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The Lawn Stewards

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The Lawn Stewards

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We are 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.

"Stephen does not hire contractors to do the work. He does it himself with the help of a few young men and women (teenagers) he hires for the job. He is there working and supervising the entire time. Great job and a great set of helpers. I highly recommend The Lawn Stewards."

William K on June 2020

We are 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.

"Stephen does not hire contractors to do the work. He does it himself with the help of a few young men and women (teenagers) he hires for the job. He is there working and supervising the entire time. Great job and a great set of helpers. I highly recommend The Lawn Stewards."

William K on June 2020


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Pleasant Scapes

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Pleasant Scapes

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10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of lawn care & landscaping services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of lawn care & landscaping services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!


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N&L Landscapes, LLC

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N&L Landscapes, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
108 local quotes requested

We specialize in all things landscaping and hardscaping. From sod and irrigation to paver pathways or retaining walls, we can handle your project start to finish! We are local to the upstate and owner operated which enables us to give our customers outstanding service and highest quality for affordable prices. Please call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Nick is your man!! He was extremely professional to work with through the entire process, very responsive, and made an otherwise dreaded project a joy and a breeze. Nick has very favorable pricing and runs his business on good old-fashioned Christian ethics so expect to be taken care of!"

Ryan S on November 2025

We specialize in all things landscaping and hardscaping. From sod and irrigation to paver pathways or retaining walls, we can handle your project start to finish! We are local to the upstate and owner operated which enables us to give our customers outstanding service and highest quality for affordable prices. Please call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Nick is your man!! He was extremely professional to work with through the entire process, very responsive, and made an otherwise dreaded project a joy and a breeze. Nick has very favorable pricing and runs his business on good old-fashioned Christian ethics so expect to be taken care of!"

Ryan S on November 2025


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JD Property Management

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JD Property Management

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17 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to JD Property Management, proudly servicing Anderson, South Carolina and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. Call us today! You will not be disappointed!

"Justin and his crew did a fantastic job ! Finished the job in one day and it looks beautiful! I would definitely recommend and I will use them for all my landscaping needs!"

Christy N on December 2025

Welcome to JD Property Management, proudly servicing Anderson, South Carolina and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. Call us today! You will not be disappointed!

"Justin and his crew did a fantastic job ! Finished the job in one day and it looks beautiful! I would definitely recommend and I will use them for all my landscaping needs!"

Christy N on December 2025


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Hardscape Service

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Hardscape Service

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

We are 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.

"So quick and professional. He called and then came to the house two hours later!"

Emma K on October 2024

We are 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.

"So quick and professional. He called and then came to the house two hours later!"

Emma K on October 2024


Give us a call or click to request a quote today! Landscape and hardscape services available! Free estimates available!


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Jessamine Landscaping

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Jessamine Landscaping

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Super Service Award
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26 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Family owned and proudly operated by a Clemson graduate. Jessamine Landscaping is named after South Carolina’s state flower, the Yellow Jessamine. Along with our mission to deliver work as beautiful as the flower, its symbolic meanings align perfectly with our goal. Jessamine Landscaping’s goal is to provide quality work, reliable landscapers, and hospitality to you and your community. We are a full-service landscaping company, proudly serving the Upstate, with a focus in Anderson and Greenville. Together, we will give back to the community and impact lives to build a better future. Thank you for trusting us to be your professional landscaper.

"Jessamine Landacaping installed a new irrigation system for our yard as well as resolved some poor drainage issues we have had for two years. I highly recommend Jessamine Landscaping for your landscaping needs. The process was smooth and everyone was so professional. Every interaction was friendly, personable, and honest. They did what they promised and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. And... my lawn is looking better than ever!"

Brian L on June 2025

Family owned and proudly operated by a Clemson graduate. Jessamine Landscaping is named after South Carolina’s state flower, the Yellow Jessamine. Along with our mission to deliver work as beautiful as the flower, its symbolic meanings align perfectly with our goal. Jessamine Landscaping’s goal is to provide quality work, reliable landscapers, and hospitality to you and your community. We are a full-service landscaping company, proudly serving the Upstate, with a focus in Anderson and Greenville. Together, we will give back to the community and impact lives to build a better future. Thank you for trusting us to be your professional landscaper.

