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Melena Landscaping

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Melena Landscaping

4.93(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
66 local quotes requested

Our mission is to provide high quality residential and commercial landscaping services that accomplish your outdoor maintenance goals while working within your budget. Hundreds of satisfied customers and an experienced team are proof that we exist to exceed expectations in all we do. Melena Landscaping is a full service residential and commercial landscaping business based out of Lebanon, Ohio.

"Excellent job! Very professional "

Cheryl H on November 2025

Our mission is to provide high quality residential and commercial landscaping services that accomplish your outdoor maintenance goals while working within your budget. Hundreds of satisfied customers and an experienced team are proof that we exist to exceed expectations in all we do. Melena Landscaping is a full service residential and commercial landscaping business based out of Lebanon, Ohio.

"Excellent job! Very professional "

Cheryl H on November 2025


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Mscapes, LLC

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Mscapes, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 local quotes requested

Mscapes, LLC specializes in Landscapes, hardscapes, and outdoor aesthetics. (Tree and bush trimming, mulching, landscape maintenance, tree removal, stump removal, sod, retaining walls, free standing walls, paver patios, pillars, drainage and downspouts, sprinkler system installation and maintenance, decks, fences, concrete removal and installation, grading, aeration, over-seeding, hydro-seeding, mowing, fertilization, and pest control.) Mscapes guarantees and stands behind all work that we do. We have worked to build a great reputation over the past 20 years within the community. We have an A+ rating the the BBB. Our friendly and knowledgeable employees are great at giving ideas and recommendations on ways to spruce up your outdoor spaces. We strive make sure to get all jobs done within a timely manner, while also providing quality work.

"The MScapes team is absolutely FANTASTIC! I have nothing but positive things to say about them. They were extremely professional, very responsive, and they communicated clearly and regularly to keep me updated on the project. They had great suggestions in terms of design. We were very impressed with the level of detail, and the project turned out better than we expected. I would 100% recommend them to anyone looking to get any sort of hardscaping work done!"

Michelle i on October 2023

Mscapes, LLC specializes in Landscapes, hardscapes, and outdoor aesthetics. (Tree and bush trimming, mulching, landscape maintenance, tree removal, stump removal, sod, retaining walls, free standing walls, paver patios, pillars, drainage and downspouts, sprinkler system installation and maintenance, decks, fences, concrete removal and installation, grading, aeration, over-seeding, hydro-seeding, mowing, fertilization, and pest control.) Mscapes guarantees and stands behind all work that we do. We have worked to build a great reputation over the past 20 years within the community. We have an A+ rating the the BBB. Our friendly and knowledgeable employees are great at giving ideas and recommendations on ways to spruce up your outdoor spaces. We strive make sure to get all jobs done within a timely manner, while also providing quality work.

"The MScapes team is absolutely FANTASTIC! I have nothing but positive things to say about them. They were extremely professional, very responsive, and they communicated clearly and regularly to keep me updated on the project. They had great suggestions in terms of design. We were very impressed with the level of detail, and the project turned out better than we expected. I would 100% recommend them to anyone looking to get any sort of hardscaping work done!"

Michelle i on October 2023


Mario's Landscaping of Cincy, LLC

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Mario's Landscaping of Cincy, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
143 local quotes requested

Our goal is to make your landscaping needs a reality. We can offer expert advice backed by years of landscaping experience to lay out a practical way for you achieve your landscaping goals. We strive to achieve the highest quality of work while keeping your yard and garden easy to maintain.

"Mario and his team were excellent. When they arrived they started to work immediately removing the old bushes, trimming existing plants, clearing the beds, adding new plants/bushes , mulch and planting grass seeds. They even fixed a part of my brick wall that was missing some stones. They did a great job!"

Diana T on November 2024

Our goal is to make your landscaping needs a reality. We can offer expert advice backed by years of landscaping experience to lay out a practical way for you achieve your landscaping goals. We strive to achieve the highest quality of work while keeping your yard and garden easy to maintain.

"Mario and his team were excellent. When they arrived they started to work immediately removing the old bushes, trimming existing plants, clearing the beds, adding new plants/bushes , mulch and planting grass seeds. They even fixed a part of my brick wall that was missing some stones. They did a great job!"

Diana T on November 2024


Top Notch Interior Contractors

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Top Notch Interior Contractors

4.50(
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Customers say: Terrific value
25 years of experience

1 employee. No subs. Cost determined by the job. No travel charges. Extra charge for 24-hour emergency service.

1 employee. No subs. Cost determined by the job. No travel charges. Extra charge for 24-hour emergency service.


