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Three Arrows General Contracting & Landscaping, LLC

840 KEATING ROAD
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Three Arrows General Contracting & Landscaping, LLC

840 KEATING ROAD
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

Three Arrows General Contracting & Landscaping, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. With over 10 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"They do a thorough and consistent job, and you can tell they care about their work."

Jennifer D on August 2024

Three Arrows General Contracting & Landscaping, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. With over 10 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"They do a thorough and consistent job, and you can tell they care about their work."

Jennifer D on August 2024


Northeast Excavating

170 Newport Road
5.00(
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Northeast Excavating

170 Newport Road
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 local quotes requested

With many years experience in the industry you can expect the best when choosing Northeast Excavating. Call for your excavating, grading ,drainage, hydroseeding, topsoil, stone, and mulch delivery needs. We also install concrete patios and slabs. And when the weather changes count on Northeast for all your snowplowing, snow removal, and ice control needs. With a large array of heavy equipment we can provide any site work project or finish work you may need. Locally owned and operated.

"The two gentlemen that removed snow from my roof went above and beyond what was expected. Great job! Hard workers. Even helped me out with another task."

Patrice M on February 2015

With many years experience in the industry you can expect the best when choosing Northeast Excavating. Call for your excavating, grading ,drainage, hydroseeding, topsoil, stone, and mulch delivery needs. We also install concrete patios and slabs. And when the weather changes count on Northeast for all your snowplowing, snow removal, and ice control needs. With a large array of heavy equipment we can provide any site work project or finish work you may need. Locally owned and operated.

"The two gentlemen that removed snow from my roof went above and beyond what was expected. Great job! Hard workers. Even helped me out with another task."

Patrice M on February 2015


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Cristman Enterprises

5.00(
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Cristman Enterprises

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Driveway install, yard install , drainage work.

"Cristman Enterprises were fantastic. We needed our yard regraded and seeded. They were professional, promptly communicated the status of the work, and were overall very easy to work with. We will be hiring them again for our future landscaping projects."

Donna s on March 2025

Driveway install, yard install , drainage work.

"Cristman Enterprises were fantastic. We needed our yard regraded and seeded. They were professional, promptly communicated the status of the work, and were overall very easy to work with. We will be hiring them again for our future landscaping projects."

Donna s on March 2025


GreenScapes Garden Center & Landscape Co.

48 Old Mohawk St
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GreenScapes Garden Center & Landscape Co.

48 Old Mohawk St
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

After more than three decades of expansion, GreenScapes’ stock has blossomed to include northern-grown trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, ornamental grasses, fruit trees, and specialty plants. From plants to bark mulches, landscaping stone to soils and fertilizers, all your planting and landscaping needs can be found here! Personally visiting over 20, mostly family owned and operated nurseries in the northeast every year, GreenScapes hand-selects all of its plant material for our unparalleled and exceptional inventory found in the Mohawk Valley. GreenScapes’ friendly and knowledgeable staff, both trained and skilled in their fields, will help you find the right plant material for your site and provide valuable information for maintaining your all ready existing landscaping. Along with all of our plant and landscaping materials, we also offer private and commercial landscape designs, plant installations, and maintenance of landscaping projects that our company has installed. Lawn installations with sod or hydroseed are also available.

After more than three decades of expansion, GreenScapes’ stock has blossomed to include northern-grown trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, ornamental grasses, fruit trees, and specialty plants. From plants to bark mulches, landscaping stone to soils and fertilizers, all your planting and landscaping needs can be found here! Personally visiting over 20, mostly family owned and operated nurseries in the northeast every year, GreenScapes hand-selects all of its plant material for our unparalleled and exceptional inventory found in the Mohawk Valley. GreenScapes’ friendly and knowledgeable staff, both trained and skilled in their fields, will help you find the right plant material for your site and provide valuable information for maintaining your all ready existing landscaping. Along with all of our plant and landscaping materials, we also offer private and commercial landscape designs, plant installations, and maintenance of landscaping projects that our company has installed. Lawn installations with sod or hydroseed are also available.


HighWall Landscaping/property architecture

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HighWall Landscaping/property architecture

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1 years of experience

Rizio and Calandra Plumbing/Excavation Inc.

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Rizio and Calandra Plumbing/Excavation Inc.

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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We provide 24 hour emergency services

"Also help acquiring a snake of my own. Response was incredibly quick and professional at a level rare in the Rome area Consistently the best in the region.."

James H on March 2021

We provide 24 hour emergency services

"Also help acquiring a snake of my own. Response was incredibly quick and professional at a level rare in the Rome area Consistently the best in the region.."

James H on March 2021


DAVE'S LANDSCAPING

3297 STATE ROUTE 12B
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DAVE'S LANDSCAPING

3297 STATE ROUTE 12B
2.00(
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46 years of experience

In business since 1979, small firm that delivers big results. We live on detail and include many aspects of the job that others charge extra for. When we start a project we are there till it's done.

In business since 1979, small firm that delivers big results. We live on detail and include many aspects of the job that others charge extra for. When we start a project we are there till it's done.


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Decorist

38 Keyes Ave.
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Decorist

38 Keyes Ave.
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12 years of experience

Decorist is an online interior design service that provides professional decorating help – in your style and on your budget – for a low flat fee starting at $199 per room. Whether you're moving, renovating or just want a fresh new look, Decorist is the easy and affordable way to design the room you've always wanted.

Decorist is an online interior design service that provides professional decorating help – in your style and on your budget – for a low flat fee starting at $199 per room. Whether you're moving, renovating or just want a fresh new look, Decorist is the easy and affordable way to design the room you've always wanted.


CNY Residential Services

3387 New York 12
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CNY Residential Services

3387 New York 12
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14 years of experience

CNY Residential Services is dedicated to providing the highest quality services to its customers, by focusing on superior customer service, quality workmanship, conducted in the most cost-effective manner.

CNY Residential Services is dedicated to providing the highest quality services to its customers, by focusing on superior customer service, quality workmanship, conducted in the most cost-effective manner.


All Weather Property Management and Moving LLC

Cooper Street
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All Weather Property Management and Moving LLC

Cooper Street
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We provide Quality, Affordable and Professional landscaping, cleanouts and snow removal in a timely and effective manner. Insurance and references available upon request.

We provide Quality, Affordable and Professional landscaping, cleanouts and snow removal in a timely and effective manner. Insurance and references available upon request.

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Utica, NY

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 Utica, NY homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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