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First Star Lawn Care, LLC

5.00(
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First Star Lawn Care, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 local quotes requested

First Star Lawn Care, LLC, embodies excellence in every facet of our business. Our commitment to integrity, fairness, and personal responsibility sets us apart. We take pride in delivering top-notch service, blending precise industry knowledge with exceptional skills. As dedicated professionals, we prioritize our customers' interests, making their concerns the cornerstone of our operations. Specializing in Hardscape, Landscape, Waterscape and Outdoor Lighting. We also offer gutter cleanouts, pressure washing, and snow removal, catering to the entire central Indiana region.

"They removed all the leaves in our yard. Even close to the house in our flower beds. They cleaned them up and removed everything."

Missy W on January 2022

First Star Lawn Care, LLC, embodies excellence in every facet of our business. Our commitment to integrity, fairness, and personal responsibility sets us apart. We take pride in delivering top-notch service, blending precise industry knowledge with exceptional skills. As dedicated professionals, we prioritize our customers' interests, making their concerns the cornerstone of our operations. Specializing in Hardscape, Landscape, Waterscape and Outdoor Lighting. We also offer gutter cleanouts, pressure washing, and snow removal, catering to the entire central Indiana region.

"They removed all the leaves in our yard. Even close to the house in our flower beds. They cleaned them up and removed everything."

Missy W on January 2022

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GROUNDS QUALITY LAWN CARE

4.62(
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GROUNDS QUALITY LAWN CARE

4.62(
29
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
88 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

Full service lawn and landscape company that specializes in hardscapes

"Really disappointed in the entire experience with grounds quality lawn. Starting with just initiating the job, it took nearly a month to get responses from them and get someone out to start work. I only stuck with it at that point because a family friend said they were good but should have gone with my gut and found another company at that point. The guys they sent were constantly taking breaks and at one point the foreman even grabbed my fishing pole and spent about 30 min fishing while the remaining four watched him. This wouldn't have bothered me as much if the rate I was paying was more reasonable but they were charging me about $600 per hour for the 5 guys so these breaks and fishing sessions were costing me a lot of money. I voiced my concern with the project manager who just made excuses and cared not at all about what was going on. I asked to speak to owner Justin grounds who did the same. Just excused the behavior and had no problem with it whatsoever. All the while no one could explain why the hourly rate was so high when the guys were working so inefficiently. They kept saying the hourly rate was $60 per hour per crew member but charging me double that with no explanation. Not sure if I was just unlucky or if the company is getting complacent and resting on their reputation but I was very unimpressed and I am generally very easy going with these things and rarely complain about having bad service from anyone."

Jason P on August 2022

Full service lawn and landscape company that specializes in hardscapes

"Really disappointed in the entire experience with grounds quality lawn. Starting with just initiating the job, it took nearly a month to get responses from them and get someone out to start work. I only stuck with it at that point because a family friend said they were good but should have gone with my gut and found another company at that point. The guys they sent were constantly taking breaks and at one point the foreman even grabbed my fishing pole and spent about 30 min fishing while the remaining four watched him. This wouldn't have bothered me as much if the rate I was paying was more reasonable but they were charging me about $600 per hour for the 5 guys so these breaks and fishing sessions were costing me a lot of money. I voiced my concern with the project manager who just made excuses and cared not at all about what was going on. I asked to speak to owner Justin grounds who did the same. Just excused the behavior and had no problem with it whatsoever. All the while no one could explain why the hourly rate was so high when the guys were working so inefficiently. They kept saying the hourly rate was $60 per hour per crew member but charging me double that with no explanation. Not sure if I was just unlucky or if the company is getting complacent and resting on their reputation but I was very unimpressed and I am generally very easy going with these things and rarely complain about having bad service from anyone."

Jason P on August 2022

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Copper Canyon Landscape Design

4.93(
160
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Copper Canyon Landscape Design

4.93(
160
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

We are a small company that works independently with the customer to guarantee your personal needs and requests. We are competitively priced with the larger companies and provide a more intimate, personal touch.

"Copper Canyon did a great job installing the drainage pipe from an area of our back yard that was constantly soggy, to the lake about 150 ft away. They completed the work in a day, left the area neat, and solved our drainage problem. I would not hesitate to use them again for landscaping services."

Earl E on January 2021

We are a small company that works independently with the customer to guarantee your personal needs and requests. We are competitively priced with the larger companies and provide a more intimate, personal touch.

"Copper Canyon did a great job installing the drainage pipe from an area of our back yard that was constantly soggy, to the lake about 150 ft away. They completed the work in a day, left the area neat, and solved our drainage problem. I would not hesitate to use them again for landscaping services."

Earl E on January 2021

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Hamilton County Lawn Care LLC

4.65(
92
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Hamilton County Lawn Care LLC

4.65(
92
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 local quotes requested

We're Hamilton County Lawn and Landscaping LLC, and we've been landscaping here in Noblesville, IN, since 1993. Locally owned and operated, we believe in landscape design, installation, and maintenance, offering full-service mowing, lawn fertilizing, and weed treatments, planting, designing, and upkeep. If you can dream it, we can do it! We're looking forward to growing our business to continue to serve our community and provide jobs to our community as we add to our team. We'd like to personally invite you to call us today for your lawn care, maintenance, design or hardscape needs.

