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Bowman's Landscaping & Lawn Care

P.O. Box 1255
4.83(
6
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Approved Pro

Bowman's Landscaping & Lawn Care

P.O. Box 1255
4.83(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

Bowman's Landscaping & Lawn Care 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.

"Brian and his staff turned my yard from the ugliest on the street to one of the best yards! Bowmanâ s answered my questions , made great suggestions for future jobs. Outstanding to work with and I would highly recommend!!!!"

Cristi H on November 2023

Bowman's Landscaping & Lawn Care 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.

"Brian and his staff turned my yard from the ugliest on the street to one of the best yards! Bowmanâ s answered my questions , made great suggestions for future jobs. Outstanding to work with and I would highly recommend!!!!"

Cristi H on November 2023


Container King, LLC

7808 Shoccoree Ridge Drive
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro

Container King, LLC

7808 Shoccoree Ridge Drive
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Container King LLC is a 4 man crew with combined 55+ years experience. We specialize in commercial and residential landscape installation: *Access to the best wholesale only nurseries* -B&B trees and shrubs -Container plants -Groundcover -Ornamental grasses -Bulbs -Native and Ornamental -Sod (Fescue, Zoysia, Bermuda) -Seed (Fescue, Zoysia, Bermuda) -Gardens -Planting beds -Raised beds -Erosion control -Decorative above ground drainage solutions -French drains -PVC drainage -Corrugated double wall drainage -Corrugated single wall drainage -Landscape Design -Steel edge Borders -Low voltage outdoor lighting -Decorative Boulders -Rock Gardens -Small water features -Mulch, Soil, Gravel -Clean ups -Low Pruning -Irrigation sprinkler head replacement -Drip irrigation -Transplanting

"They were one time, got right to work, and did a great job! Ed was very knowledgeable about the plants and flowers and trees.Class act all the way!"

Jane W on May 2023

Container King LLC is a 4 man crew with combined 55+ years experience. We specialize in commercial and residential landscape installation: *Access to the best wholesale only nurseries* -B&B trees and shrubs -Container plants -Groundcover -Ornamental grasses -Bulbs -Native and Ornamental -Sod (Fescue, Zoysia, Bermuda) -Seed (Fescue, Zoysia, Bermuda) -Gardens -Planting beds -Raised beds -Erosion control -Decorative above ground drainage solutions -French drains -PVC drainage -Corrugated double wall drainage -Corrugated single wall drainage -Landscape Design -Steel edge Borders -Low voltage outdoor lighting -Decorative Boulders -Rock Gardens -Small water features -Mulch, Soil, Gravel -Clean ups -Low Pruning -Irrigation sprinkler head replacement -Drip irrigation -Transplanting

"They were one time, got right to work, and did a great job! Ed was very knowledgeable about the plants and flowers and trees.Class act all the way!"

Jane W on May 2023


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Lemus Landscaping

4228 Fox Run Road
4.91(
164
)
Approved Pro

Lemus Landscaping

4228 Fox Run Road
4.91(
164
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
69 local quotes requested

Lemus Landscaping, provides outstanding landscaping and lawn care work around the Sanford North Carolina area. With over 20 years in the business, we will provide you with the same high quality work that has kept us in business for all these years. We are small and personal, and you can trust the commitment to quality that you'll get with us. We feel that our customers come first; while this is not a new concept it seems to be one that a lot of contractors have forgotten. Please call us today for a free and honest quote. We look forward to hearing from you! We are fully insured!

"Apollo and his crew have done numerous projects for us including installing sod, planning & planting landscaping and mulch & pine straw distribution and have always done a fantastic job. These guys are the best!"

Paul S on April 2025

Lemus Landscaping, provides outstanding landscaping and lawn care work around the Sanford North Carolina area. With over 20 years in the business, we will provide you with the same high quality work that has kept us in business for all these years. We are small and personal, and you can trust the commitment to quality that you'll get with us. We feel that our customers come first; while this is not a new concept it seems to be one that a lot of contractors have forgotten. Please call us today for a free and honest quote. We look forward to hearing from you! We are fully insured!

"Apollo and his crew have done numerous projects for us including installing sod, planning & planting landscaping and mulch & pine straw distribution and have always done a fantastic job. These guys are the best!"

Paul S on April 2025


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NC Landscape and Waterproof

1220 Mays Crossroad Road
4.54(
88
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NC Landscape and Waterproof

1220 Mays Crossroad Road
4.54(
88
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
33 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Sergio was fast to respond..showed up when he said..did a great job...highly recommend."

john t on August 2025

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Sergio was fast to respond..showed up when he said..did a great job...highly recommend."

john t on August 2025


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Legacy Lawn LLC

7605 Rock Quarry Road
5.00(
5
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Legacy Lawn LLC

7605 Rock Quarry Road
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatestexpectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with.

