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MG Landscape & Construction

4413 Bren Loop NE
4.25(
4
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MG Landscape & Construction

4413 Bren Loop NE
4.25(
4
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
12 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Salam General Labor is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 7 years of experience serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"These guys worked fast and did a great job with my lawn."

Merritt R on May 2022

Salam General Labor is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 7 years of experience serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"These guys worked fast and did a great job with my lawn."

Merritt R on May 2022

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Oregon Quality Cuts

Po Box 1983
4.81(
111
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•Approved Pro

Oregon Quality Cuts

Po Box 1983
4.81(
111
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
169 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. 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!

"HIGHLY RECOMMEND this company. They are punctual, communicate well, honest, good pricing, high quality workmanship, friendly, professional, hard working, started and ended per contract. We are thrilled with the results. "

Christine P on September 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. 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!

"HIGHLY RECOMMEND this company. They are punctual, communicate well, honest, good pricing, high quality workmanship, friendly, professional, hard working, started and ended per contract. We are thrilled with the results. "

Christine P on September 2025

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Waterleaf Landscape, LLC

1473 James Street
4.58(
13
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Waterleaf Landscape, LLC

1473 James Street
4.58(
13
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
15 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

Waterleaf Landscape 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.

"Wow what a positive experience! Oscar is a great communicator and responded to my inquiries right away. He arrived on time, got to work quickly and completed the job in a timely fashion. He cleaned up At the end of the project and hauled away debris. I would DEFINITELY use him!"

Helen A on October 2025

Waterleaf Landscape 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.

"Wow what a positive experience! Oscar is a great communicator and responded to my inquiries right away. He arrived on time, got to work quickly and completed the job in a timely fashion. He cleaned up At the end of the project and hauled away debris. I would DEFINITELY use him!"

Helen A on October 2025

Red Bark Inc

19561 Morrie Dr
4.44(
48
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•Approved Pro

Red Bark Inc

19561 Morrie Dr
4.44(
48
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
124 local quotes requested
28 years of experience

Red Bark Inc. can help with any of your bark dust blowing needs. We have 25 years of experience, dependable, licensed drivers, and top of the line bark blowers to ensure a job well done, every single time.

"It was excellent. Their service providers are excellent."

Cynthia H on August 2021

Red Bark Inc. can help with any of your bark dust blowing needs. We have 25 years of experience, dependable, licensed drivers, and top of the line bark blowers to ensure a job well done, every single time.

"It was excellent. Their service providers are excellent."

Cynthia H on August 2021

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GI Landscape LLC.

5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro

GI Landscape LLC.

5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
689 local quotes requested

Landscaping business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Israel and his team were great to work with and I am really happy with both of the projects they competed for me. They replaced an old, failing retaining wall with a beautiful stone retaining wall with a French drain behind it. I showed Israel pictures of what I wanted it to look like and his team did an amazing job making my vision a reality. They were careful with my existing plants and landscaping and went above and beyond by moving and repotting a shrub that I was unable to move by myself before the work began. They also replaced parts of my backyard that had been removed by neighbors and built a beautiful new fence and gate out of cedar. They did an amazing job matching the style of the existing fence and my yard looks so much better now. I am so happy with everything and I would work with GI Landscaping again anytime!"

Rachel H on May 2025

Landscaping business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Israel and his team were great to work with and I am really happy with both of the projects they competed for me. They replaced an old, failing retaining wall with a beautiful stone retaining wall with a French drain behind it. I showed Israel pictures of what I wanted it to look like and his team did an amazing job making my vision a reality. They were careful with my existing plants and landscaping and went above and beyond by moving and repotting a shrub that I was unable to move by myself before the work began. They also replaced parts of my backyard that had been removed by neighbors and built a beautiful new fence and gate out of cedar. They did an amazing job matching the style of the existing fence and my yard looks so much better now. I am so happy with everything and I would work with GI Landscaping again anytime!"

Rachel H on May 2025

Dirt Road Excavation & Debris, LLC

123 Main St.
5.00(
6
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•Approved Pro

Dirt Road Excavation & Debris, LLC

123 Main St.
5.00(
6
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
720 local quotes requested

We specialize in excavating services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Wonderfully. Customer service was out of this world. They were fast and professional. I will definitely hire them again!"

Pamela S on May 2025

We specialize in excavating services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Wonderfully. Customer service was out of this world. They were fast and professional. I will definitely hire them again!"

