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Landa's Landscaping LLC

623 East 5th Street
4.42(
19
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Landa's Landscaping LLC

623 East 5th Street
4.42(
19
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
50 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

25 years of experience tenderly caring for my customers and their yards. We don't have one size fits all, but customize just what you need, when you need it. We make it easy on our customers by providing complete lawn, garden and yard care services. We have built our business by referrals from satisfied customers like these:

"The owner had great vision and outstanding suggestions. He was exceptionally professional, knowledgeable, and did an absolutely beautiful job which many neighbors have taken photos ofcas they walk pass our home."

Zeno P on July 2025

25 years of experience tenderly caring for my customers and their yards. We don't have one size fits all, but customize just what you need, when you need it. We make it easy on our customers by providing complete lawn, garden and yard care services. We have built our business by referrals from satisfied customers like these:

"The owner had great vision and outstanding suggestions. He was exceptionally professional, knowledgeable, and did an absolutely beautiful job which many neighbors have taken photos ofcas they walk pass our home."

Zeno P on July 2025


"Zenith zoysia sod. Well done."

Dan W on April 2025

With over 15 years of experience in lawn maintenance and landscaping, The Sod Man provides quality work to home owners in Sanford and surrounding areas. For reliable, professional lawn maintenance service, give The Sod Man a call today. We look forward to working with you!

"Zenith zoysia sod. Well done."

Dan W on April 2025


Loredo's Landscape & Lawn Maintenance

8308 James Rest Home Road
4.68(
156
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Approved Pro

Loredo's Landscape & Lawn Maintenance

8308 James Rest Home Road
4.68(
156
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
21 years of experience

Laredo's Landscape & Lawn Maintenance is your professional choice for an affordable landscape installation. We do it right the first time and we specialize with homeowners who have their own ideas for the project. We also provide professional innovations to homeowners who just want a change. So for the professional choice that works on your time-schedule, choose Laredo's Landscape & Lawn Maintenance.

"They were honest and reputable, they missed a bush root they were supposed to dig up and came back and removed the roots. They cleaned up the area after their work was done and their final job looked beautiful. They trimmed up bushes and removed a lots bushes roots and all. I would highly recommend them and plan on using them again."

Gene L on July 2023

Laredo's Landscape & Lawn Maintenance is your professional choice for an affordable landscape installation. We do it right the first time and we specialize with homeowners who have their own ideas for the project. We also provide professional innovations to homeowners who just want a change. So for the professional choice that works on your time-schedule, choose Laredo's Landscape & Lawn Maintenance.

"They were honest and reputable, they missed a bush root they were supposed to dig up and came back and removed the roots. They cleaned up the area after their work was done and their final job looked beautiful. They trimmed up bushes and removed a lots bushes roots and all. I would highly recommend them and plan on using them again."

Gene L on July 2023


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Alex & Co Landscape & Lawn Care, LLC

110 Michaels Walk
5.00(
3
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Alex & Co Landscape & Lawn Care, LLC

110 Michaels Walk
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

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.

"Great work! Highly recommend."

Christopher V on January 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.

"Great work! Highly recommend."

Christopher V on January 2025


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JP Lawn Care

228 Bryan McLamb Ln
5.00(
7
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JP Lawn Care

228 Bryan McLamb Ln
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
16 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

JP Lawn Care 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 our 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.

"Jarrett, Was able to accommodate my request to come as soon as possible! He was able to come to my home and gave me a fair price for cutting my grass & cutting my hedges. His customer service was awesome! He was patient and addressed all my concerns! He will definitely be my landscaper moving forward! He was a pleasure to work with! "

Silvia H on October 2025

JP Lawn Care 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 our 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.

"Jarrett, Was able to accommodate my request to come as soon as possible! He was able to come to my home and gave me a fair price for cutting my grass & cutting my hedges. His customer service was awesome! He was patient and addressed all my concerns! He will definitely be my landscaper moving forward! He was a pleasure to work with! "

Silvia H on October 2025


"Legacy Lawn Cares replaced a worker from the job to ensure the aeroration and seeding was done right."

Alan C on September 2025

unparalleled curb appeal before we leave. we work with our customer's vision for their property and with their budgets. Small and expert company. High quality work at a reasonable price. zelle cash check venmo

"Legacy Lawn Cares replaced a worker from the job to ensure the aeroration and seeding was done right."

Alan C on September 2025


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H&C Excavating

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro

H&C Excavating

5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
147 local quotes requested

Here to help you with all your excavating, land clearing, forestry mulching needs you may need. We offer a wide variety of work, we offer Excavating, land clearing, forestry mulching, grading, waterline installation, ext. We are a family owned business looking to serve you. We offer free estimates

"Matt did an excellent job! I would absolutely recommend him to everyone that needs anything done! Very affordable also!"

Taylor c on May 2024

Here to help you with all your excavating, land clearing, forestry mulching needs you may need. We offer a wide variety of work, we offer Excavating, land clearing, forestry mulching, grading, waterline installation, ext. We are a family owned business looking to serve you. We offer free estimates

"Matt did an excellent job! I would absolutely recommend him to everyone that needs anything done! Very affordable also!"

