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J R Landscaping
P. O. Box 245
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J R Landscaping
P. O. Box 245
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11 local quotes requested
48 years of experience

Family owned and operated full service landscape contractor. We have been doing business in Central N.J since 1977. All our work is done in house with our own crew, out work is never subcontracted.

Family owned and operated full service landscape contractor. We have been doing business in Central N.J since 1977. All our work is done in house with our own crew, out work is never subcontracted.


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Panaro Designs, LLC
11 Willow Lane
4.86(
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Panaro Designs, LLC
11 Willow Lane
4.86(
135
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 local quotes requested

Gino Panaro is DIY Network's King of Dirt. He's definitely not what you'd expect from one of America's premier landscape contractors. He's a loud, bull-in-a-china-shop kind of guy who happens to create incredible beauty. For his landscape designs, Gino doesn't use a computer or fake graphic technology. Instead, he relies on his imagination, his hands and the help of his son Lance, who works with him in a family landscape business to create some of the most beautiful, high-end landscapes and hardscapes you'll ever see.

"They did a great job. Timely and professional. "

Ivan C on May 2025

Gino Panaro is DIY Network's King of Dirt. He's definitely not what you'd expect from one of America's premier landscape contractors. He's a loud, bull-in-a-china-shop kind of guy who happens to create incredible beauty. For his landscape designs, Gino doesn't use a computer or fake graphic technology. Instead, he relies on his imagination, his hands and the help of his son Lance, who works with him in a family landscape business to create some of the most beautiful, high-end landscapes and hardscapes you'll ever see.

"They did a great job. Timely and professional. "

Ivan C on May 2025


Dom Chiola Landscaping Co.
577 Fairview Avenue
4.50(
2
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Dom Chiola Landscaping Co.
577 Fairview Avenue
4.50(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 local quotes requested

At Dom Chiola Landscaping Co., we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the 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 have used them for several projects around the house. Including installing a large paving stone patio, I tend to be very particular and I appreciated Tino's patience and his ability to accommodate my demands. In the end they did an amazing job on time and at a fair price."

Brian Q on March 2017

At Dom Chiola Landscaping Co., we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the 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 have used them for several projects around the house. Including installing a large paving stone patio, I tend to be very particular and I appreciated Tino's patience and his ability to accommodate my demands. In the end they did an amazing job on time and at a fair price."

Brian Q on March 2017


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Fullerton Landscapes, L.L.C.
52 Main St Suite 2
4.33(
19
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Fullerton Landscapes, L.L.C.
52 Main St Suite 2
4.33(
19
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Customers say: Quality work
27 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

Fullerton Landscapes offers over 30 years of experience in all areas of landscape architecture design and build. 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

"friendly personable staff, owner kept in contact"

Greg G on March 2020

Fullerton Landscapes offers over 30 years of experience in all areas of landscape architecture design and build. 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

"friendly personable staff, owner kept in contact"

Greg G on March 2020


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Wood's Landscaping, LLC
159 Summit Ave
4.43(
7
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Wood's Landscaping, LLC
159 Summit Ave
4.43(
7
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Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Wood's Landscaping, LLC, 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. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you! 7-5

"Easy to communicate with and affordable"

phillip m on March 2025

Wood's Landscaping, LLC, 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. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you! 7-5

"Easy to communicate with and affordable"

phillip m on March 2025


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Natureview Design Group, LLC
7 Rye Ridge Plaza, Suite 136
4.67(
3
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Natureview Design Group, LLC
7 Rye Ridge Plaza, Suite 136
4.67(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 local quotes requested

At Natureview Design Group, LLC 914 937 1508 or info@natureviewdesigngroup.com We pride ourselves on being a full service Landscape Design and build firm servicing Bergen, Westchester and Rockland Counties. We are landscape architects and contractors and focus on medium to large scale jobs such as: complete site planning, walkways, patios, paver driveways, waterfalls, ponds plantings, landscape lighting and drainage solutions. Our 30 years of landscape design and construction allows us to provide many references We service: Bergen County Rockland County Lower-Mid Westchester County . 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. Call us today WE DO NOT MOW LAWNS! MINIMUM budget we work with is $15k Medium to large scale jobs !

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Cat S on November 2022

At Natureview Design Group, LLC 914 937 1508 or info@natureviewdesigngroup.com We pride ourselves on being a full service Landscape Design and build firm servicing Bergen, Westchester and Rockland Counties. We are landscape architects and contractors and focus on medium to large scale jobs such as: complete site planning, walkways, patios, paver driveways, waterfalls, ponds plantings, landscape lighting and drainage solutions. Our 30 years of landscape design and construction allows us to provide many references We service: Bergen County Rockland County Lower-Mid Westchester County . 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. Call us today WE DO NOT MOW LAWNS! MINIMUM budget we work with is $15k Medium to large scale jobs !

