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MG Landscape & Construction

4413 Bren Loop NE
4.25(
4
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•Approved Pro

MG Landscape & Construction

4413 Bren Loop NE
4.25(
4
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
12 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Salam General Labor is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 7 years of experience serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"These guys worked fast and did a great job with my lawn."

Merritt R on May 2022

Salam General Labor is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 7 years of experience serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"These guys worked fast and did a great job with my lawn."

Merritt R on May 2022

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Oregon General Hardscape, LLC

PO BOX 20191
4.87(
15
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•Approved Pro

Oregon General Hardscape, LLC

PO BOX 20191
4.87(
15
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Our team is passionate & professional and committed to providing the absolute best experience for our clients. Our obsession over cost, schedule, safety, and quality ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and with impeccable attention to detail. From beginning to end of every project, our goal is to bring every aspect and detail of our client's concept to reality. We believe that strong communication, integrity, organization and honesty are the principles that have given us such a trusted reputation in a competitive industry. We are proud of the work that we do, and passionate about bringing visions to life. Give us a call today!

"Very timely. Hard workers. Did excellent job"

GAIL T on July 2023

Our team is passionate & professional and committed to providing the absolute best experience for our clients. Our obsession over cost, schedule, safety, and quality ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and with impeccable attention to detail. From beginning to end of every project, our goal is to bring every aspect and detail of our client's concept to reality. We believe that strong communication, integrity, organization and honesty are the principles that have given us such a trusted reputation in a competitive industry. We are proud of the work that we do, and passionate about bringing visions to life. Give us a call today!

"Very timely. Hard workers. Did excellent job"

GAIL T on July 2023

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Escobar Landscape

5.00(
8
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•Approved Pro

Escobar Landscape

5.00(
8
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
85 local quotes requested

Escobar Landscape is a family owned and operated business with more than 20 years of experience in irrigation + sod installation. We also help your yard come back to life with detailed clean ups! Give us a call or click for a free estimate today!

"Oscar and his team was here right on time. They actually moved me up over a week to complete my project. They did amazing work. The work they did was great. I couldn’t even tell where the work was done. He moved my sprinkler heads and added one. I will hire them again in the future for sure. Price was very competitive. He was very professional. Called me back right away after my inquiry. Was early for the appointment to go over what I wanted to do. Listened to what I wanted, and gave me some advice as well. He went above and beyond. I would highly recommend Oscar from Escobar Landscaping"

Mitzi M on June 2025

Escobar Landscape is a family owned and operated business with more than 20 years of experience in irrigation + sod installation. We also help your yard come back to life with detailed clean ups! Give us a call or click for a free estimate today!

"Oscar and his team was here right on time. They actually moved me up over a week to complete my project. They did amazing work. The work they did was great. I couldn’t even tell where the work was done. He moved my sprinkler heads and added one. I will hire them again in the future for sure. Price was very competitive. He was very professional. Called me back right away after my inquiry. Was early for the appointment to go over what I wanted to do. Listened to what I wanted, and gave me some advice as well. He went above and beyond. I would highly recommend Oscar from Escobar Landscaping"

Mitzi M on June 2025

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Dream Landscape, LLC

800 NE Territorial Rd.
4.87(
15
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•Approved Pro

Dream Landscape, LLC

800 NE Territorial Rd.
4.87(
15
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
23 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

Dream Landscape 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 10 years of industry experience, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are mindful of our client's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"N/a"

Jim O on June 2024

Dream Landscape 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 10 years of industry experience, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are mindful of our client's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"N/a"

Jim O on June 2024

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Oregon Quality Cuts

Po Box 1983
4.81(
112
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•Approved Pro

Oregon Quality Cuts

Po Box 1983
4.81(
112
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
168 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"This team was absolutely excellent. Very fast, beautiful workmanship, and no errors or problems. After 10 years of ownership, my fence had dry rot and was an eyesore. This team replaced the entire fence and built it to conform with association guidelines. Company owners were leading the team throughout, and very easy to work with. Exactly what I was looking for; 10s all around."

Jim R on October 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"This team was absolutely excellent. Very fast, beautiful workmanship, and no errors or problems. After 10 years of ownership, my fence had dry rot and was an eyesore. This team replaced the entire fence and built it to conform with association guidelines. Company owners were leading the team throughout, and very easy to work with. Exactly what I was looking for; 10s all around."

Jim R on October 2025

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Sherpa Landscape Construction

1679 York Butte Ave
5.00(
4
)
•Approved Pro

Sherpa Landscape Construction

1679 York Butte Ave
5.00(
4
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
73 local quotes requested

We are a landscape company who specializes in installing pavers, retaining walls, plants, sod, outdoor lighting, and 3D Designs We take pride in our work and strive to do more for less!

"Miguel and his staff were amazing they did a great job, cleaned up at the end of each day. Miguel’s design work was amazing. He took my ideas and executed them better than I could have imagined. The lighting was a great addition to the design. I absolutely love the work that was done!!!"

Carol R on November 2023

We are a landscape company who specializes in installing pavers, retaining walls, plants, sod, outdoor lighting, and 3D Designs We take pride in our work and strive to do more for less!