Dynasty Lawn Care & Mulching

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Dynasty Lawn Care & Mulching

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12 years of experience

Co-owners Kyle Strasburger and John Dykes. Dynasty Lawn Care values taking pride in our work and offering reasonable rates for all of your basic lawn-care needs. Contact Kyle 937-499-3475 or John 937-510-6806 for a quote. "Quality Service from the Ground Up"

Co-owners Kyle Strasburger and John Dykes. Dynasty Lawn Care values taking pride in our work and offering reasonable rates for all of your basic lawn-care needs. Contact Kyle 937-499-3475 or John 937-510-6806 for a quote. "Quality Service from the Ground Up"


F & T General Construction LLC

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F & T General Construction LLC

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23 years of experience

We are Custom Home Builders, that also do renovations, additions and remodeling. We have our own employee's who perform all phases of the construction.

We are Custom Home Builders, that also do renovations, additions and remodeling. We have our own employee's who perform all phases of the construction.


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Sip City Lawnscapes

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Sip City Lawnscapes

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Free onsite estimate

Sip City Lawnscapes offers all of your lawncare, landscaping, hardscaping and property maintenance needs. Here at Sip City Lawnscapes, we believe that the Lord has called us to serve others and that is what we are here to do at a reasonable price. Sip City Lawnscapes was established in 2019. We are a owner-operated business by the name of Brayden Sipple.

Sip City Lawnscapes offers all of your lawncare, landscaping, hardscaping and property maintenance needs. Here at Sip City Lawnscapes, we believe that the Lord has called us to serve others and that is what we are here to do at a reasonable price. Sip City Lawnscapes was established in 2019. We are a owner-operated business by the name of Brayden Sipple.


Lewis handyman service

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Lewis handyman service

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Thornton Landscape Inc.

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Thornton Landscape Inc.

3.63(
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Customers say: Terrific value
64 years of experience

Thornton Landscape provides comprehensive landscape services from design through installation. We work with residential, commercial and developer customers throughout the Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Greater Dayton region. Thornton Landscape was founded in 1961 by the Thornton family, in Montgomery, Ohio. Rick Doesburg began working for the company in 1969 and bought the company from the Thorntons when they retired in 1999. He now serves as the CEO. Thornton Landscape has been designing, installing and maintaining beautiful and quality outdoor spaces for more than 50 years. Through the decades, many customers and team members have become family and indispensable to the organization. The 50th Anniversary Edition of the Ground Cover newsletter features some of the highlights of the company. Like Rick Doesburg, many of Thornton Landscape’s 35 employees have been a part of this family-owned company for more than 25 years. They are distinguished in the green industry through extensive education and training and many of them have earned certifications as Landscape Professionals, Landscape Architects and Landscape Technicians. Rick Doesburg and his son Andy Doesburg, president, have served in numerous leadership positions in the industry. Rick served as Associates Council President for the Cincinnati Homebuilders Association in 1983 and 2000. He has also held the position of president for PLANET and Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association (ONLA). Following in his father’s footsteps, Andy has also served as president of the Associates Council of the Greater Cincinnati Homebuilders Association in 2007. And he was the ONLA president in 2009.

Thornton Landscape provides comprehensive landscape services from design through installation. We work with residential, commercial and developer customers throughout the Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Greater Dayton region. Thornton Landscape was founded in 1961 by the Thornton family, in Montgomery, Ohio. Rick Doesburg began working for the company in 1969 and bought the company from the Thorntons when they retired in 1999. He now serves as the CEO. Thornton Landscape has been designing, installing and maintaining beautiful and quality outdoor spaces for more than 50 years. Through the decades, many customers and team members have become family and indispensable to the organization. The 50th Anniversary Edition of the Ground Cover newsletter features some of the highlights of the company. Like Rick Doesburg, many of Thornton Landscape’s 35 employees have been a part of this family-owned company for more than 25 years. They are distinguished in the green industry through extensive education and training and many of them have earned certifications as Landscape Professionals, Landscape Architects and Landscape Technicians. Rick Doesburg and his son Andy Doesburg, president, have served in numerous leadership positions in the industry. Rick served as Associates Council President for the Cincinnati Homebuilders Association in 1983 and 2000. He has also held the position of president for PLANET and Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association (ONLA). Following in his father’s footsteps, Andy has also served as president of the Associates Council of the Greater Cincinnati Homebuilders Association in 2007. And he was the ONLA president in 2009.


Complete Ground Solutions LLC

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Complete Ground Solutions LLC

2.00(
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Customers say: Terrific value
25 years of experience

Complete Ground Solutions LLC provides professionally insured and bonded lawn and snow removal services for your home or business. Family owned and operated we have been proudly serving the greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area for over 10 years. CGS also provides interior home services to include kitchen and bath remodeling, drywall installation and repair, and other general renovation services. From building your retaining wall to maintaining the surrounding landscape CGS offers reliable and professional services for your entire home! Free estimates.

Complete Ground Solutions LLC provides professionally insured and bonded lawn and snow removal services for your home or business. Family owned and operated we have been proudly serving the greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area for over 10 years. CGS also provides interior home services to include kitchen and bath remodeling, drywall installation and repair, and other general renovation services. From building your retaining wall to maintaining the surrounding landscape CGS offers reliable and professional services for your entire home! Free estimates.

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Franklin, OH

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 Franklin, OH homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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

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