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Little Joes Landscaping Services LLC
5.0(
13
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Sod - Install

Serving New Era, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Now Serving The West Michigan Area, We Are A Local Landscape Company Specializing In Retaining/Rock Walls,Pavers/Walkways,Patios,Concrete,Flower Beds, Mulching, Spring/Fall Clean-Up, Hedge Trimming, & Brush Removal. Commercial & Residential. Experienced, Insured, & Dedicated To Making Your Landscape Dreams Come True! Give Us A Call Now For Your FREE Quote/Estimate!

The Great Wall Of Kim
The Russo Project
The Ahrendt Landscape Renovations
Creager Project 2024
The Great Wall Of Kim

+113

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by61%of homeowners
T&M Landscaping & Tree Service
5.0(
7
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Sod - Install

Serving New Era, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Specializing in LANDSCAPING AND TREE SERVICE! We always guarantee your satisfaction and won’t leave until the job is done right. We take pride in ourselves and on the quality work we provide, while always delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered, then call --or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!\n\n

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Guevara Land Art Landscaping
5.0(
5
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Sod - Install

Serving New Era, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We have 9 years experience and specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, retaining wall, mulch spreading, leaf removal, stump grinding, yard clean ups, and more! We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

Boulder Wall Installation
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Sod installation

+47

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Exterior Elements Landscaping
5.0(
2
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Sod - Install

Serving New Era, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Our mission is to provide a beautiful landscape and hardscape that will accentuate the exterior of any home, business or community.\n\nWhether you have a renovation or complete install of plantings, pavers or concrete our team is able to handle any project regardless of the size. Our team has 30 years of experience in landscapes from start to finish with design, installation and maintenance.

Russell
Russell
Russell
Russell
Recommended by100%of homeowners
ABC Landscaping & Firewood
New to Angi
Sod - Install

Serving New Era, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

ABC Landscaping & Firewoo 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.

Jr's Construction
New to Angi
Sod - Install

Serving New Era, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Jr's Construction 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.\n

Professional Construction Services
0.0(
2
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Sod - Install

Serving New Era, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

F/E Construction Services and PCS has over 40 years of combined experience in building a solid foundation for your home, driveways, patio, walks, steps, We offer complete maid service and home cleaning guaranteed to make you smile. We offer home repair and handyman services, as well as building beautiful new decks as well as repairing your deck to look like new. We offer excellent customer service and stand for integrity and the highest quality workmanship on each and every job guaranteed 100 % customer satisfaction.

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FAQs for sod installation projects in New Era, MI

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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