"Did an absolutely fantastic job. Crew was courteous and the job was complete in less than 2 hours. Did a great job cleaning up and planning to use them again next year!"

Mke R on May 2025

We're Hamilton County Lawn and Landscaping LLC, and we've been landscaping here in Noblesville, IN, since 1993. Locally owned and operated, we believe in landscape design, installation, and maintenance, offering full-service mowing, lawn fertilizing, and weed treatments, planting, designing, and upkeep. If you can dream it, we can do it! We're looking forward to growing our business to continue to serve our community and provide jobs to our community as we add to our team. We'd like to personally invite you to call us today for your lawn care, maintenance, design or hardscape needs.

"Did an absolutely fantastic job. Crew was courteous and the job was complete in less than 2 hours. Did a great job cleaning up and planning to use them again next year!"

Mke R on May 2025

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AAA Indy Landscaping

4.74(
151
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AAA Indy Landscaping

4.74(
151
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
122 local quotes requested

Serving the Greater Indianapolis area for over 30 years. Services include all full landscaping and lawn services. Our business includes residential and commercial properties. Services include hardscape, lighting, irrigation, planting trees, shrubs, flowers and mulching. We have a dedicated crew that also can do yard clean up and maintenance.

"Very, very well pleased."

Jan S on July 2025

Serving the Greater Indianapolis area for over 30 years. Services include all full landscaping and lawn services. Our business includes residential and commercial properties. Services include hardscape, lighting, irrigation, planting trees, shrubs, flowers and mulching. We have a dedicated crew that also can do yard clean up and maintenance.

"Very, very well pleased."

Jan S on July 2025

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A&R HOME AND GARDEN PLUS SERVICES LLC

4.96(
25
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A&R HOME AND GARDEN PLUS SERVICES LLC

4.96(
25
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
101 local quotes requested

A&R Home and Garden Plus Services LLC is your go-to local home services business in Lafayette, IN. Our goal is to provide high-quality remodeling services for kitchens and bathrooms, as well as top-notch landscaping and home improvements. What sets us apart is our dedication to customer satisfaction. We truly appreciate your business and look forward to serving you. Contact us today!

"Everything went, and the team was very professional and friendly. The work was completed in one day. They cleaned up all the mess."

Judy N on September 2025

A&R Home and Garden Plus Services LLC is your go-to local home services business in Lafayette, IN. Our goal is to provide high-quality remodeling services for kitchens and bathrooms, as well as top-notch landscaping and home improvements. What sets us apart is our dedication to customer satisfaction. We truly appreciate your business and look forward to serving you. Contact us today!

"Everything went, and the team was very professional and friendly. The work was completed in one day. They cleaned up all the mess."

Judy N on September 2025

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Z PLUMBERZ

4.64(
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Z PLUMBERZ

4.64(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a small family owned business, with 3 employees. We do not use sub-contractors. We are Licensed to do plumbing in Indiana. License # available upon request. We charge a $50 service call, and are competitive with or will beat other contractors prices. We will waive the $50 service for Angie's List members if we do the repair, if we do not do the job then we can not waive the service call but will reduce it to $25 for members! I promise we will match or beat any competitive quote in writing.

"Terry and Evan did a great job. The installation was done neatly and the disruption to our household was minimal. Both the work crew and the office personnel were nothing but professional. I had some non-typical ways that I wanted a few things done and they worked with me to achieve the best outcome. The equipment they specified is top notch and working great. My delay in writing this review was only because weather required that we wait to have the project finished until they could get on the roof safely."

Jeff C on March 2021

We are a small family owned business, with 3 employees. We do not use sub-contractors. We are Licensed to do plumbing in Indiana. License # available upon request. We charge a $50 service call, and are competitive with or will beat other contractors prices. We will waive the $50 service for Angie's List members if we do the repair, if we do not do the job then we can not waive the service call but will reduce it to $25 for members! I promise we will match or beat any competitive quote in writing.

"Terry and Evan did a great job. The installation was done neatly and the disruption to our household was minimal. Both the work crew and the office personnel were nothing but professional. I had some non-typical ways that I wanted a few things done and they worked with me to achieve the best outcome. The equipment they specified is top notch and working great. My delay in writing this review was only because weather required that we wait to have the project finished until they could get on the roof safely."

Jeff C on March 2021

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20 years of experience

I do a little bit of everything from automotive to home maintenance/repair to putting together furniture or play equipment

I do a little bit of everything from automotive to home maintenance/repair to putting together furniture or play equipment

JOSH NEWSOME'S TREE SURGERY

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JOSH NEWSOME'S TREE SURGERY

5.00(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
28 years of experience

Josh Newsome's Tree Surgery has been in business for 16 years. We our a family owned and operated business. We take pride in all our work and making the customers happy. We look forward to doing business with you. We strive on Quality Workmanship at Resonable rates. We are fully insured and accept credit cards.

Josh Newsome's Tree Surgery has been in business for 16 years. We our a family owned and operated business. We take pride in all our work and making the customers happy. We look forward to doing business with you. We strive on Quality Workmanship at Resonable rates. We are fully insured and accept credit cards.

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Muncie, IN

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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