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Weber Lawn & Landscape

4.67(
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Weber Lawn & Landscape

4.67(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. When it comes to providing great service, we rise above the rest to ensure you the best results with the utmost care and communication. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your task or project. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment. We look forward to earning your business!

"Very professional outfit."

Teryal T on June 2023

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. When it comes to providing great service, we rise above the rest to ensure you the best results with the utmost care and communication. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your task or project. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment. We look forward to earning your business!

"Very professional outfit."

Teryal T on June 2023


Deer Creek Turf LLC

4.92(
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Deer Creek Turf LLC

4.92(
20
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

We take great pride in 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. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of the job.

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Kathy K on June 2018

We take great pride in 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. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of the job.

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Kathy K on June 2018


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Grand Outdoor Solutions, LLC

5.00(
2
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Grand Outdoor Solutions, LLC

5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

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

"great ideas. great attitude. would hire again..."

Diane O on May 2020

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

"great ideas. great attitude. would hire again..."

Diane O on May 2020


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2 Shovels Landscaping

4.97(
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2 Shovels Landscaping

4.97(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

With over 10 years of experience in the landscaping industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of landscaping projects. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give 2 Shovels Landscaping a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"very personable and doing a great job!"

Jim S on November 2025

With over 10 years of experience in the landscaping industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of landscaping projects. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give 2 Shovels Landscaping a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"very personable and doing a great job!"

Jim S on November 2025


Northwood Outdoor Services

5.00(
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Northwood Outdoor Services

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

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

"Would definitely go for the same company."

Matt M on August 2019

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

"Would definitely go for the same company."

Matt M on August 2019


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Weber's Lawn & Landscape

4.00(
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Weber's Lawn & Landscape

4.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
17 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

Snow Removal Residential - seasonal costs and per time Commercial, Retail, Hoa, Venues, Roadways, Snow Bird - Per Time, Monthly We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. When it comes to providing great service, we rise above the rest to ensure you the best results with the utmost care and communication. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your task or project. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment. We look forward to earning your business!

"communication wasn't great, and service is good"

Steve F on November 2020

Snow Removal Residential - seasonal costs and per time Commercial, Retail, Hoa, Venues, Roadways, Snow Bird - Per Time, Monthly We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. When it comes to providing great service, we rise above the rest to ensure you the best results with the utmost care and communication. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your task or project. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment. We look forward to earning your business!

"communication wasn't great, and service is good"

Steve F on November 2020


"So happy with the project. Mike and crew did a wonderful job working with me to create a retaining wall to support a driveway as well as designed in ground basketball hoop into the wall. We get a many compliments from the regular walkers in the neighborhood. Mike was responsive and easy to work with. The paving contractor changed the grade of the driveway, and we then had to unexpectedly make changes to the wall. Mike and Great Goats were great in extending the project, continuing to work with me to change and complete the project in a timely and cost effective manner. Would hire again."

Tara S on November 2020

Family-owned business that works with homeowners. We beautify landscapes, add function to outdoor living spaces and collaborate with homeowners on project design.

"So happy with the project. Mike and crew did a wonderful job working with me to create a retaining wall to support a driveway as well as designed in ground basketball hoop into the wall. We get a many compliments from the regular walkers in the neighborhood. Mike was responsive and easy to work with. The paving contractor changed the grade of the driveway, and we then had to unexpectedly make changes to the wall. Mike and Great Goats were great in extending the project, continuing to work with me to change and complete the project in a timely and cost effective manner. Would hire again."

Tara S on November 2020


"Perfectly They were very accommodating."

Helen F on September 2025

We are licensed Landscaping, Hardscaping and Shoreline services with a seven (7) years experience in tree removal and landscape maintenance services. Call for same week availability.

"Perfectly They were very accommodating."

Helen F on September 2025


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Lawn and Landscape Gardens

4.85(
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Lawn and Landscape Gardens

4.85(
82
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
55 local quotes requested

Founded in 1990, LLG provides landscape, hardscape, consultation, design and installation, as well as maintenance services for the lawn and garden, including snow removal. We are expanding to a Nordic Outdoor Living theme and adding deck maintenance work and sauna construction and sales. We take pride in building positive working relationships with residential and business customers, primarily in the Twin Cities North Metro. For more information and free estimates, email info@llgardens.com or call 763-951-3500.

"LLG responded quickly to my online request for an estimate. Nick provided ideas as well as working with my requested changes and updates. The estimate was detailed and split up in a way I could have adjusted portions of the project to fit my budget. They started a month earlier than expected, which worked out well for me. Everyone was professional and was obviously experienced in garden design. Garden beds were expertly realigned and flagstone reset for a smoother flow around the area. A beautiful transformation of my backyard garden and patio."

BRIDGET E on August 2025

Founded in 1990, LLG provides landscape, hardscape, consultation, design and installation, as well as maintenance services for the lawn and garden, including snow removal. We are expanding to a Nordic Outdoor Living theme and adding deck maintenance work and sauna construction and sales. We take pride in building positive working relationships with residential and business customers, primarily in the Twin Cities North Metro. For more information and free estimates, email info@llgardens.com or call 763-951-3500.

"LLG responded quickly to my online request for an estimate. Nick provided ideas as well as working with my requested changes and updates. The estimate was detailed and split up in a way I could have adjusted portions of the project to fit my budget. They started a month earlier than expected, which worked out well for me. Everyone was professional and was obviously experienced in garden design. Garden beds were expertly realigned and flagstone reset for a smoother flow around the area. A beautiful transformation of my backyard garden and patio."

BRIDGET E on August 2025


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Vince's Lawn and Landscape

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Vince's Lawn and Landscape

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55 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Vince's Lawn and Landscape is your local lawn maintenance expert. We take pride in providing superior quality services at a fair price. Our goal is your complete satisfaction. Contact us today for a free estimate. We look forward to earning your business.

Vince's Lawn and Landscape is your local lawn maintenance expert. We take pride in providing superior quality services at a fair price. Our goal is your complete satisfaction. Contact us today for a free estimate. We look forward to earning your business.

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Elk River, MN

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 Elk River, MN homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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