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Klaseus Lawn & Snow

37267 391st Ave
5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro

Klaseus Lawn & Snow

37267 391st Ave
5.00(
3
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Lawn care, Snow removal, Skid loader services, product delivery

"Absolutely the best. Quick to respond, quick to come and do the project!!!! Absolutely Amazing!!!!!"

Mandy H on September 2021

Lawn care, Snow removal, Skid loader services, product delivery

"Absolutely the best. Quick to respond, quick to come and do the project!!!! Absolutely Amazing!!!!!"

Mandy H on September 2021

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Cubed Curbing, LLC

912 South Front Street
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Cubed Curbing, LLC

912 South Front Street
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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 5 years of experience in the Landscaping, Dirt Work and Hardscape industry. Cubed Curbing L.L.C is a landscape company that basis it’s focus on premium concrete curb to accent homes and gardens. But we do all aspects of landscaping as well. 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 family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

With over 5 years of experience in the Landscaping, Dirt Work and Hardscape industry. Cubed Curbing L.L.C is a landscape company that basis it’s focus on premium concrete curb to accent homes and gardens. But we do all aspects of landscaping as well. 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 family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

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AJJ Gomez Solid Rock LLC

3669 Halifax Avenue North
5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro

AJJ Gomez Solid Rock LLC

3669 Halifax Avenue North
5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1112 local quotes requested

AJJ Gomez Solid Rock, we dedicate to create outdoor living spaces, water features, & lawn maintance. We have 10 years of experience, and we are owner-operated.

"It went well. It was wonderful to see a family work together like that father and two sons they got along with. They got the job done. I wanted to pitch in and help myself sometimes just because it's something I used to do. I had to force myself to stand back and just let them do their work. I would absolutely hire them again. It was a pleasure to have them out here. I even cooked them a barbecue one day. It was awesome."

Cliff T on September 2025

AJJ Gomez Solid Rock, we dedicate to create outdoor living spaces, water features, & lawn maintance. We have 10 years of experience, and we are owner-operated.

"It went well. It was wonderful to see a family work together like that father and two sons they got along with. They got the job done. I wanted to pitch in and help myself sometimes just because it's something I used to do. I had to force myself to stand back and just let them do their work. I would absolutely hire them again. It was a pleasure to have them out here. I even cooked them a barbecue one day. It was awesome."

Cliff T on September 2025

Josephs Carpentry and Construction

210 N Main St
5.00(
7
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Josephs Carpentry and Construction

210 N Main St
5.00(
7
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Joseph's Carpentry and Construction knows that there are a lot of things to consider in construction including the aesthetic value. This is why our focus is on the attention to detail in every project whether big or small.

"Everything was perfect. They were on time and friendly. The quality of the work was good. They cleaned up after themselves."

Perry K on December 2021

Joseph's Carpentry and Construction knows that there are a lot of things to consider in construction including the aesthetic value. This is why our focus is on the attention to detail in every project whether big or small.

"Everything was perfect. They were on time and friendly. The quality of the work was good. They cleaned up after themselves."

Perry K on December 2021

Ultimate Property Services

1812 S Riverfront Dr
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Ultimate Property Services

1812 S Riverfront Dr
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Specializing in Lawn care, Landscaping, and tree and shrub trimming. Offering the best quality of service inside the mankato area. Ultimate Property Services has been in business since 2016.

Specializing in Lawn care, Landscaping, and tree and shrub trimming. Offering the best quality of service inside the mankato area. Ultimate Property Services has been in business since 2016.

Thomas Tree & Landscape Inc

19922 State Highway 22
5.00(
2
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Thomas Tree & Landscape Inc

19922 State Highway 22
5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Thomas Tree & Landscape, Inc. has been serving the Mankato for over 26 years.

Thomas Tree & Landscape, Inc. has been serving the Mankato for over 26 years.

His Workmanship

4517 Trillium Dr S
3.26(
19
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His Workmanship

4517 Trillium Dr S
3.26(
19
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16 years of experience

The mission of His Workmanship is to glorify God by displaying the gospel through speedy communication and quick scheduling. We are an online booking agency which facilitates the provision of labor services by matching Christian college providers with homeowners.

