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EM&J Landscaping

248 Lexington Avenue
5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro

EM&J Landscaping

248 Lexington Avenue
5.00(
3
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 local quotes requested

Whether you are planning to redo a front yard or a complete property makeover, we are fully equipped with the knowledge and experience to turn your dream into reality. EM&J Landscaping offers you professional, effective, personalized landscaping and masonry services. Call us today to beautify and enhance your outdoor living space! 201-362-6360

"Victor & his crew were very professional. Their work ethic is something that one does not see everyday. Their cleanup was done well & completely. Workmanship was excellent."

Philip T on September 2024

Whether you are planning to redo a front yard or a complete property makeover, we are fully equipped with the knowledge and experience to turn your dream into reality. EM&J Landscaping offers you professional, effective, personalized landscaping and masonry services. Call us today to beautify and enhance your outdoor living space! 201-362-6360

"Victor & his crew were very professional. Their work ethic is something that one does not see everyday. Their cleanup was done well & completely. Workmanship was excellent."

Philip T on September 2024

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One Stop Property Management, LLC

13 Roy Ave
4.42(
38
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•Approved Pro

One Stop Property Management, LLC

13 Roy Ave
4.42(
38
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
19 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

One Stop Property Management, LLC 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.

"Use for lawn service & snow removal. Very easy to work with. Quick to respond to unexpected needs that arise like tree removal. Reasonable pricing. Would definitely recommend."

Rachelle R on February 2024

One Stop Property Management, LLC 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.

"Use for lawn service & snow removal. Very easy to work with. Quick to respond to unexpected needs that arise like tree removal. Reasonable pricing. Would definitely recommend."

Rachelle R on February 2024

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Bright Edge Landscaping, LLC

125 North Beverwyck Road
4.75(
8
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•Approved Pro

Bright Edge Landscaping, LLC

125 North Beverwyck Road
4.75(
8
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Welcome to Bright Edge Landscaping, LLC! We are excited to exceed your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high-quality expertise that your home deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"We are very happy with how our landscaping update turned out. We needed some pachysandra removed and some other large rhododendrons. The team was on time, and was able to get everything completed within a day. Our yard looks much better"

Allison K on May 2024

Welcome to Bright Edge Landscaping, LLC! We are excited to exceed your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high-quality expertise that your home deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"We are very happy with how our landscaping update turned out. We needed some pachysandra removed and some other large rhododendrons. The team was on time, and was able to get everything completed within a day. Our yard looks much better"

Allison K on May 2024

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Fullerton Landscapes, L.L.C.

52 Main St Suite 2
4.33(
19
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Fullerton Landscapes, L.L.C.

52 Main St Suite 2
4.33(
19
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
15 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

Fullerton Landscapes offers over 30 years of experience in all areas of landscape architecture design and build. 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

"friendly personable staff, owner kept in contact"

Greg G on March 2020

Fullerton Landscapes offers over 30 years of experience in all areas of landscape architecture design and build. 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

"friendly personable staff, owner kept in contact"

Greg G on March 2020

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Wood's Landscaping, LLC

159 Summit Ave
4.43(
7
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•Approved Pro

Wood's Landscaping, LLC

159 Summit Ave
4.43(
7
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Wood's Landscaping, LLC, 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. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you! 7-5

"Easy to communicate with and affordable"

phillip m on March 2025

Wood's Landscaping, LLC, 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. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you! 7-5

"Easy to communicate with and affordable"

phillip m on March 2025

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Charles & Son Construction & Landscaping Inc

57 Chestnut St
4.47(
51
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•Approved Pro

Charles & Son Construction & Landscaping Inc

57 Chestnut St
4.47(
51
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
702 local quotes requested
27 years of experience

Charles & Sons Construction & Landscaping is one of the premier full service landscaping companies in the Essex/Union/Morris/Passaic county areas. Our services include landscape design,hardscape installation, patios, walkway, driveway masonry contractor, Low voltage lighting, and tree removal. Our experienced landscapers guarantee clean, prompt service. Charles & Sons Construction & Landscaping currently employees 15 professionals, so no job is too big or too small. We have a large assortment of professional equipment, We run background checks on all of our landscaping professionals.

"They're listed for Union County but say it's too far, and I'm close to essex County Boarder. Please update areas of work. Also, it does not do landscaping maintenance."

Walidah I on June 2024

Charles & Sons Construction & Landscaping is one of the premier full service landscaping companies in the Essex/Union/Morris/Passaic county areas. Our services include landscape design,hardscape installation, patios, walkway, driveway masonry contractor, Low voltage lighting, and tree removal. Our experienced landscapers guarantee clean, prompt service. Charles & Sons Construction & Landscaping currently employees 15 professionals, so no job is too big or too small. We have a large assortment of professional equipment, We run background checks on all of our landscaping professionals.

"They're listed for Union County but say it's too far, and I'm close to essex County Boarder. Please update areas of work. Also, it does not do landscaping maintenance."

Walidah I on June 2024

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Experienced Landscape Design LLC

279 S Beverwyck Rd
5.00(
37
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•Approved Pro

Experienced Landscape Design LLC

279 S Beverwyck Rd
5.00(
37
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
675 local quotes requested

Experienced Landscape Design LLC - Transforming Your Outdoor Space. From excavation to landscape design and maintenance, our team brings over 25 years of experience to every project. Contact us today for a stunning outdoor oasis!

