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Sod Smith, LLC
6417 Penn Avenue South, Unit 8 10-30
4.90(
49
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Sod Smith, LLC
6417 Penn Avenue South, Unit 8 10-30
4.90(
49
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 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 possible on your particular task or project. Thank you for viewing our page, and we look forward to earning your business! -Kaleb Smith

"We recently hired Sod Smith LLC to sod our yard and couldn't be more impressed. Kaleb was personal yet professional, and had good communication with me, along with answering all of my questions, which made the process easy! Micah and his crew were good to work with. They were respectful, hardworking, and did an excellent job with clean-up. You couldn't even tell they were here! We also signed up for the Establishment Plan. Our Field Tech Cali is great. She comes weekly and checks the sod growth, and today she did out first mow. It looks fabulous! The end result looks amazing! If you're looking for a business that offers professional sod installation, look no further than Sod Smith LLC. We highly recommend!"

Jan B on June 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 possible on your particular task or project. Thank you for viewing our page, and we look forward to earning your business! -Kaleb Smith

"We recently hired Sod Smith LLC to sod our yard and couldn't be more impressed. Kaleb was personal yet professional, and had good communication with me, along with answering all of my questions, which made the process easy! Micah and his crew were good to work with. They were respectful, hardworking, and did an excellent job with clean-up. You couldn't even tell they were here! We also signed up for the Establishment Plan. Our Field Tech Cali is great. She comes weekly and checks the sod growth, and today she did out first mow. It looks fabulous! The end result looks amazing! If you're looking for a business that offers professional sod installation, look no further than Sod Smith LLC. We highly recommend!"

Jan B on June 2025


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Mojestic Landscapes
2630 Overlook Drive
5.00(
10
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Mojestic Landscapes
2630 Overlook Drive
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

We are a family-owned landscape company that has been in business since 2006. We’re committed to being the best at what we do and making sure that every single client we serve is completely satisfied. We work with clients in Minneapolis and surrounding areas and strive to not only meet every client's expectations but to exceed them. Please feel free to give me a call for a consultation on your dream landscape! Thank you!

"Jeremy was wonderful to work with. He paid attention to detail and very informative answering all my questions and concerns. I have referred him to others"

Deborah S on August 2023

We are a family-owned landscape company that has been in business since 2006. We’re committed to being the best at what we do and making sure that every single client we serve is completely satisfied. We work with clients in Minneapolis and surrounding areas and strive to not only meet every client's expectations but to exceed them. Please feel free to give me a call for a consultation on your dream landscape! Thank you!

"Jeremy was wonderful to work with. He paid attention to detail and very informative answering all my questions and concerns. I have referred him to others"

Deborah S on August 2023


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The Grounds Guys of Shakopee and Prior Lake
8317 West 104th Street
5.00(
3
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The Grounds Guys of Shakopee and Prior Lake
8317 West 104th Street
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
14 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

The Grounds Guys of Shakopee and Prior Lake Creek is a locally/owner/family run and operated business. We look at lawns and landscaping as a first impression. An unkempt property can say a lot about a house or a business. With the help of skilled lawn maintenance experts from The Grounds Guys of Shakopee and Prior Lake, your outdoor space can look its best all year long! Whether you want to simply maintain your grounds or design a landscape that reflects your creative personality, our team has the expertise to get the job done. We are proud to provide an exceptional level of care and service to our customers!

"it went great"

Cassandra D on November 2024

The Grounds Guys of Shakopee and Prior Lake Creek is a locally/owner/family run and operated business. We look at lawns and landscaping as a first impression. An unkempt property can say a lot about a house or a business. With the help of skilled lawn maintenance experts from The Grounds Guys of Shakopee and Prior Lake, your outdoor space can look its best all year long! Whether you want to simply maintain your grounds or design a landscape that reflects your creative personality, our team has the expertise to get the job done. We are proud to provide an exceptional level of care and service to our customers!

"it went great"

Cassandra D on November 2024


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Jobsite Buddy LLC
10745 Matthew Drive
5.00(
6
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Jobsite Buddy LLC
10745 Matthew Drive
5.00(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
26 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

We take great pride 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. 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.

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Jake L on March 2025

We take great pride 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. 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.

