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Avatar for Masonry Stonework
Masonry Stonework
12312 Garrison Forest Rd
5.00(
3
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Masonry Stonework
12312 Garrison Forest Rd
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 22 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman/carpentry work and a variety of related service and repair projects. 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!

"Great service and good work!"

Franklin F on February 2023

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 22 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman/carpentry work and a variety of related service and repair projects. 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!

"Great service and good work!"

Franklin F on February 2023


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Wayside Landscaping, LLC
3823 Wayside Road
4.64(
39
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Wayside Landscaping, LLC
3823 Wayside Road
4.64(
39
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
92 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

Wayside 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. We are Licensed, Insured, and Bonded. MHIC#119101

"Will never use this company again"

ryan w on January 2025

Wayside 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. We are Licensed, Insured, and Bonded. MHIC#119101

"Will never use this company again"

ryan w on January 2025


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M.E.V. Outdoor Solutions, LLC
Will Provide
4.96(
67
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Approved Pro
M.E.V. Outdoor Solutions, LLC
Will Provide
4.96(
67
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

At M.E.V. Outdoor Solutions, LLC, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of landscaping and hardscaping services that are tailored to each individual property. We pride ourselves on our quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. Call us today!

"Edgar and his team did an absolutely amazing job with our backyard. The guys were very professional and friendly. They paid attention to details and worked quite efficiently. We plan to hire them in the future for other projects."

Steven B on November 2024

At M.E.V. Outdoor Solutions, LLC, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of landscaping and hardscaping services that are tailored to each individual property. We pride ourselves on our quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. Call us today!

"Edgar and his team did an absolutely amazing job with our backyard. The guys were very professional and friendly. They paid attention to details and worked quite efficiently. We plan to hire them in the future for other projects."

Steven B on November 2024


Avatar for Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
1371 Saint Stephens Church Rd
4.68(
263
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Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
1371 Saint Stephens Church Rd
4.68(
263
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1318 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

We are a full service Lawn Care, Landscaping, and Tree Service. If it's in your yard, our professional staff of qualified and certified technicians are here to help. We offer a full range of services, including: - Lawn Maintenance - Patios and Walkways - Fire Pits and Water Features - Outdoor Kitchens and Pool Surrounds - Paver Driveways - Tree Removal - Tree Pruning - Stump Grinding - Tree health and Risk Assessment - All other facets of Lawn Care, Landscaping, and Tree Services

"Project Manager came to site. Reviewed tasks and provided estimates"

Tochi I on January 2025

We are a full service Lawn Care, Landscaping, and Tree Service. If it's in your yard, our professional staff of qualified and certified technicians are here to help. We offer a full range of services, including: - Lawn Maintenance - Patios and Walkways - Fire Pits and Water Features - Outdoor Kitchens and Pool Surrounds - Paver Driveways - Tree Removal - Tree Pruning - Stump Grinding - Tree health and Risk Assessment - All other facets of Lawn Care, Landscaping, and Tree Services

"Project Manager came to site. Reviewed tasks and provided estimates"

Tochi I on January 2025


Avatar for Edward’s Lawn & Landscaping
Edward’s Lawn & Landscaping
PO Box 73
4.48(
240
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Approved Pro
Edward’s Lawn & Landscaping
PO Box 73
4.48(
240
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
118 local quotes requested
18 years of experience

Founded in 2007, Edward's Lawn & Landscaping has been in business for 17+ years serving residential and commercial clients throughout the majority of the Central Maryland market. We specialize in lawn care, full service landscape maintenance, landscape installations and outdoor living spaces. Click or call today to receive a FREE estimate, or to setup a no obligation onsite appointment with one of our landscape professionals!

"Yes, job was done well."

Stacy or Jason S on April 2025

Founded in 2007, Edward's Lawn & Landscaping has been in business for 17+ years serving residential and commercial clients throughout the majority of the Central Maryland market. We specialize in lawn care, full service landscape maintenance, landscape installations and outdoor living spaces. Click or call today to receive a FREE estimate, or to setup a no obligation onsite appointment with one of our landscape professionals!

"Yes, job was done well."

Stacy or Jason S on April 2025


Avatar for Pesina Landscaping
Pesina Landscaping
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Pesina Landscaping
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
317 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

Phone: (443) 538-2836 SI HABLO ESPANOL! 15+ years of experience! **Now doing Landscaping & Hardscaping /Mulch/ trimming sod installation drains yard cleaningSeeding/Grading **Call or message us for FREE estimates! We have over 10 years of experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Antonio is responsive, replying to calls and texts quickly. He was able to start our job within days or weeks (not months like other contractors). His prices are reasonable, just be sure to specify your requirements upfront so the job is not under bid. We would seek to contract him again for future concrete or hardscaping projects."

Kiri E on May 2024

Phone: (443) 538-2836 SI HABLO ESPANOL! 15+ years of experience! **Now doing Landscaping & Hardscaping /Mulch/ trimming sod installation drains yard cleaningSeeding/Grading **Call or message us for FREE estimates! We have over 10 years of experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Antonio is responsive, replying to calls and texts quickly. He was able to start our job within days or weeks (not months like other contractors). His prices are reasonable, just be sure to specify your requirements upfront so the job is not under bid. We would seek to contract him again for future concrete or hardscaping projects."

Kiri E on May 2024


Avatar for Springwood Gardens Landscape
Springwood Gardens Landscape
3515 Flatwater Pl
3.93(
404
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Approved Pro
Springwood Gardens Landscape
3515 Flatwater Pl
3.93(
404
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
533 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

DBA - Springwood Gardens LLC. Our design build team offers over 40 years of experience and quality service. We are fully insured, and references available upon request. All work is guaranteed. Ask about our follow-up program that gives you two free check-ups for one year after we complete any project!