"I would not recommend this company. The crew arrived late, did not work efficiently, and left an hour early. There was also a lot of time spent walking around without actually working. My project specifically involved large weed removal, which was agreed upon in advance. However, partway through the job, I was told they couldn't complete that portion because there wasn’t room in the trailer—despite there being available space in both the trailer and the back of the truck, especially if tarps had been used. Instead, the team shifted to removing small weeds (which I didn’t need), stating they had to fill the 8 hours per Eric, the owner. Our contract clearly outlined 8 hours of labor, and the $250 trailer fee for removal was supposed to be separate from that work time. Despite this, the crew left early, saying they needed time to drop off the trailer. I reached out to Eric three times and requested that the team return to complete the job as agreed or to issue a partial refund. He has not responded. (Ironically, he was very responsive when securing the job—something echoed in other reviews.)"

Kara T on August 2025

The mission of His Workmanship is to glorify God by displaying the gospel through speedy communication and quick scheduling. We are an online booking agency which facilitates the provision of labor services by matching Christian college providers with homeowners.

"I would not recommend this company. The crew arrived late, did not work efficiently, and left an hour early. There was also a lot of time spent walking around without actually working. My project specifically involved large weed removal, which was agreed upon in advance. However, partway through the job, I was told they couldn't complete that portion because there wasn’t room in the trailer—despite there being available space in both the trailer and the back of the truck, especially if tarps had been used. Instead, the team shifted to removing small weeds (which I didn’t need), stating they had to fill the 8 hours per Eric, the owner. Our contract clearly outlined 8 hours of labor, and the $250 trailer fee for removal was supposed to be separate from that work time. Despite this, the crew left early, saying they needed time to drop off the trailer. I reached out to Eric three times and requested that the team return to complete the job as agreed or to issue a partial refund. He has not responded. (Ironically, he was very responsive when securing the job—something echoed in other reviews.)"

Kara T on August 2025

AJ Excavating LLC

47518 481st Avenue
No reviews yet

AJ Excavating LLC

47518 481st Avenue
No reviews yet
11 years of experience

We specialize in many types of excavation needs, which include residential and commericial utilities, land clearing, site preparation, culvert installation, drainage, and many more general excavation type of projects. We offer high quality services at affordable prices with work and satisfaction guarantees.

We specialize in many types of excavation needs, which include residential and commericial utilities, land clearing, site preparation, culvert installation, drainage, and many more general excavation type of projects. We offer high quality services at affordable prices with work and satisfaction guarantees.

Uxari powered by Vitex

Uxari.com
4.86(
45
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Uxari powered by Vitex

Uxari.com
4.86(
45
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

With Uxari, you and your home are connected, automatically. You choose what to connect (devices) and we do the connecting (wireless services plan). Plus, we do it for as little as $99 down with monthly payments as low as $34.99. At Uxari, you will talk to a real person when you have a question, 7 days a week. So go ahead, start enjoying your new life style, knowing answers to all your questions are only a call or an e-mail away. And the best part is all of our services come with a 30-day, risk-free trial. We believe in not only finding exactly the right plan for you, but making sure you’re completely satisfied with it, too.

"The Smart Home features they installed, such as thermostat and door locks, etc. do not always work. For example, the Honeywell thermostat can no longer be operated from our phones and is difficult to install. Remote door locks are also unpredictable."

William B on November 2019

With Uxari, you and your home are connected, automatically. You choose what to connect (devices) and we do the connecting (wireless services plan). Plus, we do it for as little as $99 down with monthly payments as low as $34.99. At Uxari, you will talk to a real person when you have a question, 7 days a week. So go ahead, start enjoying your new life style, knowing answers to all your questions are only a call or an e-mail away. And the best part is all of our services come with a 30-day, risk-free trial. We believe in not only finding exactly the right plan for you, but making sure you’re completely satisfied with it, too.

"The Smart Home features they installed, such as thermostat and door locks, etc. do not always work. For example, the Honeywell thermostat can no longer be operated from our phones and is difficult to install. Remote door locks are also unpredictable."

William B on November 2019

Nick's Tree & Landscape

12390 Sherburne Ave
4.20(
5
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Nick's Tree & Landscape

12390 Sherburne Ave
4.20(
5
)
Customers say: Terrific value
19 years of experience

We are a professional company that will not let you down on any of your landscaping needs. At Nicks Tree and Landscape We have only the best well trained staff to get the job done the correct way. One call can do it all. check out our website at www.Nickstree.com for more info.

We are a professional company that will not let you down on any of your landscaping needs. At Nicks Tree and Landscape We have only the best well trained staff to get the job done the correct way. One call can do it all. check out our website at www.Nickstree.com for more info.

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Mankato, MN

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 Mankato, MN homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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