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bobbyczerwein.com
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Serving Carolina, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Sod sales and installation work \n\nOverseeing and aeration season\nFall Pruning, fertilizer, and Yardwork !!🎃🎃🎃 get your yard beautiful for Halloween,,👻\n\nQuick and efficient Leaf Clean Up schedule today !! removal available!\n🍀🍃🍂🍁🥬🪾🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁\nSnowplowing and Snow Blowing services available, salt, calcium chloride, spreader — reserve your spot today❄️☃️⛄️🏂🎿🌨️🌨️🌨️🌨️\n\nSchedule gutter work now, repairs, service, and sales or if you just need them cleaned !! schedule for anytime this season, depending on your property needs.\n\nSmall carpentry, repairs A great choice for small properties, common Rhode Islanders, & Senior citizens.\norganic fertilizer for lawns and plants(save the bay). Espoma, Malorganite. Corn gluten.\nSmall one-man operation. Very affordable compared to the competition. Inquire about our new organic herbicide treatments! For organic herbicide treatments of 2 gallons or more, we will honor a 20% discount for Angi customers. Average cost per gallon for our organic herbicide treatment is $40per gallon\nPerennial Plant pruning, Perennial & Annual bed maintenance, Landscape bed edging, Natural mulch or Decorative stone aggregate, Detaching, aeration, slice seeding, Limestone. \n\nSchedule spring sod installation now** Replace or repair your lawn!\n\nCoastal property maintenance- Help with invasive species, Line of sight work, Work involving heavy equipment.\n\nlawn and leaf clean ups call today, available for estimates today!\n \nGutter protection - Sold by the gutter companies, Made out of the same aluminum. Your gutters are made out of. installed with stainless steel hardware. . better than leaf filter. or any of these other silly plastic gutter protection systems. suggested maintenance every 10 years. \nGutter cleaning, call now-take advantage of the early season!\n\n- Scheduling brush and tree work, clear up the edges of your properties before spring. Discounts for multiple days booked.\n\nWe guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or\nclick for your FREE estimate today!

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Nature-Redesigned Landscaping
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Serving Carolina, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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"I was very satisfied with all steps of this process with Joe. From the moment he came out, he was very professional and provided information in a timely manner. What I appreciated most about this experience, is that Joe twice delayed my sod installation to benefit me. Once because I was going on a business trip and might not meet the watering requirements. Joe reminded me that I would need to water it daily and so he moved it to the upcoming Friday. The second time it was scheduled for that Friday, but due to the extreme heat/humidity we had coming up on Friday and over the weekend, Joe suggested we wait to give the sod a better chance. Joe moved me into the following Monday and the team showed up on time and did a great job quickly getting the area prepped (I had a pool there for 30 years, see before photo) and the sod installed. I would definitely use Nature Redesigned Landscaping and Joe again, for future landscaping needs"
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Northern Landscape Corporation
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Serving Carolina, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Justin Landscaping Services
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Serving Carolina, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"Everything went great, better than we expected. Great explanation of work to be done. Updated us every step of the way. Great job installing clean up very easy to work with. I will definitely use them again and would recommend them to anyone needing level and sod area wherelandscaping work."
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FAQs for sod installation projects in Carolina, RI

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.

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