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Finishing Touch Lawn Care and Landscape, LLC
38575 Kost Trail
4.99(
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Finishing Touch Lawn Care and Landscape, LLC
38575 Kost Trail
4.99(
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Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Finishing Touch Lawn Care and Landscape, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Finishing Touch Lawn Care and Landscape, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Very responsive and timely. Friendly crew, will hire again in the spring"

Pamela T on November 2022

Finishing Touch Lawn Care and Landscape, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Finishing Touch Lawn Care and Landscape, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Very responsive and timely. Friendly crew, will hire again in the spring"

Pamela T on November 2022


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Jobsite Buddy LLC
10745 Matthew Drive
5.00(
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Jobsite Buddy LLC
10745 Matthew Drive
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
26 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers ’needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. Order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Jake L on March 2025

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers ’needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. Order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Jake L on March 2025


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Tactical Landscape
22840 Janero Ave N
5.00(
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Tactical Landscape
22840 Janero Ave N
5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Great company to work with. The landscape work they did looks great. Nice attention to details. I will hire again."

Gallen B on September 2020

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Great company to work with. The landscape work they did looks great. Nice attention to details. I will hire again."

Gallen B on September 2020


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Midwest Procare LLC
23210 Hilo Ave N
5.00(
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Midwest Procare LLC
23210 Hilo Ave N
5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1048 local quotes requested

We are licensed Landscaping, Hardscaping and Shoreline services with a seven (7) years experience in tree removal and landscape maintenance services. Call for same week availability.

"Midwest Procare did a good job of fixing my French drain on the outside of my garage, and moving material left over from stump grinding. These guys saved my back and I'm considering them for more projects down the road."

Steve C on May 2025

We are licensed Landscaping, Hardscaping and Shoreline services with a seven (7) years experience in tree removal and landscape maintenance services. Call for same week availability.

"Midwest Procare did a good job of fixing my French drain on the outside of my garage, and moving material left over from stump grinding. These guys saved my back and I'm considering them for more projects down the road."

Steve C on May 2025


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Jobsite Buddy LLC
10745 Matthew Drive
5.00(
5
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Jobsite Buddy LLC
10745 Matthew Drive
5.00(
5
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654 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

Landscape . Paint . Renovate - Landscaping - Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers - Outdoor Kitchens and Living -

Landscape . Paint . Renovate - Landscaping - Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers - Outdoor Kitchens and Living -


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Mission Creek Earthworks LLC
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5.00(
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Mission Creek Earthworks LLC
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5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
138 local quotes requested

Mission Creek Earthworks LLC is your local excavation company that specializes but is not limited to: Excavation, Septic System Install, Demolition, Wildlife Ponds, Land Clearing, House Site Preperation and more!

"It went very well. I like their timeliness, price and thee guys he have were very easy to deal with. I have been working with Jeff for a long time now and I know his work ethic and he is good."

DAN H on March 2023

Mission Creek Earthworks LLC is your local excavation company that specializes but is not limited to: Excavation, Septic System Install, Demolition, Wildlife Ponds, Land Clearing, House Site Preperation and more!

"It went very well. I like their timeliness, price and thee guys he have were very easy to deal with. I have been working with Jeff for a long time now and I know his work ethic and he is good."

DAN H on March 2023


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Scandia Contracting
10500 250th St
5.00(
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Scandia Contracting
10500 250th St
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
197 local quotes requested

In business since 1987. Over 30 years of experience, licensed, insured and bonded. Scandia Contracting & farming, strives to deliver the best in all your excavating needs from Septic system installation to full service excavating for residential and commercial. Check out our website for more information and services, and please call 651-257-2004 or 651-303-0911 to schedule your free estimate and service.. WE DO NOT DO THE SERVICES LISTED BELOW: PLEASE CALL A SECTIC PUMPER. (THANK YOU) NO SEPTIC TANK PUMPING, NO SUMP PUMPING. NO TANK CLEAN OUTS:

"Scandia Contracting politely informed me that they install, but do not pump septic tanks and that they do not know why angies list keeps referring people to them for pumping."

David G on November 2019

In business since 1987. Over 30 years of experience, licensed, insured and bonded. Scandia Contracting & farming, strives to deliver the best in all your excavating needs from Septic system installation to full service excavating for residential and commercial. Check out our website for more information and services, and please call 651-257-2004 or 651-303-0911 to schedule your free estimate and service.. WE DO NOT DO THE SERVICES LISTED BELOW: PLEASE CALL A SECTIC PUMPER. (THANK YOU) NO SEPTIC TANK PUMPING, NO SUMP PUMPING. NO TANK CLEAN OUTS:

"Scandia Contracting politely informed me that they install, but do not pump septic tanks and that they do not know why angies list keeps referring people to them for pumping."

David G on November 2019


Stone and Leaf Landscaping
465 County Road VV
No reviews
Stone and Leaf Landscaping
465 County Road VV
No reviews
15 years of experience

Stone and Leaf Landscaping services the St. Croix River Valley in Western Wisconsin and Eastern Minnesota. Stone and Leaf Landscaping provides quality landscaping services with a personalized and local approach.

Stone and Leaf Landscaping services the St. Croix River Valley in Western Wisconsin and Eastern Minnesota. Stone and Leaf Landscaping provides quality landscaping services with a personalized and local approach.


MobileCrete, LLC
PO Box 246
No reviews
MobileCrete, LLC
PO Box 246
No reviews
16 years of experience

We provide residential & commercial concrete/masonry services & also fresh, mixed on-site concrete. Licensed Contractor & builder.

We provide residential & commercial concrete/masonry services & also fresh, mixed on-site concrete. Licensed Contractor & builder.


Balsam Tree & Shrub Care
16131 Norell Ave N
4.95(
114
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Balsam Tree & Shrub Care
16131 Norell Ave N
4.95(
114
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers

Commercial and residential tree and shrub care specialists. Celebrating 31 years of forestry experience. Family owned & operated by chuck & Megan Strike. Chuck has a bachelor in science in forestry. Megan has a landscape architecture degree. Megan is a specialist in native Minnesota trees, shrubs, woodland wildflowers, prairies, and birds. Travis strike is chuck and Megan son, and has over 11 years of experience in the family business. Leonard Bain is an arborist technician, trained by chuck strike himself, Lenny Bain is an expert operator and technician, Keith Casiday is a certified arborist, with a bachelor of science degree in urban forestry.

"Excellent service. I would not hesitate to recommend Balsam for any tree job."

Dennis L on July 2024

Commercial and residential tree and shrub care specialists. Celebrating 31 years of forestry experience. Family owned & operated by chuck & Megan Strike. Chuck has a bachelor in science in forestry. Megan has a landscape architecture degree. Megan is a specialist in native Minnesota trees, shrubs, woodland wildflowers, prairies, and birds. Travis strike is chuck and Megan son, and has over 11 years of experience in the family business. Leonard Bain is an arborist technician, trained by chuck strike himself, Lenny Bain is an expert operator and technician, Keith Casiday is a certified arborist, with a bachelor of science degree in urban forestry.

"Excellent service. I would not hesitate to recommend Balsam for any tree job."

Dennis L on July 2024

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Shafer, MN

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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