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Emanuel Gonzalez Construction & Landscaping
4.9(
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Serving Tempe, AZ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job. Replaced old patio blocks that were uneven and sloped wrong so that water was held against building. Releveled the area and installed new blocks. Their work was great! Very conscientious and very good attention to detail. I would highly recommend Emanuel for this type of work!"
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30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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AZ NativeScapes
5.0(
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Serving Tempe, AZ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding - we appreciated Craig's creativity in helping us to select plants, that the folks at the nursery knew him and made a side comment to me personally that we'd picked one of the "good ones," and that he had a larger vision than we did for how to create a beautiful outdoor space for us. He replaced our drip irrigation system in the front and back yard, trimmed our trees and plants, installed a new timer, and this quote included purchasing new gravel for the front yard, and adding about 15 new plants to the front and back yard, including a citrus tree (which later died, but we later admitted that the location for the tree was probably not a good one - it was the 2nd tree to die there.). All of our plants look beautiful and lush during the spring, and some of them still bloom into the summer, and others bloom into the fall so that we always have something nice to look at. We enjoyed Craig and will call on him again for a second home we would like to install a new drip irrigation system for."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Desert Restoration, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Tempe, AZ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jose and his entire crew did a great job on both the front and rear yards of landscaping and irrigation install. On time, courteous, great, clean up each day and the finish job is spectacular. I would recommend them for any of your landscape irrigation or other needs, and will definitely use them in the very near future for my other projects outside. Do yourself a favor And give them a call. Thank you to Jose, Rigo, Jose I, and Sebastian"
Response time20 mins
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Elite Tree Care, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Tempe, AZ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Elite has given us five star service for tree trimming, fertilizing, and recently installing a complete new irrigation system. Julio led an expert and careful installation team. They worked hard and did a great job. We are turning over our trimming, fertilizing, and irrigation work to them and look forward to our large yard looking even better"
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Response time2 days
Response rate94%
460 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Superior Outdoor Specialists, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Tempe, AZ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joe did a great job for us and the sod is now a beautiful, healthy lawn. Plenty of advice on lawn care with assurances to answer any questions that may come up at any time. Responded quickly with a competitive bid and short wait to install."
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Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Desert Summer Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Tempe, AZ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"Desert Summer Landscaping landscaped our front and back yards and we couldn't be more pleased with the result! Miguel, Antonio, and Gilberto are exceptionally efficient, professional, creative, and knowledgeable. They created beautifully designed spaces in the front and back yards, removing grass, extending the patio, creating a corner sitting area, installing artificial turf, replacing gravel and designing creative curving borders and walkways throughout. They also installed a new irrigation system with two circuits, one for trees and the other for shrubs. In less than three weeks, they transformed our outdoor living space. We were especially impressed by their creative talent, making suggestions to improve on our original plans. The quality of work is exceptional and they go above and beyond to make it perfect, adding extra touches to make it great. They were very budget friendly, not charging for the extra touches and design features they added. I highly recommend this company for all your landscape design needs."
Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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SKYEFALL LLC
5.0(
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Serving Tempe, AZ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"Skyefall is a great company for all your lawn care and maintenance needs. Kodee is friendly, good with communication and efficient offering suggestions and fantastic discounts. Highly recommend them to my family and friends. "
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arizona Yard Doctors, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Tempe, AZ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"We started with nothing and after a couple of weeks we have an oasis! Luis and his crew put in irrigation, pavers, a concrete border for the plants, sod, rock and a lot of bushes and flowers. We spend a lot of time enjoying our backyard now. Our dogs are loving the grass and we love all of it! They did an amazing job!"
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+7

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Flores Landscape & Mas LLC
5.0(
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Serving Tempe, AZ and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

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"Great, Owner (Israel Flores) was right on time, on budget and more than competent. I had been waiting 3 weeks for another Valley Fountain contractor to even get a bid out. Flores completed scope of work, quote, Installation within 72 hours !"
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Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for sod installation projects in Tempe, AZ

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 Tempe, AZ homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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