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Salas Landscape

3217 Cypress Circle Southwest
5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro

Salas Landscape

3217 Cypress Circle Southwest
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

We at Salas Landscape, focus on quality landscaping projects over quantity. We use our over 30 years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"They are very reliable and do quality work and are wonderful to work with."

Sheila P on July 2018

We at Salas Landscape, focus on quality landscaping projects over quantity. We use our over 30 years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"They are very reliable and do quality work and are wonderful to work with."

Sheila P on July 2018

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Oak Tree Landscaping LLC

PO Box 66448
4.00(
16
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•Approved Pro

Oak Tree Landscaping LLC

PO Box 66448
4.00(
16
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
69 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Hello, New Mexico Oak tree Landscape L.L.C. has been operating in NM going on 18 years. We only specialize in Landscape designs, landscape from bear dirt or complete replacement of existing landscape. Designs are created by using Auto Cad 2021. Installation: Irrigation, Plants, Gravel, Concrete, fire pits, retaining walls, Pergolas, water features, Synthetic turf, Sod, outdoor living space and pavers. Contract: Deposit of half down when we start, balance upon completion. What to expect when getting an estimate, Antonio will ask questions on the vision of yard, then he will take notes measurements and a quick sketch. Design will take minimum of 1 week. Family owned and operated over 18 years, native of New Mexico OTL members are fully vaccinated with first booter shot. As a member of Home Adviser, receiving a rating of 4.8 or better the plan is to provide the same quality severs with Angi..... Please don't hesitate, look at our review with Home Adviser so you fill confident on making the wright decision. Please contact Antonio Morales 505 507 1166 Hours M-F 730-430 Licensed, Boned, and Insured

"Requested work was performed on time and on budget. Highly recommend these guys!"

Keith S on July 2025

Hello, New Mexico Oak tree Landscape L.L.C. has been operating in NM going on 18 years. We only specialize in Landscape designs, landscape from bear dirt or complete replacement of existing landscape. Designs are created by using Auto Cad 2021. Installation: Irrigation, Plants, Gravel, Concrete, fire pits, retaining walls, Pergolas, water features, Synthetic turf, Sod, outdoor living space and pavers. Contract: Deposit of half down when we start, balance upon completion. What to expect when getting an estimate, Antonio will ask questions on the vision of yard, then he will take notes measurements and a quick sketch. Design will take minimum of 1 week. Family owned and operated over 18 years, native of New Mexico OTL members are fully vaccinated with first booter shot. As a member of Home Adviser, receiving a rating of 4.8 or better the plan is to provide the same quality severs with Angi..... Please don't hesitate, look at our review with Home Adviser so you fill confident on making the wright decision. Please contact Antonio Morales 505 507 1166 Hours M-F 730-430 Licensed, Boned, and Insured

"Requested work was performed on time and on budget. Highly recommend these guys!"

Keith S on July 2025

ARTS SPRINKLERS

Po Box 26252
4.40(
10
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•Approved Pro

ARTS SPRINKLERS

Po Box 26252
4.40(
10
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
45 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today! Additional phone - 505.410.7850!

"great advice and help solving the problem - leak was coming from the neighbors system, not mine."

Milan V on December 2023

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today! Additional phone - 505.410.7850!

"great advice and help solving the problem - leak was coming from the neighbors system, not mine."

Milan V on December 2023

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JM Maintenance Construction LLC

Alburquerque New Mexico
4.90(
41
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•Approved Pro

JM Maintenance Construction LLC

Alburquerque New Mexico
4.90(
41
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
503 local quotes requested

We specialize in yard cleaning, hauling, cement and gravel. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. We are ready to deliver your dream yard! CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE: (505) 339-8999

"Great. Both Erica and Jose are very pleasant to do business with. They are professional and friendly. The whole team that came to do the work was also very friendly and hard working - they finished the job a lot faster than I expected."

Angie J on July 2025

We specialize in yard cleaning, hauling, cement and gravel. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. We are ready to deliver your dream yard! CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE: (505) 339-8999

"Great. Both Erica and Jose are very pleasant to do business with. They are professional and friendly. The whole team that came to do the work was also very friendly and hard working - they finished the job a lot faster than I expected."

