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Sunrise Paving

5.00(
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Sunrise Paving

5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
65 local quotes requested

Sunrise Paving is a team of skilled landscapers providing quality workmanship and excellent customer service. We don't stop until we see perfection! At our company, we understand that outdoor landscaping is not just about creating a visually appealing space, but also about ensuring that it meets your practical needs. Give us a call or click for an estimate today!

"Nick and his crew were AMAZING! They were professional, polite, and clean. Nick was insightful and instantly came up with a concept design and plan. They installed a yard drainage system, created a front walkway with pavers and steps, regraded our whole property, added mulch beds, added top soil and seeded with hay for a new lawn. They worked fast and had the entire project finished in a week’s time. Highly recommend!"

April S on August 2024

Sunrise Paving is a team of skilled landscapers providing quality workmanship and excellent customer service. We don't stop until we see perfection! At our company, we understand that outdoor landscaping is not just about creating a visually appealing space, but also about ensuring that it meets your practical needs. Give us a call or click for an estimate today!

"Nick and his crew were AMAZING! They were professional, polite, and clean. Nick was insightful and instantly came up with a concept design and plan. They installed a yard drainage system, created a front walkway with pavers and steps, regraded our whole property, added mulch beds, added top soil and seeded with hay for a new lawn. They worked fast and had the entire project finished in a week’s time. Highly recommend!"

April S on August 2024

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Panaro Designs, LLC

4.86(
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Panaro Designs, LLC

4.86(
140
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
11 local quotes requested
46 years of experience

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.

"Gene Panaro was excellent and easy to work with. He was very accommodating when I made adjustments to my project on the fly. The work was very well done in a timely manner and I have already received compliments from neighbors. He's such a pro that when some damage was done to a small red azalea the first words out of his mouth were "I'll get you a new azalea. What color was it?" I heartily recommend using Panaro Designs."

Bob G 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.

"Gene Panaro was excellent and easy to work with. He was very accommodating when I made adjustments to my project on the fly. The work was very well done in a timely manner and I have already received compliments from neighbors. He's such a pro that when some damage was done to a small red azalea the first words out of his mouth were "I'll get you a new azalea. What color was it?" I heartily recommend using Panaro Designs."

Bob G on October 2025

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Emerald Lawn Services

5.00(
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Emerald Lawn Services

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
11 local quotes requested
12 years of experience

Emerald Lawn Services is the premier professional company offering residential services to our clients. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with true professionals at work for you!

"They were quick to come out and did a great job for a reasonable price. I will most likely hire them again for future jobs.. "

Katie H on October 2025

Emerald Lawn Services is the premier professional company offering residential services to our clients. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with true professionals at work for you!

"They were quick to come out and did a great job for a reasonable price. I will most likely hire them again for future jobs.. "

Katie H on October 2025

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Fullerton Landscapes, L.L.C.

4.33(
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Fullerton Landscapes, L.L.C.

4.33(
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Customers say: Quality work
32 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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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Bailey Remodeling

5.00(
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Bailey Remodeling

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family company that offers quality craftsmenship at an affordable price. We believe in always doing our very best. That means going above and beyond to surpass expectations and make sure your home is everything you want it to be.

We are a family company that offers quality craftsmenship at an affordable price. We believe in always doing our very best. That means going above and beyond to surpass expectations and make sure your home is everything you want it to be.

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Branstone LLC

5.00(
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Branstone LLC

5.00(
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29 years of experience

Small business /family run and owned /owners on site /with 30 years experience

Small business /family run and owned /owners on site /with 30 years experience

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Orange Garden Center

4.50(
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Orange Garden Center

4.50(
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Customers say: Quick response
38 years of experience

We are your DIY headquarters. You will find the best priced and biggest selection of landscaping and garden supplies in Essex County. We specialize in organic landscaping. Buy direct and save with us. We have experts on staff to help guide you will all the advice you need to make your project turn out great. Visit our Facebook page to see pictures that are updated daily!

We are your DIY headquarters. You will find the best priced and biggest selection of landscaping and garden supplies in Essex County. We specialize in organic landscaping. Buy direct and save with us. We have experts on staff to help guide you will all the advice you need to make your project turn out great. Visit our Facebook page to see pictures that are updated daily!

123greetings.com, Inc

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123greetings.com, Inc

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Free onsite estimate

123greetings.com has been the leading destination for human expressions for almost two decades. Now we're launching our first every offline product - The 'A Year Full of Celebrations' 2017 wall calendar.

123greetings.com has been the leading destination for human expressions for almost two decades. Now we're launching our first every offline product - The 'A Year Full of Celebrations' 2017 wall calendar.

M Gale & Sons

5.00(
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M Gale & Sons

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

M. Gale and Sons is a small business that has 2 employees at this time. M. Gale and Sons does sub-contracting.

M. Gale and Sons is a small business that has 2 employees at this time. M. Gale and Sons does sub-contracting.

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Stanhope, 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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