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Total Care Property Maintenance

8708 Zeigler Drive
4.00(
1
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Approved Pro

Total Care Property Maintenance

8708 Zeigler Drive
4.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Total Care Property Maintenance is a full service exterior property maintenance Team here for all of your professional exterior cleaning and landscaping needs. From power washing, gutter cleaning, roof cleaning, window treatments, landscaping, lawn projects, yard clean up, debris removal, and many more services, We strive to provide the most quality professional experience around. We also offer decoration hanging and removal for the holidays. From the Roof to the Turf We’ve got what You need to make the difference seen on the profile of Your Property!

"Good"

Rose A on August 2021

Total Care Property Maintenance is a full service exterior property maintenance Team here for all of your professional exterior cleaning and landscaping needs. From power washing, gutter cleaning, roof cleaning, window treatments, landscaping, lawn projects, yard clean up, debris removal, and many more services, We strive to provide the most quality professional experience around. We also offer decoration hanging and removal for the holidays. From the Roof to the Turf We’ve got what You need to make the difference seen on the profile of Your Property!

"Good"

Rose A on August 2021


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Tarts Lawn Care & Landscaping

364 Golda Road
4.50(
2
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Approved Pro

Tarts Lawn Care & Landscaping

364 Golda Road
4.50(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that upholds 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. Give us a call today!

"When I decided to install a residential irrigation system I went online to search for an installer based upon reviews. I then asked for quotes. Tart's came onsite and carefully considered my needs and the layout (nearly an acre) of my yard. I received the quote that same day broken out the way I requested. Over the next week I had a few clarifying questions that were answered swiftly and professionally. Based on comparison with a bid and interaction with another installer I selected Tart's. Work began within days and was completed quickly. While there is no way to install an irrigation system without disturbing the lawn I was surprised at how well my yard looked when they were done. And during the install I asked for some additional work that was completed at a very reasonable additional cost. I would recommend Tart's without hesitation."

Bradley L on October 2022

We are a locally owned and operated company that upholds 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. Give us a call today!

"When I decided to install a residential irrigation system I went online to search for an installer based upon reviews. I then asked for quotes. Tart's came onsite and carefully considered my needs and the layout (nearly an acre) of my yard. I received the quote that same day broken out the way I requested. Over the next week I had a few clarifying questions that were answered swiftly and professionally. Based on comparison with a bid and interaction with another installer I selected Tart's. Work began within days and was completed quickly. While there is no way to install an irrigation system without disturbing the lawn I was surprised at how well my yard looked when they were done. And during the install I asked for some additional work that was completed at a very reasonable additional cost. I would recommend Tart's without hesitation."

Bradley L on October 2022


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NC Landscape and Waterproof

1220 Mays Crossroad Road
4.56(
92
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Approved Pro

NC Landscape and Waterproof

1220 Mays Crossroad Road
4.56(
92
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
34 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

We take great pride 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. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"We were contacted first by NC Landscape and Waterproof. They were very thoughtful and understanding of our project and offered to do more than we originally planned but their explanation made complete sense and we are glad we had them do our full planting job instead of just the excavation. We will certainly be working with them again!"

Harley G on September 2025

We take great pride 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. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"We were contacted first by NC Landscape and Waterproof. They were very thoughtful and understanding of our project and offered to do more than we originally planned but their explanation made complete sense and we are glad we had them do our full planting job instead of just the excavation. We will certainly be working with them again!"

Harley G on September 2025



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Vert Life Landscaping LLC

Logans Pass
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro

Vert Life Landscaping LLC

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

We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! 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! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Vert Life did a wonderful job on my front yard landscaping. The owner was very knowledgeable in recommending new plants and river rocks to enhance the appearance of my front lawn. I am very happy with the results!"

kimb***** j on November 2024

We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! 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! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Vert Life did a wonderful job on my front yard landscaping. The owner was very knowledgeable in recommending new plants and river rocks to enhance the appearance of my front lawn. I am very happy with the results!"

kimb***** j on November 2024


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Season to Season Landscaping

105 Bess Ln
3.96(
24
)
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Season to Season Landscaping

105 Bess Ln
3.96(
24
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
441 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

We are the go-to landscaping company in the Triangle area. Our team is made up of a collective of highly trained and experienced staff. We only hire people who are masters at their profession to provide you with the highest-quality service possible. We make it a point to establish and maintain an ongoing relationship with each of our clients by providing superior customer service from a knowledgeable and dependable team you can trust.

