We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, consistency and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"James DeWitt is a professional. Gave me a great quote, showed up on time and finished quickly. Does not waste time. I then used him to do my second house. Again verry satisfied. Asked him, if he drives passed my properties and looks bad call me."
Arnold C on January 2020
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, consistency and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"James DeWitt is a professional. Gave me a great quote, showed up on time and finished quickly. Does not waste time. I then used him to do my second house. Again verry satisfied. Asked him, if he drives passed my properties and looks bad call me."
Arnold C on January 2020
With over 15 years of valued industry experience, Oceans Edge Lawn Service is your premier option for any residential or commercial lawn care needs. We know that our promptness, professionalism, quality of work, and overall customer experience provided are all unparalleled. If you've been thinking of consulting the best in Sarasota lawn care, please wait no longer and give us a call today!
"Good job"
April G on February 2015
With over 15 years of valued industry experience, Oceans Edge Lawn Service is your premier option for any residential or commercial lawn care needs. We know that our promptness, professionalism, quality of work, and overall customer experience provided are all unparalleled. If you've been thinking of consulting the best in Sarasota lawn care, please wait no longer and give us a call today!
"Good job"
April G on February 2015
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Called me and was out the same day."
Len H on August 2022
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Called me and was out the same day."
Len H on August 2022
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! We have over 40 years of Experience.
"Tom and his team did an excellent job with the "remodel" on our yard -removed turf/ put down shells/ added new plants/ all new irrigation system and added outdoor lighting. They also handle our monthly maintenance and I've been very happy with how the yard looks! Tom is very responsive to text/email and was instrumental in helping me get the full rebate from MCUD. Best service provider we have on the island!"
Pam D on January 2020
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! We have over 40 years of Experience.
"Tom and his team did an excellent job with the "remodel" on our yard -removed turf/ put down shells/ added new plants/ all new irrigation system and added outdoor lighting. They also handle our monthly maintenance and I've been very happy with how the yard looks! Tom is very responsive to text/email and was instrumental in helping me get the full rebate from MCUD. Best service provider we have on the island!"
Pam D on January 2020
SunUp Lawn & Landscaping is a full-service landscaping company based in North Port, FL. We offer professional lawn care, cleanups, grading, and machine work—delivering reliable, high-quality service to keep your outdoor spaces looking their best. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Great service!!"
Karen M on May 2025
SunUp Lawn & Landscaping is a full-service landscaping company based in North Port, FL. We offer professional lawn care, cleanups, grading, and machine work—delivering reliable, high-quality service to keep your outdoor spaces looking their best. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Great service!!"
Karen M on May 2025
My name is Shane LeBoff I was born and raised in Bradenton Fl. I enjoy caring for my local neighbors by bringing their property back to life or providing routine lawn and property maintenance.
"He is a really good guy very respectful and honest and does really good work. And is fair priced will definitely have him back to do more work beside mowing the lawn."
Daniel H on June 2025
My name is Shane LeBoff I was born and raised in Bradenton Fl. I enjoy caring for my local neighbors by bringing their property back to life or providing routine lawn and property maintenance.
"He is a really good guy very respectful and honest and does really good work. And is fair priced will definitely have him back to do more work beside mowing the lawn."
Daniel H on June 2025
FLislandmowers is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"Ted Dore was very communicative with me, since I am out of state. He sent before and after pictures of the job. The after pictures are wonderful! He did a great job mowing and edging my yard. He even went above and beyond by treating the stone mulched beds with weed killer. I gave him extra money for that since his price was so reasonable in the first place. I highly recommend using Ted. He is very courteous and does great work!"
Kimberly S on June 2025
FLislandmowers is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"Ted Dore was very communicative with me, since I am out of state. He sent before and after pictures of the job. The after pictures are wonderful! He did a great job mowing and edging my yard. He even went above and beyond by treating the stone mulched beds with weed killer. I gave him extra money for that since his price was so reasonable in the first place. I highly recommend using Ted. He is very courteous and does great work!"
Kimberly S on June 2025
Kinseys Irrigation LLC is a fully licensed and insured irrigation company servicing Sarasota and Charlotte countie. Owner and operator Levi Kinsey is excited to provide a reliable irrigation service for all customers of the area. Services include but not limited to any and all repairs, maintenance, and installations. Call (941)889-9663 now to schedule your free estimate!
"Professional"
Jo J on May 2024
Kinseys Irrigation LLC is a fully licensed and insured irrigation company servicing Sarasota and Charlotte countie. Owner and operator Levi Kinsey is excited to provide a reliable irrigation service for all customers of the area. Services include but not limited to any and all repairs, maintenance, and installations. Call (941)889-9663 now to schedule your free estimate!
"Professional"
Jo J on May 2024
H I M Irrigation, LLC is a reputable irrigation company based in Bradenton, FL. Specializing in irrigation system installation and maintenance, they cater to both residential and commercial clients. With a focus on efficiency and sustainability, H I M Irrigation offers customized solutions to help clients conserve water and keep their landscapes lush and healthy.
"I will definately use H.I.M. again. Prompt, professional and certainly knows his stuff. I would highly recommend."
Monica B on February 2025
H I M Irrigation, LLC is a reputable irrigation company based in Bradenton, FL. Specializing in irrigation system installation and maintenance, they cater to both residential and commercial clients. With a focus on efficiency and sustainability, H I M Irrigation offers customized solutions to help clients conserve water and keep their landscapes lush and healthy.
