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Prickly Pear Landscaping LLC

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Prickly Pear Landscaping LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Prickly Pear Landscaping 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.

"Excellent experience, timely and quality work. I highly recommend!"

Amy S on March 2024

Prickly Pear Landscaping 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.

"Excellent experience, timely and quality work. I highly recommend!"

Amy S on March 2024

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Windmill Outdoor Development

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Windmill Outdoor Development

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9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a landscaping company with experience in sod installation, paver, irrigation, rock, and more works for your yards. Our passion is outdoor development, tell us your needs and we have an answer for them

We are a landscaping company with experience in sod installation, paver, irrigation, rock, and more works for your yards. Our passion is outdoor development, tell us your needs and we have an answer for them

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Elite Tree Care, LLC

4.48(
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Elite Tree Care, LLC

4.48(
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Customers say: Quality work
425 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your 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 a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Elite Tree installed a sprinkler system for our fruit trees and also pruned our citrus and orchid tree. Did a fine job, and cleaned up after."

Debbie M on February 2026

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your 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 a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Elite Tree installed a sprinkler system for our fruit trees and also pruned our citrus and orchid tree. Did a fine job, and cleaned up after."

Debbie M on February 2026

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Chip's Tree Service

4.61(
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Chip's Tree Service

4.61(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
1095 local quotes requested

Chips Tree and Landscape is committed to excellence 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 friendly people, did a great job!"

Laurie C on December 2025

Chips Tree and Landscape is committed to excellence 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 friendly people, did a great job!"

Laurie C on December 2025

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Sustain Scape

4.60(
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Sustain Scape

4.60(
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Customers say: True professional
18 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Mike Robison is a licensed contractor with a degree in landscape architecture. Sustain Scape is a full-service landscaping company with an emphasis on sustainability. Earth friendly techniques and products are listed at Sustainscapeaz.com. Characteristics of Sustain Scape: Small and Personable, Professional Quality, Earth Conscious, One Stop Service, Accountable and Reliable. Offering Free Consultations and Free Design with Installation.

Mike Robison is a licensed contractor with a degree in landscape architecture. Sustain Scape is a full-service landscaping company with an emphasis on sustainability. Earth friendly techniques and products are listed at Sustainscapeaz.com. Characteristics of Sustain Scape: Small and Personable, Professional Quality, Earth Conscious, One Stop Service, Accountable and Reliable. Offering Free Consultations and Free Design with Installation.

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Pacheco Landscaping AZ LLC

5.00(
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Pacheco Landscaping AZ LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
66 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

At Pacheco Landscaping AZ LLC, 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.

"Pacheco Landscaping came on time, and worked hard for multiple hours clearing our yard of the weeds that had overran the area. Great work at a reasonable price. I’d recommend them for future work."

Michael D on December 2025

At Pacheco Landscaping AZ LLC, 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.

"Pacheco Landscaping came on time, and worked hard for multiple hours clearing our yard of the weeds that had overran the area. Great work at a reasonable price. I’d recommend them for future work."

Michael D on December 2025

Pro Outdoor Living

2.00(
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Pro Outdoor Living

2.00(
2
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•Approved Pro
11 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Our Landscaping company is dedicated to transforming outdoor spaces into beautiful and functional areas. With expertise in design, installation, and maintenance, we specialize in creating stunning hardscape features that withstand the unique climate and landscape of Arizona. From patios and walkways to retaining walls and fire pits, our team is committed to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service to enhance the outdoor living experience for our clients in Arizona.

"Had an initial fair experience with the company. They were able to get us in quickly for an install for a new build home. Got a couple estimates and decided on this company given a coworker used them for a prior project and they happened to be in my neighborhood. The issues started happening after the major storms. Areas underneath the pavers started sinking resulting in the pathway of pavers collapsing. They dug a trench for an irrigation system leading to the backyard and I suspect it wasn't properly compacted leading to the premature errosion and collapsing of the pavers. I spent over 40k+ on this project and have been very gracious on getting the issue resolved before posting this review. I've made, 8 different attempts over the span of over 2 months to get this inspected/repaired. At first I'd get a promising message saying they'd get someone out right away, then wouldn't hear anything for days. Now I can't even get a response back."

Efren R on November 2025

Our Landscaping company is dedicated to transforming outdoor spaces into beautiful and functional areas. With expertise in design, installation, and maintenance, we specialize in creating stunning hardscape features that withstand the unique climate and landscape of Arizona. From patios and walkways to retaining walls and fire pits, our team is committed to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service to enhance the outdoor living experience for our clients in Arizona.

"Had an initial fair experience with the company. They were able to get us in quickly for an install for a new build home. Got a couple estimates and decided on this company given a coworker used them for a prior project and they happened to be in my neighborhood. The issues started happening after the major storms. Areas underneath the pavers started sinking resulting in the pathway of pavers collapsing. They dug a trench for an irrigation system leading to the backyard and I suspect it wasn't properly compacted leading to the premature errosion and collapsing of the pavers. I spent over 40k+ on this project and have been very gracious on getting the issue resolved before posting this review. I've made, 8 different attempts over the span of over 2 months to get this inspected/repaired. At first I'd get a promising message saying they'd get someone out right away, then wouldn't hear anything for days. Now I can't even get a response back."

