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Emerald Lawn Services

61 Petersburg Rd
5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro

Emerald Lawn Services

61 Petersburg Rd
5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

Emerald Lawn Services is the premier professional company offering residential services to our clients. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with true professionals at work for you!

"Very respectful, professional."

Sharon M on August 2024

Emerald Lawn Services is the premier professional company offering residential services to our clients. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with true professionals at work for you!

"Very respectful, professional."

Sharon M on August 2024

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Fullerton Landscapes, L.L.C.

52 Main St Suite 2
4.33(
19
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•Approved Pro

Fullerton Landscapes, L.L.C.

52 Main St Suite 2
4.33(
19
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
15 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

Fullerton Landscapes offers over 30 years of experience in all areas of landscape architecture design and build. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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

"friendly personable staff, owner kept in contact"

Greg G on March 2020

Fullerton Landscapes offers over 30 years of experience in all areas of landscape architecture design and build. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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

"friendly personable staff, owner kept in contact"

Greg G on March 2020

Sunrise Paving

5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro

Sunrise Paving

5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
363 local quotes requested

Sunrise Paving is a team of skilled landscapers providing quality workmanship and excellent customer service. We don't stop until we see perfection! At our company, we understand that outdoor landscaping is not just about creating a visually appealing space, but also about ensuring that it meets your practical needs. Give us a call or click for an estimate today!

"Nick and his crew were AMAZING! They were professional, polite, and clean. Nick was insightful and instantly came up with a concept design and plan. They installed a yard drainage system, created a front walkway with pavers and steps, regraded our whole property, added mulch beds, added top soil and seeded with hay for a new lawn. They worked fast and had the entire project finished in a week’s time. Highly recommend!"

April S on August 2024

Sunrise Paving is a team of skilled landscapers providing quality workmanship and excellent customer service. We don't stop until we see perfection! At our company, we understand that outdoor landscaping is not just about creating a visually appealing space, but also about ensuring that it meets your practical needs. Give us a call or click for an estimate today!

"Nick and his crew were AMAZING! They were professional, polite, and clean. Nick was insightful and instantly came up with a concept design and plan. They installed a yard drainage system, created a front walkway with pavers and steps, regraded our whole property, added mulch beds, added top soil and seeded with hay for a new lawn. They worked fast and had the entire project finished in a week’s time. Highly recommend!"

April S on August 2024

Backward flag Maintenance LLC

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4.20(
5
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•Approved Pro

Backward flag Maintenance LLC

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4.20(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
239 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

my business is basically covered in factors landscape design & installations, At our company, your satisfaction is our top priority. We are committed to completing every job to the highest standards, ensuring exceptional quality and service. Discover our range of services and reach out today to book your free estimate. Let us show you the difference our dedication can make!

"Zero stars if it were possible. Harry M came to my home and quoted me 200 dollars and cash was the only payment option he would accept. He came that Saturday and did a horrible job. He used my mower and it’s not working properly now. He didn’t have a working weed wacker and asked for my personal one. He left so many areas undone and I he did report he would come back to finish the job. This never happened; he kept saying he had me scheduled but forgot to tell me. A crew was supposed to come two Saturdays ago and this never happened. He does not respond to text messages. Most importantly, he asked to come to my house to BBQ and to date me. I have text messages to prove this. Even after I declined, he didn’t not understand no after being told several times. There’s a review on another site that doesn’t remove negative feedback and he called that person cursing them out and verbally threatening them. If he does this to me, I will immediately press charges. I’m reporting this fraud anywhere I can until I get my money back from this fraud."

Leah B on August 2025

my business is basically covered in factors landscape design & installations, At our company, your satisfaction is our top priority. We are committed to completing every job to the highest standards, ensuring exceptional quality and service. Discover our range of services and reach out today to book your free estimate. Let us show you the difference our dedication can make!

"Zero stars if it were possible. Harry M came to my home and quoted me 200 dollars and cash was the only payment option he would accept. He came that Saturday and did a horrible job. He used my mower and it’s not working properly now. He didn’t have a working weed wacker and asked for my personal one. He left so many areas undone and I he did report he would come back to finish the job. This never happened; he kept saying he had me scheduled but forgot to tell me. A crew was supposed to come two Saturdays ago and this never happened. He does not respond to text messages. Most importantly, he asked to come to my house to BBQ and to date me. I have text messages to prove this. Even after I declined, he didn’t not understand no after being told several times. There’s a review on another site that doesn’t remove negative feedback and he called that person cursing them out and verbally threatening them. If he does this to me, I will immediately press charges. I’m reporting this fraud anywhere I can until I get my money back from this fraud."