"I will definately use H.I.M. again. Prompt, professional and certainly knows his stuff. I would highly recommend."
Monica B on February 2025
Tropical Outdoor Solutions Inc. is a local, family owned Irrigation, Landscape Installation and Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Contractor based in Sarasota Florida. Since inception in the Sarasota area in 2014 owners Kyle and Troy have used their combined 50 years of experience to assemble a top notch team of installers and technicians to provide excellent service in the area. We always take time to return your calls and have live help for you at the office Monday through Friday 9 AM to 3 PM.
"We engaged Tropical Outdoor Solutions through our landscape architect for a total renovation of the exterior of our property. In addition to replacing nearly all plantings, our project involved laying new drainage pipes and installing entirely new irrigation and lighting systems. The results were at best disappointing. In many cases, Tropical was unable to obtain prescribed plantings, necessitating unsatisfactory substitutions. Some of these were so small that they stood little chance of surviving, including two trees that looked more like none too healthy saplings. Plantings were unevenly spaced in many places. Failure to level the ground after excavation created uneven turf. Sod was laid blocking two gutter drainage outlets. No irrigation was provided for an area of shrubbery. Metal edging had to be revised several times. Landscaping of a small atrium, part of the original plan, was never done. Tropical told us that the project would take about three weeks; instead, it dragged on for many more. The project lacked adequate supervision and monitoring of the work by senior personnel. Several requested adjustments were either not carried out or ignored completely. The attitude and behavior of some members of the crew were distressingly unprofessional We have spent the last several months trying to correct these problems, necessarily incurring yet more expense and time lost. We entrusted a six-figure job to Tropical Outdoor Solutions but were left with an incomplete and suboptimally executed realization of a carefully designed plan. We certainly would not recommend Tropical Outdoor Solutions for carrying out sizable landscaping projects."
David G on May 2023
Tropical Outdoor Solutions Inc. is a local, family owned Irrigation, Landscape Installation and Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Contractor based in Sarasota Florida. Since inception in the Sarasota area in 2014 owners Kyle and Troy have used their combined 50 years of experience to assemble a top notch team of installers and technicians to provide excellent service in the area. We always take time to return your calls and have live help for you at the office Monday through Friday 9 AM to 3 PM.
"We engaged Tropical Outdoor Solutions through our landscape architect for a total renovation of the exterior of our property. In addition to replacing nearly all plantings, our project involved laying new drainage pipes and installing entirely new irrigation and lighting systems. The results were at best disappointing. In many cases, Tropical was unable to obtain prescribed plantings, necessitating unsatisfactory substitutions. Some of these were so small that they stood little chance of surviving, including two trees that looked more like none too healthy saplings. Plantings were unevenly spaced in many places. Failure to level the ground after excavation created uneven turf. Sod was laid blocking two gutter drainage outlets. No irrigation was provided for an area of shrubbery. Metal edging had to be revised several times. Landscaping of a small atrium, part of the original plan, was never done. Tropical told us that the project would take about three weeks; instead, it dragged on for many more. The project lacked adequate supervision and monitoring of the work by senior personnel. Several requested adjustments were either not carried out or ignored completely. The attitude and behavior of some members of the crew were distressingly unprofessional We have spent the last several months trying to correct these problems, necessarily incurring yet more expense and time lost. We entrusted a six-figure job to Tropical Outdoor Solutions but were left with an incomplete and suboptimally executed realization of a carefully designed plan. We certainly would not recommend Tropical Outdoor Solutions for carrying out sizable landscaping projects."
David G on May 2023
Most residential lawn removal projects don't require permits, but regulations vary significantly between municipalities. You might need authorization when removing substantial soil volumes or making major landscape alterations. Contact your local building department or planning office before beginning work. Some homeowners associations also maintain specific landscaping requirements that could affect your plans, so reviewing any applicable community guidelines is equally important.
Converting removed lawn material into compost is often feasible when the grass hasn't received extensive chemical treatments. For best results, break larger sod pieces into smaller sections and combine them with other compostable materials in a dedicated composting system. Regular turning accelerates decomposition and produces nutrient-rich material that can benefit your new landscape. This approach reduces disposal costs while creating valuable soil amendments for future gardening projects.
Using a mechanical sod cutter delivers the most efficient results for most properties. These specialized machines cleanly separate grass and shallow roots from the soil below, allowing for rapid removal across substantial areas. While manual approaches cost less initially, they progress much more slowly. Chemical methods require extended time periods for complete effectiveness. For optimal efficiency, evaluate equipment rental costs against professional service rates, particularly for medium to large properties.
New plantings can begin one to two weeks after lawn removal, provided you've addressed any soil contamination concerns and completed necessary grading or amendments. The removal process often disturbs dormant weed seeds, so monitoring for unwanted growth during this transition period is advisable. Professional soil testing helps identify any nutrient deficiencies or pH imbalances that should be corrected before investing in new plantings or turf installation.
Lawn removal frequently alters how water moves across your property, particularly during heavy rainfall. Established grass root systems help stabilize soil and absorb precipitation, functions that disappear with removal. Your replacement landscape plan should address potential drainage changes through appropriate grading, soil amendments, or dedicated drainage features. Observing water movement patterns after removal provides valuable information for addressing any problematic areas before completing your new landscape installation.