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Vista Landscape Management

5.00(
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Vista Landscape Management

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 years of experience

We specialize in all landscape and irrigation services and repairs, & more! 38 years in business. 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! We do design installation and maintenance of residential Landscapes. Click to schedule a free estimate today! 38 years experience in the Landscape and irrigation industry. No job to big or small. Irrigation repairs ASAP. we also install holiday lights.!!!

"Vista Landscape Management has successfully completed the following projects for us earlier this fall: 1. Used sand and top soil to eliminate several low shaded areas where our bermuda grass had died. 2. Installed fescue sod in these same shaded areas. Vista Landscape Management is currently installing a Rain Bird irrigation system in our entire yard and the flower beds. I believe they will complete the irrigation system before Thanksgiving."

Raymond S on November 2025

We specialize in all landscape and irrigation services and repairs, & more! 38 years in business. 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! We do design installation and maintenance of residential Landscapes. Click to schedule a free estimate today! 38 years experience in the Landscape and irrigation industry. No job to big or small. Irrigation repairs ASAP. we also install holiday lights.!!!

"Vista Landscape Management has successfully completed the following projects for us earlier this fall: 1. Used sand and top soil to eliminate several low shaded areas where our bermuda grass had died. 2. Installed fescue sod in these same shaded areas. Vista Landscape Management is currently installing a Rain Bird irrigation system in our entire yard and the flower beds. I believe they will complete the irrigation system before Thanksgiving."

Raymond S on November 2025

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Trent Savage Landscaping

4.92(
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Trent Savage Landscaping

4.92(
12
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

I have been doing landscaping for 10 years! I specialize in dirt work, sod,retaining walls, patios, drainage, fencing, Delivery of landscaping products! Discounts in the winter on any work done! Call to get on schedule!

"Trent was great! He replied prompt and set up an appointment to bid right away. His ideas for my lawn were both practical and attractive. We had to work around much needed rainfall, and he managed his time well. My job was completed in just a few days and is so beautiful. I will definitely use his services again."

Gail K on November 2024

I have been doing landscaping for 10 years! I specialize in dirt work, sod,retaining walls, patios, drainage, fencing, Delivery of landscaping products! Discounts in the winter on any work done! Call to get on schedule!

"Trent was great! He replied prompt and set up an appointment to bid right away. His ideas for my lawn were both practical and attractive. We had to work around much needed rainfall, and he managed his time well. My job was completed in just a few days and is so beautiful. I will definitely use his services again."

Gail K on November 2024

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Dogwood Landscaping Bentonville AR

5.00(
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Dogwood Landscaping Bentonville AR

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a landscaping, fence building, and lawn maintenance company serving Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. Our goal is to be the highest quality, and most friendly outdoor service in town!

"Joel and his crew were amazing from the get go. He had great communication and explained everything to us and what would be best for our needs. They respected our property and the work area was always clean. We HIGHLY recommend Dogwood Landscaping 😁👍🏻"

Brandi H on December 2025

We are a landscaping, fence building, and lawn maintenance company serving Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. Our goal is to be the highest quality, and most friendly outdoor service in town!

"Joel and his crew were amazing from the get go. He had great communication and explained everything to us and what would be best for our needs. They respected our property and the work area was always clean. We HIGHLY recommend Dogwood Landscaping 😁👍🏻"

Brandi H on December 2025

Natural State Lawncare & Landscape & Curbing, LLC

3.00(
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Natural State Lawncare & Landscape & Curbing, LLC

3.00(
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42 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your project as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customization to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Ron yoder one of the owners of the natrual state landscaping and curbing went into partnership with Keeton Lefgren and committed timber theft on my property, using the natrual state equipment and trucks to haul my timber, fully knowing this man had a felony for timber theft once before! We had never been paid, they damaged the land, dropping a large cedar on the septic tank and busting it, as well as stripped the value of the trees, depreciated the value of the timber and left trees fallen, cut wrong and worthless. They never took them to a sawmill, no invoices, no payment. This company, Ron Yoder, keeton lofgren and John raped our land and caused detrimental damages to our property and family FULLY AWARE they were working with a serial con man who has over 10 CRIMINAL AND CIVIL CASES AGAINST HIM! Two in October of 2025 plus Two more at the first of November! Do not do business with this company or these people! I'm reaching out to the attorney General, the prosecuting attorney & BBB"

WHITNEY H on October 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your project as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customization to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Ron yoder one of the owners of the natrual state landscaping and curbing went into partnership with Keeton Lefgren and committed timber theft on my property, using the natrual state equipment and trucks to haul my timber, fully knowing this man had a felony for timber theft once before! We had never been paid, they damaged the land, dropping a large cedar on the septic tank and busting it, as well as stripped the value of the trees, depreciated the value of the timber and left trees fallen, cut wrong and worthless. They never took them to a sawmill, no invoices, no payment. This company, Ron Yoder, keeton lofgren and John raped our land and caused detrimental damages to our property and family FULLY AWARE they were working with a serial con man who has over 10 CRIMINAL AND CIVIL CASES AGAINST HIM! Two in October of 2025 plus Two more at the first of November! Do not do business with this company or these people! I'm reaching out to the attorney General, the prosecuting attorney & BBB"

WHITNEY H on October 2025

FAQs for sod installation projects in Gateway, AR

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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