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Green Planet Landscape Pro, Inc.

4.75(
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Green Planet Landscape Pro, Inc.

4.75(
12
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

More than 20 years of Landscaping experience with intentions in green health, Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with you , you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

"Interviewed many landscape companies before I hired Green Planet, and from the moment I met them it was so clear they were the best. Great care, attention to detail and so pleasant to work with. Wonderful brothers and great crew. Extremely happy!! Thank you guys so much!!!"

Tracy B on April 2024

More than 20 years of Landscaping experience with intentions in green health, Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with you , you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

"Interviewed many landscape companies before I hired Green Planet, and from the moment I met them it was so clear they were the best. Great care, attention to detail and so pleasant to work with. Wonderful brothers and great crew. Extremely happy!! Thank you guys so much!!!"

Tracy B on April 2024


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Cali Landscaping, Inc.

3.79(
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Cali Landscaping, Inc.

3.79(
7
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Approved Pro
12 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Calilandscape 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. We look forward to work with you.

"Great communication on all aspects of the job. Both Omar and his son Omar were very professional and responsive to all of our needs and questions! On budget and ahead of schedule. I wish I had another wall that needed to be built."

Jerome H on July 2024

Calilandscape 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. We look forward to work with you.

"Great communication on all aspects of the job. Both Omar and his son Omar were very professional and responsive to all of our needs and questions! On budget and ahead of schedule. I wish I had another wall that needed to be built."

Jerome H on July 2024


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Tustin Landscape

4.94(
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Tustin Landscape

4.94(
31
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 years of experience

With over 20 years of experience serving the Tustin area, Tustin Landscape is the solution for all your landscaping needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship, so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. With a 5-star rating on Google and a 4-star rating on Yelp, give us a call today!

"Jason planted color throughout our backyard and added bark in all our gardens. We were so happy with the sod replacement he ands great crew did, that we asked him back to help with this new project. Once again, they did an excellent job. They removed all the old soil and bark. Replanted beautiful red and white flowers and put bark throughout the whole backyard. Jason and his team show up when they said and worked efficiently to finish the project in record time. I definitely recommend them for any yard project. Jason goes over and above! The photos don't do it justice."

Karyn S on November 2025

With over 20 years of experience serving the Tustin area, Tustin Landscape is the solution for all your landscaping needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship, so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. With a 5-star rating on Google and a 4-star rating on Yelp, give us a call today!

"Jason planted color throughout our backyard and added bark in all our gardens. We were so happy with the sod replacement he ands great crew did, that we asked him back to help with this new project. Once again, they did an excellent job. They removed all the old soil and bark. Replanted beautiful red and white flowers and put bark throughout the whole backyard. Jason and his team show up when they said and worked efficiently to finish the project in record time. I definitely recommend them for any yard project. Jason goes over and above! The photos don't do it justice."

Karyn S on November 2025


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Derk's Landscaping

4.81(
21
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Derk's Landscaping

4.81(
21
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 local quotes requested

With over 35 years of experience in the industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything! We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Derk's Landscaping service a call today, we look forward to working with you! I live and work in Cerritos and service the surrounding areas. We can provide references of previous satisfied customers. We do all Hardscape and Softscape and Ideas for your front and backyard. We do not do commercial work, homeowners only. Once we give you an estimate , the ball is in your court and we will NOT contact you again. Thanks for reading my tagparagraph.

"Derk was great. His worker did good work, but came and went as he pleased and did not always show up when he was scheduled to be there. This caused me a great deal of frustration."

Martha P on August 2024

With over 35 years of experience in the industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything! We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Derk's Landscaping service a call today, we look forward to working with you! I live and work in Cerritos and service the surrounding areas. We can provide references of previous satisfied customers. We do all Hardscape and Softscape and Ideas for your front and backyard. We do not do commercial work, homeowners only. Once we give you an estimate , the ball is in your court and we will NOT contact you again. Thanks for reading my tagparagraph.

"Derk was great. His worker did good work, but came and went as he pleased and did not always show up when he was scheduled to be there. This caused me a great deal of frustration."

Martha P on August 2024


Logos Landscape Co.

4.82(
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Logos Landscape Co.

4.82(
25
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

At Logos Landscape Co., we are 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, are what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of the interests of our customers and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"logos did a fantastic job on our outdoor patio. it was such a unique situation after years of corrosion we had rebar that was rusted and it ruined our outdoor fireplace and grill. logos absolutely crushed it and now our backyard looks amazing!!"

Chelsea V on February 2024

At Logos Landscape Co., we are 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, are what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of the interests of our customers and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"logos did a fantastic job on our outdoor patio. it was such a unique situation after years of corrosion we had rebar that was rusted and it ruined our outdoor fireplace and grill. logos absolutely crushed it and now our backyard looks amazing!!"

Chelsea V on February 2024


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Melo Gardens

5.00(
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Melo Gardens

5.00(
7
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
113 local quotes requested

Melo brings together top landscape designers, plant experts and construction gurus to turn your dream landscape into reality. We understand the importance of a hassle-free, enjoyable process and never leave a job site until our clients are 100% satisfied. Contact us to schedule an estimate today!

