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Avatar for Alas Construction & Landscaping Services, LLC

Alas Construction & Landscaping Services, LLC

523 West 5th Street
4.95(
20
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Approved Pro

Alas Construction & Landscaping Services, LLC

523 West 5th Street
4.95(
20
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Alas Construction & Landscaping Services, 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. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great job and service. Alas was a pleasure to work with and I look forward to using him and his team again."

Elio L on April 2022

Alas Construction & Landscaping Services, 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. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great job and service. Alas was a pleasure to work with and I look forward to using him and his team again."

Elio L on April 2022


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Panaro Designs, LLC

11 Willow Lane
4.86(
138
)
Approved Pro

Panaro Designs, LLC

11 Willow Lane
4.86(
138
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 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.

"The work was done professionally and expeditiously. Mr. Panaro is a real pro."

Fred P on October 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.

"The work was done professionally and expeditiously. Mr. Panaro is a real pro."

Fred P on October 2025


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EM&J Landscaping

248 Lexington Avenue
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro

EM&J Landscaping

248 Lexington Avenue
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
32 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Whether you are planning to redo a front yard or a complete property makeover, we are fully equipped with the knowledge and experience to turn your dream into reality. EM&J Landscaping offers you professional, effective, personalized landscaping and masonry services. Call us today to beautify and enhance your outdoor living space! 201-362-6360

"Victor and his team did an amazing job on my yard. He put in a paver patio, put in a stone walkway filled with gravel around it, leveled my yard and put sod down. My husband and I love it so much! He gave us a great price for quality work."

Holly T on September 2025

Whether you are planning to redo a front yard or a complete property makeover, we are fully equipped with the knowledge and experience to turn your dream into reality. EM&J Landscaping offers you professional, effective, personalized landscaping and masonry services. Call us today to beautify and enhance your outdoor living space! 201-362-6360

"Victor and his team did an amazing job on my yard. He put in a paver patio, put in a stone walkway filled with gravel around it, leveled my yard and put sod down. My husband and I love it so much! He gave us a great price for quality work."

Holly T on September 2025


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.


"We are very happy with how our landscaping update turned out. We needed some pachysandra removed and some other large rhododendrons. The team was on time, and was able to get everything completed within a day. Our yard looks much better"

Allison K on May 2024

Welcome to Bright Edge Landscaping, LLC! We are excited to exceed your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high-quality expertise that your home deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"We are very happy with how our landscaping update turned out. We needed some pachysandra removed and some other large rhododendrons. The team was on time, and was able to get everything completed within a day. Our yard looks much better"

Allison K on May 2024


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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
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
10 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


"They did an excellent job for my big yard!"

Naomi N on April 2025

Lawn yard maintenance planting and trhiming plans Lanscapeng services

"They did an excellent job for my big yard!"

Naomi N on April 2025


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Wood's Landscaping, LLC

159 Summit Ave
4.43(
7
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Approved Pro

Wood's Landscaping, LLC

159 Summit Ave
4.43(
7
)
Approved Pro
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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Concept Light & Sound

70 S. Orange Ave, Ste 105
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro

Concept Light & Sound

70 S. Orange Ave, Ste 105
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 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


Spartan Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

220 North 14th Street
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro

Spartan Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

220 North 14th Street
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

We are a Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractor with over over 24 years of experience in the field. With a strong focus on customer service and satisfaction at the top of our priorities. We strive to be the best at our trade and provide the customer with a unique experience with 100% satisfaction guaranteed.

"Great he showed up early, great communication and did a very clean job. No mess whatsoever."

Nuno A on August 2024

We are a Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractor with over over 24 years of experience in the field. With a strong focus on customer service and satisfaction at the top of our priorities. We strive to be the best at our trade and provide the customer with a unique experience with 100% satisfaction guaranteed.

"Great he showed up early, great communication and did a very clean job. No mess whatsoever."

Nuno A on August 2024

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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.

The South Orange, NJ homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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