Madison local, well respected by the local community. Local owned and operated. AFH Earthworks is a leading provider of comprehensive earthmoving, demolition, gravel, and land clearing services. With a strong reputation for quality and efficiency, they specialize in both residential and commercial projects, offering tailored solutions for each client's needs. Their expert team utilizes advanced machinery to handle large-scale demolition projects, clear overgrown or undeveloped land, and supply high-quality gravel for construction and landscaping purposes. Committed to safety and environmental responsibility, AFH Earthworks ensures every job is completed on time and to the highest standards, helping clients prepare their sites for new developments or infrastructure projects.
Madison local, well respected by the local community. Local owned and operated. AFH Earthworks is a leading provider of comprehensive earthmoving, demolition, gravel, and land clearing services. With a strong reputation for quality and efficiency, they specialize in both residential and commercial projects, offering tailored solutions for each client's needs. Their expert team utilizes advanced machinery to handle large-scale demolition projects, clear overgrown or undeveloped land, and supply high-quality gravel for construction and landscaping purposes. Committed to safety and environmental responsibility, AFH Earthworks ensures every job is completed on time and to the highest standards, helping clients prepare their sites for new developments or infrastructure projects.
Oceanside Landscaping, LLC ("Oceanside"), is a fully insured local landscaping and property maintenance company that has served residential and commercial businesses since 1995. Our mission is to increase the value, beauty, and functionality of our client's property. Our highly-trained staff is committed to delivering superior work that provides cost-effective landscaping solutions. Oceanside's services include lawn maintenance, commercial and residential landscape installations, spring and fall clean-ups, walkway and patio design and installation, plantings, snow removal and sanding. Contact Oceanside today to discuss your landscaping needs and learn how we can exceed your expectations. We have locations in Southern Maine and the Seacoast of New Hampshire.
"Landscape crew were fast and efficient in fall cleanup project."
John W. W on December 2023
Oceanside Landscaping, LLC ("Oceanside"), is a fully insured local landscaping and property maintenance company that has served residential and commercial businesses since 1995. Our mission is to increase the value, beauty, and functionality of our client's property. Our highly-trained staff is committed to delivering superior work that provides cost-effective landscaping solutions. Oceanside's services include lawn maintenance, commercial and residential landscape installations, spring and fall clean-ups, walkway and patio design and installation, plantings, snow removal and sanding. Contact Oceanside today to discuss your landscaping needs and learn how we can exceed your expectations. We have locations in Southern Maine and the Seacoast of New Hampshire.
"Landscape crew were fast and efficient in fall cleanup project."
John W. W on December 2023
Winning Landscapes 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. Please give us a call today!
"Did great job cleaning out years of debris and leaves. Wasn t best of weather but they kept working to complete job on time. Would use them again."
steven s on June 2020
Winning Landscapes 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. Please give us a call today!
"Did great job cleaning out years of debris and leaves. Wasn t best of weather but they kept working to complete job on time. Would use them again."
steven s on June 2020
EastCoast Landcare 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. 13 years of 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.
EastCoast Landcare 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. 13 years of 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.
All Natural Landscaping is a seasonal residential/commercial lawn care service offering outdoor services along the seacoast of Maine/New Hampshire. All Natural Landscaping has been providing excellent customer service and superior craftsmanship for 10 Years. Whether its weeding your gardens beds to designing & installing your landscape. You have made the right choice by calling All Natural Landscaping.
"Truly outstanding team with a wonderful positive, cheerful attitude. Great job every week. Strongly recommend!"
Andrew g on September 2022
All Natural Landscaping is a seasonal residential/commercial lawn care service offering outdoor services along the seacoast of Maine/New Hampshire. All Natural Landscaping has been providing excellent customer service and superior craftsmanship for 10 Years. Whether its weeding your gardens beds to designing & installing your landscape. You have made the right choice by calling All Natural Landscaping.
"Truly outstanding team with a wonderful positive, cheerful attitude. Great job every week. Strongly recommend!"
Andrew g on September 2022
**** CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE WWW.NHEXCAVATION.COM **** Select Excavation offers highly affordable septic services including general excavation, water & septic line services, leach field installations, as well as septic system installation and repair. From entire condo complexes to single family residences, Select Excavation has the equipment, experience, and in-depth technical knowledge to do the job right. We are a trusted NH septic service, leach field installation and water main installation company. Since 2010, we've been the best septic services provider serving southern NH. We offer water main installations, septic system installation, leach field repairs & replacement.
"Select Excavation and Landscaping, LLC is in one word FANTABULOUS!! John was always available, his knowledge of what was needed for our project was spot on. He knew the codes that were necessary, he was personable and engaging and he always checked in with us throughout the entire process. Johns crew of Nick, Eddie and Kyle are very talented and knowledgeable craftsmen. The are also polite, intuitive and receptive to the needs at hand each day. We THANK, John and crew for doing a FANTABULOUS job!!"
