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TRU Irrigation

4.89(
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TRU Irrigation

4.89(
19
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 years of experience

Ramirez irrigation established in 2008, We offer comprehensive irrigation products and serve, local point of contact, and competitive pricing; a combination that makes us a leader in the irrigation industry.

"Very professional and knowledgeable of trees and plants. Work was done immediately with reasonable prices."

Denise M on October 2025

Ramirez irrigation established in 2008, We offer comprehensive irrigation products and serve, local point of contact, and competitive pricing; a combination that makes us a leader in the irrigation industry.

"Very professional and knowledgeable of trees and plants. Work was done immediately with reasonable prices."

Denise M on October 2025

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Polk Lawn Care Services

5.00(
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Polk Lawn Care Services

5.00(
7
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•Approved Pro
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 7 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"I am so happy with the work. I would recommend Polk Lawn to everyone. Thank you"

Richard H on January 2026

With over 7 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"I am so happy with the work. I would recommend Polk Lawn to everyone. Thank you"

Richard H on January 2026

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Outdoor Designs

4.97(
90
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Outdoor Designs

4.97(
90
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 years of experience

Outdoor Designs of Texas has been serving Austin, Texas and its surrounding areas since 1992. Serving both residential and commercial customers alike; our mission is to provide quality service and competitive rates to all our clients. Thank you for taking an interest in our business, we look forward to providing you solutions to all of your drainage and landscaping needs. LICENSE #75768. DBA: WES COWART INC.

"The results were amazing! We are already working on another, larger project with Wes at Outdoor Designs and wouldn’t work with anyone else."

Andrew B on February 2025

Outdoor Designs of Texas has been serving Austin, Texas and its surrounding areas since 1992. Serving both residential and commercial customers alike; our mission is to provide quality service and competitive rates to all our clients. Thank you for taking an interest in our business, we look forward to providing you solutions to all of your drainage and landscaping needs. LICENSE #75768. DBA: WES COWART INC.

"The results were amazing! We are already working on another, larger project with Wes at Outdoor Designs and wouldn’t work with anyone else."

Andrew B on February 2025

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Garza and Son Landscaping LLC

5.00(
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Garza and Son Landscaping LLC

5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
13 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.

"They are very professional and quick. I'll use them again."

Tammy M on September 2025

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.

"They are very professional and quick. I'll use them again."

Tammy M on September 2025

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JCD and DF services

5.00(
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JCD and DF services

5.00(
11
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 local quotes requested

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!

"JCD showed up on time when scheduling a free quote. I received a competitive quote from JCD. He was able to start the project the next day and finished it up on a Saturday. I will reach out to him for any of my future projects. "

Matthew p on January 2026

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!

"JCD showed up on time when scheduling a free quote. I received a competitive quote from JCD. He was able to start the project the next day and finished it up on a Saturday. I will reach out to him for any of my future projects. "

Matthew p on January 2026

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Abel and Son Landscaping

4.84(
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Abel and Son Landscaping

4.84(
97
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 years of experience

Local, caring & family oriented business specializing in large Landscaping projects to regular lawn maintenance. Services provided range from paver patios, paved walkways, retaining walls, fire pits, sod installation, flower beds , tree trimming, mulching, yard clean up and more. Please call to schedule.

"Absolutely a pleasure to work with. Did exactly what was agreed to a day earlier than agreed. I would definitely use Abel again for other tree and hedge work or frankly any other services he provides."

Bruce S on June 2024

Local, caring & family oriented business specializing in large Landscaping projects to regular lawn maintenance. Services provided range from paver patios, paved walkways, retaining walls, fire pits, sod installation, flower beds , tree trimming, mulching, yard clean up and more. Please call to schedule.

"Absolutely a pleasure to work with. Did exactly what was agreed to a day earlier than agreed. I would definitely use Abel again for other tree and hedge work or frankly any other services he provides."

Bruce S on June 2024

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B. Perez Landscaping

5.00(
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B. Perez Landscaping

5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 local quotes requested

B. Perez Landscaping in Austin is your go-to for all your landscaping needs. With 7 years of experience, we specialize in complete landscaping services, including stone work, fence repair, and tree work. As an owner-operated business, we take pride in delivering top-notch service that sets us apart from the competition. Contact us today for all your landscaping needs.

"it was really good, very collaborative, they we're also very helpful, giving advice."

Ardalan S on June 2022

B. Perez Landscaping in Austin is your go-to for all your landscaping needs. With 7 years of experience, we specialize in complete landscaping services, including stone work, fence repair, and tree work. As an owner-operated business, we take pride in delivering top-notch service that sets us apart from the competition. Contact us today for all your landscaping needs.

"it was really good, very collaborative, they we're also very helpful, giving advice."

Ardalan S on June 2022

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Southern Landscape Solutions Inc

4.81(
121
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Southern Landscape Solutions Inc

4.81(
121
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

Southern Landscape Solutions is a locally owned and operated company in the Central Texas area. Southern Landscape Solutions is a member of the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association and holds an Irrigation License through TCEQ with a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture.

