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Joshuas Maintenance and Landscaping

5.00(
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Joshuas Maintenance and Landscaping

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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.

"Met Joshua by accident while at a tree farm. He walked us around and explained what is good for our project and what to avoid. Without looking anywhere else, we hired him on the spot. Joshua is genuine and honest - exactly what we were looking for as we are new to The Villages. They started three weeks later after all agreeing to the project scope and quote. We added 6 palms and a rock wall around the house. Joshua and tony met every expectation all the while fitting in the numerous changes we requested along the way. Highly recommend and will hire him again when we expand our beautiful landscape."

Chris B on February 2022

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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.

"Met Joshua by accident while at a tree farm. He walked us around and explained what is good for our project and what to avoid. Without looking anywhere else, we hired him on the spot. Joshua is genuine and honest - exactly what we were looking for as we are new to The Villages. They started three weeks later after all agreeing to the project scope and quote. We added 6 palms and a rock wall around the house. Joshua and tony met every expectation all the while fitting in the numerous changes we requested along the way. Highly recommend and will hire him again when we expand our beautiful landscape."

Chris B on February 2022


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King Kutz Landscaping Inc

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King Kutz Landscaping Inc

4.83(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
49 local quotes requested

King Kutz Landscaping is your trusted, full-service outdoor living and property management experts. We offer an integrated approach to design, install, and maintain beautiful, functional landscapes that enhance your property's value and curb appeal. Our services cover every phase of your outdoor project, from innovative landscape design and custom hardscaping (pavers, retaining walls) to essential irrigation and drainage solutions. We prioritize the long-term health and aesthetics of your property through professional tree trimming, comprehensive lawn maintenance, and thorough seasonal cleanups. Whether you need new installation, expert repairs, or reliable weekly care, we are your single source for exceptional outdoor results."

"They are very professional, even helpful to design my yard very beautifully done. I will definitely call them again and again. They also can do lots of other services as well. That's plus. I am very happy with finished work and their services."

Diana P on January 2025

King Kutz Landscaping is your trusted, full-service outdoor living and property management experts. We offer an integrated approach to design, install, and maintain beautiful, functional landscapes that enhance your property's value and curb appeal. Our services cover every phase of your outdoor project, from innovative landscape design and custom hardscaping (pavers, retaining walls) to essential irrigation and drainage solutions. We prioritize the long-term health and aesthetics of your property through professional tree trimming, comprehensive lawn maintenance, and thorough seasonal cleanups. Whether you need new installation, expert repairs, or reliable weekly care, we are your single source for exceptional outdoor results."

"They are very professional, even helpful to design my yard very beautifully done. I will definitely call them again and again. They also can do lots of other services as well. That's plus. I am very happy with finished work and their services."

Diana P on January 2025


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ADC Outdoors, Inc.

4.94(
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ADC Outdoors, Inc.

4.94(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 local quotes requested

Specializes in Landscaping, Hardscaping (Pavers), Lawn Maintenance, Tree removal, Power Washing, Fencing, Driveway and Gates, Concrete, Tree Services. We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. 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!

"Broken down saws and not right equipment for the job he quoted me for..."

James P on August 2024

Specializes in Landscaping, Hardscaping (Pavers), Lawn Maintenance, Tree removal, Power Washing, Fencing, Driveway and Gates, Concrete, Tree Services. We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. 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!

"Broken down saws and not right equipment for the job he quoted me for..."

James P on August 2024


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LAS Landscaping Services

4.55(
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LAS Landscaping Services

4.55(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
366 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

LAS Landscaping Services, LLC, is a locally owned, and operated company that values honesty, and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Their professionalism was beyond expectations. The work they did came out perfectly. Exactly as described. Clean up was phenomenal. You couldn't even tell they were there. Everyone did a great job. "

Len G on October 2025

LAS Landscaping Services, LLC, is a locally owned, and operated company that values honesty, and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Their professionalism was beyond expectations. The work they did came out perfectly. Exactly as described. Clean up was phenomenal. You couldn't even tell they were there. Everyone did a great job. "

Len G on October 2025


We specialize in landscape and hardscape services such as. Bush trimming, rock, mulch, landscape lighting, plant removal and replacement, palm tree trimming, paver patios, retaining wall flower beds and more!


