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Avatar for Bowman's Landscaping & Lawn Care
Bowman's Landscaping & Lawn Care
P.O. Box 1255
4.83(
6
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Approved Pro
Bowman's Landscaping & Lawn Care
P.O. Box 1255
4.83(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

Bowman's Landscaping & Lawn Care 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.

"Brian and his staff turned my yard from the ugliest on the street to one of the best yards! Bowmanâ s answered my questions , made great suggestions for future jobs. Outstanding to work with and I would highly recommend!!!!"

Cristi H on November 2023

Bowman's Landscaping & Lawn Care 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.

"Brian and his staff turned my yard from the ugliest on the street to one of the best yards! Bowmanâ s answered my questions , made great suggestions for future jobs. Outstanding to work with and I would highly recommend!!!!"

Cristi H on November 2023


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Total Care Property Maintenance
8708 Zeigler Drive
4.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Total Care Property Maintenance
8708 Zeigler Drive
4.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Total Care Property Maintenance is a full service exterior property maintenance Team here for all of your professional exterior cleaning and landscaping needs. From power washing, gutter cleaning, roof cleaning, window treatments, landscaping, lawn projects, yard clean up, debris removal, and many more services, We strive to provide the most quality professional experience around. We also offer decoration hanging and removal for the holidays. From the Roof to the Turf We’ve got what You need to make the difference seen on the profile of Your Property!

"Good"

Rose A on August 2021

Total Care Property Maintenance is a full service exterior property maintenance Team here for all of your professional exterior cleaning and landscaping needs. From power washing, gutter cleaning, roof cleaning, window treatments, landscaping, lawn projects, yard clean up, debris removal, and many more services, We strive to provide the most quality professional experience around. We also offer decoration hanging and removal for the holidays. From the Roof to the Turf We’ve got what You need to make the difference seen on the profile of Your Property!

"Good"

Rose A on August 2021


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Tarts Lawn Care & Landscaping
364 Golda Road
4.50(
2
)
Approved Pro
Tarts Lawn Care & Landscaping
364 Golda Road
4.50(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that upholds 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. Give us a call today!

"When I decided to install a residential irrigation system I went online to search for an installer based upon reviews. I then asked for quotes. Tart's came onsite and carefully considered my needs and the layout (nearly an acre) of my yard. I received the quote that same day broken out the way I requested. Over the next week I had a few clarifying questions that were answered swiftly and professionally. Based on comparison with a bid and interaction with another installer I selected Tart's. Work began within days and was completed quickly. While there is no way to install an irrigation system without disturbing the lawn I was surprised at how well my yard looked when they were done. And during the install I asked for some additional work that was completed at a very reasonable additional cost. I would recommend Tart's without hesitation."

Bradley L on October 2022

We are a locally owned and operated company that upholds 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. Give us a call today!

"When I decided to install a residential irrigation system I went online to search for an installer based upon reviews. I then asked for quotes. Tart's came onsite and carefully considered my needs and the layout (nearly an acre) of my yard. I received the quote that same day broken out the way I requested. Over the next week I had a few clarifying questions that were answered swiftly and professionally. Based on comparison with a bid and interaction with another installer I selected Tart's. Work began within days and was completed quickly. While there is no way to install an irrigation system without disturbing the lawn I was surprised at how well my yard looked when they were done. And during the install I asked for some additional work that was completed at a very reasonable additional cost. I would recommend Tart's without hesitation."

Bradley L on October 2022


Container King, LLC
7808 Shoccoree Ridge Drive
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Container King, LLC
7808 Shoccoree Ridge Drive
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Container King LLC is a 4 man crew with combined 55+ years experience. We specialize in commercial and residential landscape installation: *Access to the best wholesale only nurseries* -B&B trees and shrubs -Container plants -Groundcover -Ornamental grasses -Bulbs -Native and Ornamental -Sod (Fescue, Zoysia, Bermuda) -Seed (Fescue, Zoysia, Bermuda) -Gardens -Planting beds -Raised beds -Erosion control -Decorative above ground drainage solutions -French drains -PVC drainage -Corrugated double wall drainage -Corrugated single wall drainage -Landscape Design -Steel edge Borders -Low voltage outdoor lighting -Decorative Boulders -Rock Gardens -Small water features -Mulch, Soil, Gravel -Clean ups -Low Pruning -Irrigation sprinkler head replacement -Drip irrigation -Transplanting

"They were one time, got right to work, and did a great job! Ed was very knowledgeable about the plants and flowers and trees.Class act all the way!"

Jane W on May 2023

Container King LLC is a 4 man crew with combined 55+ years experience. We specialize in commercial and residential landscape installation: *Access to the best wholesale only nurseries* -B&B trees and shrubs -Container plants -Groundcover -Ornamental grasses -Bulbs -Native and Ornamental -Sod (Fescue, Zoysia, Bermuda) -Seed (Fescue, Zoysia, Bermuda) -Gardens -Planting beds -Raised beds -Erosion control -Decorative above ground drainage solutions -French drains -PVC drainage -Corrugated double wall drainage -Corrugated single wall drainage -Landscape Design -Steel edge Borders -Low voltage outdoor lighting -Decorative Boulders -Rock Gardens -Small water features -Mulch, Soil, Gravel -Clean ups -Low Pruning -Irrigation sprinkler head replacement -Drip irrigation -Transplanting

"They were one time, got right to work, and did a great job! Ed was very knowledgeable about the plants and flowers and trees.Class act all the way!"

