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc.

8346 Rucker Road
4.49(
54
)
Approved Pro

Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc.

8346 Rucker Road
4.49(
54
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
123 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Founded in 2004, Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc., has become one of Souteastern Michigan's premier custom design and build landscape firms. Our firm specializes in completely custom-tailored landscape design-and-build services --from concept to creation. Additionally, we offer individually-tailored complete property maintenance solutions to our commercial and industrial clients. Our firm provides a complete custom design experience from concept to creation for outdoor living areas, outdoor kitchens, landscapes, waterscapes, and hardscapes. Moccia Lawn and Landscaping Inc. offers entirely customized landscape design and installation, debris removal services, and complete property maintenance for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Call today for a free estimate or design consultation at 734-620-3241 or Visit us on the web at www.MocciaLawnandLandscaping.com to view our design portfolio, galleries, and "before and after" photo series. Fully Insured.

"Worst experience ever. Don?t hire this landscaping company you will be disappointed. Killed our lawn with the machinery. Debris was left in the street in front of our neighbors for days on end. Unloaded rock on my neighbors lawn he had to go rake it off so his lawn didn?t die. Our patio pavers are sinking and not straight at all. Work was just done over the summer and the patio is sinking already Very disappointing . Alot of money paid for results that look like i did it myself. "

Kim C on September 2025

Founded in 2004, Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc., has become one of Souteastern Michigan's premier custom design and build landscape firms. Our firm specializes in completely custom-tailored landscape design-and-build services --from concept to creation. Additionally, we offer individually-tailored complete property maintenance solutions to our commercial and industrial clients. Our firm provides a complete custom design experience from concept to creation for outdoor living areas, outdoor kitchens, landscapes, waterscapes, and hardscapes. Moccia Lawn and Landscaping Inc. offers entirely customized landscape design and installation, debris removal services, and complete property maintenance for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Call today for a free estimate or design consultation at 734-620-3241 or Visit us on the web at www.MocciaLawnandLandscaping.com to view our design portfolio, galleries, and "before and after" photo series. Fully Insured.

"Worst experience ever. Don?t hire this landscaping company you will be disappointed. Killed our lawn with the machinery. Debris was left in the street in front of our neighbors for days on end. Unloaded rock on my neighbors lawn he had to go rake it off so his lawn didn?t die. Our patio pavers are sinking and not straight at all. Work was just done over the summer and the patio is sinking already Very disappointing . Alot of money paid for results that look like i did it myself. "

Kim C on September 2025


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Great Lakes Gardening and Hardscapes LLC

3396 Alan Mark Drive
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro

Great Lakes Gardening and Hardscapes LLC

3396 Alan Mark Drive
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
80 local quotes requested

At Great Lakes Gardening and Hardscapes LLC, we believe in great design, dependable implementation, and delivering excellent service to our clients. Our team understands that landscapes should be unique and customizable because everyone is different. Since opening in 2015, we've been on a journey to make gardens and landscapes better as a whole. And we will never stop improving. Our gardens are designed to be long-lasting and evolve with time, which is why we've developed tools to help track individual progress, big or small.

"Drew and his team did an exceptional job making our landscaping dreams come to life. Drew was incredibly responsive and easy to work with. He kept us updated and did a great job of checking in during the process when little changes were possible/necessary. We are a new construction home in an established neighborhood, so we wanted a certain look. He installed rain gardens, a bio swale, a blue stone paver patio, concrete pads, arbor vitae, two retaining walls, a sprinkler system, and planter boxes, as well as planting many flowers, bushes, shrubs, etc., We are so happy and would 10/10 reccomend!"

Justine A on October 2025

At Great Lakes Gardening and Hardscapes LLC, we believe in great design, dependable implementation, and delivering excellent service to our clients. Our team understands that landscapes should be unique and customizable because everyone is different. Since opening in 2015, we've been on a journey to make gardens and landscapes better as a whole. And we will never stop improving. Our gardens are designed to be long-lasting and evolve with time, which is why we've developed tools to help track individual progress, big or small.

"Drew and his team did an exceptional job making our landscaping dreams come to life. Drew was incredibly responsive and easy to work with. He kept us updated and did a great job of checking in during the process when little changes were possible/necessary. We are a new construction home in an established neighborhood, so we wanted a certain look. He installed rain gardens, a bio swale, a blue stone paver patio, concrete pads, arbor vitae, two retaining walls, a sprinkler system, and planter boxes, as well as planting many flowers, bushes, shrubs, etc., We are so happy and would 10/10 reccomend!"

Justine A on October 2025


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GROUND CONTROL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE L.L.C.

22100 HURON TOWNSHIP COURT
3.92(
35
)
Approved Pro

GROUND CONTROL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE L.L.C.

22100 HURON TOWNSHIP COURT
3.92(
35
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
34 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Ground Control Property Maintenance LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very professional, on time, polite. Cleaned up after"

Darrel B on October 2022

Ground Control Property Maintenance LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very professional, on time, polite. Cleaned up after"

Darrel B on October 2022


Avatar for Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc.

Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc.

8346 Rucker Road
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro

Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc.

