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Professional Turf & Landscape, LLC

2611 Abbott Road
4.84(
20
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Approved Pro

Professional Turf & Landscape, LLC

2611 Abbott Road
4.84(
20
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
49 years of experience

Professional Turf & Landscape, LLC has been serving our community for over 50 years. We have an experienced Team with great customer service and always strive to create long term commitments with our clients. Professional Turf & Landscape prides itself on communication, execution of the proposed work and customer satisfaction. Designing and creating unique landscape and hardscape projects is where we really shine. We offer all services to residential and commercial accounts within the greater Lansing Area. We look forward to working with you this season! Services offered: Complete Lawn care programs, Mowing, Spring and Fall Clean Up, Mulch and Rock installation, Design/Build Landscape & Hardscape, Snow and Ice Management.

"They have not started service yet."

Roland G on November 2021

Professional Turf & Landscape, LLC has been serving our community for over 50 years. We have an experienced Team with great customer service and always strive to create long term commitments with our clients. Professional Turf & Landscape prides itself on communication, execution of the proposed work and customer satisfaction. Designing and creating unique landscape and hardscape projects is where we really shine. We offer all services to residential and commercial accounts within the greater Lansing Area. We look forward to working with you this season! Services offered: Complete Lawn care programs, Mowing, Spring and Fall Clean Up, Mulch and Rock installation, Design/Build Landscape & Hardscape, Snow and Ice Management.

"They have not started service yet."

Roland G on November 2021


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Greater Lansing Exterior Services

1941 Georgetown BLVD
4.83(
15
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Approved Pro

Greater Lansing Exterior Services

1941 Georgetown BLVD
4.83(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
74 local quotes requested

Welcome to GREATER LANSING EXTERIOR SERVICES! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you! GREATERLANSINGEXTIREROSERVICES.COM FAMILY OWNED

"Kenan Pargan is a young entrepreneur. Very dependable, knowledgeable and professional. His staff is friendly and helpful. He cleaned gutters and installed gutter guards, removed shrubbery, corrected drainage on side of house, mulched and removed two trees with clean up. I highly recommend Kenan."

Lynette K on October 2024

Welcome to GREATER LANSING EXTERIOR SERVICES! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you! GREATERLANSINGEXTIREROSERVICES.COM FAMILY OWNED

"Kenan Pargan is a young entrepreneur. Very dependable, knowledgeable and professional. His staff is friendly and helpful. He cleaned gutters and installed gutter guards, removed shrubbery, corrected drainage on side of house, mulched and removed two trees with clean up. I highly recommend Kenan."

Lynette K on October 2024


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Frontier Landscape Services LLC

12 Emerald Pointe
5.00(
5
)
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Frontier Landscape Services LLC

12 Emerald Pointe
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
12 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

Welcome to Frontier Landscaping, where our commitment to excellence is matched only by our dedication to you. We take immense pride in transforming outdoor spaces, meticulously attending to every detail to ensure superior quality in all our services. From landscaping and mowing to hardscaping and snow plowing, our team is passionate about enhancing your surroundings. At Frontier Landscaping, your satisfaction is our priority, and we strive to exceed your expectations with every project. Thank you for choosing us to beautify your environment.

Welcome to Frontier Landscaping, where our commitment to excellence is matched only by our dedication to you. We take immense pride in transforming outdoor spaces, meticulously attending to every detail to ensure superior quality in all our services. From landscaping and mowing to hardscaping and snow plowing, our team is passionate about enhancing your surroundings. At Frontier Landscaping, your satisfaction is our priority, and we strive to exceed your expectations with every project. Thank you for choosing us to beautify your environment.


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Prestige Landscape & Design LLC

11362 WIlbur Hwy
4.58(
117
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Prestige Landscape & Design LLC

11362 WIlbur Hwy
4.58(
117
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
114 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Prestige Landscape and Design is dedicated to providing outstanding landscape projects for our customers, utilizing innovative design and quality installation. We are focused entirely on landscape design and construction, offering over forty years of experience in all aspects of the landscape field including paver patios, retaining walls, water features, gardens, new landscapes and landscape rehabilitation. Our mission is to maximize and enhance the use, living space and value of our customer's property. Real estate appraisers know that a pleasing landscape can increase property values significantly. "Curb appeal" is considered to be one of the most important factors in selling a home.

"They set up a 9:00 appointment and he change it to 5: 30 this afternoon. So very short notice, he said he was not going to be there. He should be in here 5:30 then 4:40 he called and saying he's not coming at all."