Angie J on July 2025

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Tierra Encantada Landscape

4.60(
10
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•Approved Pro

Tierra Encantada Landscape

4.60(
10
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
117 local quotes requested

Tired of looking out at the window with the same old view? Hire Tierra Encantada Landscape today and we’ll help turn your backyard into your very own private paradise! We offer expansive services to cater to your landscaping needs. Ready to get started? Contact us today in Santa Fe, NM!

"Astro turf installed as invisioned"

Gerald W on May 2024

Tired of looking out at the window with the same old view? Hire Tierra Encantada Landscape today and we’ll help turn your backyard into your very own private paradise! We offer expansive services to cater to your landscaping needs. Ready to get started? Contact us today in Santa Fe, NM!

"Astro turf installed as invisioned"

Gerald W on May 2024

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Yard Pros LLC

Servicing
4.33(
6
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•Approved Pro

Yard Pros LLC

Servicing
4.33(
6
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
679 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Yardpros landscaping here to complete all your landscaping dreams call us today to get your free estimate

"Late. Overpriced."

Dena P on March 2025

Yardpros landscaping here to complete all your landscaping dreams call us today to get your free estimate

"Late. Overpriced."

Dena P on March 2025

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SUMMERSWEET LANDSCAPES, LLC

617 ARIZONA ST SE
4.83(
40
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•Approved Pro

SUMMERSWEET LANDSCAPES, LLC

617 ARIZONA ST SE
4.83(
40
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
306 local quotes requested

LIC # 33557 Full service landscape company with more than 28 years in business. Horticulturist/owner. Over the past 30 years I have learned a lot. At New Mexico State University I was educated in Horticulture and Landscape Design. Under the Horticultural program we learned about Agronomy ( soils) , Entomology( insects) , Biology, Chemistry , Pathology ( diseases). Everthing that was needed to be a Professional. Sure I have my education but I've learned so much from my hands on experience. Many years ago when I started Summersweet Landscapes. Other landscapers would ask me. "Do you need a degree to do landscaping"? I answered " no you don't , but I do". I started Landscape Design when I was in high school. I was trained by a Horticulturist also from N.M.S.U. He taught us that the Horticultural field was a professional one. And that the industry should be respected as one. Professional. He had all students join Future Farmers of America. It was mandatory , inorder; to be enrolled in his class. We went through competition in design. In my last two years of high school competition I was on both District and State Landscape Design Championship team. I graduated with both high school diploma and two year vocational technical certificate in Horticulture. After high school I attended N.M.S.U. where I got my Bachelor in Science Degree in Agriculture. Thank you Eric and Carmela.

"We recently moved to NM and the yard at our home was neglected for a few years. The backyard needed to be cleaned up (including removing a few bushes and an old clothesline), a new irrigation system installed, and beds prepared for a variety of plants I want to install. Eric and his crew from Summersweet were excellent! I interviewed several landscapers and only Eric listened to what I wanted, offered his expert advice (his knowledge was gained thru both formal education and practical experience), and delivered what we agreed to have done! The Summersweet crew was hardworking and professional - it helped that I speak some Spanish. Carmela pleasantly and professionally handles all the behind the scenes logistics. Everything was done professionally and on time."

Patricia C on November 2024

LIC # 33557 Full service landscape company with more than 28 years in business. Horticulturist/owner. Over the past 30 years I have learned a lot. At New Mexico State University I was educated in Horticulture and Landscape Design. Under the Horticultural program we learned about Agronomy ( soils) , Entomology( insects) , Biology, Chemistry , Pathology ( diseases). Everthing that was needed to be a Professional. Sure I have my education but I've learned so much from my hands on experience. Many years ago when I started Summersweet Landscapes. Other landscapers would ask me. "Do you need a degree to do landscaping"? I answered " no you don't , but I do". I started Landscape Design when I was in high school. I was trained by a Horticulturist also from N.M.S.U. He taught us that the Horticultural field was a professional one. And that the industry should be respected as one. Professional. He had all students join Future Farmers of America. It was mandatory , inorder; to be enrolled in his class. We went through competition in design. In my last two years of high school competition I was on both District and State Landscape Design Championship team. I graduated with both high school diploma and two year vocational technical certificate in Horticulture. After high school I attended N.M.S.U. where I got my Bachelor in Science Degree in Agriculture. Thank you Eric and Carmela.