8346 Rucker Road
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
136 local quotes requested

Founded in 2004, Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc., has become one of Souteastern Michigan's premier custom design and build landscape firms. Our firm specializes in completely custom-tailored landscape design-and-build services --from concept to creation. Additionally, we offer individually-tailored complete property maintenance solutions to our commercial and industrial clients. Our firm provides a complete custom design experience from concept to creation for outdoor living areas, outdoor kitchens, landscapes, waterscapes, and hardscapes. Moccia Lawn and Landscaping Inc. offers entirely customized landscape design and installation, debris removal services, and complete property maintenance for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Call today for a free estimate or design consultation a

"Front of house. Beautiful job. Courteous workers. On time. Very professional"

Heidi C on October 2024

Founded in 2004, Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc., has become one of Souteastern Michigan's premier custom design and build landscape firms. Our firm specializes in completely custom-tailored landscape design-and-build services --from concept to creation. Additionally, we offer individually-tailored complete property maintenance solutions to our commercial and industrial clients. Our firm provides a complete custom design experience from concept to creation for outdoor living areas, outdoor kitchens, landscapes, waterscapes, and hardscapes. Moccia Lawn and Landscaping Inc. offers entirely customized landscape design and installation, debris removal services, and complete property maintenance for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Call today for a free estimate or design consultation a

"Front of house. Beautiful job. Courteous workers. On time. Very professional"

Heidi C on October 2024


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Herbal Thymes & Gatherings

498 N Maple Rd
4.88(
68
)
Approved Pro

Herbal Thymes & Gatherings

498 N Maple Rd
4.88(
68
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
631 local quotes requested

Super Service Award 2021 - 2016!! Landscape designs using ornamental trees, shrubs, perennials, and herbs to create artistic, unique combinations to beautify the home and outdoor living spaces. Specializing in year round color, container planting, seasonal accents, and event staging. Award winning design. Featured in The Style of The Detroit News, and Detroit Home. Member of The Herb Society of America, Southern Michigan Unit, Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary, MNLA

"Jackie is very talented in designing wonderful landscaping that offers year-round color and beauty; promotes honey bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with a perfect blend of perennials and annuals; and works closely with us to make sure we are included in all of the design planning. We have worked with her for many years and couldn't be happier with our landscaping! She is top notch!"

Lisa B on October 2023

Super Service Award 2021 - 2016!! Landscape designs using ornamental trees, shrubs, perennials, and herbs to create artistic, unique combinations to beautify the home and outdoor living spaces. Specializing in year round color, container planting, seasonal accents, and event staging. Award winning design. Featured in The Style of The Detroit News, and Detroit Home. Member of The Herb Society of America, Southern Michigan Unit, Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary, MNLA

"Jackie is very talented in designing wonderful landscaping that offers year-round color and beauty; promotes honey bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with a perfect blend of perennials and annuals; and works closely with us to make sure we are included in all of the design planning. We have worked with her for many years and couldn't be happier with our landscaping! She is top notch!"

Lisa B on October 2023


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Exquisite Touch

5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro

Exquisite Touch

5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3935 local quotes requested

Hello, Here at Exquisite Touch we specialize in Kitchen, bathroom and home remodeling, painting, plumbing, electrical, cement, tree removal, power washing, and many handyman services. We are confident that you will be more than satisfied with our work. Over 20 years of experience.

"I was perfect they arrived and also view the issue and provided a great affordable quote for the service very professional and we hired them on the spot to fix our plumbing issue I highly recommend them."

Cullen B on August 2025

Hello, Here at Exquisite Touch we specialize in Kitchen, bathroom and home remodeling, painting, plumbing, electrical, cement, tree removal, power washing, and many handyman services. We are confident that you will be more than satisfied with our work. Over 20 years of experience.

"I was perfect they arrived and also view the issue and provided a great affordable quote for the service very professional and we hired them on the spot to fix our plumbing issue I highly recommend them."

Cullen B on August 2025


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J & C

1246 Wellington Dr
No reviews yet

J & C

1246 Wellington Dr
No reviews yet
3 years of experience

I don't mind getting my hands dirty to make a little money. Jack of trades, painting, drywall, wood work, remodel, and auto repairs. I starting off with nothing till now owning my own home by using my skills to get me there.

I don't mind getting my hands dirty to make a little money. Jack of trades, painting, drywall, wood work, remodel, and auto repairs. I starting off with nothing till now owning my own home by using my skills to get me there.


Signature Services

17500 Dix
5.00(
3
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Signature Services

17500 Dix
5.00(
3
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned business, approx 25 employees, offer subcontracting, billing net 30, accepts all major credit cards

Family owned business, approx 25 employees, offer subcontracting, billing net 30, accepts all major credit cards


Millennium Outdoor Services, Inc.

20876 Mapleridge Ave
No reviews yet

Millennium Outdoor Services, Inc.

20876 Mapleridge Ave
No reviews yet
26 years of experience

Millennium Outdoor Services, Inc. is a Michigan based landscape company with more than 25 years experience in Michigan’s residential, commercial green industry. We provide free quotes and design services. We offer flexible payment arrangements. We use quality brick pavers made by Unilock as well as a variety of other landscape materials. In addition to the paver manufacturer’s lifetime warranty on the structural integrity of the pavers, Millennium Outdoor Services, Inc. offers a 5 year warranty on our workmanship. Millennium also has been licensed with the state of Michigan as a residential builder. which is not required for the work we do. This is another distinction that sets apart the services we offer.

Millennium Outdoor Services, Inc. is a Michigan based landscape company with more than 25 years experience in Michigan’s residential, commercial green industry. We provide free quotes and design services. We offer flexible payment arrangements. We use quality brick pavers made by Unilock as well as a variety of other landscape materials. In addition to the paver manufacturer’s lifetime warranty on the structural integrity of the pavers, Millennium Outdoor Services, Inc. offers a 5 year warranty on our workmanship. Millennium also has been licensed with the state of Michigan as a residential builder. which is not required for the work we do. This is another distinction that sets apart the services we offer.

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Carleton, MI

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 Carleton, MI homeowners’ guide to sod installations

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.