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We are based in Bradenton and service most of Manatee County. We pride ourselves by offering turnkey solutions for our residents, from the Islands to Lakewood Ranch. If you're looking for trustworthiness, you just found it. Furthermore, we offer landscape design, construction (Pavers, Fences Irrigation, Stone, Sand, sod and tree work) and maintenance services while understanding our customer needs, be it native plants or custom designs. You are our focus. Shady Lady Services Horticultural Design Services Landscape Construction Landscape Maintenance Irrigation installation & repair Brick and stone pavers Walls, gates, fences Tree trimming Outdoor lighting repair & installation and more!
"We are very happy with the end result of the patio/landscape project that Shady Lady did for us. They were very easy to work with, responsive, and the workmanship is excellent. Highly recommend, and plan to use them again."
Karen T on January 2024
We are based in Bradenton and service most of Manatee County. We pride ourselves by offering turnkey solutions for our residents, from the Islands to Lakewood Ranch. If you're looking for trustworthiness, you just found it. Furthermore, we offer landscape design, construction (Pavers, Fences Irrigation, Stone, Sand, sod and tree work) and maintenance services while understanding our customer needs, be it native plants or custom designs. You are our focus. Shady Lady Services Horticultural Design Services Landscape Construction Landscape Maintenance Irrigation installation & repair Brick and stone pavers Walls, gates, fences Tree trimming Outdoor lighting repair & installation and more!
"We are very happy with the end result of the patio/landscape project that Shady Lady did for us. They were very easy to work with, responsive, and the workmanship is excellent. Highly recommend, and plan to use them again."
Karen T on January 2024
FLislandmowers is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"Ted Dore was very communicative with me, since I am out of state. He sent before and after pictures of the job. The after pictures are wonderful! He did a great job mowing and edging my yard. He even went above and beyond by treating the stone mulched beds with weed killer. I gave him extra money for that since his price was so reasonable in the first place. I highly recommend using Ted. He is very courteous and does great work!"
Kimberly S on June 2025
FLislandmowers is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"Ted Dore was very communicative with me, since I am out of state. He sent before and after pictures of the job. The after pictures are wonderful! He did a great job mowing and edging my yard. He even went above and beyond by treating the stone mulched beds with weed killer. I gave him extra money for that since his price was so reasonable in the first place. I highly recommend using Ted. He is very courteous and does great work!"
Kimberly S on June 2025
Bayside Sod is an A+ Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau and that puts you in really in good hands. We know the sod business and we stand by our products. Why can we say that? Because, Bayside Sod has been growing and harvesting sod since 1987 and our sod comes fresh direct from our farm to your home. We also will professionally install your new lawn. We feel so strongly about our sod and service that we guarantee it and you will not collect payment until you are completely satisfied with your install. Bayside Sod makes the chose easy for our customers. WE GROW - Quality product direct from our farm WE INSTALL - Turn-key solutions for our customers WE GUARANTEE - Do not pay until you are satisfied with your install. For more reviews, visit our website and see the scrolling reviews or click on "Review us on Google" in the footer of the webpage for a complete list of our reviews.
"Job was done very well, only minor issue was delay from approval acceptance to actual installation was somewhat longer than anticipated "
Nick M on March 2025
Bayside Sod is an A+ Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau and that puts you in really in good hands. We know the sod business and we stand by our products. Why can we say that? Because, Bayside Sod has been growing and harvesting sod since 1987 and our sod comes fresh direct from our farm to your home. We also will professionally install your new lawn. We feel so strongly about our sod and service that we guarantee it and you will not collect payment until you are completely satisfied with your install. Bayside Sod makes the chose easy for our customers. WE GROW - Quality product direct from our farm WE INSTALL - Turn-key solutions for our customers WE GUARANTEE - Do not pay until you are satisfied with your install. For more reviews, visit our website and see the scrolling reviews or click on "Review us on Google" in the footer of the webpage for a complete list of our reviews.
"Job was done very well, only minor issue was delay from approval acceptance to actual installation was somewhat longer than anticipated "
Nick M on March 2025
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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
Family Owned & Operated. Founded by owner, Omar Martinez, who has over 20 years of experience in the landscaping industry. His passion is undeniable, and his team is not only hard working, but they are reliable and won't leave until the job is done. We always go above and beyond the expectations that our clients have. We only accept jobs over 3,000 sq ft in Sarasota.
"I requested an estimate. They came out and promptly provided one. When we gave them our approval they quickly came and did the sod install for us. They were very courteous and professional and would highly recommend them. "
Vic T on May 2025
Family Owned & Operated. Founded by owner, Omar Martinez, who has over 20 years of experience in the landscaping industry. His passion is undeniable, and his team is not only hard working, but they are reliable and won't leave until the job is done. We always go above and beyond the expectations that our clients have. We only accept jobs over 3,000 sq ft in Sarasota.
"I requested an estimate. They came out and promptly provided one. When we gave them our approval they quickly came and did the sod install for us. They were very courteous and professional and would highly recommend them. "
Vic T on May 2025
A Cut Above the Best 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.
"Professional, fast, and they did a good job!"
Beata K on May 2025
A Cut Above the Best 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.
"Professional, fast, and they did a good job!"
Beata K on May 2025
We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!
"I was having on and off decisions about some landscaping and JB family lawn care was very patient with me and when I finally made up my mind about adding some rocks to my house, they were there within the next couple days and got everything done I have them hired for monthly lawn services, and I believe the pricing is fair with everything that’s included. Any concerns that I have the guys step up to fix them. "
Katy G on May 2025
We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!
"I was having on and off decisions about some landscaping and JB family lawn care was very patient with me and when I finally made up my mind about adding some rocks to my house, they were there within the next couple days and got everything done I have them hired for monthly lawn services, and I believe the pricing is fair with everything that’s included. Any concerns that I have the guys step up to fix them. "
Katy G on May 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Courteous and accommodating; Excellent work: large clusias planted are doing very well"
Louis J on May 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Courteous and accommodating; Excellent work: large clusias planted are doing very well"
Louis J on May 2024
RV GOLDEN GARDEN LLC We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.
"I reached out to Golden Garden to help me with everything! I needed my lawn, mowed, weeds addressed, bushes trimmed? I found the owner to be very helpful and responsive. I find the price to be very reasonable compared to other experiences with professionals in the area, where I paid a lot more and was very dissatisfied with the service. I will continue to use Golden Garden and to recommend them!"
Jocelyn P on December 2024
RV GOLDEN GARDEN LLC We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.
"I reached out to Golden Garden to help me with everything! I needed my lawn, mowed, weeds addressed, bushes trimmed? I found the owner to be very helpful and responsive. I find the price to be very reasonable compared to other experiences with professionals in the area, where I paid a lot more and was very dissatisfied with the service. I will continue to use Golden Garden and to recommend them!"
Jocelyn P on December 2024
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!
"Very happy with this business. They responded quickly, were very professional and easy to work with. They did a great job, and charged a very reasonable price for the work they did. Recommended!"
James Y on June 2025
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!
"Very happy with this business. They responded quickly, were very professional and easy to work with. They did a great job, and charged a very reasonable price for the work they did. Recommended!"
James Y on June 2025
FAQs for sod installation projects in Cortez, FL
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.
- Xeriscape Install
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