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J & C's Outdoor Services
New to Angi
Sod - Install

Serving Motley, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hello my name is Josh Lombard owner of J and C’s Outdoor services LLC where we can help you with any outdoor needs from concrete, lawn care, spring/fall clean ups, gutter cleaning, landscaping, snow removal! I’ve been in this line of work for about 6-7 years now ranging from residential to commercial from past experience! We mainly focus on residential work at J and C’s Outdoor services LLC. Striving for not only the best quality but the best hospitality as well! If you’d like to receive an estimate or have any questions, don’t hesitate to call!

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Haven North Landscaping
New to Angi
Sod - Install

Serving Motley, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

With over 20 years in the landscaping industry, Haven North Landscaping utilizes creative concepts of land stewardship, conservation, and permaculture to work with nature to enhance the usefulness and enjoyment of properties. By designing, building, and maintaining purposeful and creative landscapes to improve habitats for bees, butterflies, birds, and all God’s creatures from tree frogs to humans, Haven North will work with you to transform your property into a haven!

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blooflats Seasonal Solutions LLC
New to Angi
Sod - Install

Serving Motley, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Blooflats Seasonal Solutions is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Grade and level grounds
Grade and level grounds
Grade and level grounds
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Avatar for Central MN Lawn & Landscape
Central MN Lawn & Landscape
5.0(
17
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Sod - Install

Serving Motley, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With 9 years of experience in lawn care and landscaping, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from Spring and Fall clean up to retaining walls and hardscapes. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Central MN Lawn & Landscape a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Garden Structures & More
4.6(
73
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Sod - Install

Serving Motley, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hal and I have been working together on several interior and exterior projects over the past three or four years.  The most recent project was the completion of the backyard fencing, including a gate.  As always, Hal expertly managed the project.  The quality of his work is always high.  The fence is gorgeous with Hal's sense of artistry clearly evident.  I find that Hal is extraordinarily conscientious and a very effective communicator.  He and his team are reliable, and Hal actively supervises the team to ensure that the work meets his high standards.  Hal and his team's work is completed quickly and timely, and the work site is always neat and clean.  Hal and his team are very careful to respect my neighbors' property during the tear down and construction phases and to keep my dogs' needs in mind (they always installed temporary fences over night so that the dogs could run during the evening).  It is hard for me to find words to describe the skill and artistry that Hal brings to fencing project.  I recommend referring to his website at www.gardenstructuresandmore.com.
I highly recommend Hal and Garden Structures and More for backyard fencing projects.  Hal listens to me and designs structures that match my tastes.  He provides me with guidance and suggestions that are truly helpful.  I don't spend any time managing Hal's projects or checking his work as I know that Hal has such high standards for his work.  Hal is very good at communicating with me.  I always know the status of a project because Hal has always contacted me before I can even thing about calling him.  In the end, Hal makes it really easy for me to get projects completed, which is something that I value in a contractor.  As an aside, Hal's skills and reliability extend to interior projects.  Hal has built two stair cases, refinished bathroom walls and ceiling, and completed other projects for me.  Hal is very knowledgeable, reliable, and skilled about interior projects.  Again, I highly recommend Hal and Garden Structures and More.
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Pure Scenery, Inc.
4.9(
6
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Sod - Install

Serving Motley, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Here at Pure Scenery Inc., we sustain our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project.

Outdoor fire pit
Planted 12' spruce ball and burlap
class #5 driveway
White and red pines planted
Erision control

+98

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Pauly's Tree Service
5.0(
2
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Sod - Install

Serving Motley, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

With over 15 years of experience with tree work, Pauly's Tree Service and Landscaping, is fully prepared to handle any and all of your tree and landscaping needs. In addition to years of experience, Pauly's Tree Service and Landscaping, is also professional, friendly, and has your best interest in mind. Give John a call today!

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for sod installation projects in Motley, 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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