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Jake L on March 2025


Urban Grinders Lawn and Yard
11813 Ridgemount Avenue W
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Urban Grinders Lawn and Yard
11813 Ridgemount Avenue W
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Thank you for visiting Urban Grinders Lawn and Yard! We are your locally owned and operated lawn and landscaping specialists based in Hopkins, MN. We service residential clients throughout the Twin Cities. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!

Thank you for visiting Urban Grinders Lawn and Yard! We are your locally owned and operated lawn and landscaping specialists based in Hopkins, MN. We service residential clients throughout the Twin Cities. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!


Northwood Outdoor Services
1823 Star Drive
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Northwood Outdoor Services
1823 Star Drive
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
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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Cubed Curbing, LLC
912 South Front Street
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Cubed Curbing, LLC
912 South Front Street
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 5 years of experience in the Landscaping, Dirt Work and Hardscape industry. Cubed Curbing L.L.C is a landscape company that basis it’s focus on premium concrete curb to accent homes and gardens. But we do all aspects of landscaping as well. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

With over 5 years of experience in the Landscaping, Dirt Work and Hardscape industry. Cubed Curbing L.L.C is a landscape company that basis it’s focus on premium concrete curb to accent homes and gardens. But we do all aspects of landscaping as well. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!


Avatar for JB Sod & Land Management, LLC
JB Sod & Land Management, LLC
18006 Queen St NW
4.33(
6
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Approved Pro
JB Sod & Land Management, LLC
18006 Queen St NW
4.33(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We specialize in sod installation, excavation, land clearing, food plot design & builds, site preparation, grading, and building stunning boulder walls. Our team ensures that your land is properly prepared for long-term success, promoting healthy growth and creating beautiful, functional spaces. You can count on us to turn your land into a thriving, well-maintained environment. Contact us today for a free consultation and let’s bring your vision to life!

"We had sod installed last fall, and were very diligent about watering and post-installation care. However, most of our yard did not come back this spring. We received great customer service until we had issues - then it was a challenge to get a response, any ideas on how to revive it, and if they could come take a look. Pretty disappointed as we didn?t even get a full season out of this, and it looks worse than it did before. "

Kristina S on June 2025

We specialize in sod installation, excavation, land clearing, food plot design & builds, site preparation, grading, and building stunning boulder walls. Our team ensures that your land is properly prepared for long-term success, promoting healthy growth and creating beautiful, functional spaces. You can count on us to turn your land into a thriving, well-maintained environment. Contact us today for a free consultation and let’s bring your vision to life!

"We had sod installed last fall, and were very diligent about watering and post-installation care. However, most of our yard did not come back this spring. We received great customer service until we had issues - then it was a challenge to get a response, any ideas on how to revive it, and if they could come take a look. Pretty disappointed as we didn?t even get a full season out of this, and it looks worse than it did before. "

Kristina S on June 2025


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Precision Yard Services Co.
375 Ervin Industrial Boulevard
4.77(
46
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Approved Pro
Precision Yard Services Co.
375 Ervin Industrial Boulevard
4.77(
46
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 local quotes requested

With over 26 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. Call us today.

"Bradley was really good by making that I was happy with the service they provided. Thank you"

Kate G on May 2025

With over 26 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. Call us today.

"Bradley was really good by making that I was happy with the service they provided. Thank you"

Kate G on May 2025


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Metro Pro, Inc.
830 Forest Arms Lane
4.79(
85
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Approved Pro
Metro Pro, Inc.
830 Forest Arms Lane
4.79(
85
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

We do snow plowing and shoveling of driveways and sidewalks only We do not do snow removal on roofs or Ice dam removal. See roof cleaning on HomeAdvisor/Angie’s With more than 25 years of experience, Jeff of Metro Pro, Inc., has the knowledge and skills to complete your project to your specifications. Customer satisfaction is number 1, so give us a call.

"Hired to install about 900 sq feet of sod. Quick work, great results. Highly recommend!!"

Paul F on September 2023

We do snow plowing and shoveling of driveways and sidewalks only We do not do snow removal on roofs or Ice dam removal. See roof cleaning on HomeAdvisor/Angie’s With more than 25 years of experience, Jeff of Metro Pro, Inc., has the knowledge and skills to complete your project to your specifications. Customer satisfaction is number 1, so give us a call.

"Hired to install about 900 sq feet of sod. Quick work, great results. Highly recommend!!"

Paul F on September 2023

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Excelsior, 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.

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