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Brad Sayre Landscape Services
5.0(
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brad Sayre Landscape Services far exceeded my expectations in every way! For starters, Brad came in with a knowledgeable presence and helpful attitude informing me I had some problematic drainage issues in my backyard. Not only did his team address this and install my irrigation & sod project, they did both for a very reasonable fee. Super professional, very helpful, friendly crew. Customer service far exceeds the numerous other landscapers I had by for a quote who didn't even acknowledge the drainage issue. Have already recommended them to my mom as well as friends and colleagues. A++++ service. Will definitely hire them again with any future landscaping projects (and perhaps monthly maintenance!) Don't bother wasting your time and energy contacting anyone else and just hire Brad Sayre Landscape Services."
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Response time6 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Nickel Creek Landscapes & Design
5.0(
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Our project they performed for us was a takedown of an an old existing wood retaining wall and installing a new concrete block wall and steps. Fantastic design and building around 100 feet of wall and steps. They insured that there was proper drainage by installing good drain material behind the wall so no buckling of it could ever occur and good drain outlets were installed. It looks great and we have had many compliments on it and their work. We would not hesitate to call them on other projects we might need."
Babcock Project
Babcock Project
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Vinny Landscaping
4.8(
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Crew came and installed sod in our backyard with a sprinkler system, also helped me create a paver path with pavers I already had & added a drip line for planters. Overall they worked quickly and efficiently and our yard looks great. We were happy with our end result and would like to hire them again when we work on our front yard. "
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+101

Response time10 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Mindful Landscapes
5.0(
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The Mindful Landscape team delivered on their promise to exactly fulfill the plan made for a new lawn and hard scape. Brian was able to hear our wishes and professionally executed each phase of the project. He has a dedicated and hard working team. They are pleasant, work well together, showed up on time and worked a full day. He turned our nightmare of a front yard into a beautiful lawn with wonderful trees in a short period of time. They did tractor work, put in a quality sod, a sprinkler system, trees, and a sidewalk. If Brian says he can do it, he can. He was the right person for us."
Curving Flagstone Pathway
Fire Pit on the Russian River
B & B Patio & Pathways with LIghting
Raised Beds with Black Construction Stakes
Cobblestone Wall

+20

Response time3 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Sola de Vega Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose and Saul are not your average landscapers. They are well versed in landscape design, cement work, plant and legume knowledge, construction and property management. They have been in my employ for over twenty years. They are friendly, bilingual and timely in their appointments. I highly recommend Sola de La Vega!"
Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Sola De Vega Landscaping
4.9(
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would very highly recommend Sola de Vega. They removed our old grass and some soil, sprayed the area with an herbicide to prevent unwanted grasses from returning, installed a gopher/mole guard, replaced the sprinkler heads, and installed new topsoil and sod. Saul was very quick to respond to our request for a bid and was very reasonable in his estimate and final costs for the project. I can't speak highly enough to characterize his professionalism, rapid follow-up to our questions and concerns, and great communication and friendly demeanor. The project was completed on time, including installation and clean-up, and the results were beautiful."
First phase of installation
90 % finished
finishing touches
The start of the project
digging old dry creek

+21

Response time6 hrs
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Sampson's Landscaping, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I'm a very active Gardener by hobby and have been for 45 years. Because of the drought, I had to shut off the water to our front lawn and big hillside in May of 2022. As expected, the lawn died and 147 the native shrubs I planted on the hillside in 1993, started dying from old age and also from the loss of water. The front yard is fairly large and the hillside is 140 feet long and 15' t.o 25' high from the public sidewalk. These shrubs became a huge wildfire hazard as were the four very large Hollywood juniper next to the house and two very large Italian cypress next to the driveway. The very large olive tree in the center of our front yard was starting to look terrible because of the loss of water and was an main allergy agent for us. I had all of this removed. Seven trees and 147 shrubs from the hillside. The end result was a moonscape appearance for nearly a year. We hired Sampson Landscaping to landscape, hardscape, install lightning and drip irrigation to this large blank canvas. It's done and looks amazing as all our immediate neighbors and passerbys have told us and keep telling us. We are very, very pleased with the job that Sampson did for us. We removed 7 trees but got 6 new ones to replace them. The estimated timeliness was 3 weeks from start to finish and was started ontime and completed in 2 weeks and 2.5 days. We made several design choice changes that added to to the total cost but the job remained on budget in lieu of those changes. We Stronly recommend Sampson Landscaping."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Green Magic Landscaping
5.0(
3
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Serving Petaluma, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We specialize in all phases of landscaping design and installs, hardscaping, pavers, trees, plants, flowers, 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!

Response time2 hrs
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Recommended by66%of homeowners
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FAQs for sod installation projects in Petaluma, CA

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 Petaluma, CA homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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