"Work was performed in an on time schedule, and followed up to the the grass was coming in as there had been excessive heat."

Bruce P on August 2025

Experienced Landscape Design LLC - Transforming Your Outdoor Space. From excavation to landscape design and maintenance, our team brings over 25 years of experience to every project. Contact us today for a stunning outdoor oasis!

"Work was performed in an on time schedule, and followed up to the the grass was coming in as there had been excessive heat."

Bruce P on August 2025

Sunrise Paving

5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro

Sunrise Paving

5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
363 local quotes requested

Sunrise Paving is a team of skilled landscapers providing quality workmanship and excellent customer service. We don't stop until we see perfection! At our company, we understand that outdoor landscaping is not just about creating a visually appealing space, but also about ensuring that it meets your practical needs. Give us a call or click for an estimate today!

"Nick and his crew were AMAZING! They were professional, polite, and clean. Nick was insightful and instantly came up with a concept design and plan. They installed a yard drainage system, created a front walkway with pavers and steps, regraded our whole property, added mulch beds, added top soil and seeded with hay for a new lawn. They worked fast and had the entire project finished in a week’s time. Highly recommend!"

April S on August 2024

Sunrise Paving is a team of skilled landscapers providing quality workmanship and excellent customer service. We don't stop until we see perfection! At our company, we understand that outdoor landscaping is not just about creating a visually appealing space, but also about ensuring that it meets your practical needs. Give us a call or click for an estimate today!

"Nick and his crew were AMAZING! They were professional, polite, and clean. Nick was insightful and instantly came up with a concept design and plan. They installed a yard drainage system, created a front walkway with pavers and steps, regraded our whole property, added mulch beds, added top soil and seeded with hay for a new lawn. They worked fast and had the entire project finished in a week’s time. Highly recommend!"

April S on August 2024

Backward flag Maintenance LLC

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4.20(
5
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•Approved Pro

Backward flag Maintenance LLC

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4.20(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
239 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

my business is basically covered in factors landscape design & installations, At our company, your satisfaction is our top priority. We are committed to completing every job to the highest standards, ensuring exceptional quality and service. Discover our range of services and reach out today to book your free estimate. Let us show you the difference our dedication can make!

"Zero stars if it were possible. Harry M came to my home and quoted me 200 dollars and cash was the only payment option he would accept. He came that Saturday and did a horrible job. He used my mower and it’s not working properly now. He didn’t have a working weed wacker and asked for my personal one. He left so many areas undone and I he did report he would come back to finish the job. This never happened; he kept saying he had me scheduled but forgot to tell me. A crew was supposed to come two Saturdays ago and this never happened. He does not respond to text messages. Most importantly, he asked to come to my house to BBQ and to date me. I have text messages to prove this. Even after I declined, he didn’t not understand no after being told several times. There’s a review on another site that doesn’t remove negative feedback and he called that person cursing them out and verbally threatening them. If he does this to me, I will immediately press charges. I’m reporting this fraud anywhere I can until I get my money back from this fraud."

Leah B on August 2025

my business is basically covered in factors landscape design & installations, At our company, your satisfaction is our top priority. We are committed to completing every job to the highest standards, ensuring exceptional quality and service. Discover our range of services and reach out today to book your free estimate. Let us show you the difference our dedication can make!

"Zero stars if it were possible. Harry M came to my home and quoted me 200 dollars and cash was the only payment option he would accept. He came that Saturday and did a horrible job. He used my mower and it’s not working properly now. He didn’t have a working weed wacker and asked for my personal one. He left so many areas undone and I he did report he would come back to finish the job. This never happened; he kept saying he had me scheduled but forgot to tell me. A crew was supposed to come two Saturdays ago and this never happened. He does not respond to text messages. Most importantly, he asked to come to my house to BBQ and to date me. I have text messages to prove this. Even after I declined, he didn’t not understand no after being told several times. There’s a review on another site that doesn’t remove negative feedback and he called that person cursing them out and verbally threatening them. If he does this to me, I will immediately press charges. I’m reporting this fraud anywhere I can until I get my money back from this fraud."

Leah B on August 2025

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Drew-Harp's Lawn Sprinklers

80 Hollybrook Dr
3.80(
45
)
•Approved Pro

Drew-Harp's Lawn Sprinklers

80 Hollybrook Dr
3.80(
45
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
992 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

I service and install Lawn sprinkler systems of all sizes From small residential to large commercial jobs. I strive too too all my customers the best their is in the industry I have been doing this for 22 years I only install the top of the line material, with a great warranty.

"They did the work, but then didn't come back to fix a problem (they wired a zone incorrectly). I texted multiple times, but no response. Don't use them."

Billy O on May 2025

I service and install Lawn sprinkler systems of all sizes From small residential to large commercial jobs. I strive too too all my customers the best their is in the industry I have been doing this for 22 years I only install the top of the line material, with a great warranty.

"They did the work, but then didn't come back to fix a problem (they wired a zone incorrectly). I texted multiple times, but no response. Don't use them."

Billy O on May 2025

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Rockaway, NJ

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 Rockaway, NJ homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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