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Avatar for AZ NativeScapes
AZ NativeScapes
4.6(
165
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Sod - Install

Serving San Tan Valley, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What went well is the question here: EVERYTHING! We’ve known Craig, the owner and Christian, the supervisor and Craig’s right hand man, for over 7ish years. They created our first front and back yard. Then we had to move from that lovely oasis they created and we called Craig, Craig!! We need help! Our new home had been neglected: palm trees dead and dying, about 18 leaks in irrigation system, turf that hadn’t been laid right and many empty spots all over where the last owners had pulled out plants and left holes and piping sticking up! And we are semi-professional bird watchers. ?. Our yard had nothing to attract birds; turf and barely there rocks. Can you say, “ boring, blank, scary… Say hello to all these “prison like block walls” that AZ seemingly loves?? Ugh! Craig, Christian and 2-3 workers were as always PROFESSIONALS! You can call me OCD, and I won’t argue. Every single thing you can ask for, they do! Every single rock was in place ( I’m not exaggerating, I caught someone moving two little river rocks!). After talking with you to help your vision, my husband went with Craig to the nursery having fun picking out plants and trees together. Don’t worry, Craig teaches you what plants are hardy and withstand the heat ( Heat, seriously? No Way!!) He has always guided us in how and when to water, prune and fertilize for every season, because let’s face it , just about every one of us needs guidance; this heat is brutal, the monsoons look like they’ve left us and the dirt is bone dry. Craig texts you a week later to see if all is well and then one month later he comes to look at everything to be sure you’re still loving your new green paradise. You know, I could tell you all about everything they did, new irrigation for front and back, rocks too, mounds for contrast, plants and trees up the whazoo,, but everyone’s projects are different. I think I should tell you about the amazing AZ landscapers ( and creators) These men work tirelessly, not once did we see anyone on their phones! EVERYTHING they do is carried out like it was their own yard! Perfection, PERFECTION! And Craig and Christian are a step away if you have a question or a concern. They believe in making the yard of YOUR dreams. But listen, for the people who don’t have a dream or hot desire but you just know SOMETHING has to be done on your yard, you’re in good hands. Craig knows how to guide you and create for you. Speaking of working with you, Craig took every one of our 30 some plants and two trees and while still in their pots, laid them out in the yard where he thought we might like, then we had him move a few things around to eyeball it and decide what we liked best! There is a reason why we called Craig after 7 years again, because he created WITH us. He can help you even if you have no idea where to start. He is really knowledgeable about plants, rocks, irrigation systems ( they put a whole new system in) grass, turf, pavers, flag stones, river beds, upscale backyard grill or fireplace area etc. He knows all of the nurseries and has professional relationships with them. Craig has been doing this for 30 some years here! So he’ll be honest with you about that one plant you really want but it’s not going to survive, he’ll tell you if something you’re planning to do might not be beneficial to you. He’s got a great sense of humor and is a joy to be around. Both times when the yards were finished I hated to see them go ( Craig always got a hug)! They don’t over promise and under deliver! No hidden costs or surprises here! These guys love their work and I’m not being untruthful when I tell you, it shows! You CAN NOT find a better company with good prices to work magic in your yard! We have a big _ss pool and I really hate it, but my grandkids love it. It takes up so much space and I’m a nature loving fool. I didn’t think there was much Craig could do for our yard as we sat out back staring at “prison walls”. His remedy?? VINES that will cover these drab ugly walls with yellowish reddish flowers and bring back the birds! I can’t wait to see them take off! Well…have I convinced you that Craig and his team at AZ Nativescapes is THE one to pick?? If not, then I don’t know how much more I can say! LOL. But seriously guys, you can’t go wrong to trust your yard with them! We’ve made a friend for life with Craig and I’ll never trust anyone else to create my yard. Call them right now. It’s never too hot to get going, they’ll make sure your plants will thrive, you can trust them. Thanks for reading it all! ?"
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Superior Outdoor Specialists, Inc.
4.6(
66
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Sod - Install