"In October of 2024 Shane came out to give me a quote for yard clean up. After several calls by me, I finally got a start date. Shane called me and said they could start a day early and I was fine with that but they showed up at 5:30pm. I was told they would start at noon. The next day (actual start date) they showed up at 7:30pm and were there for a half hour and left because getting dark. I was told they would be there the next day at 9am. At 10:30am I called Shane asking where the crew was. He actually argued with me telling me they were there. So apparently I was blind. They showed up after 11am and they finished while I was out. Only half the job was done. I emailed all photos of areas not done with pic of contract for those areas quoted. In no way did Shane reach out to see if everything was done. I had to hire another company to finish what they did not do. When I got the bill, I reached out to Shane and said we need to revisit this bill because not everything done. He offered a $150 discount (via Sara's email) which was laughable and said "if ok we will send a new invoice". I sent an email back saying $150 is not acceptable and got no response. No response for 5 months! I got an email 5 months later saying my bill was delinquent but they cut the bill in half. I never received new invoice that showed bill was cut in half till 5 months after my last contact with them. They are not trustworthy and play games. If I could give a zero, I would."

Donja M on March 2025

We are the go-to landscaping company in the Triangle area. Our team is made up of a collective of highly trained and experienced staff. We only hire people who are masters at their profession to provide you with the highest-quality service possible. We make it a point to establish and maintain an ongoing relationship with each of our clients by providing superior customer service from a knowledgeable and dependable team you can trust.

"In October of 2024 Shane came out to give me a quote for yard clean up. After several calls by me, I finally got a start date. Shane called me and said they could start a day early and I was fine with that but they showed up at 5:30pm. I was told they would start at noon. The next day (actual start date) they showed up at 7:30pm and were there for a half hour and left because getting dark. I was told they would be there the next day at 9am. At 10:30am I called Shane asking where the crew was. He actually argued with me telling me they were there. So apparently I was blind. They showed up after 11am and they finished while I was out. Only half the job was done. I emailed all photos of areas not done with pic of contract for those areas quoted. In no way did Shane reach out to see if everything was done. I had to hire another company to finish what they did not do. When I got the bill, I reached out to Shane and said we need to revisit this bill because not everything done. He offered a $150 discount (via Sara's email) which was laughable and said "if ok we will send a new invoice". I sent an email back saying $150 is not acceptable and got no response. No response for 5 months! I got an email 5 months later saying my bill was delinquent but they cut the bill in half. I never received new invoice that showed bill was cut in half till 5 months after my last contact with them. They are not trustworthy and play games. If I could give a zero, I would."

Donja M on March 2025


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Time Savers Landscaping

4.73(
30
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Approved Pro

Time Savers Landscaping

4.73(
30
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
167 local quotes requested

Timesavers Landscaping proudly serves Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, and the greater Research Triangle area. We deliver year-round, landscaping with a focus on patios, retaining walls, drainage solutions, sod, and custom design & install. Our commitment to quality, integrity, and timely service is what we are all about. We are fully licensed and insured, and we take pride in doing the job right the first time. Reach out today for a free estimate. Let’s build something great! Winter Rates on pavers, patios, and retaining walls. From Oct 1 through Feb 28: 10% off labor up to $1,000 total discount.

"We hired Timesavers Landscaping to build a tiered stone edge wall for our front yard flower garden & add sod to the side yard. They finished today & the results are fantastic!! Eric took the time to talk about the design & any potential drainage issues given our sloped grade on one side. With Eric’s input, & a few pictures of what we wanted, we had a clear plan moving forward. The team, Eric, Michael, Tyler & their workers, communicated clearly throughout the process, were professional, easy to work with, and delivered exactly what they promised at a fair price. Their craftsmanship is excellent, and the project went smoothly from start to finish. We did have one issue with the stone. The big box store was selling defective stone so, at the last minute, Eric found different stone. What he found was even better & not that much more expensive. This was all easily resolved within 2 days. I would absolutely hire them again (we have plans for the back yard) and highly recommend their work!"

