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Avatar for Legendary Landscapes & Lawn Services
Legendary Landscapes & Lawn Services
9522 Risdon School Road
3.67(
6
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Approved Pro
Legendary Landscapes & Lawn Services
9522 Risdon School Road
3.67(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
18 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Legendary Landscapes & Lawn Services we specialize in complete outdoor design from patios and walks, ponds and pondless waterfalls retaining walls, plantscapes, outdoor kitchens, exterior lighting, landscape maintenance, decks & fences, pergolas & arbors, snow removal, full lawn service! With of 30 years of combined experience and Bachelors in Landscape Horticulture/Design we can help you create your own legendary landscape! Give us a call for your landscape and other outdoor projects.

"Workmanship is excellent. In fact, they are doing additional work for me, my neighbor has also hired them to do landscaping for them. Job well done. Highly recommend. Dora B."

Dora B on June 2020

At Legendary Landscapes & Lawn Services we specialize in complete outdoor design from patios and walks, ponds and pondless waterfalls retaining walls, plantscapes, outdoor kitchens, exterior lighting, landscape maintenance, decks & fences, pergolas & arbors, snow removal, full lawn service! With of 30 years of combined experience and Bachelors in Landscape Horticulture/Design we can help you create your own legendary landscape! Give us a call for your landscape and other outdoor projects.

"Workmanship is excellent. In fact, they are doing additional work for me, my neighbor has also hired them to do landscaping for them. Job well done. Highly recommend. Dora B."

Dora B on June 2020


MJ Buildings
4001 Highway P
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
MJ Buildings
4001 Highway P
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
32 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Very nice guys and willing to work with you. Photos coming soon"

Robin B on February 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Very nice guys and willing to work with you. Photos coming soon"

Robin B on February 2025


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Top Turf
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Top Turf
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
227 local quotes requested

With over 10 years of experience, top turf is able to provide you with high-quality/budget friendly landscaping services 365 days a year!

"Top Turf has completed multiple projects for us and every time they have knocked it out of the park! Very professional and timely! I would highly recommend Top Turf!"

Paula A on March 2025

With over 10 years of experience, top turf is able to provide you with high-quality/budget friendly landscaping services 365 days a year!

"Top Turf has completed multiple projects for us and every time they have knocked it out of the park! Very professional and timely! I would highly recommend Top Turf!"

Paula A on March 2025


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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4806 Trade Access Blvd
4.48(
960
)
Approved Pro
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4806 Trade Access Blvd
4.48(
960
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
2578 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Very professional service, and great customer service."

Janet H on April 2025

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Very professional service, and great customer service."

Janet H on April 2025


Above the Rest
3430 McKelvey Rd.
4.27(
1,351
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Above the Rest
3430 McKelvey Rd.
4.27(
1,351
)
Customers say: Terrific value
24 years of experience

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Pressure Washing, Deck Maintenance, Window Washing and Outdoor Maintenance services; 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! Call or click for your FREE estimate today! 2-10 employees. No subs. cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. no service charges. May not contact through e-mail.

"Showed up when said they would. Power washed and waterproofed my deck. Cleaned my gutters. Very reasonable price. Thought they did an excellent job. Made sure everything was cleaned up before they left. I would hire them again."

Liz K on April 2023

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Pressure Washing, Deck Maintenance, Window Washing and Outdoor Maintenance services; 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! Call or click for your FREE estimate today! 2-10 employees. No subs. cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. no service charges. May not contact through e-mail.

"Showed up when said they would. Power washed and waterproofed my deck. Cleaned my gutters. Very reasonable price. Thought they did an excellent job. Made sure everything was cleaned up before they left. I would hire them again."

Liz K on April 2023


SI Outdoor Equipment
9322 E IL Highway 15
No reviews
SI Outdoor Equipment
9322 E IL Highway 15
No reviews
34 years of experience

Welcome to SI Outdoor Equipment! Since 1991, SI Outdoor Equipment has been a major supplier of landscaping equipment in the Mount Vernon, Illinois area. We are locally owned business, where our friendly service technicians have a total of 25 years of experience. SI Outdoor Equipment offers a wide variety of new and used mowers, sharpening of mower blades and chainsaw chains, and we do all warranty work on site! We offer demonstration of new mowers, and pick up and delivery is available in a 20 mile service area. SI Outdoor Equipment is a proud member of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce! Call now or stop in today for a diagnosis and schedule our services today! Our friendly technicians are ready to assist you!

Welcome to SI Outdoor Equipment! Since 1991, SI Outdoor Equipment has been a major supplier of landscaping equipment in the Mount Vernon, Illinois area. We are locally owned business, where our friendly service technicians have a total of 25 years of experience. SI Outdoor Equipment offers a wide variety of new and used mowers, sharpening of mower blades and chainsaw chains, and we do all warranty work on site! We offer demonstration of new mowers, and pick up and delivery is available in a 20 mile service area. SI Outdoor Equipment is a proud member of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce! Call now or stop in today for a diagnosis and schedule our services today! Our friendly technicians are ready to assist you!


Empire Earth & Concrete CO
5004 Snapdragon Rd
5.00(
3
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Empire Earth & Concrete CO
5004 Snapdragon Rd
5.00(
3
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Licensed and fully insured

Licensed and fully insured


Decorist
38 Keyes Ave.
No reviews
Decorist
38 Keyes Ave.
No reviews
12 years of experience

Decorist is an online interior design service that provides professional decorating help – in your style and on your budget – for a low flat fee starting at $199 per room. Whether you're moving, renovating or just want a fresh new look, Decorist is the easy and affordable way to design the room you've always wanted.

Decorist is an online interior design service that provides professional decorating help – in your style and on your budget – for a low flat fee starting at $199 per room. Whether you're moving, renovating or just want a fresh new look, Decorist is the easy and affordable way to design the room you've always wanted.


R & A Tree Service
1345 Puxico Rd
5.00(
3
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R & A Tree Service
1345 Puxico Rd
5.00(
3
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a tree service provider in business for over 20 years. We are a Christian owned and operated business. We have the lowest prices around for tree removal, trimming, and topping. We specialize in all trees and will take care of the ones no one will do. We have bucket trucks that extend 70ft. with cranes able to lift 2000lbs anywhere in the air along with whole tree chippers with wenches, chipper trucks, track hoes, and low boys. We make sure our customers are 100% happy before we leave. Please give us a call and let us know how we can be of service...we look forward to hearing from you!

We are a tree service provider in business for over 20 years. We are a Christian owned and operated business. We have the lowest prices around for tree removal, trimming, and topping. We specialize in all trees and will take care of the ones no one will do. We have bucket trucks that extend 70ft. with cranes able to lift 2000lbs anywhere in the air along with whole tree chippers with wenches, chipper trucks, track hoes, and low boys. We make sure our customers are 100% happy before we leave. Please give us a call and let us know how we can be of service...we look forward to hearing from you!


Reeders Remodeling
121 S 17th
5.00(
1
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Reeders Remodeling
121 S 17th
5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Anywhere from 1-10 employees. May hire sub contractors. Charges by the job. Travel/trip charges may apply for long distance jobs.

Anywhere from 1-10 employees. May hire sub contractors. Charges by the job. Travel/trip charges may apply for long distance jobs.

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Evansville, IL

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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