"Solomon and the guys at Melo Gardens were AMAZING throughout my full front yard renovation!! I replaced my boring, water-guzzling front yard with new modern, eco-friendly landscaping (part of the Long Beach lawn-to-garden program). I couldn't be happier with my finished project! Melo gardens took care of tree trimming, poured a fresh concrete pathway, installed new irrigation, and found some really awesome plants at a reasonable price. Solomon was super attentive to my needs (and trust me, I can be needy lol). He was happy to make adjustments during the installation and also made some really great recommendations. You can tell he definitely knows what he's talking about. All my neighbors have been asking about my contractor I'm happily telling everyone about my great experience!"

Ryan G on March 2024

Melo brings together top landscape designers, plant experts and construction gurus to turn your dream landscape into reality. We understand the importance of a hassle-free, enjoyable process and never leave a job site until our clients are 100% satisfied. Contact us to schedule an estimate today!

"Solomon and the guys at Melo Gardens were AMAZING throughout my full front yard renovation!! I replaced my boring, water-guzzling front yard with new modern, eco-friendly landscaping (part of the Long Beach lawn-to-garden program). I couldn't be happier with my finished project! Melo gardens took care of tree trimming, poured a fresh concrete pathway, installed new irrigation, and found some really awesome plants at a reasonable price. Solomon was super attentive to my needs (and trust me, I can be needy lol). He was happy to make adjustments during the installation and also made some really great recommendations. You can tell he definitely knows what he's talking about. All my neighbors have been asking about my contractor I'm happily telling everyone about my great experience!"

Ryan G on March 2024


"Francisco and his team were very professional and did great work! I called multiple landscapers and everyone but Francisco was late to the meetings. Francisco and his team were always on time, friendly and professional, not to mention they also did great work as well! I will be using them in the future for other landscaping needs! 10/10 - Thank you to him and his Team!"

Brooke O on June 2025

Welcome to Logos Landscape! We look forward to serving you!

"Francisco and his team were very professional and did great work! I called multiple landscapers and everyone but Francisco was late to the meetings. Francisco and his team were always on time, friendly and professional, not to mention they also did great work as well! I will be using them in the future for other landscaping needs! 10/10 - Thank you to him and his Team!"

Brooke O on June 2025


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LRJ Landscape

4.75(
44
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LRJ Landscape

4.75(
44
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Welcome to LRJ Landscape. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, and let us get started!

"The work was done so professionally. The workers were very skilled. Was on time and finished quickly and neatly. "

MOHAMMED A on August 2025

Welcome to LRJ Landscape. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, and let us get started!

"The work was done so professionally. The workers were very skilled. Was on time and finished quickly and neatly. "

MOHAMMED A on August 2025


Touchstone Masonry

5.00(
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Touchstone Masonry

5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
49 local quotes requested

Block Wall Construction Bricklaying Concrete Masonry Construction Concrete Paving Concrete Repair Driveway Construction Firepit Construction Masonry Repair Outdoor Kitchen Construction Patio/Porch Construction Paver Installation Planter Wall Construction Pool Deck Construction Retaining Wall Construction Sealcoating Sidewalk/Walkway Construction Stairs/Steps Construction Stamped Concrete Installation Stone Masonry Construction

"Very quick - extensive project only took 2 days, they did a great job and cleaned up everything afterwards. Would absolutely hire again."

Katrina M on November 2024

Block Wall Construction Bricklaying Concrete Masonry Construction Concrete Paving Concrete Repair Driveway Construction Firepit Construction Masonry Repair Outdoor Kitchen Construction Patio/Porch Construction Paver Installation Planter Wall Construction Pool Deck Construction Retaining Wall Construction Sealcoating Sidewalk/Walkway Construction Stairs/Steps Construction Stamped Concrete Installation Stone Masonry Construction

"Very quick - extensive project only took 2 days, they did a great job and cleaned up everything afterwards. Would absolutely hire again."

Katrina M on November 2024


LG Landscape Services

4.77(
61
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LG Landscape Services

4.77(
61
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 years of experience

At Major Landscape Cleanup we specialize in making the exterior of your home as cozy and inviting as you make the interior of your home. Does your front yard more closely resemble a jungle than a garden? We can fix that! We also provide powerwashing services to rejuvenate the look of your home, and increase the life of your finish. Call us today for a free estimate.

"AG Landscaping redid our backyard which came out beautiful. Our yard was completely filled with weeds when they started. They put down pavers & pebbles which we love. We also had them stucco & paint our sideyard walls which look great. Eddie & his crew are reliable & pay attention to details. Pricing is very fair. I would highly recommend using this company."

Karen R on August 2024

At Major Landscape Cleanup we specialize in making the exterior of your home as cozy and inviting as you make the interior of your home. Does your front yard more closely resemble a jungle than a garden? We can fix that! We also provide powerwashing services to rejuvenate the look of your home, and increase the life of your finish. Call us today for a free estimate.

"AG Landscaping redid our backyard which came out beautiful. Our yard was completely filled with weeds when they started. They put down pavers & pebbles which we love. We also had them stucco & paint our sideyard walls which look great. Eddie & his crew are reliable & pay attention to details. Pricing is very fair. I would highly recommend using this company."

Karen R on August 2024

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Santa Ana, CA

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 Santa Ana, CA homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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

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