"Jessamine Landacaping installed a new irrigation system for our yard as well as resolved some poor drainage issues we have had for two years. I highly recommend Jessamine Landscaping for your landscaping needs. The process was smooth and everyone was so professional. Every interaction was friendly, personable, and honest. They did what they promised and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. And... my lawn is looking better than ever!"

Brian L on June 2025


Michael's Landscapes

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Michael's Landscapes

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34 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Michael's Landscapes has been in business for over 17 years in Upstate SC following 13 years in the Atlanta area. Owner Michael Feagans has a degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Georgia (1980) and,more importantly,30+ years practcal experience in the design and installation of Southern landscapes. We offer professional design and installation of tree and shrub plantings, lawns, sprinkler systems and a wide variety of hardscapes including retaining walls, steps,concrete paver and natural stone walkways and patios,ponds and waterfalls. Extensive references are available on request. We welcome the opprtunity to make your landscape dreams come true! Initial consultation, estimates and preliminary plans are always free. Thanks for your interest, Michael

"Very knowledgeable about plants that do well in this area. He did a great job of making suggestions based on what should work in this area."

Warren F on January 2022

Michael's Landscapes has been in business for over 17 years in Upstate SC following 13 years in the Atlanta area. Owner Michael Feagans has a degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Georgia (1980) and,more importantly,30+ years practcal experience in the design and installation of Southern landscapes. We offer professional design and installation of tree and shrub plantings, lawns, sprinkler systems and a wide variety of hardscapes including retaining walls, steps,concrete paver and natural stone walkways and patios,ponds and waterfalls. Extensive references are available on request. We welcome the opprtunity to make your landscape dreams come true! Initial consultation, estimates and preliminary plans are always free. Thanks for your interest, Michael

"Very knowledgeable about plants that do well in this area. He did a great job of making suggestions based on what should work in this area."

Warren F on January 2022


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Jag's Lawn Service LLC

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Jag's Lawn Service LLC

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 local quotes requested

Now providing professional tree service!!! Our team has over 25 years of experience in the tree care industry. We provide complete tree removals small and large, stump grinding, hazardous tree removals, structural pruning, and tree health assessments. Providing the upstate with horticultural excellence since 2012. We take great pride in the appearance of our company and equipment and even more pride in the appearance of your property through completion and after.

"Jaggar is the best landscaper I’ve used! His prices are fair, his work is excellent, and he is very quick. Will use his business for all my landscaping needs going forward!"

Dusty S on December 2024

Now providing professional tree service!!! Our team has over 25 years of experience in the tree care industry. We provide complete tree removals small and large, stump grinding, hazardous tree removals, structural pruning, and tree health assessments. Providing the upstate with horticultural excellence since 2012. We take great pride in the appearance of our company and equipment and even more pride in the appearance of your property through completion and after.

"Jaggar is the best landscaper I’ve used! His prices are fair, his work is excellent, and he is very quick. Will use his business for all my landscaping needs going forward!"

Dusty S on December 2024


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Carolina Landscapes

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Carolina Landscapes

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
52 local quotes requested

Carolina Landscapes: Transforming Your Outdoor Space with Expertise and Care. Enhance your home's curb appeal with our top-notch landscaping services. From design to maintenance, we create beautiful and sustainable landscapes that stand out. Contact us today for a consultation!

"I was looking for low maintenance flowerbeds in my front yard and Carolina Landscaping gave me exactly what I asked for. The work was very well done and communication was great from the beginning. A quick drawing was provided to show the design work as we were completely removing shrubs and planting new ones. I am definitely planning to use them for my backyard project."

Carmen V on March 2024

Carolina Landscapes: Transforming Your Outdoor Space with Expertise and Care. Enhance your home's curb appeal with our top-notch landscaping services. From design to maintenance, we create beautiful and sustainable landscapes that stand out. Contact us today for a consultation!

"I was looking for low maintenance flowerbeds in my front yard and Carolina Landscaping gave me exactly what I asked for. The work was very well done and communication was great from the beginning. A quick drawing was provided to show the design work as we were completely removing shrubs and planting new ones. I am definitely planning to use them for my backyard project."

Carmen V on March 2024

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Pickens, SC

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 Pickens, SC homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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