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Avatar for MONTERO'S LANDSCAPE LLC
MONTERO'S LANDSCAPE LLC
5.0(
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Serving Marengo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Omar regraded and seeded my backyard and sodded the front yard. Itâ s been almost a month now and both look great. My neighbor had his backyard regraded and seeded last year, but he had a lot more bare spots than me. Almost all of my yard is already completely filled in. Omar really knows what heâ s doing and is a pleasure to work with."
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Gary's Project
Gary's Project
Gary's Project
Gary's Project

+88

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Rojas Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Marengo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Let me start by saying thank you so much to Lino and his crew! I am sorry it took awhile to post my review. The front of my house was a hot mess with overgrown evergreen bushes, weeds and little trees popping up all over. Lino was very prompt and called me back right away. He was able to come out that afternoon for a quote. By that Saturday they were at my house working. What a fabulous job they did! They shaped and trimmed down the bushes, pulled all weeds and other shrubs that were growing in between them. Paid attention to leave the actual plants that I wanted to remain. I had tree cut down and another with all the dead branches removed. The clean up as well was wonderful. They edged the walkway that goes up to house, removed all debris and even sprayed so the weeds would not return. Lino made sure that before they left that everything met my expectations and I was satisfied. They quoted me a good price for all the work that was done. I will definitely be reaching out to him again in the future. Thanks again guys for all your hard work!"
Response time11 hrs
127 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Greentrail Landscape & Design, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Marengo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose and his crew are personable and professional. They pay attention to detail, and complete the job in a timely manner. Jose communicates timelines and sticks to them! Outstanding service and results."
Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Daybreaker, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Marengo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"The work done was great. It took a long time, however, to get responses to our requests for quotes, change orders, scheduling, etc."
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Rear sidewalk/patio

+54

Response time4 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Focus Vision
4.9(
10
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Serving Marengo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great service and communication throughout the service. We had a hefty clean out of a house and they did an amazing job. We also had them cut the lawn and that was even 5 star. We will definitely keep them in mind for future projects."
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Haul away of leaves
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Haul away of leaves

+14

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pancho Landscaping
5.0(
2
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Serving Marengo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Marengo, IL

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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