"Did a great job."

Mike S on August 2025

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatestexpectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with.

"Did a great job."

Mike S on August 2025


Hicks Lawn Care

3100 Englebright Trail
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro

Hicks Lawn Care

3100 Englebright Trail
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

With over 11 years of experience, Hicks Lawn Care is the solution for all your lawn care needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there is no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Call us today!

"Very professional and accomodating"

Deborah J on September 2023

With over 11 years of experience, Hicks Lawn Care is the solution for all your lawn care needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there is no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Call us today!

"Very professional and accomodating"

Deborah J on September 2023


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Legacy Lawn Cares

324 Valley Glen Dr
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro

Legacy Lawn Cares

324 Valley Glen Dr
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

unparalleled curb appeal before we leave. we work with our customer's vision for their property and with their budgets. Small and expert company. High quality work at a reasonable price. zelle cash check venmo

" Very friendly and the team did great work. Competitive pricing compared to other landscaping companies. "

Brian F on August 2025

unparalleled curb appeal before we leave. we work with our customer's vision for their property and with their budgets. Small and expert company. High quality work at a reasonable price. zelle cash check venmo

" Very friendly and the team did great work. Competitive pricing compared to other landscaping companies. "

Brian F on August 2025


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Stilworks, LLC

P.O. Box 2044
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro

Stilworks, LLC

P.O. Box 2044
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

Stilworks LLC offers landscape installation and construction services including design, plant installation, hardscapes, custom fencing and decks. Owner, Braden Stilwagen, is talented at creative, large stonework installations and is a specialist in solving grading and drainage problems. We are a small, family owned business, are fully bonded and insured. Stilworks provides a craftsmanship guarantee and strive for complete customer satisfaction.

"They do great work and are great to work with."

Bob W on August 2016

Stilworks LLC offers landscape installation and construction services including design, plant installation, hardscapes, custom fencing and decks. Owner, Braden Stilwagen, is talented at creative, large stonework installations and is a specialist in solving grading and drainage problems. We are a small, family owned business, are fully bonded and insured. Stilworks provides a craftsmanship guarantee and strive for complete customer satisfaction.

"They do great work and are great to work with."

Bob W on August 2016


Loredo's Landscape & Lawn Maintenance

8308 James Rest Home Road
4.68(
156
)
Approved Pro

Loredo's Landscape & Lawn Maintenance

8308 James Rest Home Road
4.68(
156
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
21 years of experience

Laredo's Landscape & Lawn Maintenance is your professional choice for an affordable landscape installation. We do it right the first time and we specialize with homeowners who have their own ideas for the project. We also provide professional innovations to homeowners who just want a change. So for the professional choice that works on your time-schedule, choose Laredo's Landscape & Lawn Maintenance.

"They were honest and reputable, they missed a bush root they were supposed to dig up and came back and removed the roots. They cleaned up the area after their work was done and their final job looked beautiful. They trimmed up bushes and removed a lots bushes roots and all. I would highly recommend them and plan on using them again."

Gene L on July 2023

Laredo's Landscape & Lawn Maintenance is your professional choice for an affordable landscape installation. We do it right the first time and we specialize with homeowners who have their own ideas for the project. We also provide professional innovations to homeowners who just want a change. So for the professional choice that works on your time-schedule, choose Laredo's Landscape & Lawn Maintenance.

"They were honest and reputable, they missed a bush root they were supposed to dig up and came back and removed the roots. They cleaned up the area after their work was done and their final job looked beautiful. They trimmed up bushes and removed a lots bushes roots and all. I would highly recommend them and plan on using them again."

Gene L on July 2023


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Byrd's Landscaping & Mowing Service, Inc.

12995 NC-42
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro

Byrd's Landscaping & Mowing Service, Inc.

12995 NC-42
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
11 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I had sod added to a bare area in the yard. It looks great! We get compliments on how beautiful the grass is. I also maintained service biweekly for grass cutting and weed eating. They do a great job and have very fair rates. I would recommend them for any landscaping project you are planning. "

matilda g on May 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I had sod added to a bare area in the yard. It looks great! We get compliments on how beautiful the grass is. I also maintained service biweekly for grass cutting and weed eating. They do a great job and have very fair rates. I would recommend them for any landscaping project you are planning. "

matilda g on May 2025

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Durham, NC

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 Durham, NC homeowners’ guide to sod installations

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.