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GMG Landscaping LLC

5.00(
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GMG Landscaping LLC

5.00(
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33 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

GMG Landscaping 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.

"The owner George was great from the initial quote to finishing the job. I chose GMG over others because George had the knowledge, experience and instilled confidence in us that he had the know how to complete every aspect of our back yard landscaping restoration project, to include the removal of trees and shrubs, sprinkler recalibration & repair, old sod removal and new sod installation, the repair, along with the full restoration and resealing of our 18 year old original brick pavers. We did encounter a few unexpected bumps in the road as will happen with some projects butGeorge was able to handle and address the issues without missing a beat. His pricing was very competitive and reasonable for the scope of work, and there was great value in the fact that he could handle the entire scope of work without having to sub out parts of our project to other contractors. The finished product was amazing, we are so happy with our backyard and will definitely use GMG again in the future."

James W on November 2025

GMG Landscaping 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.

"The owner George was great from the initial quote to finishing the job. I chose GMG over others because George had the knowledge, experience and instilled confidence in us that he had the know how to complete every aspect of our back yard landscaping restoration project, to include the removal of trees and shrubs, sprinkler recalibration & repair, old sod removal and new sod installation, the repair, along with the full restoration and resealing of our 18 year old original brick pavers. We did encounter a few unexpected bumps in the road as will happen with some projects butGeorge was able to handle and address the issues without missing a beat. His pricing was very competitive and reasonable for the scope of work, and there was great value in the fact that he could handle the entire scope of work without having to sub out parts of our project to other contractors. The finished product was amazing, we are so happy with our backyard and will definitely use GMG again in the future."

James W on November 2025


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Pancho's Landscaping

5.00(
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Pancho's Landscaping

5.00(
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
42 local quotes requested

Landscaping business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today! Garden design, landscaping, landscape mow the grass, fertilizer, and much more guaranteed works 

"It went well I’m pleased with the results. I love my new yard"

Deloris C on August 2025

Landscaping business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today! Garden design, landscaping, landscape mow the grass, fertilizer, and much more guaranteed works 

"It went well I’m pleased with the results. I love my new yard"

Deloris C on August 2025


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JA Landscaping

5.00(
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JA Landscaping

5.00(
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11 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"His crew tore out the damaged grass, put down a fungicide to kill the fungus, put down a top soil, and installed new sod. They did this all in 3 days. He had a large quick moving crew who worked tirelessly in the heat. The owner, Cinto, stayed in communication with me from the time he quoted the job to its completion. Two other family members were part of his crew. "

Mike H on October 2025

We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"His crew tore out the damaged grass, put down a fungicide to kill the fungus, put down a top soil, and installed new sod. They did this all in 3 days. He had a large quick moving crew who worked tirelessly in the heat. The owner, Cinto, stayed in communication with me from the time he quoted the job to its completion. Two other family members were part of his crew. "

Mike H on October 2025


James Peck Landscape Services

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James Peck Landscape Services

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77 local quotes requested
45 years of experience

With over 30 Years of Landscape Design & Installation experience, you can count on James Peck Landscape Services to do the job right the first time. Brookridge FL; Wiscon FL; High Point FL; South Brooksville FL; North Brooksville FL

With over 30 Years of Landscape Design & Installation experience, you can count on James Peck Landscape Services to do the job right the first time. Brookridge FL; Wiscon FL; High Point FL; South Brooksville FL; North Brooksville FL


"Great. The Job was completed as desired."

Randy K on September 2025

20+ years of experience! Because we work to make your gardens a paradise, we are disciplined in our goals and objectives and we always love to see the smile of our clients when they finish their work.

"Great. The Job was completed as desired."

Randy K on September 2025

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Ocala, FL

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.

The Ocala, FL homeowners’ guide to sod installations

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

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