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Avatar for R&D Lawn Care and Landscape
R&D Lawn Care and Landscape
18839 Hottle Springs Road
3.85(
46
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Approved Pro
R&D Lawn Care and Landscape
18839 Hottle Springs Road
3.85(
46
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
35 local quotes requested
37 years of experience

When you hire Derrick Brown you get a tried and true professional. Your project will be completed on-time and on-budget. Call us today and find out how to receive a free estimate. **We are NOT a delivery service and will not deliver top soil, rock, mulch, etc.**

"Showed up on time and did a good job. Will use for our next seasonal clean up"

Heather G on May 2021

When you hire Derrick Brown you get a tried and true professional. Your project will be completed on-time and on-budget. Call us today and find out how to receive a free estimate. **We are NOT a delivery service and will not deliver top soil, rock, mulch, etc.**

"Showed up on time and did a good job. Will use for our next seasonal clean up"

Heather G on May 2021


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Scotts Landscape And Excavation
1202 West Macon Street
4.50(
4
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Scotts Landscape And Excavation
1202 West Macon Street
4.50(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
16 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

Scotts Landscape And Excavation 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.

"Was very prompt and followed through and met projected timeline"

Wendy D on April 2023

Scotts Landscape And Excavation 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.

"Was very prompt and followed through and met projected timeline"

Wendy D on April 2023


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Fair's Repairs and Cleaning LLC
PO Box 3622
5.00(
1
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Fair's Repairs and Cleaning LLC
PO Box 3622
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
44 local quotes requested

Gutter cleaning, Exterior cleaning, Roof Cleaning, Dumpster Cleaning! We do it all! Fair prices from a Fair company! Family owned business with over 7 plus years of expeience.

"Very professional and courteous!"

Rajeev K on September 2024

Gutter cleaning, Exterior cleaning, Roof Cleaning, Dumpster Cleaning! We do it all! Fair prices from a Fair company! Family owned business with over 7 plus years of expeience.

"Very professional and courteous!"

Rajeev K on September 2024


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At Home Electric
5.00(
7
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At Home Electric
5.00(
7
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
138 local quotes requested

At Home Electric is located in the heart of South West Missouri. We are family owned and operated with the focus primarily on residential electrical services. However, we will gladly have a look at small commercial and other miscellaneous projects. We strive to provide a quality service that makes you "feel at home".

"Everything went great! The job was done correctly and quickly!"

Ann S on December 2024

At Home Electric is located in the heart of South West Missouri. We are family owned and operated with the focus primarily on residential electrical services. However, we will gladly have a look at small commercial and other miscellaneous projects. We strive to provide a quality service that makes you "feel at home".

"Everything went great! The job was done correctly and quickly!"

Ann S on December 2024


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Tim Walters Enterprises LLC
Based Out Of
5.00(
10
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Tim Walters Enterprises LLC
Based Out Of
5.00(
10
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Customers say: Quick response
192 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

We offer a variety of excavation, land clearing ,storm cleanup, material hauling minor landscaping and maintenance services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"He made sure I was happy with the job before he left."

Lisa M on July 2025

We offer a variety of excavation, land clearing ,storm cleanup, material hauling minor landscaping and maintenance services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"He made sure I was happy with the job before he left."

Lisa M on July 2025


Titus carnagey
No reviews
Titus carnagey
No reviews

Lots of different types of things from siding to excavation

Lots of different types of things from siding to excavation


Hunter Home
PO Box 872
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Hunter Home
PO Box 872
No reviews
14 years of experience

At Hunter Home, we strive to make sure every customer is pleased. We take pride in our work and we don't stop until you, the costomer is happy. We are locally owned and operated. Licensed, Bonded, and Insured. We gaurentee our work 100%. Let us make you one of our many satisfied customers

At Hunter Home, we strive to make sure every customer is pleased. We take pride in our work and we don't stop until you, the costomer is happy. We are locally owned and operated. Licensed, Bonded, and Insured. We gaurentee our work 100%. Let us make you one of our many satisfied customers


BTS tree services
No reviews
BTS tree services
No reviews
6 years of experience

BTS offers tree trimming and removal stump grinding at affordable cost. BTS is owner operated and here to serve you.

BTS offers tree trimming and removal stump grinding at affordable cost. BTS is owner operated and here to serve you.


Roys Mowing
26785 Neutral Ln
5.00(
3
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Roys Mowing
26785 Neutral Ln
5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

As a lawn service we desire to bring you, the customer, complete satisfaction in our work.

As a lawn service we desire to bring you, the customer, complete satisfaction in our work.


A-1 Mr Handyman
243 E High St
5.00(
5
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A-1 Mr Handyman
243 E High St
5.00(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

General handyman services by Tom and his 3 sons. No job is to small . 24 hr emergency services and free estimates. Reasonable rates.

General handyman services by Tom and his 3 sons. No job is to small . 24 hr emergency services and free estimates. Reasonable rates.

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Joplin, MO

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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