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Cat S on November 2022


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Concept Light & Sound
70 S. Orange Ave, Ste 105
5.00(
8
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Concept Light & Sound
70 S. Orange Ave, Ste 105
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
166 local quotes requested

Concept Light & Sound specializes in custom low voltage led landscape lighting and audio systems. We work with you or your landscaper/hardscaper to design and install systems that add beauty and create a safe secure home. Concept Light and Sound also specializes in irrigation repair. Whether its a complete new design, small installation, expansion, simple repair or ongoing service, Concept Light & Sound is here to service you and your community. Our prices are fair and our service is exceptional. We build relationships that you can count on and will be there when you need us. Our staff has years of home improvement experience and endeavor to provide the highest level of service with a personal touch. Winter behind us and your system would likely benefit from a tuneup, We can come to straighten, test and clean your fixtures. Gives us a call!

"Phil was accommodative and friendly. He did the best within our budget. Advised us candidly to start small and build over time. The installation was professional, the response to queries great. We are going to add more lights next year and will call Phil again. I strongly recommend Phil for your lighting needs."

Shan R on June 2025

Concept Light & Sound specializes in custom low voltage led landscape lighting and audio systems. We work with you or your landscaper/hardscaper to design and install systems that add beauty and create a safe secure home. Concept Light and Sound also specializes in irrigation repair. Whether its a complete new design, small installation, expansion, simple repair or ongoing service, Concept Light & Sound is here to service you and your community. Our prices are fair and our service is exceptional. We build relationships that you can count on and will be there when you need us. Our staff has years of home improvement experience and endeavor to provide the highest level of service with a personal touch. Winter behind us and your system would likely benefit from a tuneup, We can come to straighten, test and clean your fixtures. Gives us a call!

"Phil was accommodative and friendly. He did the best within our budget. Advised us candidly to start small and build over time. The installation was professional, the response to queries great. We are going to add more lights next year and will call Phil again. I strongly recommend Phil for your lighting needs."

Shan R on June 2025


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Charles & Son Construction & Landscaping Inc
57 Chestnut St
4.47(
51
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Charles & Son Construction & Landscaping Inc
57 Chestnut St
4.47(
51
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
1137 local quotes requested
27 years of experience

Charles & Sons Construction & Landscaping is one of the premier full service landscaping companies in the Essex/Union/Morris/Passaic county areas. Our services include landscape design,hardscape installation, patios, walkway, driveway masonry contractor, Low voltage lighting, and tree removal. Our experienced landscapers guarantee clean, prompt service. Charles & Sons Construction & Landscaping currently employees 15 professionals, so no job is too big or too small. We have a large assortment of professional equipment, We run background checks on all of our landscaping professionals.

"They're listed for Union County but say it's too far, and I'm close to essex County Boarder. Please update areas of work. Also, it does not do landscaping maintenance."

Walidah I on June 2024

Charles & Sons Construction & Landscaping is one of the premier full service landscaping companies in the Essex/Union/Morris/Passaic county areas. Our services include landscape design,hardscape installation, patios, walkway, driveway masonry contractor, Low voltage lighting, and tree removal. Our experienced landscapers guarantee clean, prompt service. Charles & Sons Construction & Landscaping currently employees 15 professionals, so no job is too big or too small. We have a large assortment of professional equipment, We run background checks on all of our landscaping professionals.

"They're listed for Union County but say it's too far, and I'm close to essex County Boarder. Please update areas of work. Also, it does not do landscaping maintenance."

Walidah I on June 2024


Mountain Landscape Contractors
PO Box 438
5.00(
7
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Mountain Landscape Contractors
PO Box 438
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1628 local quotes requested

Since 1989 Mountain Landscape Contractors, Inc. has been servicing northern New Jersey with all encompassing commercial and residential landscape services. Mountain Landscape Contractors, Inc. offers a full complement of landscape services providing everything you need to improve and maintain your property with one professional relationship.

"We've been using Mountain Landscape Contractors for the past 6+ years and they have totally transformed our property. It went from a neglected and overgrown mess to a beautiful usable space for our family to grow and play in. We use them for basic maintenance and property upkeep but we've also used them for drainage, fencing, retaining wall work, water management, hardscaping, landscaping and so much more. We'd highly recommend them to anyone looking to take their property to the next level."

Ari H on October 2024

Since 1989 Mountain Landscape Contractors, Inc. has been servicing northern New Jersey with all encompassing commercial and residential landscape services. Mountain Landscape Contractors, Inc. offers a full complement of landscape services providing everything you need to improve and maintain your property with one professional relationship.

"We've been using Mountain Landscape Contractors for the past 6+ years and they have totally transformed our property. It went from a neglected and overgrown mess to a beautiful usable space for our family to grow and play in. We use them for basic maintenance and property upkeep but we've also used them for drainage, fencing, retaining wall work, water management, hardscaping, landscaping and so much more. We'd highly recommend them to anyone looking to take their property to the next level."

Ari H on October 2024


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De Leon Landscapes Company
Based In
5.00(
5
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De Leon Landscapes Company
Based In
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
153 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in residential & commercial landscape, maintenance, and design services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Great on time very professional excellent!"

maxi p on August 2023

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in residential & commercial landscape, maintenance, and design services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Great on time very professional excellent!"

maxi p on August 2023

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FAQs for sod installation projects in South Orange, NJ

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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