Pamela S on May 2025

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RoRo Landscaping

Surrounding Areas
4.11(
9
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•Approved Pro

RoRo Landscaping

Surrounding Areas
4.11(
9
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•Approved Pro
1598 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company with many years of lawn care experience. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We can also do fall or spring cleanups. We can easily set up weekly, biweekly or monthly visits to accommodate any schedule. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"They did not use cedar boards but used fir boards Did not clean up after wards"

Paul H on June 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company with many years of lawn care experience. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We can also do fall or spring cleanups. We can easily set up weekly, biweekly or monthly visits to accommodate any schedule. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"They did not use cedar boards but used fir boards Did not clean up after wards"

Paul H on June 2025

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RAMOS CLEAN UP

1671 SE River Rd
4.46(
296
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•Approved Pro

RAMOS CLEAN UP

1671 SE River Rd
4.46(
296
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1556 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

5 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER HOURS SERVICE. LICENSE NUMBER: OR 237999.

"Highly recommended. I would hire them again. Douglas is very knowledgeable. He not only did as promised, but added on work without taking advantage. His crew is excellent as well. Not only did the work how and when promised, but also top-notch quality."

Dennis D on June 2025

5 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER HOURS SERVICE. LICENSE NUMBER: OR 237999.

"Highly recommended. I would hire them again. Douglas is very knowledgeable. He not only did as promised, but added on work without taking advantage. His crew is excellent as well. Not only did the work how and when promised, but also top-notch quality."

Dennis D on June 2025

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S & Q Landscape LLC

7996 Marion Road Southeast
4.83(
23
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•Approved Pro

S & Q Landscape LLC

7996 Marion Road Southeast
4.83(
23
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
283 local quotes requested

S&Q Landscape LLC specializes in Commercial and Residential landscape Construction and landscape maintenance in Salem, Keizer and surrounding areas. Offering quality service and professional work with more than 10 years experience in Landscape Construction and yard maintenance. Our staff is trained and experienced in all areas of landscaping, and our work shows it. Contact us today and browse our website to learn more about how S&Q Landscape Maintenance can give you the look you want and the maintenance your yard deserves. We appreciate you considering us in your search for the perfect landscape maintenance provider. We look forward to working with you soon.

"Adan Villa showed up on time and figured out the problem very quickly and offered a couple of solutions. He made the repairs and was on his was way in about 30 minutes. Very knowledgeable and polite."

ROB B on August 2025

S&Q Landscape LLC specializes in Commercial and Residential landscape Construction and landscape maintenance in Salem, Keizer and surrounding areas. Offering quality service and professional work with more than 10 years experience in Landscape Construction and yard maintenance. Our staff is trained and experienced in all areas of landscaping, and our work shows it. Contact us today and browse our website to learn more about how S&Q Landscape Maintenance can give you the look you want and the maintenance your yard deserves. We appreciate you considering us in your search for the perfect landscape maintenance provider. We look forward to working with you soon.

"Adan Villa showed up on time and figured out the problem very quickly and offered a couple of solutions. He made the repairs and was on his was way in about 30 minutes. Very knowledgeable and polite."

ROB B on August 2025

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Escobar Landscape

5.00(
8
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•Approved Pro

Escobar Landscape

5.00(
8
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
821 local quotes requested

Escobar Landscape is a family owned and operated business with more than 20 years of experience in irrigation + sod installation. We also help your yard come back to life with detailed clean ups! Give us a call or click for a free estimate today!

"Oscar and his team was here right on time. They actually moved me up over a week to complete my project. They did amazing work. The work they did was great. I couldn’t even tell where the work was done. He moved my sprinkler heads and added one. I will hire them again in the future for sure. Price was very competitive. He was very professional. Called me back right away after my inquiry. Was early for the appointment to go over what I wanted to do. Listened to what I wanted, and gave me some advice as well. He went above and beyond. I would highly recommend Oscar from Escobar Landscaping"

Mitzi M on June 2025

Escobar Landscape is a family owned and operated business with more than 20 years of experience in irrigation + sod installation. We also help your yard come back to life with detailed clean ups! Give us a call or click for a free estimate today!

"Oscar and his team was here right on time. They actually moved me up over a week to complete my project. They did amazing work. The work they did was great. I couldn’t even tell where the work was done. He moved my sprinkler heads and added one. I will hire them again in the future for sure. Price was very competitive. He was very professional. Called me back right away after my inquiry. Was early for the appointment to go over what I wanted to do. Listened to what I wanted, and gave me some advice as well. He went above and beyond. I would highly recommend Oscar from Escobar Landscaping"

Mitzi M on June 2025

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Dayton, OR

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.

The Dayton, OR homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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