Jane W on May 2023


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Lemus Landscaping
4228 Fox Run Road
4.91(
164
)
Approved Pro
Lemus Landscaping
4228 Fox Run Road
4.91(
164
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
81 local quotes requested

Lemus Landscaping, provides outstanding landscaping and lawn care work around the Sanford North Carolina area. With over 20 years in the business, we will provide you with the same high quality work that has kept us in business for all these years. We are small and personal, and you can trust the commitment to quality that you'll get with us. We feel that our customers come first; while this is not a new concept it seems to be one that a lot of contractors have forgotten. Please call us today for a free and honest quote. We look forward to hearing from you! We are fully insured!

"Apollo and his crew have done numerous projects for us including installing sod, planning & planting landscaping and mulch & pine straw distribution and have always done a fantastic job. These guys are the best!"

Paul S on April 2025

Lemus Landscaping, provides outstanding landscaping and lawn care work around the Sanford North Carolina area. With over 20 years in the business, we will provide you with the same high quality work that has kept us in business for all these years. We are small and personal, and you can trust the commitment to quality that you'll get with us. We feel that our customers come first; while this is not a new concept it seems to be one that a lot of contractors have forgotten. Please call us today for a free and honest quote. We look forward to hearing from you! We are fully insured!

"Apollo and his crew have done numerous projects for us including installing sod, planning & planting landscaping and mulch & pine straw distribution and have always done a fantastic job. These guys are the best!"

Paul S on April 2025


Hicks Lawn Care
3100 Englebright Trail
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Hicks Lawn Care
3100 Englebright Trail
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

With over 11 years of experience, Hicks Lawn Care is the solution for all your lawn care needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there is no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Call us today!

"Very professional and accomodating"

Deborah J on September 2023

With over 11 years of experience, Hicks Lawn Care is the solution for all your lawn care needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there is no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Call us today!

"Very professional and accomodating"

Deborah J on September 2023


Avatar for The Sod Man
The Sod Man
410 Carbonton Road
4.83(
175
)
Approved Pro
The Sod Man
410 Carbonton Road
4.83(
175
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 local quotes requested

With over 15 years of experience in lawn maintenance and landscaping, The Sod Man provides quality work to home owners in Sanford and surrounding areas. For reliable, professional lawn maintenance service, give The Sod Man a call today. We look forward to working with you!

"Zenith zoysia sod. Well done."

Dan W on April 2025

With over 15 years of experience in lawn maintenance and landscaping, The Sod Man provides quality work to home owners in Sanford and surrounding areas. For reliable, professional lawn maintenance service, give The Sod Man a call today. We look forward to working with you!

"Zenith zoysia sod. Well done."

Dan W on April 2025


Avatar for Carolina Landscape & Designs
Carolina Landscape & Designs
121 JENNY LYNN LN
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Carolina Landscape & Designs
121 JENNY LYNN LN
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are new to Angi, but we are not new to landscaping. 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!

"They did great job on tough terrain. They did the job like I wanted it done and were neat and cleaned up the work area before leaving,"

A.J. B on June 2025

We are new to Angi, but we are not new to landscaping. 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!

"They did great job on tough terrain. They did the job like I wanted it done and were neat and cleaned up the work area before leaving,"

A.J. B on June 2025


Avatar for Byrd's Landscaping & Mowing Service, Inc.
Byrd's Landscaping & Mowing Service, Inc.
12995 NC-42
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Byrd's Landscaping & Mowing Service, Inc.
12995 NC-42
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
14 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

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

"I had sod added to a bare area in the yard. It looks great! We get compliments on how beautiful the grass is. I also maintained service biweekly for grass cutting and weed eating. They do a great job and have very fair rates. I would recommend them for any landscaping project you are planning. "

matilda g on May 2025

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

"I had sod added to a bare area in the yard. It looks great! We get compliments on how beautiful the grass is. I also maintained service biweekly for grass cutting and weed eating. They do a great job and have very fair rates. I would recommend them for any landscaping project you are planning. "

matilda g on May 2025


Loredo's Landscape & Lawn Maintenance
8308 James Rest Home Road
4.68(
156
)
Approved Pro
Loredo's Landscape & Lawn Maintenance
8308 James Rest Home Road
4.68(
156
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
21 years of experience

Laredo's Landscape & Lawn Maintenance is your professional choice for an affordable landscape installation. We do it right the first time and we specialize with homeowners who have their own ideas for the project. We also provide professional innovations to homeowners who just want a change. So for the professional choice that works on your time-schedule, choose Laredo's Landscape & Lawn Maintenance.

"They were honest and reputable, they missed a bush root they were supposed to dig up and came back and removed the roots. They cleaned up the area after their work was done and their final job looked beautiful. They trimmed up bushes and removed a lots bushes roots and all. I would highly recommend them and plan on using them again."

Gene L on July 2023

Laredo's Landscape & Lawn Maintenance is your professional choice for an affordable landscape installation. We do it right the first time and we specialize with homeowners who have their own ideas for the project. We also provide professional innovations to homeowners who just want a change. So for the professional choice that works on your time-schedule, choose Laredo's Landscape & Lawn Maintenance.

"They were honest and reputable, they missed a bush root they were supposed to dig up and came back and removed the roots. They cleaned up the area after their work was done and their final job looked beautiful. They trimmed up bushes and removed a lots bushes roots and all. I would highly recommend them and plan on using them again."

Gene L on July 2023

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Cary, NC

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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