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Bowman's Landscaping & Lawn Care

4.83(
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Bowman's Landscaping & Lawn Care

4.83(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

Bowman's Landscaping & Lawn Care 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 customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Brian and his staff turned my yard from the ugliest on the street to one of the best yards! Bowmanâ s answered my questions , made great suggestions for future jobs. Outstanding to work with and I would highly recommend!!!!"

Cristi H on November 2023

Bowman's Landscaping & Lawn Care 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 customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Brian and his staff turned my yard from the ugliest on the street to one of the best yards! Bowmanâ s answered my questions , made great suggestions for future jobs. Outstanding to work with and I would highly recommend!!!!"

Cristi H on November 2023


Hicks Lawn Care

5.00(
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Hicks Lawn Care

5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

With over 11 years of experience, Hicks Lawn Care is the solution for all your lawn care needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there is no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Call us today!

"Very professional and accomodating"

Deborah J on September 2023

With over 11 years of experience, Hicks Lawn Care is the solution for all your lawn care needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there is no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Call us today!

"Very professional and accomodating"

Deborah J on September 2023


J P Landscape & Lawncare

5.00(
8
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J P Landscape & Lawncare

5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
29 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

J P Landscape & Lawncare, 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!

"These people are the real deal! Mike and his son Jeremy are honest hard working people. They came recommended by a neighbor that hired them for sod in 2019. Their pricing was fair, they came when promised and did a fantastic job. "

Diana F on October 2025

J P Landscape & Lawncare, 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!

"These people are the real deal! Mike and his son Jeremy are honest hard working people. They came recommended by a neighbor that hired them for sod in 2019. Their pricing was fair, they came when promised and did a fantastic job. "

Diana F on October 2025


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Americas Landscaping Service, LLC

5.00(
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Americas Landscaping Service, LLC

5.00(
16
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Landscaping 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!

"It went smooth until the sky opened up and it poured. Antonio and his crew kept working and finished the project. Dedication like this is rare. I would hire again in a heartbeat"

Gary K on June 2025

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Landscaping 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!

"It went smooth until the sky opened up and it poured. Antonio and his crew kept working and finished the project. Dedication like this is rare. I would hire again in a heartbeat"

Gary K on June 2025


"Very good job. On time and easy to communicate with."

fred s on August 2025

flori view landscaping LLC Service. Lawn maintenance. garden design Grass mowing. Leaf cleaning Fertilizing. Mulching . shrb trim Flowers bed . planting plants. patios sidewalk and seeding .retaining walls Fixed decks . renew decks . fence service

"Very good job. On time and easy to communicate with."

fred s on August 2025


Green Rhino Landscaping

4.98(
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Green Rhino Landscaping

4.98(
24
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

Welcome to Green Rhino Landscaping, proudly servicing Wake Forest and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection and leave you with a 5-star experience. Our goal is to build long lasting relationships with customers. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"Great business. Professional on time did a great even job of excavation. Will contino to use them for next projects."

ThomasColonna C on April 2024

Welcome to Green Rhino Landscaping, proudly servicing Wake Forest and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection and leave you with a 5-star experience. Our goal is to build long lasting relationships with customers. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"Great business. Professional on time did a great even job of excavation. Will contino to use them for next projects."

ThomasColonna C on April 2024


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Vin DiPasquale Landscaping

4.80(
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Vin DiPasquale Landscaping

4.80(
40
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Vincent DiPasquale has over thirty years of Landscaping experience. He operates his business under the principles of professionalism, integrity, honesty, client-focus and excellence. He personally inspects and assesses all potential properties to provide each property owner with accurate advice and a clear services estimate. He has built a solid reputation on customer satisfaction. DiPasquale landscaping achieved this through quality work, attention to detail, and prompt service. Our goal is to provide quick response time on all requests for information and estimates and ensure excellent customer service to all our clients.

"This team of men & woman are the BEST. This was a HUGE sized job and took them 2.5 days in the pouring rain, THey disassembled and removed all our office furniture as we moved to a new location. Their communication prior and during was wonderful. This team is truly the definition of a hardworking crew."

Nicole H on August 2025

Vincent DiPasquale has over thirty years of Landscaping experience. He operates his business under the principles of professionalism, integrity, honesty, client-focus and excellence. He personally inspects and assesses all potential properties to provide each property owner with accurate advice and a clear services estimate. He has built a solid reputation on customer satisfaction. DiPasquale landscaping achieved this through quality work, attention to detail, and prompt service. Our goal is to provide quick response time on all requests for information and estimates and ensure excellent customer service to all our clients.

"This team of men & woman are the BEST. This was a HUGE sized job and took them 2.5 days in the pouring rain, THey disassembled and removed all our office furniture as we moved to a new location. Their communication prior and during was wonderful. This team is truly the definition of a hardworking crew."

Nicole H on August 2025


Veteran owned and operated company with plenty of experience creating an amazing outdoor living space for everyone!


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Rivera Landscape, LLC

4.68(
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Rivera Landscape, LLC

4.68(
79
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great communication and work was completed quickly and correctly. Thank You"

Kevin F on January 2026

We are a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great communication and work was completed quickly and correctly. Thank You"

Kevin F on January 2026


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Season to Season Landscaping

4.60(
20
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Season to Season Landscaping

4.60(
20
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are the go-to landscaping company in the Triangle area. Our team is made up of a collective of highly trained and experienced staff. We only hire people who are masters at their profession to provide you with the highest-quality service possible. We make it a point to establish and maintain an ongoing relationship with each of our clients by providing superior customer service from a knowledgeable and dependable team you can trust.

"I had a very positive experience overall. Sara was absolutely wonderful—professional, courteous, and attentive throughout the process. There were some minor communication issues at the beginning, but these were addressed promptly and resolved without impacting the quality of service. One area for improvement would be the invoicing process. I expected to receive an invoice automatically, but I had to request one instead. Streamlining this step would make the experience even better. Thank you for the excellent work and attention to detail."

Danny H on December 2025

We are the go-to landscaping company in the Triangle area. Our team is made up of a collective of highly trained and experienced staff. We only hire people who are masters at their profession to provide you with the highest-quality service possible. We make it a point to establish and maintain an ongoing relationship with each of our clients by providing superior customer service from a knowledgeable and dependable team you can trust.

"I had a very positive experience overall. Sara was absolutely wonderful—professional, courteous, and attentive throughout the process. There were some minor communication issues at the beginning, but these were addressed promptly and resolved without impacting the quality of service. One area for improvement would be the invoicing process. I expected to receive an invoice automatically, but I had to request one instead. Streamlining this step would make the experience even better. Thank you for the excellent work and attention to detail."

Danny H on December 2025

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Franklinton, NC

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 Franklinton, NC 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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