Efren R on November 2025

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Citi Scapes

4.78(
32
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Citi Scapes

4.78(
32
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

We do general landscaping design, new installation, and more. I have been in this industry for more than a decade and have the experience to properly care for your yard and help you create the outdoor home oasis of your dreams. I am the owner and operator and have a core list of values that is used in everyday business. We strive to provide the best product and customer service in the industry. I would love to make your yard everything that you want it to be and take it to new heights.

"The team at Citiscapes, were great. They understood the scope of work and completed it on time without a hitch. We wanted to add onto the back of our pool a grass area around pool for our dogs to be able to run all around the pool chasing each other and yes, more exercise for them. When I had the pool 2022 installed it took our past pool company 15 months to complete, this year they went bankrupt, and we no longer have a warrantee. I will be calling Citiscapes for our next pool installation."

Todd C on November 2024

We do general landscaping design, new installation, and more. I have been in this industry for more than a decade and have the experience to properly care for your yard and help you create the outdoor home oasis of your dreams. I am the owner and operator and have a core list of values that is used in everyday business. We strive to provide the best product and customer service in the industry. I would love to make your yard everything that you want it to be and take it to new heights.

"The team at Citiscapes, were great. They understood the scope of work and completed it on time without a hitch. We wanted to add onto the back of our pool a grass area around pool for our dogs to be able to run all around the pool chasing each other and yes, more exercise for them. When I had the pool 2022 installed it took our past pool company 15 months to complete, this year they went bankrupt, and we no longer have a warrantee. I will be calling Citiscapes for our next pool installation."

Todd C on November 2024

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Ruben's G Landscaping

3.00(
2
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Ruben's G Landscaping

3.00(
2
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•Approved Pro
33 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5 After last year’s heavy storm and flooding, our backyard was completely destroyed. We weren’t sure where to even begin, but Ruben Landscaping LLC came to the rescue. Ruben and his team created a thoughtful, effective plan to redirect water away from the property by installing two retaining walls, a French drain, and a full redesign of the landscape layout. They replaced our old pink sand gravel with larger, darker rock that instantly elevated the entire space into a sophisticated, modern yard. The transformation is incredible. Even more impressive—they completed everything on time, on budget, and without damaging a single plant. Ruben and his crew were professional, skilled, and truly cared about the quality of their work. I highly recommend Ruben Landscaping LLC to any homeowner who needs help restoring, improving, or reimagining their outdoor space. Outstanding work all around. "

Anna G on January 2026

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5 After last year’s heavy storm and flooding, our backyard was completely destroyed. We weren’t sure where to even begin, but Ruben Landscaping LLC came to the rescue. Ruben and his team created a thoughtful, effective plan to redirect water away from the property by installing two retaining walls, a French drain, and a full redesign of the landscape layout. They replaced our old pink sand gravel with larger, darker rock that instantly elevated the entire space into a sophisticated, modern yard. The transformation is incredible. Even more impressive—they completed everything on time, on budget, and without damaging a single plant. Ruben and his crew were professional, skilled, and truly cared about the quality of their work. I highly recommend Ruben Landscaping LLC to any homeowner who needs help restoring, improving, or reimagining their outdoor space. Outstanding work all around. "

Anna G on January 2026

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Balance Landscaping LLC

4.68(
28
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Balance Landscaping LLC

4.68(
28
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Customers say: Quick response
81 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Hello Ravi with Balance Landscape. We would love to help you with your project and together create your vision. Balance is a licensed, bonded, and fully insured landscape contractor with over 30 years of knowledge, expertise, and integrity. All of it right here in the valley. Matthew Perling Vice President Balance Landscaping, Design & Contracting 602-459-6681

"This company arrived late within weeks. They completed the job within a week and made my backyard look beautiful. Pulled a few hairs and teeth coming to an agreement about the price. A few spots were not done to best of there ability. Part of the turf is growing loads of weeds. They did not cut a root from my nearby tree so some of my pavers rose up and broke approximately 4months later. The company no longer answers my messages/texts even when there?s a supposed 1 year warranty and the warranty is still not up as I write this 8 months later. They also took the reaming pavers and turf they bough for my home ?for the warranty? but have not returned a text?. To summarize, this is a one and done big job company. "

Tyler K on December 2025

Hello Ravi with Balance Landscape. We would love to help you with your project and together create your vision. Balance is a licensed, bonded, and fully insured landscape contractor with over 30 years of knowledge, expertise, and integrity. All of it right here in the valley. Matthew Perling Vice President Balance Landscaping, Design & Contracting 602-459-6681

"This company arrived late within weeks. They completed the job within a week and made my backyard look beautiful. Pulled a few hairs and teeth coming to an agreement about the price. A few spots were not done to best of there ability. Part of the turf is growing loads of weeds. They did not cut a root from my nearby tree so some of my pavers rose up and broke approximately 4months later. The company no longer answers my messages/texts even when there?s a supposed 1 year warranty and the warranty is still not up as I write this 8 months later. They also took the reaming pavers and turf they bough for my home ?for the warranty? but have not returned a text?. To summarize, this is a one and done big job company. "

Tyler K on December 2025

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Cave Creek, AZ

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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