Serving San Tan Valley, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joe did our complete backyard including pavers on extended patio, paver walkway, built in BBQ, fire channel, sod, trees, and plants. Joe and his crew did a great job and helped select trees and plants based on our input and his experience. He also delivered a design aligned with our description of what we wanted. Joe was on site every day to check on his crew and make sure everything was according to plan. His crew was very hard working and cleaned up at the end of each day. We are very happy with our backyard and would gladly recommend them to others."
Alumawood Pergola
Ledgestone Pizza Oven
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Alumawood Pergola
Pizza Oven and Barbecue

+128

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Emanuel Gonzalez Construction & Landscaping
Emanuel Gonzalez Construction & Landscaping
4.9(
62
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Sod - Install

Serving San Tan Valley, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a 16' x 16' hole in the flagstone around my pool after we removed a hot tub enclosure. Emanuel removed the debris from the area, filled it in with quarter minus, poured concrete and grout and filled it in with new flagstone. We worried about how it would look because the hole was square and all of the flagstone pieces around our pool are different sizes and shapes. We didn't want an obvious "square" flagstone repair. Emanuel spent several days preparing the site, then carefully shaped all of the adjacent flagstone and installed new flagstone. We can't tell that there was ever a hole there because of how he shaped everything! Emanuel is an artist with Flagstone work. He was very prompt and worked long hot hours to get the job done in a week. I thought the price ($3,500) was very fair and I will definitely hire him again. From my experience, you can't go wrong hiring Emanuel!"
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44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
Avatar for That Guy Landscaping, LLC
That Guy Landscaping, LLC
4.4(
34
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Sod - Install

Serving San Tan Valley, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Issac was amazing from the first observation of my lawn and flooding issues. Seceral landscapers just wanted to add a drain wheras Isaac wanted to fix the root cause of the problem and had to relevel my yard with a ton of work to resolve the drainage issue. So far no flooding and the lawn looks so much better!"
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Cornhole fun

+7

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Flores Landscape & Mas LLC
Flores Landscape & Mas LLC
5.0(
15
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Sod - Install

Serving San Tan Valley, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I needed my fountain bowl repaired and a handrail installed for my pool. I was impressed by the work and quality done by this company. I will be using them for all my future needs. Highly recommend."
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+5

Response time3 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Arizona Yard Doctors, LLC
Arizona Yard Doctors, LLC
4.6(
39
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Sod - Install

Serving San Tan Valley, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"we got several bids and first started with the cheapest. We later realized the cheapest did a terrible job on our irrigation system so we fired them and moved to Luis and AZ Yard Doctors. They fixed our irrigation system and did a wonderful job installing pavers and rock. We will hire them again for the next phase! Very professional, they were also very fast to complete but did so with high quality work!"
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+7

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for EH Landscaping
EH Landscaping
4.9(
17
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Sod - Install

Serving San Tan Valley, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Customers say: True professional

"Edgar Herrera was the first to respond to my request. He was so knowledgeable and helpful in guiding me through the process. He and his workers showed up the next morning, and within 2 hours had three mesquite trees planted with mulch and walls for future watering. This ground was rock hard, and they made short work of it. We highly recommend Edgar and his workers. We give them a HIGH 10 rating. Great job, and these trees have grown 4 ft in 2 months, just as he said."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Esteban Land Design, Inc.
Esteban Land Design, Inc.
4.6(
19
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Sod - Install

Serving San Tan Valley, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. Better than expected. Other companies wanted to install an entire new sprinkler & drip system. Esteban was able to utilize what was in place & upgrade."
Before Picture: A blank canvas! The entire yard was graded and prepped before additional layers were installed.
Before picture:  Starting point! An automatic sprinkler and drip system was installed for the plants that were coming.
We used a unique and special sod for their grass as one of children had allergies. We added citrus trees for the same consideration and also to bear edible fruit!
The patio area was enlarged with a paver border extension.
A paver seating area was created for relaxation and entertainment.  To the right is the play area which was created specifically to hold a trampoline and above ground pool. Paver borders and crushed granite were used throughout, bringing harmony and balance to the overall design.

+34

Response time2 days
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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FAQs for sod installation projects in San Tan Valley, AZ

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 San Tan Valley, AZ homeowners’ guide to sod installations

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.