Taylor c on May 2024


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Season to Season Landscaping

105 Bess Ln
3.96(
24
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Season to Season Landscaping

105 Bess Ln
3.96(
24
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1946 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

We are the go-to landscaping company in the Triangle area. Our team is made up of a collective of highly trained and experienced staff. We only hire people who are masters at their profession to provide you with the highest-quality service possible. We make it a point to establish and maintain an ongoing relationship with each of our clients by providing superior customer service from a knowledgeable and dependable team you can trust.

"In October of 2024 Shane came out to give me a quote for yard clean up. After several calls by me, I finally got a start date. Shane called me and said they could start a day early and I was fine with that but they showed up at 5:30pm. I was told they would start at noon. The next day (actual start date) they showed up at 7:30pm and were there for a half hour and left because getting dark. I was told they would be there the next day at 9am. At 10:30am I called Shane asking where the crew was. He actually argued with me telling me they were there. So apparently I was blind. They showed up after 11am and they finished while I was out. Only half the job was done. I emailed all photos of areas not done with pic of contract for those areas quoted. In no way did Shane reach out to see if everything was done. I had to hire another company to finish what they did not do. When I got the bill, I reached out to Shane and said we need to revisit this bill because not everything done. He offered a $150 discount (via Sara's email) which was laughable and said "if ok we will send a new invoice". I sent an email back saying $150 is not acceptable and got no response. No response for 5 months! I got an email 5 months later saying my bill was delinquent but they cut the bill in half. I never received new invoice that showed bill was cut in half till 5 months after my last contact with them. They are not trustworthy and play games. If I could give a zero, I would."

Donja M on March 2025

We are the go-to landscaping company in the Triangle area. Our team is made up of a collective of highly trained and experienced staff. We only hire people who are masters at their profession to provide you with the highest-quality service possible. We make it a point to establish and maintain an ongoing relationship with each of our clients by providing superior customer service from a knowledgeable and dependable team you can trust.

"In October of 2024 Shane came out to give me a quote for yard clean up. After several calls by me, I finally got a start date. Shane called me and said they could start a day early and I was fine with that but they showed up at 5:30pm. I was told they would start at noon. The next day (actual start date) they showed up at 7:30pm and were there for a half hour and left because getting dark. I was told they would be there the next day at 9am. At 10:30am I called Shane asking where the crew was. He actually argued with me telling me they were there. So apparently I was blind. They showed up after 11am and they finished while I was out. Only half the job was done. I emailed all photos of areas not done with pic of contract for those areas quoted. In no way did Shane reach out to see if everything was done. I had to hire another company to finish what they did not do. When I got the bill, I reached out to Shane and said we need to revisit this bill because not everything done. He offered a $150 discount (via Sara's email) which was laughable and said "if ok we will send a new invoice". I sent an email back saying $150 is not acceptable and got no response. No response for 5 months! I got an email 5 months later saying my bill was delinquent but they cut the bill in half. I never received new invoice that showed bill was cut in half till 5 months after my last contact with them. They are not trustworthy and play games. If I could give a zero, I would."

Donja M on March 2025


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Dependable Lawn & Landscaping LLC

8411 Amish Drive
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro

Dependable Lawn & Landscaping LLC

8411 Amish Drive
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1805 local quotes requested

Dependable Lawn & Landscaping is a trusted partner we specialize in area beautification making our communities thrive and enjoyable to be outdoors.

"I cannot say enough good things about this lawn care service! My yard had gotten completely overgrown, and I was feeling overwhelmed trying to keep up with it. From the moment they arrived, I was impressed by their professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care for the work they do. They transformed my lawn from overgrown and unmanageable into something I can feel proud of. Every edge was perfectly trimmed, the mowing was done with precision, and they left everything spotless. It’s clear they take pride in their work and treat every property as if it were their own. I truly appreciate the meticulous care and respect they showed throughout the process. The difference they made in just one visit is incredible, and I finally feel like I have my yard back! I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for top-notch lawn care with excellent professionalism."

Ms. Lisa H on September 2025

Dependable Lawn & Landscaping is a trusted partner we specialize in area beautification making our communities thrive and enjoyable to be outdoors.

"I cannot say enough good things about this lawn care service! My yard had gotten completely overgrown, and I was feeling overwhelmed trying to keep up with it. From the moment they arrived, I was impressed by their professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care for the work they do. They transformed my lawn from overgrown and unmanageable into something I can feel proud of. Every edge was perfectly trimmed, the mowing was done with precision, and they left everything spotless. It’s clear they take pride in their work and treat every property as if it were their own. I truly appreciate the meticulous care and respect they showed throughout the process. The difference they made in just one visit is incredible, and I finally feel like I have my yard back! I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for top-notch lawn care with excellent professionalism."

Ms. Lisa H on September 2025


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FAQs for sod installation projects in Sanford, NC

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 Sanford, NC homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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