Tom W on April 2023
**** CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE WWW.NHEXCAVATION.COM **** Select Excavation offers highly affordable septic services including general excavation, water & septic line services, leach field installations, as well as septic system installation and repair. From entire condo complexes to single family residences, Select Excavation has the equipment, experience, and in-depth technical knowledge to do the job right. We are a trusted NH septic service, leach field installation and water main installation company. Since 2010, we've been the best septic services provider serving southern NH. We offer water main installations, septic system installation, leach field repairs & replacement.
"Select Excavation and Landscaping, LLC is in one word FANTABULOUS!! John was always available, his knowledge of what was needed for our project was spot on. He knew the codes that were necessary, he was personable and engaging and he always checked in with us throughout the entire process. Johns crew of Nick, Eddie and Kyle are very talented and knowledgeable craftsmen. The are also polite, intuitive and receptive to the needs at hand each day. We THANK, John and crew for doing a FANTABULOUS job!!"
Tom W on April 2023
We are proud to offer a wide variety of landscaping services to make the vision you have, for your home's exterior living area, a reality. We specialize in lawn maintenance, hardscaping, patio building, irrigation installation and repairs, mulching, and more.
"Outstanding. Highly recommended. Excellent pricing, timely work completion will hire for more projects."
John M on March 2021
We are proud to offer a wide variety of landscaping services to make the vision you have, for your home's exterior living area, a reality. We specialize in lawn maintenance, hardscaping, patio building, irrigation installation and repairs, mulching, and more.
"Outstanding. Highly recommended. Excellent pricing, timely work completion will hire for more projects."
John M on March 2021
At E&J HARDSCAPING & LANDSCAPING INC, the we know that you have many choices when selecting a landscaping company. However, if you’re looking for a contractor that values honesty, integrity, and trust, treats every customer like their first one, and stands behind their work, then E&J HARDSCAPING & LANDSCAPING INC is the perfect choice for you. Contact E&J Hardscaping & Landscaping Inc today to schedule a free hardscape masonry consultation and estimate. Call 781-244-9146
"Jose and his brother did a great job on my not so nice walkway and their price was very reasonable. I highly recommend E & J Hardscaping and Landscaping INC and planning to hire them for future project."
Magdika D on September 2024
At E&J HARDSCAPING & LANDSCAPING INC, the we know that you have many choices when selecting a landscaping company. However, if you’re looking for a contractor that values honesty, integrity, and trust, treats every customer like their first one, and stands behind their work, then E&J HARDSCAPING & LANDSCAPING INC is the perfect choice for you. Contact E&J Hardscaping & Landscaping Inc today to schedule a free hardscape masonry consultation and estimate. Call 781-244-9146
"Jose and his brother did a great job on my not so nice walkway and their price was very reasonable. I highly recommend E & J Hardscaping and Landscaping INC and planning to hire them for future project."
Magdika D on September 2024
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"Jerry was very communicative and explained everything very clearly. He arrived on time, completed the work quickly, and was affordable. Overall we are very happy with his service!"
Abbygail Z on January 2025
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"Jerry was very communicative and explained everything very clearly. He arrived on time, completed the work quickly, and was affordable. Overall we are very happy with his service!"
Abbygail Z on January 2025
SSG, or South Shore Gunite Pools, is New England's largest pool builder. We offer building, renovation and maintenance services to residential and commercial clients throughout New England. Headquartered in North Billerica MA, we have been setting the standard for gunite construction and quality swimming pools since 1975. We are shockingly unique in the way that we build, eliminating the uncertainty of relying upon subcontractors and operating with fully in-house employees. This strategy allows us to take full responsibility for our client's projects.
"Hired this company for summer 2019 to open/close and clean weekly. In the month we used SSG, the pool was not cleaned properly once. 25 tiles were damaged mysteriously upon open, there were leaves and dirt left in the pool the entire time and we have not been able to use the pool yet. We expressed our disappointment and gave them more than enough chances to rectify things. They didn't. Pictures attached are from our pool and spa today - after the tech "cleaned" and left a bill for over $200. Absolutely horrible. Terminated contract."
Lynn S on June 2019
SSG, or South Shore Gunite Pools, is New England's largest pool builder. We offer building, renovation and maintenance services to residential and commercial clients throughout New England. Headquartered in North Billerica MA, we have been setting the standard for gunite construction and quality swimming pools since 1975. We are shockingly unique in the way that we build, eliminating the uncertainty of relying upon subcontractors and operating with fully in-house employees. This strategy allows us to take full responsibility for our client's projects.
"Hired this company for summer 2019 to open/close and clean weekly. In the month we used SSG, the pool was not cleaned properly once. 25 tiles were damaged mysteriously upon open, there were leaves and dirt left in the pool the entire time and we have not been able to use the pool yet. We expressed our disappointment and gave them more than enough chances to rectify things. They didn't. Pictures attached are from our pool and spa today - after the tech "cleaned" and left a bill for over $200. Absolutely horrible. Terminated contract."
Lynn S on June 2019
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.