"Great. This is a great company! They do excellent work!"

ruth P on May 2025

DBA - Springwood Gardens LLC. Our design build team offers over 40 years of experience and quality service. We are fully insured, and references available upon request. All work is guaranteed. Ask about our follow-up program that gives you two free check-ups for one year after we complete any project!

"Great. This is a great company! They do excellent work!"

ruth P on May 2025


Avatar for Bartz Landscaping
Bartz Landscaping
3810 Lander Rd
4.14(
28
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Approved Pro
Bartz Landscaping
3810 Lander Rd
4.14(
28
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1799 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Our Mission at Bartz Landscaping is to design, build, and maintain Outdoor Living Spaces and Scenery to create Timeless Memories for our Clients. Bartz Landscaping is a customer-centric organization that fulfills their daily operations and mission with the Utmost Care and Attention-To-Detail for our Customers. We believe that we will accomplish our Goals and Targets- by helping our Customers, Vendors, Staff, and Community in accomplishing Their Goals and Targets. Bartz Landscaping is specialized and exhibits their talents through Pool & Spa Building, Landscaping, Hardscaping & Masonry, Drainage Solutions, and Horticulture. Sean Bartz, Founder & Owner, can be found providing solutions, coaching and developing the Team, helping our Clients, and Sharing Smiles & Positivity. MHIC #137028. MDA- F1170

"Job was completed exactly as requested. They went out of the way to provide exactly what we wanted and even checked in the following year to and fixed discrepencies for free."

John W on April 2023

Our Mission at Bartz Landscaping is to design, build, and maintain Outdoor Living Spaces and Scenery to create Timeless Memories for our Clients. Bartz Landscaping is a customer-centric organization that fulfills their daily operations and mission with the Utmost Care and Attention-To-Detail for our Customers. We believe that we will accomplish our Goals and Targets- by helping our Customers, Vendors, Staff, and Community in accomplishing Their Goals and Targets. Bartz Landscaping is specialized and exhibits their talents through Pool & Spa Building, Landscaping, Hardscaping & Masonry, Drainage Solutions, and Horticulture. Sean Bartz, Founder & Owner, can be found providing solutions, coaching and developing the Team, helping our Clients, and Sharing Smiles & Positivity. MHIC #137028. MDA- F1170

"Job was completed exactly as requested. They went out of the way to provide exactly what we wanted and even checked in the following year to and fixed discrepencies for free."

John W on April 2023


Avatar for East Coast Landscape Design
East Coast Landscape Design
2000 SPENCERVILLE ROAD
4.59(
139
)
Approved Pro
East Coast Landscape Design
2000 SPENCERVILLE ROAD
4.59(
139
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1242 local quotes requested
46 years of experience

BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR LIVING. East Coast creates inspiring landscapes, hardscapes, water features and drainage solutions that bring beauty, new outdoor experiences and exceptional value to your life and home. SPECIALIZING IN: Patios, walkways, driveways, landscaping, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, outdoor lighting, drainage and erosion control (including eco-friendly permeable pavers, dry riverbeds and rain gardens through RainScapes and RiverSmart rebate programs). TRUSTED: Employees drug tested and background checked. License #42490. Insurance #Q89-0102236-M. ADDITIONAL EMAIL: mark@eclandscapedesign.com

"that Roberto and the crew did a great job on the retaining wall and driveway. The workmanship was excellent, and Roberto accommodated my every request for alterations in the design without question. In addition, his suggestions contributed to creating the finished product that I had envisioned."

Robert R on February 2025

BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR LIVING. East Coast creates inspiring landscapes, hardscapes, water features and drainage solutions that bring beauty, new outdoor experiences and exceptional value to your life and home. SPECIALIZING IN: Patios, walkways, driveways, landscaping, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, outdoor lighting, drainage and erosion control (including eco-friendly permeable pavers, dry riverbeds and rain gardens through RainScapes and RiverSmart rebate programs). TRUSTED: Employees drug tested and background checked. License #42490. Insurance #Q89-0102236-M. ADDITIONAL EMAIL: mark@eclandscapedesign.com

"that Roberto and the crew did a great job on the retaining wall and driveway. The workmanship was excellent, and Roberto accommodated my every request for alterations in the design without question. In addition, his suggestions contributed to creating the finished product that I had envisioned."

Robert R on February 2025


Avatar for Quality Landscape Services
Quality Landscape Services
PO Box 459
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Quality Landscape Services
PO Box 459
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1052 local quotes requested

Family Owned business for over 10 years, we try to always work with our customers in every possible way that we can always try to give you our best prices and will always assure you 100% Quality work. From landscaping to hardscaping and masonary our proffesional crew will provide you with some of the most fine and quailty wirk and if your not satisfied our job is not done until you are. Give us a call today to set up your free estimate on any project!!!

"Very attentive to cleaning up the job after the job was done."

Ross P on February 2023

Family Owned business for over 10 years, we try to always work with our customers in every possible way that we can always try to give you our best prices and will always assure you 100% Quality work. From landscaping to hardscaping and masonary our proffesional crew will provide you with some of the most fine and quailty wirk and if your not satisfied our job is not done until you are. Give us a call today to set up your free estimate on any project!!!

"Very attentive to cleaning up the job after the job was done."

Ross P on February 2023

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Columbia, MD

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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