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Metro Lawn Sprinklers & Landscapes

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Metro Lawn Sprinklers & Landscapes

4.92(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 years of experience

"Founded in 1991, Metro Lawn Sprinkler Systems has evolved into a comprehensive outdoor solutions provider in St. Peters, Missouri. Beyond their core expertise in sprinkler systems, they offer landscape design, lighting, drainage, and lawn care services, transforming residential and commercial properties year-round. Their team of over 50 professionals ensures quality and reliability, creating beautiful and functional outdoor spaces."

"Metro has always done a good job on our irrigation system. we have been a customer for many years. Highly recommend them!"

Deb W on February 2026

"Founded in 1991, Metro Lawn Sprinkler Systems has evolved into a comprehensive outdoor solutions provider in St. Peters, Missouri. Beyond their core expertise in sprinkler systems, they offer landscape design, lighting, drainage, and lawn care services, transforming residential and commercial properties year-round. Their team of over 50 professionals ensures quality and reliability, creating beautiful and functional outdoor spaces."

"Metro has always done a good job on our irrigation system. we have been a customer for many years. Highly recommend them!"

Deb W on February 2026

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Baker Landscaping & Concrete, LLC

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Baker Landscaping & Concrete, LLC

4.92(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Baker Landscape & Concrete, 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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Baker Landscaping did an awesome job on such short notice."

Randy F on November 2023

Baker Landscape & Concrete, 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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Baker Landscaping did an awesome job on such short notice."

Randy F on November 2023

MJ Buildings

5.00(
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MJ Buildings

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

"Very nice guys and willing to work with you. Photos coming soon"

Robin B on February 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!

"Very nice guys and willing to work with you. Photos coming soon"

Robin B on February 2025

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Lawn Enforcement

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Lawn Enforcement

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

Our goal is to continue providing the same high level of service and reliability Lawn Enforcement customers have grown accustomed to since the company's inception in 1993. We continue to achieve consistent and controlled growth by building long-lasting relationships based on integrity and dedication to our clients' needs. Lawn Enforcement currently provides services to several west St. Louis subdivisions as well as other commercial and residential properties. We personally oversee all aspects of our customers' projects to ensure our product meets the client's vision.

"Very nice crew. Work was done as promised and at what we feel was a very fair price."

Jeanell A on March 2021

Our goal is to continue providing the same high level of service and reliability Lawn Enforcement customers have grown accustomed to since the company's inception in 1993. We continue to achieve consistent and controlled growth by building long-lasting relationships based on integrity and dedication to our clients' needs. Lawn Enforcement currently provides services to several west St. Louis subdivisions as well as other commercial and residential properties. We personally oversee all aspects of our customers' projects to ensure our product meets the client's vision.

"Very nice crew. Work was done as promised and at what we feel was a very fair price."

Jeanell A on March 2021

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Homemakers Outdoors

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Homemakers Outdoors

3.50(
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Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

HomeMakers is your full outdoor remodel company. We handle all hardscaping specializing in retaining walls. Our projects come with 10 year warranty’s. A 5 star BBB credited insured LLC company. We offer 10% discounts for our military, police force, healthcare workers and more! Call 314-221-9764 for a free estimate to have your entire project, planned, priced and, Perfected!! by yours truly HomeMakers Landscaping!

"It didn't go well. The company did not complete the job, they left unfinished work. I contacted the owner several times, he would give me dates and she never followed up. He became very hostile when I addressed my concerns to him. At that point, I decided that I did not want him to continue to work."

Barbara C on April 2025

HomeMakers is your full outdoor remodel company. We handle all hardscaping specializing in retaining walls. Our projects come with 10 year warranty’s. A 5 star BBB credited insured LLC company. We offer 10% discounts for our military, police force, healthcare workers and more! Call 314-221-9764 for a free estimate to have your entire project, planned, priced and, Perfected!! by yours truly HomeMakers Landscaping!

"It didn't go well. The company did not complete the job, they left unfinished work. I contacted the owner several times, he would give me dates and she never followed up. He became very hostile when I addressed my concerns to him. At that point, I decided that I did not want him to continue to work."

Barbara C on April 2025

FAQs for sod installation projects in De Soto, MO

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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