Licensed & Insured
Licensed & Insured
Get an instantly green lawn with help from the team at Maco Landscape, serving residential and commercial clients throughout Franklin Lakes and many surrounding communities in Bergen and Passaic County.
The appearance of your lawn leaves an immediate impression on everyone who sees your property. A thin, patchy, or weed-choked yard brings down the overall look of even the most well-maintained home, while a thick, healthy lawn ties everything together and gives your landscape the foundation it deserves. If your yard has been overtaken by weeds, thinned out beyond recovery, or you’re starting from scratch on a new construction site, sod installation is the fastest and most reliable way to establish a lush, green lawn that looks great right away.
Unlike seeding, which requires weeks of waiting and careful babying before results are visible, sod gives you an immediately finished look from the moment installation is complete. It’s the preferred approach for homeowners who want results without the guesswork, and for commercial property managers who need a site looking sharp on a defined timeline. Whether you’re refreshing the lawn around a residential property, improving curb appeal ahead of a sale, or getting a newly constructed site properly finished and presentable, our team handles the entire process from initial ground preparation through final installation with the attention to detail that makes the difference between sod that thrives and sod that struggles.
Give us a call today at (201) 485-5220 or fill out our quote request form to get an estimate for sod installation at your residence or business.
A great-looking lawn starts well before the first roll of sod hits the ground. Proper site preparation is the most important factor in whether new sod establishes successfully, and it’s where we invest serious time and care on every project we take on.
Every installation begins with a clean slate. Depending on the condition of the site, that may mean removing existing turf, old landscaping material, weeds, debris, or brush. Our crews use the appropriate equipment to clear and haul away all material efficiently so the area is fully prepped and ready for the work ahead.
Healthy, well-prepared soil is what gives sod the environment it needs to root deeply and establish quickly. On new construction projects where topsoil has been stripped away or is minimal, we bring in quality topsoil and condition it with the existing base soil through tilling or Harley raking. This creates a uniform growing medium that allows sod roots to penetrate and anchor without resistance. On renovation projects where soil is already present, we assess conditions and amend as needed to give the new lawn the best possible start.
After soil preparation comes grading. We grade the area carefully to create a smooth, even surface that promotes proper drainage and eliminates the low spots and uneven areas that lead to pooling water, bare patches, and an inconsistent finished appearance. Grading is a step that is easy to rush and difficult to correct after the fact, so we take the time to get it right before any sod goes down.
With the site fully prepared, we lay each roll carefully, staggering the joints in a brickwork pattern that allows the seams to knit together tightly and become invisible as the lawn establishes. Rolls are cut cleanly along all edges including landscape beds, tree rings, fences, driveways, and walkways, creating a finished look that is clean and intentional from every angle.
Once installation is complete, our crew cleans up the work area and walks you through proper watering instructions so your new lawn gets off to the right start. Following those early watering guidelines is one of the most important things you can do to protect your investment, and we make sure you leave that conversation with a clear understanding of what your new lawn needs in those first critical weeks. New Jersey’s climate puts real demands on a lawn through the course of a full year, and sod that is properly installed and properly established is equipped to handle those conditions and deliver a thick, resilient turf that holds up season after season.
When your new lawn is ready for regular care, Maco Landscape has you covered. We offer a full range of lawn maintenance services including mowing, fertilization, weed control, aeration, overseeding, and leaf removal to keep your property looking its best throughout the year.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation for your next sod project.
We build landscapes that stand the test of time, not just look good on day one.
You get personal attention and direct communication, not corporate runaround, with the equipment & crews to tackle projects of any size.
We're consistently rated at five stars because we show up on time, communicate clearly, and deliver results that exceed expectations.
We focus on smart design choices and quality materials that deliver the best return on your investment.
Contact our friendly team today to set up a consultation to begin your next project or get a quote for maintenance.