"Miguel and his staff were amazing they did a great job, cleaned up at the end of each day. Miguel’s design work was amazing. He took my ideas and executed them better than I could have imagined. The lighting was a great addition to the design. I absolutely love the work that was done!!!"

Carol R on November 2023

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RoRo Landscaping

Surrounding Areas
4.20(
10
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•Approved Pro

RoRo Landscaping

Surrounding Areas
4.20(
10
)
•Approved Pro
361 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company with many years of lawn care experience. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We can also do fall or spring cleanups. We can easily set up weekly, biweekly or monthly visits to accommodate any schedule. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Rodrigo was incredible to work with, the wall turned out great. Answered all my questions and the price on the project was super reasonable. Where Rodrigo really shined was on his clean up. He is very good at what he does. Scott "

Scott A on October 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company with many years of lawn care experience. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We can also do fall or spring cleanups. We can easily set up weekly, biweekly or monthly visits to accommodate any schedule. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Rodrigo was incredible to work with, the wall turned out great. Answered all my questions and the price on the project was super reasonable. Where Rodrigo really shined was on his clean up. He is very good at what he does. Scott "

Scott A on October 2025

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S & Q Landscape LLC

7996 Marion Road Southeast
4.83(
23
)
•Approved Pro

S & Q Landscape LLC

7996 Marion Road Southeast
4.83(
23
)
•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
54 local quotes requested

S&Q Landscape LLC specializes in Commercial and Residential landscape Construction and landscape maintenance in Salem, Keizer and surrounding areas. Offering quality service and professional work with more than 10 years experience in Landscape Construction and yard maintenance. Our staff is trained and experienced in all areas of landscaping, and our work shows it. Contact us today and browse our website to learn more about how S&Q Landscape Maintenance can give you the look you want and the maintenance your yard deserves. We appreciate you considering us in your search for the perfect landscape maintenance provider. We look forward to working with you soon.

"Adan Villa showed up on time and figured out the problem very quickly and offered a couple of solutions. He made the repairs and was on his was way in about 30 minutes. Very knowledgeable and polite."

ROB B on August 2025

S&Q Landscape LLC specializes in Commercial and Residential landscape Construction and landscape maintenance in Salem, Keizer and surrounding areas. Offering quality service and professional work with more than 10 years experience in Landscape Construction and yard maintenance. Our staff is trained and experienced in all areas of landscaping, and our work shows it. Contact us today and browse our website to learn more about how S&Q Landscape Maintenance can give you the look you want and the maintenance your yard deserves. We appreciate you considering us in your search for the perfect landscape maintenance provider. We look forward to working with you soon.

"Adan Villa showed up on time and figured out the problem very quickly and offered a couple of solutions. He made the repairs and was on his was way in about 30 minutes. Very knowledgeable and polite."

ROB B on August 2025

Jose's Lawn Service

410 Burkhart Street Southeast
5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro

Jose's Lawn Service

410 Burkhart Street Southeast
5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 local quotes requested

Looking for top-notch lawn care in Salem and Corvallis? Look no further than Jose's Lawn Service. With our expertise in greenhouses and nurseries, we'll transform your outdoor space into a beautiful oasis. Contact us today for all your lawn care needs!

"Jose's Lawn Service did an excellent job laying new sod, working on the sprinklers, trimming trees and bushes, bark dust and installing a new fence panel and gate. Guato was very professional, friendly and made sure everything was done really well. I plan on keeping them for maintenance and lawn care and the prices were very affordable. I would definitely recommend them to anyone."

Anne T on September 2025

Looking for top-notch lawn care in Salem and Corvallis? Look no further than Jose's Lawn Service. With our expertise in greenhouses and nurseries, we'll transform your outdoor space into a beautiful oasis. Contact us today for all your lawn care needs!

"Jose's Lawn Service did an excellent job laying new sod, working on the sprinklers, trimming trees and bushes, bark dust and installing a new fence panel and gate. Guato was very professional, friendly and made sure everything was done really well. I plan on keeping them for maintenance and lawn care and the prices were very affordable. I would definitely recommend them to anyone."

Anne T on September 2025

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CC Landscape, Inc.

PO Box 593
4.91(
74
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•Approved Pro

CC Landscape, Inc.

PO Box 593
4.91(
74
)
•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

Aspen Lawn & Sprinklers, Inc. is a newly established business, with over 15 years of experience. We specialze in professional lawn care services . Our commitment is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on every project. Call today for a free estimate...

"We called for an estimate for tilling but found a water leak while in the yard. His team came back later that day and fixed the leak. The yard was done today. They were on time, did a good job, cleaned up afterwards and were great. We will use them in the spring for mulch and hard scape and irrigation. Our new go to resource."

Marilyn H on September 2025

Aspen Lawn & Sprinklers, Inc. is a newly established business, with over 15 years of experience. We specialze in professional lawn care services . Our commitment is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on every project. Call today for a free estimate...

"We called for an estimate for tilling but found a water leak while in the yard. His team came back later that day and fixed the leak. The yard was done today. They were on time, did a good job, cleaned up afterwards and were great. We will use them in the spring for mulch and hard scape and irrigation. Our new go to resource."

Marilyn H on September 2025

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Salem, OR

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.

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