"We recently moved to NM and the yard at our home was neglected for a few years. The backyard needed to be cleaned up (including removing a few bushes and an old clothesline), a new irrigation system installed, and beds prepared for a variety of plants I want to install. Eric and his crew from Summersweet were excellent! I interviewed several landscapers and only Eric listened to what I wanted, offered his expert advice (his knowledge was gained thru both formal education and practical experience), and delivered what we agreed to have done! The Summersweet crew was hardworking and professional - it helped that I speak some Spanish. Carmela pleasantly and professionally handles all the behind the scenes logistics. Everything was done professionally and on time."

Patricia C on November 2024

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316 Landscape Maintenance

2805 Glenwood Rd NW
4.61(
44
)
•Approved Pro

316 Landscape Maintenance

2805 Glenwood Rd NW
4.61(
44
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
256 local quotes requested

We are a full service landscape company, focusing on stone & gravel installation, fresh sod installation, misting systems. Full landscaping services, including full yard installations, maintenance, clean up & debris removal, to retro-fits. With over 23 years of experience in the Albuquerque area, meeting client expectations is our goal, but exceeding them is our specialty! Let us create your private paradise, in an honest, caring, and reliable fashion. Call today for a free estimate!

"Matt and his team showed up on time and completed the project quickly. Communication was great. We will definitely be hiring again for our next project."

Stephanie D on August 2023

We are a full service landscape company, focusing on stone & gravel installation, fresh sod installation, misting systems. Full landscaping services, including full yard installations, maintenance, clean up & debris removal, to retro-fits. With over 23 years of experience in the Albuquerque area, meeting client expectations is our goal, but exceeding them is our specialty! Let us create your private paradise, in an honest, caring, and reliable fashion. Call today for a free estimate!

"Matt and his team showed up on time and completed the project quickly. Communication was great. We will definitely be hiring again for our next project."

Stephanie D on August 2023

Don Salazar Landscaping

Located In:
4.63(
8
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•Approved Pro

Don Salazar Landscaping

Located In:
4.63(
8
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
292 local quotes requested

We specialize in all phases of landscaping. 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 an estimate today!

"Don Salazar is one of the hardest workers I have ever encountered. He is personable and easy to work with. He is: >HARD WORKER. Did the job, no complaints or delays. >Punctual. Was here when he said he would be. >Prompt. Got work done when he said he would. >Reliable. Did what he said he would. Got materials as stated. >Reasonable. Minor adjustments that came up were dealt with, no problem. We are very pleased with the work and would not hesitate to hire Don again for future projects."

Albert de la G on September 2025

We specialize in all phases of landscaping. 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 an estimate today!

"Don Salazar is one of the hardest workers I have ever encountered. He is personable and easy to work with. He is: >HARD WORKER. Did the job, no complaints or delays. >Punctual. Was here when he said he would be. >Prompt. Got work done when he said he would. >Reliable. Did what he said he would. Got materials as stated. >Reasonable. Minor adjustments that came up were dealt with, no problem. We are very pleased with the work and would not hesitate to hire Don again for future projects."

Albert de la G on September 2025

United Brother Landscape

Located In:
5.00(
7
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•Approved Pro

United Brother Landscape

Located In:
5.00(
7
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
718 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Landscaping services; 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! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Walter and his crew are fantastic. The are the ultimate in Professionalism and customer service. There was no charge to provide me and estimate and he began work on August 13th 2025 and completed the work on the 14th before noon. I know nothing about sprinkler systems; he explained everything to my understanding and completed the work efficiently. He left my yard in the condition it was before he started. No one can tell work was even done on my yard. Left no Trace."

Richard J on August 2025

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Landscaping services; 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! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Walter and his crew are fantastic. The are the ultimate in Professionalism and customer service. There was no charge to provide me and estimate and he began work on August 13th 2025 and completed the work on the 14th before noon. I know nothing about sprinkler systems; he explained everything to my understanding and completed the work efficiently. He left my yard in the condition it was before he started. No one can tell work was even done on my yard. Left no Trace."

Richard J on August 2025

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Rio Rancho, NM

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 Rio Rancho, NM 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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