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Container King, LLC

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Container King, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Container King LLC is a 4 man crew with combined 55+ years experience. We specialize in commercial and residential landscape installation: *Access to the best wholesale only nurseries* -B&B trees and shrubs -Container plants -Groundcover -Ornamental grasses -Bulbs -Native and Ornamental -Sod (Fescue, Zoysia, Bermuda) -Seed (Fescue, Zoysia, Bermuda) -Gardens -Planting beds -Raised beds -Erosion control -Decorative above ground drainage solutions -French drains -PVC drainage -Corrugated double wall drainage -Corrugated single wall drainage -Landscape Design -Steel edge Borders -Low voltage outdoor lighting -Decorative Boulders -Rock Gardens -Small water features -Mulch, Soil, Gravel -Clean ups -Low Pruning -Irrigation sprinkler head replacement -Drip irrigation -Transplanting

"They were one time, got right to work, and did a great job! Ed was very knowledgeable about the plants and flowers and trees.Class act all the way!"

Jane W on May 2023

Container King LLC is a 4 man crew with combined 55+ years experience. We specialize in commercial and residential landscape installation: *Access to the best wholesale only nurseries* -B&B trees and shrubs -Container plants -Groundcover -Ornamental grasses -Bulbs -Native and Ornamental -Sod (Fescue, Zoysia, Bermuda) -Seed (Fescue, Zoysia, Bermuda) -Gardens -Planting beds -Raised beds -Erosion control -Decorative above ground drainage solutions -French drains -PVC drainage -Corrugated double wall drainage -Corrugated single wall drainage -Landscape Design -Steel edge Borders -Low voltage outdoor lighting -Decorative Boulders -Rock Gardens -Small water features -Mulch, Soil, Gravel -Clean ups -Low Pruning -Irrigation sprinkler head replacement -Drip irrigation -Transplanting

"They were one time, got right to work, and did a great job! Ed was very knowledgeable about the plants and flowers and trees.Class act all the way!"

Jane W on May 2023



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Lemus Landscaping

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Lemus Landscaping

4.91(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 local quotes requested

Lemus Landscaping, provides outstanding landscaping and lawn care work around the Sanford North Carolina area. With over 20 years in the business, we will provide you with the same high quality work that has kept us in business for all these years. We are small and personal, and you can trust the commitment to quality that you'll get with us. We feel that our customers come first; while this is not a new concept it seems to be one that a lot of contractors have forgotten. Please call us today for a free and honest quote. We look forward to hearing from you! We are fully insured!

"The Lemus crew arrived on time and did an excellent, professional job. The site manager, Apollo, kept me informed as the work progressed and provided me with the necessary information to promote the growth of the new sod. Our lawn looks stunning."

JERRY R on October 2025

Lemus Landscaping, provides outstanding landscaping and lawn care work around the Sanford North Carolina area. With over 20 years in the business, we will provide you with the same high quality work that has kept us in business for all these years. We are small and personal, and you can trust the commitment to quality that you'll get with us. We feel that our customers come first; while this is not a new concept it seems to be one that a lot of contractors have forgotten. Please call us today for a free and honest quote. We look forward to hearing from you! We are fully insured!

"The Lemus crew arrived on time and did an excellent, professional job. The site manager, Apollo, kept me informed as the work progressed and provided me with the necessary information to promote the growth of the new sod. Our lawn looks stunning."

JERRY R on October 2025


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Mendoza Hardscape

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Mendoza Hardscape

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Mr. Montoya gave me a reasonable quote, and completed the job within three days. He and his men were hard work professionals. They did a great job and will hire again if needed."

Nora C on June 2025

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Mr. Montoya gave me a reasonable quote, and completed the job within three days. He and his men were hard work professionals. They did a great job and will hire again if needed."

Nora C on June 2025


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Envision Landscaping LLC

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Envision Landscaping LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
12 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!

"Amazing job installing a fire pit my back yard looks great now"

Mason b on September 2024

We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!

"Amazing job installing a fire pit my back yard looks great now"

Mason b on September 2024


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Hutchins Landscape & Lawn Maintenance LLC

4.72(
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Hutchins Landscape & Lawn Maintenance LLC

4.72(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

We are proud to have served the Triangle for 25+ years. We offer reasonable prices, and phenomenal results. We know that details matter. We specialize in irrigation installation and repairs. We enjoy other services like maintenance, landscape lighting, hardscapes, and more!We can help you get the landscape and lawn you've always dreamed of!

"Great work"

Sonny R on September 2025

We are proud to have served the Triangle for 25+ years. We offer reasonable prices, and phenomenal results. We know that details matter. We specialize in irrigation installation and repairs. We enjoy other services like maintenance, landscape lighting, hardscapes, and more!We can help you get the landscape and lawn you've always dreamed of!

"Great work"

Sonny R on September 2025


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Vert Life Landscaping LLC

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Vert Life Landscaping LLC

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

We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, 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!

"Vert Life did a wonderful job on my front yard landscaping. The owner was very knowledgeable in recommending new plants and river rocks to enhance the appearance of my front lawn. I am very happy with the results!"

kimb***** j on November 2024

We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, 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!

"Vert Life did a wonderful job on my front yard landscaping. The owner was very knowledgeable in recommending new plants and river rocks to enhance the appearance of my front lawn. I am very happy with the results!"

kimb***** j on November 2024


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Stilworks, LLC

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Stilworks, LLC

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

Stilworks LLC offers landscape installation and construction services including design, plant installation, hardscapes, custom fencing and decks. Owner, Braden Stilwagen, is talented at creative, large stonework installations and is a specialist in solving grading and drainage problems. We are a small, family owned business, are fully bonded and insured. Stilworks provides a craftsmanship guarantee and strive for complete customer satisfaction.

"They do great work and are great to work with."

Bob W on August 2016

Stilworks LLC offers landscape installation and construction services including design, plant installation, hardscapes, custom fencing and decks. Owner, Braden Stilwagen, is talented at creative, large stonework installations and is a specialist in solving grading and drainage problems. We are a small, family owned business, are fully bonded and insured. Stilworks provides a craftsmanship guarantee and strive for complete customer satisfaction.

"They do great work and are great to work with."

Bob W on August 2016


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


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Rivera Landscape, LLC

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Rivera Landscape, LLC

4.68(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
11 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

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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FAQs for sod installation projects in Hillsborough, 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 Hillsborough, NC homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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