Melissa F on April 2025

Prestige Landscape and Design is dedicated to providing outstanding landscape projects for our customers, utilizing innovative design and quality installation. We are focused entirely on landscape design and construction, offering over forty years of experience in all aspects of the landscape field including paver patios, retaining walls, water features, gardens, new landscapes and landscape rehabilitation. Our mission is to maximize and enhance the use, living space and value of our customer's property. Real estate appraisers know that a pleasing landscape can increase property values significantly. "Curb appeal" is considered to be one of the most important factors in selling a home.

"They set up a 9:00 appointment and he change it to 5: 30 this afternoon. So very short notice, he said he was not going to be there. He should be in here 5:30 then 4:40 he called and saying he's not coming at all."

Melissa F on April 2025


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Downing Well Drilling LLC

727 Knoll Rd
4.64(
11
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Downing Well Drilling LLC

727 Knoll Rd
4.64(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
101 local quotes requested

Here at DWD we are a family owned and operated company specializing in residential well repairs from 2 inch through 6 inch. Including pump repair and replacement well tank service and installation drilling 5 inch PVC water wells, well inspection and water line trenching and much more. Ask about our first responder and military discounts!

"Fast, responsive service at a reasonable fee. Kevin explained everything clearly, and the work was completed as promised. I’m completely satisfied."

Stephen B on January 2021

Here at DWD we are a family owned and operated company specializing in residential well repairs from 2 inch through 6 inch. Including pump repair and replacement well tank service and installation drilling 5 inch PVC water wells, well inspection and water line trenching and much more. Ask about our first responder and military discounts!

"Fast, responsive service at a reasonable fee. Kevin explained everything clearly, and the work was completed as promised. I’m completely satisfied."

Stephen B on January 2021


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DeGains Masonry

Servicing Around
4.73(
15
)
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DeGains Masonry

Servicing Around
4.73(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
1279 local quotes requested

Masonry brick/stone repair We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Excellent job and cleanup. Reasonable price."

Bob C on October 2024

Masonry brick/stone repair We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Excellent job and cleanup. Reasonable price."

Bob C on October 2024


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LONGWOOD CONSTRUCTION LLC

5.00(
7
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LONGWOOD CONSTRUCTION LLC

5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
107 local quotes requested

We are a pre-construction land clearing/forestry mulching team that will not only clear your property of brush, trees and stumps. We also do grading work,gravel,stone,crushed asphalt driveways.

"Removal was efficient even though there was a lot more concrete below ground than expected. Made a trip to the hardware store for extra sand to fill in the hole and even hooked me up with a new hoop!"

Brad S on May 2025

We are a pre-construction land clearing/forestry mulching team that will not only clear your property of brush, trees and stumps. We also do grading work,gravel,stone,crushed asphalt driveways.

"Removal was efficient even though there was a lot more concrete below ground than expected. Made a trip to the hardware store for extra sand to fill in the hole and even hooked me up with a new hoop!"

Brad S on May 2025


Hughes Farms Food Plots N More

1234 Charlotte
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Hughes Farms Food Plots N More

1234 Charlotte
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11 years of experience

Hughes Farms Food Plots N More is a family owned and operated so that we can offer you the best service and prices.

Hughes Farms Food Plots N More is a family owned and operated so that we can offer you the best service and prices.


Borrowed Son

5754 Ridgeway Dr
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Borrowed Son

5754 Ridgeway Dr
No reviews yet

Family owned and operated residential/commercial landscaping professionals, providing lawn maintenance building design of outdoor spaces, power washing and all phases of exterior maintenance. As a primarily lawn care and Hardscape and company. We pride ourselves on delivering meticulous craftsmanship and personalized service to enhance the curve appeal, and usability of your outdoor spaces.

Family owned and operated residential/commercial landscaping professionals, providing lawn maintenance building design of outdoor spaces, power washing and all phases of exterior maintenance. As a primarily lawn care and Hardscape and company. We pride ourselves on delivering meticulous craftsmanship and personalized service to enhance the curve appeal, and usability of your outdoor spaces.


ALL PHASES LANDSCAPING

9939 NIXON RD
2.67(
3
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ALL PHASES LANDSCAPING

9939 NIXON RD
2.67(
3
)
34 years of experience

With over 30 years in the green industry, our vast experience covers all aspects of landscaping. Design, construction, and maintenance services are available for projects of all sizes and themes. We offer plant specials that can be located on our website.

With over 30 years in the green industry, our vast experience covers all aspects of landscaping. Design, construction, and maintenance services are available for projects of all sizes and themes. We offer plant specials that can be located on our website.

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FAQs for sod installation projects in East Lansing, MI

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 East Lansing, MI homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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