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Great Lakes Gardening and Hardscapes LLC

3396 Alan Mark Drive
5.00(
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Great Lakes Gardening and Hardscapes LLC

3396 Alan Mark Drive
5.00(
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•Approved Pro
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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At Great Lakes Gardening and Hardscapes LLC, we believe in great design, dependable implementation, and delivering excellent service to our clients. Our team understands that landscapes should be unique and customizable because everyone is different. Since opening in 2015, we've been on a journey to make gardens and landscapes better as a whole. And we will never stop improving. Our gardens are designed to be long-lasting and evolve with time, which is why we've developed tools to help track individual progress, big or small.

"We had a fantastic experience with Great Lakes Gardening. Drew, the owner, was great to work with — friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly cares a lot about the quality of his work. He took the time to understand what we wanted and made some really helpful suggestions along the way. They built a retaining wall for us and did a full refresh of our garden beds. The wall is solid and looks great — really well done. The plants they brought in were top quality and everything was placed with a lot of care and attention to detail. The whole crew was professional and respectful of our property. You can tell this is a business that takes pride in doing things the right way. We’ve already gotten a bunch of compliments from neighbors, and we’re thrilled with how it all turned out. Highly recommend!"

Nicole S on May 2025

At Great Lakes Gardening and Hardscapes LLC, we believe in great design, dependable implementation, and delivering excellent service to our clients. Our team understands that landscapes should be unique and customizable because everyone is different. Since opening in 2015, we've been on a journey to make gardens and landscapes better as a whole. And we will never stop improving. Our gardens are designed to be long-lasting and evolve with time, which is why we've developed tools to help track individual progress, big or small.

"We had a fantastic experience with Great Lakes Gardening. Drew, the owner, was great to work with — friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly cares a lot about the quality of his work. He took the time to understand what we wanted and made some really helpful suggestions along the way. They built a retaining wall for us and did a full refresh of our garden beds. The wall is solid and looks great — really well done. The plants they brought in were top quality and everything was placed with a lot of care and attention to detail. The whole crew was professional and respectful of our property. You can tell this is a business that takes pride in doing things the right way. We’ve already gotten a bunch of compliments from neighbors, and we’re thrilled with how it all turned out. Highly recommend!"

Nicole S on May 2025

SEEDGUY HYDROSEEDING

2448 RANGE RD
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SEEDGUY HYDROSEEDING

2448 RANGE RD
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31 years of experience

Specializing in fine grading and hydroseeding

Specializing in fine grading and hydroseeding

Ward Excavating

PO Box 240
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Ward Excavating

PO Box 240
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Free onsite estimate

Ward's Excavating, provides the highest quality of service for every type of excavation, demolition and landscaping project we take on. We give that promise and back it up with the testimony with many years worth of satisfied clients and customers. We bring exceptional service and design to every excavating and hardscaping project. Our team is efficient, dependable and reliable. Most importantly, our team is very thorough and our services are priced extremely competitively. Call today!

Ward's Excavating, provides the highest quality of service for every type of excavation, demolition and landscaping project we take on. We give that promise and back it up with the testimony with many years worth of satisfied clients and customers. We bring exceptional service and design to every excavating and hardscaping project. Our team is efficient, dependable and reliable. Most importantly, our team is very thorough and our services are priced extremely competitively. Call today!

Wilson Enterprises

3220 US31
1.50(
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Wilson Enterprises

3220 US31
1.50(
2
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13 years of experience

Justin Wilson created his locally owned small business, and with Amy lee as his partner and contract manager provides services to northern michigan starting in 2012 .Specializing in meeting clients needs for home improvements ,including interior and exterior painting ,and residential moving services ,landscape management ,including snow management .We are available 24/7 to help manage clients needs .Cash or check payments are accepted at time of service .Our small team of staff,have worked together on multiple projects in Northern Michigan ,working to schedule and focusing on a timely satisfying result for our clients .No job is too small or too big .Contact Justin and Amy so we can work with you on your needs .

"I used Angie’s list to find a painter. They were on the listI met them they gave me a estimate. We settled on a price $3.000. I gave them $1500. They were supposed to be finished by I am giving one star because your inept platform will not let me give a 0. I am in the negative. 0 would be a step up"

Candace A J on September 2021

Justin Wilson created his locally owned small business, and with Amy lee as his partner and contract manager provides services to northern michigan starting in 2012 .Specializing in meeting clients needs for home improvements ,including interior and exterior painting ,and residential moving services ,landscape management ,including snow management .We are available 24/7 to help manage clients needs .Cash or check payments are accepted at time of service .Our small team of staff,have worked together on multiple projects in Northern Michigan ,working to schedule and focusing on a timely satisfying result for our clients .No job is too small or too big .Contact Justin and Amy so we can work with you on your needs .

"I used Angie’s list to find a painter. They were on the listI met them they gave me a estimate. We settled on a price $3.000. I gave them $1500. They were supposed to be finished by I am giving one star because your inept platform will not let me give a 0. I am in the negative. 0 would be a step up"

Candace A J on September 2021

UNLIMITED OUTDOORS LLC

7518 Rapid City Rd NW
5.00(
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UNLIMITED OUTDOORS LLC

7518 Rapid City Rd NW
5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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MARC TODD CONCRETE

71225 MEADOW AVE
5.00(
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MARC TODD CONCRETE

71225 MEADOW AVE
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Decorative Concrete Specialists. We are a full service concrete professional for over 30 years. We do all types of concrete work specializing in decorative concrete work.

"Marc and his crew were very professional and responsive to our timeline. They did a fantastic job and I would recommend them for your next project."

Dawn Q on July 2020

Decorative Concrete Specialists. We are a full service concrete professional for over 30 years. We do all types of concrete work specializing in decorative concrete work.

"Marc and his crew were very professional and responsive to our timeline. They did a fantastic job and I would recommend them for your next project."

Dawn Q on July 2020

Platinum Lawn and Landscaping

140 Loretta St
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Platinum Lawn and Landscaping

140 Loretta St
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The Little Mitten Landscape LLC

9082 Redwood Dr
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The Little Mitten Landscape LLC

9082 Redwood Dr
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12 years of experience

Family owned and operated landscape company.

Family owned and operated landscape company.

Decorist

38 Keyes Ave.
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Decorist

38 Keyes Ave.
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12 years of experience

Decorist is an online interior design service that provides professional decorating help – in your style and on your budget – for a low flat fee starting at $199 per room. Whether you're moving, renovating or just want a fresh new look, Decorist is the easy and affordable way to design the room you've always wanted.

Decorist is an online interior design service that provides professional decorating help – in your style and on your budget – for a low flat fee starting at $199 per room. Whether you're moving, renovating or just want a fresh new look, Decorist is the easy and affordable way to design the room you've always wanted.

Fergwilfixit

31128 Gladys Avenue
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Fergwilfixit

31128 Gladys Avenue
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Professional handyman

Professional handyman

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Manchester, MI

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 Manchester, MI homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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