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Brad Sayre Landscape Services
4.7(
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Serving Graton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We recently had our front & back yard landscaped by Brad Sayre Landscaping and we couldn’t be happier. Our project included new lawn in the front & back yard, numerous plants plus a 12’ maple tree, irrigation, and pavers for the back patio. Brad’s business is family owned & operated, with his daughter Hailey from Devil Mountain Nursery in Petaluma who supplied the plants, his son Dan, who with crew Justin & Russell did an outstanding job on the sod, plant and paver installations, as well as new irrigation in the front & back yards. They were knowledgeable, always helpful, cheerful, and were open to discussing ideas. We were extremely impressed with Brad’s knowledge & selection of plants, his design ideas and his background in horticulture. We would highly recommend Brad Sayre Landscaping with an A+! Bob & Donna Doyle"
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Response time6 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Mindful Landscapes
5.0(
8
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Serving Graton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The Mindful Landscape team delivered on their promise to exactly fulfill the plan made for a new lawn and hard scape. Brian was able to hear our wishes and professionally executed each phase of the project. He has a dedicated and hard working team. They are pleasant, work well together, showed up on time and worked a full day. He turned our nightmare of a front yard into a beautiful lawn with wonderful trees in a short period of time. They did tractor work, put in a quality sod, a sprinkler system, trees, and a sidewalk. If Brian says he can do it, he can. He was the right person for us."
Curving Flagstone Pathway
Fire Pit on the Russian River
B & B Patio & Pathways with LIghting
Raised Beds with Black Construction Stakes
Cobblestone Wall

+20

Response time3 days
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Brightfield Landscape Inc
4.8(
16
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Serving Graton, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom 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.

Russian River clean up
irrigation valve replacement
Russian River clean up
irrigation valve replacement
Russian River clean up

+51

Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Sola de Vega Landscaping
5.0(
10
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Serving Graton, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Green Magic Landscaping
5.0(
3
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Serving Graton, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We specialize in all phases of landscaping design and installs, hardscaping, pavers, trees, plants, flowers, and more! 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! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

Response time2 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Gardens of the Wine Country, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Graton, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Gardens of the Wine Country, founded in 2001, has a highly-qualified staff that places primary emphasis on personal attention, service and detail.\nWith our history and experience we can anticipate the pitfalls, needs and requirements before they become concerns or problems. Over the past 20 years we have helped hundreds of clients realize their vision.\n\nWe pride ourselves on our personal service, attention to detail and client contact.

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Babylon Builders - Home & Landscape Contractor
4.2(
421
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Serving Graton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

"Very happy with the performance of Babylon Gardens. Good communication throughout, and a first class crew performed the work. I met with Rony and after a little back and forth on the project scope was able to schedule the work. Originally planned for 5 days, Rony's foreman and his team completed the work in 3 days (there had been a weather delay and they were as interested in getting the work done on time as I was)! Rony's foreman Juan knew his stuff, and truly went the extra mile, including performing some extra work which Rony covered under the original quote - greatly appreciated! Specifically, when Rony and I walked the job, we had agreed that rather than installing extra drainage, Rony would ensure the crew graded the slope down to the existing drain. Juan determined that was not the right way to do it, and installed a new drain in an ideal location. He also laid down some pavers which was outside the scope. It was just a few, to create a little accent where there would have been a dirt void between my side yard where a concrete walk was laid, and the sod that was installed in the back yard. Again, Juan did this, and even though it wasn't a lot of extra work, it was above and beyond the scope, but illustrates to me that the company and this crew is more interested in customer satisfaction and exemplary work than just the money. I will definitely call Rony the next time I need work done!"
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Lemur Tree Aid
4.9(
19
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Serving Graton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thank you Lemur Tree Aid for Pruning tree and bushes. They are very professional and fast. Came equipped and wearing Mask. They communicate well with quote and stick to it. Clean up after very well. Highly recommend and I will definitely hire again!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Babylon Builders
4.2(
463
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Serving Graton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Babylon Gardens has been a fantastic company for our large backyard project and we're very pleased with what they accomplished in the last couple months. Professional, responsive and high quality work. Definitely recommend them to others and I'll use them again in the future. The owner Ron is a pleasure to deal with and their field lead Juan is awesome."
Backyard
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Modern Country Kitchen
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+167

Response time1 day
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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FAQs for sod installation projects in Graton, CA

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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