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JR Home Services

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JR Home Services

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Here at JR Home Service, I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service. I handle landscaping work in Gloucester and the surrounding areas - Call today!

"From the very beginning, communication was outstanding. We had to do everything long distance and they were very flexible and accommodating. Throughout the whole project they sent pictures. And their work was exemplary. They met their deadline and did a great job cleaning up when they left. I would highly recommend them!"

Jennifer M on October 2022

Here at JR Home Service, I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service. I handle landscaping work in Gloucester and the surrounding areas - Call today!

"From the very beginning, communication was outstanding. We had to do everything long distance and they were very flexible and accommodating. Throughout the whole project they sent pictures. And their work was exemplary. They met their deadline and did a great job cleaning up when they left. I would highly recommend them!"

Jennifer M on October 2022


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Compass Landscapes, Inc.

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Compass Landscapes, Inc.

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Compass Landscapes has been the leading company for landscape design and build. We specialize in quality and attention to detail while giving all inclusive design and installation experience to our clients. We specialize in landscape construction, masonry, irrigation, lighting and planting installations, however we do NOT provide maintenance and lawn mowing services. If you want great service for a great price, contact us today!

"II am so pleased with the work performed and so grateful for the wonderful customer service provided !'"

Suzanne S on July 2024

Compass Landscapes has been the leading company for landscape design and build. We specialize in quality and attention to detail while giving all inclusive design and installation experience to our clients. We specialize in landscape construction, masonry, irrigation, lighting and planting installations, however we do NOT provide maintenance and lawn mowing services. If you want great service for a great price, contact us today!

"II am so pleased with the work performed and so grateful for the wonderful customer service provided !'"

Suzanne S on July 2024


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James General Landscape & Masonry, Inc.

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James General Landscape & Masonry, Inc.

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

James General Landscape & Masonry, Inc. 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.

"Great experience! Prompt, responsive and good value."

Jonathan S on January 2023

James General Landscape & Masonry, Inc. 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.

"Great experience! Prompt, responsive and good value."

Jonathan S on January 2023


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AML Landscaping

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AML Landscaping

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Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 local quotes requested

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.

"I couldn’t be happier with the work from AML Landscaping! They removed a large tree and trimmed several shrubs around my yard, and the results are outstanding. The crew was professional, punctual, and friendly. Their pricing was very fair, and they left everything spotless when they were done. It’s rare to find a company that combines skill, efficiency, and genuine kindness — but these folks nailed it. My yard has never looked this clean and professional. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-quality tree and landscaping work!"

Vanessa D on November 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.

"I couldn’t be happier with the work from AML Landscaping! They removed a large tree and trimmed several shrubs around my yard, and the results are outstanding. The crew was professional, punctual, and friendly. Their pricing was very fair, and they left everything spotless when they were done. It’s rare to find a company that combines skill, efficiency, and genuine kindness — but these folks nailed it. My yard has never looked this clean and professional. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-quality tree and landscaping work!"

Vanessa D on November 2025


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EBL Landscaping, Construction & Tree Service

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EBL Landscaping, Construction & Tree Service

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Customers say: Quick response
75 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we canon your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business.

"Friendly, timely, professional and easy to work with. Would hire again. "

Tony B on November 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we canon your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business.

"Friendly, timely, professional and easy to work with. Would hire again. "

Tony B on November 2025


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Alvarado's Landscaping

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Alvarado's Landscaping

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 years of experience

Welcome to Alvarado's Landscaping! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Elias and his crew are extremely professional. We use them for mulching, stump removal and fall cleanup. Their work is impeccable and we plan on using them for all our future projects."

Bob and Pamela C on December 2023

Welcome to Alvarado's Landscaping! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Elias and his crew are extremely professional. We use them for mulching, stump removal and fall cleanup. Their work is impeccable and we plan on using them for all our future projects."

Bob and Pamela C on December 2023


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John K. Young Landscaping

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John K. Young Landscaping

4.62(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

Since 1999, John K. Young Landscaping has earned a reputation of prompt reliable, residential and commercial services. Our knowledge will earn your trust for a lifetime. John believes in making all of his clients repeat clients. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We pride ourselves in adding beautiful to your home and property. Call John today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you.