Leah B on August 2025

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Drew-Harp's Lawn Sprinklers

80 Hollybrook Dr
3.80(
45
)
•Approved Pro

Drew-Harp's Lawn Sprinklers

80 Hollybrook Dr
3.80(
45
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
990 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

I service and install Lawn sprinkler systems of all sizes From small residential to large commercial jobs. I strive too too all my customers the best their is in the industry I have been doing this for 22 years I only install the top of the line material, with a great warranty.

"They did the work, but then didn't come back to fix a problem (they wired a zone incorrectly). I texted multiple times, but no response. Don't use them."

Billy O on May 2025

I service and install Lawn sprinkler systems of all sizes From small residential to large commercial jobs. I strive too too all my customers the best their is in the industry I have been doing this for 22 years I only install the top of the line material, with a great warranty.

"They did the work, but then didn't come back to fix a problem (they wired a zone incorrectly). I texted multiple times, but no response. Don't use them."

Billy O on May 2025

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Elders Lawn Care

Located In 59main Netcong Nueva Jersey
5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro

Elders Lawn Care

Located In 59main Netcong Nueva Jersey
5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
257 local quotes requested

Lawn Care business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Elder's workers were on time and very thorough. I have asked them to take over all of my lawn care needs moving forward."

Jim K on August 2025

Lawn Care business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Elder's workers were on time and very thorough. I have asked them to take over all of my lawn care needs moving forward."

Jim K on August 2025

Mountain Landscape Contractors

PO Box 438
5.00(
7
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•Approved Pro

Mountain Landscape Contractors

PO Box 438
5.00(
7
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1050 local quotes requested

Since 1989 Mountain Landscape Contractors, Inc. has been servicing northern New Jersey with all encompassing commercial and residential landscape services. Mountain Landscape Contractors, Inc. offers a full complement of landscape services providing everything you need to improve and maintain your property with one professional relationship.

"We've been using Mountain Landscape Contractors for the past 6+ years and they have totally transformed our property. It went from a neglected and overgrown mess to a beautiful usable space for our family to grow and play in. We use them for basic maintenance and property upkeep but we've also used them for drainage, fencing, retaining wall work, water management, hardscaping, landscaping and so much more. We'd highly recommend them to anyone looking to take their property to the next level."

Ari H on October 2024

Since 1989 Mountain Landscape Contractors, Inc. has been servicing northern New Jersey with all encompassing commercial and residential landscape services. Mountain Landscape Contractors, Inc. offers a full complement of landscape services providing everything you need to improve and maintain your property with one professional relationship.

"We've been using Mountain Landscape Contractors for the past 6+ years and they have totally transformed our property. It went from a neglected and overgrown mess to a beautiful usable space for our family to grow and play in. We use them for basic maintenance and property upkeep but we've also used them for drainage, fencing, retaining wall work, water management, hardscaping, landscaping and so much more. We'd highly recommend them to anyone looking to take their property to the next level."

Ari H on October 2024

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Everyones Grandpa Inc

Located
4.96(
142
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•Approved Pro

Everyones Grandpa Inc

Located
4.96(
142
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
933 local quotes requested

locally owned and operated. With new and current clients we want to constantly strive for customer satisfaction by providing services that is centered around trust, accountability, integrity and transparency. Call or click to schedule an estimate today! We look forward to working with you.

"PERFECT!! Such attention to detail. All the bad rusting paint was scraped off, first coat put on, then the miracle of the final coat! Ahhhh! Truly a professional AND a smart and engaging human! Will obviously hire him again for all the other things I need done to my house! He can do ANYTHING!!!!🤩🤩🤩"

Sheila M on August 2025

locally owned and operated. With new and current clients we want to constantly strive for customer satisfaction by providing services that is centered around trust, accountability, integrity and transparency. Call or click to schedule an estimate today! We look forward to working with you.

"PERFECT!! Such attention to detail. All the bad rusting paint was scraped off, first coat put on, then the miracle of the final coat! Ahhhh! Truly a professional AND a smart and engaging human! Will obviously hire him again for all the other things I need done to my house! He can do ANYTHING!!!!🤩🤩🤩"

Sheila M on August 2025

Bailey Remodeling

Atherton
5.00(
6
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Bailey Remodeling

Atherton
5.00(
6
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family company that offers quality craftsmenship at an affordable price. We believe in always doing our very best. That means going above and beyond to surpass expectations and make sure your home is everything you want it to be.

We are a family company that offers quality craftsmenship at an affordable price. We believe in always doing our very best. That means going above and beyond to surpass expectations and make sure your home is everything you want it to be.

Branstone LLC

PO Box 204
5.00(
1
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Branstone LLC

PO Box 204
5.00(
1
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29 years of experience

Small business /family run and owned /owners on site /with 30 years experience

Small business /family run and owned /owners on site /with 30 years experience

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Hackettstown, NJ

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 Hackettstown, NJ homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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