Sprinkler Systems
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Green Tree Landscape and Maintenance handles sod installation for homes in Tualatin and across the south and west Portland metro. Maybe the lawn is patchy and full of weeds, or the builder left a thin lawn on packed soil. We take out the old lawn and weeds, then lay new sod on graded soil. Sod gives you green grass the day it goes down.
Sod still needs steady water for the first weeks while its roots grow into the soil. A lawn is easier to keep wet with a new sprinkler system put in before the sod. If the whole yard needs a redo, sod can be one part of a full yard makeover. Call or text (971) 772-9892, and we look at the yard and put the quote in writing.
Tell us about the yard, the project or the maintenance you need and where it is. We look at the yard and put the quote in writing.
OSU Extension says sod belongs on a carefully prepared bed. That prep is most of the job. We strip the old lawn and weeds, then loosen the soil. We rake and roll it until the grade is smooth and evenly firm.
OSU says Willamette Valley soil is often a silty clay or clay loam. Tilling wet soil ruins its structure, OSU warns, so work days follow the weather. We shape the grade so water runs away from the house.
We moisten the soil just before the sod goes down, as OSU advises. Each piece goes green side up with the edges butted tight and the seams staggered. Then we roll the lawn to press the sod onto the soil.
OSU Extension recommends a mix of perennial ryegrass and fine fescue for sunny lawns west of the Cascades. The ryegrass fills in fast, and the fine fescue handles some shade. OSU lists tall fescue as a drought-tolerant grass for full sun. We pick the sod for the sun your lawn gets.
Grass needs sun. OSU says turfgrass will likely not grow well with less than 4 hours of direct sunlight a day. Western Oregon's mild, wet winters also feed moss, which peaks in early spring. That is how the lawn under the trees can be mostly moss by March.
When a spot cannot get that sun, OSU says redesigning it without turfgrass may be the best option. Artificial turf stays green under trees where grass fails. Poor drainage thins grass too, OSU notes. A backyard that is a mud pit all winter may need a French drain or a catch basin first.
OSU says most neglected lawns with decent grass cover can be saved without starting over. Overseeding fills thin spots by spreading seed over the lawn you already have. Lawn renovation goes further. We rake out the thatch and dead grass, then level low spots and reseed.
OSU names spring and fall as the best times to overseed. OSU's lawn guide calls mid-August to mid-September almost perfect for seed in the Willamette Valley. New seed needs daily water for at least two weeks.
When the lawn is mostly moss or weeds, or the grade is wrong, new sod is the cleaner fix. Once it roots in, our year-round maintenance program can pick up the mowing and fertilizer.
Call or text for a written quote. We work about 10 to 15 miles around Tualatin across the south and west side of the Portland metro.
(971) 772-9892From the first call or text to the finished work, here is how it goes.
Call or text (971) 772-9892 and tell us about the yard and where it is. Send photos if you like.
We come out to see the yard and where the water runs. For the maintenance program, we look over the lawn and the beds.
You get the quote in writing, with the work spelled out. Once you say yes, we set a start date, and work days follow the weather.
Then the work starts, whether that is an install, a build or your first maintenance visit. On a new landscape, the soil is prepped and graded before anything goes in the ground.
We take a final look at the work with you, and the site is cleaned up. Then we go over what comes next, like watering new sod or the date of the next visit.
Common questions about sod around Tualatin and the south and west metro. If yours is not here, call or text and ask.
New automatic sprinkler systems for lawns and drip lines for planting beds, planned zone by zone. Every system runs from a controller and starts at a backflow assembly.
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Mowing, edging, trimming, weeding, cleanups and four seasonal fertilizer applications on a 12-month program. The monthly rate stays the same in winter and in leaf season.
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Artificial turf lawns for backyards, side yards, play areas and dog runs, laid on a compacted rock base that drains. Turf stays green in the shade and through the dry summer.
Learn MoreNew plantings, lawns, paver patios, retaining walls and drainage all come from one company. We can keep up the yard we build on our maintenance program.
Our landscape maintenance program runs all year at a flat monthly rate. The rate stays level through the quiet winter months and the busy leaf season.
The base under a paver patio is compacted in layers before the first paver goes down. Retaining walls get drainage gravel and pipe behind them. We install the backflow assembly the code requires on every new sprinkler system.
Real reviews of our maintenance, sod, sprinkler, patio and fence work, 15 reviews on Google.
Carlos and team did a great job on our new paver patio and pathway. Communication was excellent and responses were quick. He shared examples of options and asked questions along the way to make sure we were getting what we wanted. We'll use them again for future projects without hesitation.
We had a great experience working with Carlos and his team. Carlos was professional, reliable, and easy to communicate with throughout the entire project. His pricing was very reasonable, and I really appreciated his attention to detail. He took the time to make sure the grading and sod installation were done correctly rather than rushing through the job. It’s clear Carlos takes pride in his work and cares about doing things well. We would absolutely hire him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for landscaping or yard work.
He was very good. Review our system and did an upgrade. Checked all sprayer heads and adjusted as needed. He was very professional and efficient. Great job. Would recommend he to anyone who has a sprinkler issue.
Tell us what the yard needs and which town it is in, and text us photos if you have them. Call or text (971) 772-9892 or use the form, and we will get back to you.
Tell us about the yard, the project or the maintenance you need and where it is. We look at the yard and put the quote in writing.