"Na"

Lidia H on May 2025

Since 1999, John K. Young Landscaping has earned a reputation of prompt reliable, residential and commercial services. Our knowledge will earn your trust for a lifetime. John believes in making all of his clients repeat clients. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We pride ourselves in adding beautiful to your home and property. Call John today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you.

"Na"

Lidia H on May 2025


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Elmer's Lawn Maintenance

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Elmer's Lawn Maintenance

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Welcome to Elmer's Lawn Maintenance! Owner and operator, Elmer, takes great pride in his professionalism and customer satisfaction.Elmer and his team are the experts you need to take care of your lawn! With over 15 years of experience, we can handle any project you want with promptness and professionalism. We will always treat your yard as we would our own, and will make you our top priority. Give Elmer's Lawn Maintenance a call today! You won't be disappointed.

"I hired Elmer and his crew to rehabilitate my landscaping after I purchased a new home. (I discovered that the developer filled a lot of the yard with stone dust, so the sod died. Also, the developer dumped a lot of dyed woodchips in the yard.) Elmer was very honest about the strengths and weaknesses about the existing landscaping. He and his crew removed the stone dust and replaced it with rich soil. They reseeded the yard and provided me with instructions about how to maintain the seeds so they would germinate. They replaced the bad dyed woodchips with more natural mulch, and they replaced dead plantings with live plantings that were more suited to the site. Overall, they did a great job. I would definitely hire them again for any future landscaping."

Rachel W on October 2025

Welcome to Elmer's Lawn Maintenance! Owner and operator, Elmer, takes great pride in his professionalism and customer satisfaction.Elmer and his team are the experts you need to take care of your lawn! With over 15 years of experience, we can handle any project you want with promptness and professionalism. We will always treat your yard as we would our own, and will make you our top priority. Give Elmer's Lawn Maintenance a call today! You won't be disappointed.

"I hired Elmer and his crew to rehabilitate my landscaping after I purchased a new home. (I discovered that the developer filled a lot of the yard with stone dust, so the sod died. Also, the developer dumped a lot of dyed woodchips in the yard.) Elmer was very honest about the strengths and weaknesses about the existing landscaping. He and his crew removed the stone dust and replaced it with rich soil. They reseeded the yard and provided me with instructions about how to maintain the seeds so they would germinate. They replaced the bad dyed woodchips with more natural mulch, and they replaced dead plantings with live plantings that were more suited to the site. Overall, they did a great job. I would definitely hire them again for any future landscaping."

Rachel W on October 2025


"Knowledgeable team; kept me up to date on project tatus - prompt and proactive communication; work was completed efficiently, and produced the results I sought. Would easily hire again for additional projects!"

Josh B on October 2023

With over 10 years in landscaping and lawn maintenance, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We will treat yours as we would our own. Give MSL Landscaping a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Knowledgeable team; kept me up to date on project tatus - prompt and proactive communication; work was completed efficiently, and produced the results I sought. Would easily hire again for additional projects!"

Josh B on October 2023


Mendoza Landscaping

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Mendoza Landscaping

4.92(
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

prides itself on being the number one Home Improvement In the area. We service both residential and commercial properties. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves.

"We called Scott Mendoza from Mendoza landscaping and he responded very quickly which was great. He came out gave us an estimate on the spot and we hired him right away because we could tell that he knew his business! He started yesterday and finished today with a total clean up and cut he did a fantastic job and we highly recommend his company to anyone looking for lawn care needs you won't be disappointed ! "

JOHN S on November 2025

prides itself on being the number one Home Improvement In the area. We service both residential and commercial properties. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves.

"We called Scott Mendoza from Mendoza landscaping and he responded very quickly which was great. He came out gave us an estimate on the spot and we hired him right away because we could tell that he knew his business! He started yesterday and finished today with a total clean up and cut he did a fantastic job and we highly recommend his company to anyone looking for lawn care needs you won't be disappointed ! "

JOHN S on November 2025

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Saugus, MA

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 Saugus, MA 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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