Marie M on October 2025

Timesavers Landscaping proudly serves Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, and the greater Research Triangle area. We deliver year-round, landscaping with a focus on patios, retaining walls, drainage solutions, sod, and custom design & install. Our commitment to quality, integrity, and timely service is what we are all about. We are fully licensed and insured, and we take pride in doing the job right the first time. Reach out today for a free estimate. Let’s build something great! Winter Rates on pavers, patios, and retaining walls. From Oct 1 through Feb 28: 10% off labor up to $1,000 total discount.

"We hired Timesavers Landscaping to build a tiered stone edge wall for our front yard flower garden & add sod to the side yard. They finished today & the results are fantastic!! Eric took the time to talk about the design & any potential drainage issues given our sloped grade on one side. With Eric’s input, & a few pictures of what we wanted, we had a clear plan moving forward. The team, Eric, Michael, Tyler & their workers, communicated clearly throughout the process, were professional, easy to work with, and delivered exactly what they promised at a fair price. Their craftsmanship is excellent, and the project went smoothly from start to finish. We did have one issue with the stone. The big box store was selling defective stone so, at the last minute, Eric found different stone. What he found was even better & not that much more expensive. This was all easily resolved within 2 days. I would absolutely hire them again (we have plans for the back yard) and highly recommend their work!"

Marie M on October 2025


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Hutchins Landscape & Lawn Maintenance LLC

7515 Troon Ln
4.87(
115
)
Approved Pro

Hutchins Landscape & Lawn Maintenance LLC

7515 Troon Ln
4.87(
115
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
101 local quotes requested

We are proud to have served the Triangle for 25+ years. We offer reasonable prices, and phenomenal results. We know that details matter. We specialize in irrigation installation and repairs. We enjoy other services like maintenance, landscape lighting, hardscapes, and more!We can help you get the landscape and lawn you've always dreamed of!

"Great work"

Sonny R on September 2025

We are proud to have served the Triangle for 25+ years. We offer reasonable prices, and phenomenal results. We know that details matter. We specialize in irrigation installation and repairs. We enjoy other services like maintenance, landscape lighting, hardscapes, and more!We can help you get the landscape and lawn you've always dreamed of!

"Great work"

Sonny R on September 2025


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Americas Landscaping Service, LLC

123 Main St.
5.00(
16
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Approved Pro

Americas Landscaping Service, LLC

123 Main St.
5.00(
16
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 local quotes requested

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

"It went smooth until the sky opened up and it poured. Antonio and his crew kept working and finished the project. Dedication like this is rare. I would hire again in a heartbeat"

Gary K on June 2025

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

"It went smooth until the sky opened up and it poured. Antonio and his crew kept working and finished the project. Dedication like this is rare. I would hire again in a heartbeat"

Gary K on June 2025


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B&B Triangle Lawn Care

127 A Wolfpack Ln
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro

B&B Triangle Lawn Care

127 A Wolfpack Ln
5.00(
6
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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
59 local quotes requested

We are a small landscaping company out of Durham N.C. We have been serving the Triangle for 24 years this June . We started with residential lawn services and gradually moved into Commercial Maintenance. Over the years, we pursued landscaping trades by way of education and hiring employees who have been qualified to perform various landscaping jobs. We install retaining walls , patio, fencing, landscaping lighting, grading , sod installation, renovation of lawn , trees, shrubs , flowerbeds, drainage system, and much more.

"We had B&B Triangle Landscaping & Irrigation on a home project that turned out BEAUTIFULLY! We worked directly with Andre over the course of about 2 months and he was an incredibly easy person to work with. He went above and beyond on our vision and we couldn't be happier with the results."

Jennifer M on June 2025

We are a small landscaping company out of Durham N.C. We have been serving the Triangle for 24 years this June . We started with residential lawn services and gradually moved into Commercial Maintenance. Over the years, we pursued landscaping trades by way of education and hiring employees who have been qualified to perform various landscaping jobs. We install retaining walls , patio, fencing, landscaping lighting, grading , sod installation, renovation of lawn , trees, shrubs , flowerbeds, drainage system, and much more.

"We had B&B Triangle Landscaping & Irrigation on a home project that turned out BEAUTIFULLY! We worked directly with Andre over the course of about 2 months and he was an incredibly easy person to work with. He went above and beyond on our vision and we couldn't be happier with the results."

Jennifer M on June 2025

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Cary, NC

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 Cary, NC 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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