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Walkabout Landscape
4.62(
21
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Angi Approved

In business since 1993

Customers say: Quality work

6 employees. Uses Licensed subs for irrigation, lighting, brick work and carpentry. You plant around your design, not design around your plants. Confusing? Upon meeting with a new client, most people will typically tell me of their favorite plant(s). Putting plants in the lead position of the design process will guarantee you a landscape that resembles your neighbors and every other house on the street and across the community. It’s like determining the colors you will use in your new house and you haven’t yet designed the house!\n\nLike colours, plants are a medium. You must provide context in order to give meaning. This is the hardscape or ‘bones’ referred to in garden literature. Be it a simple graveled path, a grouping of boulders, or obedient deference to existing topography, this is what will provide year-round interest. It is also the framework that will suggest and therefore help you choose which plants and their placement. The end result is an aesthetic and harmonious integration of hardscape and softscape elements.\n\nThe Walkabout Way acknowledges the on-site environmental realities (ecozone, drainage, sun, shade etc..) and integrating these along with the clients desired outside intentions (active/passive use) as the basis for formulating a design theme. The end result is a naturalistic approach that is environmentally and ecologically sensitive, yet aesthetically pleasing regardless of the season.

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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Pinckard Landscape Services LLC
4.96(
292
)

Angi Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ron took care of us so well. He installed a very expansive drainage system in our backyard since it was flooding consistently last August, and now almost a year later it still works perfectly. We have had awful rains this year, but no flooding at all. I highly recommend him!!!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Buffalo Ridge Construction GRP LLC
5.00(
8
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Angi Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"BRC finished our project well ahead of schedule and in budget. Casey and Phillip were very easy to work with and they had a lot of creative ideas to maximize our space and value for our flip! We look forward to our next project with them!"
A Plus General Contractors
5.00(
1
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In business since 1995

We are locally owned and operated. We are also an Insurance Claim Specialist. Serving customers since 1995.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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BNL Construction Corporation
5.00(
1
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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a full service construction and roofing company that specializes in storm damage repair. We offer free inspections and estimates and accept all major credit cards as well as easy finance solutions.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Soto's landscaping
New to Angi

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Family owned and operated quality work ten years of experience

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Eco Earthworks
4.50(
2
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In business since 2018

Free estimates

"They completed two driveways in three days and did a great job! I will definitely recommend and use them, again."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for sod installation projects in Decatur, TX

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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