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Prestige Landscape Group
4.59(
178
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Angi Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had Prestige’s Landscape, owned by Horace, come to install grass, and I couldn’t be happier. Horace personally walked me through the process, offering helpful design and landscaping ideas that turned out perfect. He was very responsive and quickly addressed any concerns I had. The crew was professional and efficient. I highly recommend Horace with Prestige’s Landscaping Group for outstanding service and quality!"
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
Carver Enterprises
New to Angi

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Carver Enterprises is a sole proprietorship that focuses on high quality workmanship and materials. Like us on Facebook to see our monthly specials. Estimates are always free and we're flexible in the way that projects are estimated. We have the ability to provide turn-key projects as well as labor only projects. Carver Enterprises will gladly give written estimates with detailed scopes of work for each project. We will gratefully perform services as small as repairing outdoor steps and railings to home additions and basement build-outs. The payment schedule will be outlined in the written estimate and full payment is expected at the time work is completed unless noted otherwise on our estimate.

Green's Professional Services
New to Angi

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Professional Elite Landscaping Services specializing in Long and Short Needle Pine Straw

Custom Landscape Concepts, Inc.
New to Angi

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Custom Landscape Concepts, Inc. is a full-service landscape company providing landscape architecture, installation and maintenance. Our crews are trained, uniformed and insured. We do utilize subs for certain projects. We usually require 50% deposit for installation, balance due upon completion. Maintenance may be billed monthly or per visit. We accept cash, check or credit card.

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Atlanta Omega Fence
4.77(
35
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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired them to repair a chain-link fence. They install a new controller. Fence doesn’t operate two months later and got the runaround to come out and fix. They never showed. They also have two different addresses on line. Find someone else."
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FAQs for sod installation projects in Dawsonville, GA

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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