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Jason Black Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Maple Plain, MN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jason created a great plan for the space around our home after a major addition. His bid was competitive. Jason was onsite with his team for most of the project overseeing the installation. They laid plastic and river rock in areas along with mulch in others. Plantings were then added. We are really happy with the finished product and are planning to use Jason in the spring to do additional plantings in other areas of our yard and to install a water feature."
Patios and firepits
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Sirek Landscaping Co.
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Serving Maple Plain, MN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

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Emergency services offered

"The project went well. I needed sod replacement along both sides of a new driveway, three spirea bushes and rock removed and replaced with new bushes and rock."
General Landscaping
Boulder Work
Paver patio
Retaining walls
LANDSCAPING

+44

Response time2 days
Response rate97%
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Clark Companies, Inc
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Serving Maple Plain, MN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

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Warranties offered

"We hired Josh Clark's Landscaping to do a small project in our back yard. They removed an area of bad sod, installed a two foot border of River Rock around the patio, added black dirt and resodded the area. He sent out a hard working group of young men to complete the project. They did great work with attention to detail. The crew leader was very organized and kept everything on track. They completed an impressive job and area clean up when they finished. I would recommend this business to anyone looking for help with any level of landscaping project."
NEW WALL
Huge Patio DONE!
Retaining wall
Double Boulder Wall
Commercial City Wall

+132

Response time1 day
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Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Minnesota Grown Services
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Serving Maple Plain, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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Warranties offered

"Dan was awesome to work with. Did great work removing our old mulch, installing a weed barrier and putting in new mulch. Couldn’t be happier with the result and cost was very reasonable."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Better Yards & Gardens
4.8(
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Serving Maple Plain, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

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"Excellent. Paul and his crew did all of their work in about 2 days - the work was done very quickly and they did a great job. They also installed some sod for me. The project was completed 2 years ago and it still looks great! Overall I highly recommend these guys!"
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Response time3 days
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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2 Shovels Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Maple Plain, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent communication. Kept us informed of time line despite raining daily before they could get started. Construction of the project was exactly what I expected. It is built to last for years. Turned out gorgeous. Brandon and Grant are hard working and great to work with. Highly recommend and would hire again."
Raised Patio and hot tub
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FAQs for sod installation projects in Maple Plain, 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.

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