"After spending $40k+ on a complete irrigation system, landscaping (grass and plants) and hardscape we ask Sean to come back to finish the project and add some additional irrigation. He came by as promised, took notes on what we wanted, which was minor compared to the work he had already done, and said he would get back to us. Never heard from him again. He has NEVER followed-up on the original job to ensure everything was working. Some of the plants he installed died, he said he would take of that. Never heard from him again. This was not the first time we used this company, but I would never recommend them or would I ever hire this company again. E-mailed several times early on to find out what was happening, NO response ever. Very disappointed in a company we thought was reliable and trustworthy."

Steve A on November 2020

Southern Landscape Solutions is a locally owned and operated company in the Central Texas area. Southern Landscape Solutions is a member of the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association and holds an Irrigation License through TCEQ with a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture.

"After spending $40k+ on a complete irrigation system, landscaping (grass and plants) and hardscape we ask Sean to come back to finish the project and add some additional irrigation. He came by as promised, took notes on what we wanted, which was minor compared to the work he had already done, and said he would get back to us. Never heard from him again. He has NEVER followed-up on the original job to ensure everything was working. Some of the plants he installed died, he said he would take of that. Never heard from him again. This was not the first time we used this company, but I would never recommend them or would I ever hire this company again. E-mailed several times early on to find out what was happening, NO response ever. Very disappointed in a company we thought was reliable and trustworthy."

Steve A on November 2020

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Picture Perfect Yard Services

4.93(
116
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Picture Perfect Yard Services

4.93(
116
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
79 local quotes requested

OWNED AND OPERATED OVER 20 YEARS IN THE AUSTIN AND SURROUNDING AREAS.  OUR MISSION: ·      100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GUARANTEED ·      PERSONALIZED LANDSCAPING DESIGNS ·      COMPETITIVE ESTIMATES ·      RETAINING TOP TALENT AND KEEPING THEM WORKING YEAR AROUND  SERVICES OFFERED: • LANDSCAPING • FULL LAWN SERVICE • MASONARY WORK • CHIRISTMAS LIGHTING  • DOG POOP REMOVAL (WITH LAWN ONLY) • LEAF REMOVAL • YARD CLEAN UPS • MULCHING • BRUSH AND JUNK HAUL OFF  • TREE AND SHRUB TRIMMING  • POWER WASHING  • SMALL CONSTRUCTION  • WOOD FENCE REPAIR AND BUILDING DISCOUNTS AVALIABLE: •DISCOUNTS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, MILITARY, TEACHERS, AND FIRST RESPONDERS •$10 OFF LAWN SERVICES PER REFFERAL ALL OR TEXT TO 512-923-9906 FOR A FREE QUOTE!

"Great job. Even with the issues with Angi’s sucky interface, this guy, Picture Perfect Lawns/Jorge Tovar, was great. 5-stars!"

David S on January 2026

OWNED AND OPERATED OVER 20 YEARS IN THE AUSTIN AND SURROUNDING AREAS.  OUR MISSION: ·      100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GUARANTEED ·      PERSONALIZED LANDSCAPING DESIGNS ·      COMPETITIVE ESTIMATES ·      RETAINING TOP TALENT AND KEEPING THEM WORKING YEAR AROUND  SERVICES OFFERED: • LANDSCAPING • FULL LAWN SERVICE • MASONARY WORK • CHIRISTMAS LIGHTING  • DOG POOP REMOVAL (WITH LAWN ONLY) • LEAF REMOVAL • YARD CLEAN UPS • MULCHING • BRUSH AND JUNK HAUL OFF  • TREE AND SHRUB TRIMMING  • POWER WASHING  • SMALL CONSTRUCTION  • WOOD FENCE REPAIR AND BUILDING DISCOUNTS AVALIABLE: •DISCOUNTS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, MILITARY, TEACHERS, AND FIRST RESPONDERS •$10 OFF LAWN SERVICES PER REFFERAL ALL OR TEXT TO 512-923-9906 FOR A FREE QUOTE!

"Great job. Even with the issues with Angi’s sucky interface, this guy, Picture Perfect Lawns/Jorge Tovar, was great. 5-stars!"

David S on January 2026

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Brother's Landscaping & Tree Service

4.08(
37
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Brother's Landscaping & Tree Service

4.08(
37
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
41 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

 With 9 years of experience and a stellar local reputation, we specialize in Landscaping & Tree Services. Contact us at (254) 931-4127 or (254) 931-0713 for a FREE project estimate. Let's transform your outdoor space!  3 Principles Our Company Operates By: 1.) Take Responsibility 2.) Work Efficiently 3.) Deliver Quality

"They are very good, courteous, and knowledgeable with their service."

Steven G on December 2025

 With 9 years of experience and a stellar local reputation, we specialize in Landscaping & Tree Services. Contact us at (254) 931-4127 or (254) 931-0713 for a FREE project estimate. Let's transform your outdoor space!  3 Principles Our Company Operates By: 1.) Take Responsibility 2.) Work Efficiently 3.) Deliver Quality

"They are very good, courteous, and knowledgeable with their service."

Steven G on December 2025

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Salado, TX

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 Salado, TX homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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