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Avatar for Lettieri & Fischetti Landscaping Group, Inc.

Lettieri & Fischetti Landscaping Group, Inc.

4.22(
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Lettieri & Fischetti Landscaping Group, Inc.

4.22(
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Customers say: Quick response
23 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

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

"This landscaper is ONLY a gardener and a pretty poor one at that. He killed all my plants, moving them from the front to the back property line because he didn't have his men dig it up properly. No root ball. He doesn't know how to PRUNE plants either. He did a "fall cleanup" without getting all the leaves, and or debris, leaving wood chips underneath trees, because he was too lazy to do it, and failed to place LIME on the grass. PISS POOR gardener. NASTY man, who also STOLE my tools, and failed to return them. They used them while transplanting these now dead trees. SHAME ON THIS LANDSCAPING COMPANY. NOT A LANDSCAPER. NOT A GOOD GARDENER AND ANTONIO CAN BARELY SPEAK ENGLISH. HE IS PATHETIC AND IWOULD URGE ANYONE READING THIS TO STAY AWAY."

Lane S on February 2025

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

"This landscaper is ONLY a gardener and a pretty poor one at that. He killed all my plants, moving them from the front to the back property line because he didn't have his men dig it up properly. No root ball. He doesn't know how to PRUNE plants either. He did a "fall cleanup" without getting all the leaves, and or debris, leaving wood chips underneath trees, because he was too lazy to do it, and failed to place LIME on the grass. PISS POOR gardener. NASTY man, who also STOLE my tools, and failed to return them. They used them while transplanting these now dead trees. SHAME ON THIS LANDSCAPING COMPANY. NOT A LANDSCAPER. NOT A GOOD GARDENER AND ANTONIO CAN BARELY SPEAK ENGLISH. HE IS PATHETIC AND IWOULD URGE ANYONE READING THIS TO STAY AWAY."

Lane S on February 2025


"Profesional workers"

Carlos L on June 2019

From design through development and install, maintenance and enhancements, our commitment to our clients coupled with our breadth of knowledge makes us a seamless partner in the lifecycle of your landscape.

"Profesional workers"

Carlos L on June 2019


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Make-A-Garden, LLC

4.83(
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Make-A-Garden, LLC

4.83(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

Make-A-Garden, our company name, is a reflection of our determination to improve and beautify home surroundings with sod installed grass lawns, trees, plants, patios, and other stonework projects. Make-A-Garden looks to serve Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, New York City and Florida with complete customer satisfaction. Make-A-Garden emphasizes preservation and conservation. Virtually All of our work are performed by hand. We seek to add beauty and value to our customers' property, while preserving historical features. See our Offered Services and Order Services pages. Welcome!

"Make a Garden was professional, knowledgeable, pleasant. Will do business again"

Kim K on April 2025

Make-A-Garden, our company name, is a reflection of our determination to improve and beautify home surroundings with sod installed grass lawns, trees, plants, patios, and other stonework projects. Make-A-Garden looks to serve Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, New York City and Florida with complete customer satisfaction. Make-A-Garden emphasizes preservation and conservation. Virtually All of our work are performed by hand. We seek to add beauty and value to our customers' property, while preserving historical features. See our Offered Services and Order Services pages. Welcome!

"Make a Garden was professional, knowledgeable, pleasant. Will do business again"

Kim K on April 2025


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Ivy Landscaping, LLC

5.00(
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Ivy Landscaping, LLC

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

Ivy League Landscaping was founded by a group of like-minded gardeners working in New York City. We love working with clients to make their gardens flourish. We strive to transform spaces with unique designs and plants. In a place like New York City, space is limited. The details are important. We have installed all sorts of different gardens from traditional English gardens to contemporary art spaces. Gardens can take us away from the hustle and bustle and allow for times of reflection and peace. All consultations are free. Call today!

"David and Blake are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about their work. They are great communicators, and do excellent work."

Colette R on November 2023

Ivy League Landscaping was founded by a group of like-minded gardeners working in New York City. We love working with clients to make their gardens flourish. We strive to transform spaces with unique designs and plants. In a place like New York City, space is limited. The details are important. We have installed all sorts of different gardens from traditional English gardens to contemporary art spaces. Gardens can take us away from the hustle and bustle and allow for times of reflection and peace. All consultations are free. Call today!

"David and Blake are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about their work. They are great communicators, and do excellent work."

Colette R on November 2023


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Adolfo Landscaping

4.31(
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Adolfo Landscaping

4.31(
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Customers say: Quick response
18 years of experience
Emergency services offered

Adolfo Landscaping 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.

"Very professional and thecwork is excellent!"

Robert S on April 2021

Adolfo Landscaping 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.

"Very professional and thecwork is excellent!"

Robert S on April 2021


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Leo AA LI Landscaping Service

4.69(
16
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Leo AA LI Landscaping Service

4.69(
16
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Customers say: Terrific value
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Arrived early, very professional and polite. Very thorough. Took great care for the whole yard, but especially my late dad's memorial garden."

MARY V on April 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Arrived early, very professional and polite. Very thorough. Took great care for the whole yard, but especially my late dad's memorial garden."

MARY V on April 2025


AR Landscaping and Home Improvement

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AR Landscaping and Home Improvement

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28 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! 25 years experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! 25 years experience


Greens Keeper of Nassau, Inc.

3.89(
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Greens Keeper of Nassau, Inc.

3.89(
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Customers say: Quick response
38 local quotes requested
39 years of experience

Greens Keeper of Nassau, Inc., has been servicing Long Island since 1986. We provide all aspects of residential and commercial grounds maintenance from weekly mowing to property maintenance, lawn fertilization, sod installation, seeding, mulching, shrub and hedge trimming and planting. We service both Nassau and Suffolk Counties, so if you're looking to change companies or just tired of doing it yourself, we will be happy to help.

"Men show up regularly to mow lawn; however, I have been trying to contact Dom to have shrubs cut and manicured but he NEVER returns a call. I will not use this service again in the future. Barbara G"

Barbara G on October 2025

Greens Keeper of Nassau, Inc., has been servicing Long Island since 1986. We provide all aspects of residential and commercial grounds maintenance from weekly mowing to property maintenance, lawn fertilization, sod installation, seeding, mulching, shrub and hedge trimming and planting. We service both Nassau and Suffolk Counties, so if you're looking to change companies or just tired of doing it yourself, we will be happy to help.

"Men show up regularly to mow lawn; however, I have been trying to contact Dom to have shrubs cut and manicured but he NEVER returns a call. I will not use this service again in the future. Barbara G"

Barbara G on October 2025


Tree Services

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Tree Services

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Tree 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!

"Very well arrived on time did work In timely manner cleaned up after"

gregory b on July 2025

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Tree 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!

"Very well arrived on time did work In timely manner cleaned up after"

gregory b on July 2025


M & L Gisonda, Inc.

4.08(
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M & L Gisonda, Inc.

4.08(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
36 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!

"Great job and very responsive"

Carol D on October 2020

We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!

"Great job and very responsive"

Carol D on October 2020

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Valley Stream, 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 Valley Stream, NY homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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

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