At Patio Outdoor Solutions, we specialize in designing outdoor living spaces that are both beautiful and functional. We offer a range of services including 2D and 3D landscape renderings: Pools, spas, decks, patios, outdoor structures, fire features, landscape lighting, retaining walls, water features, plants, landscape rock, mulch, and boulders. We also offer an exterior paint visualizer to help you envision your home. Let’s work together to create your dream outdoor project!
At Patio Outdoor Solutions, we specialize in designing outdoor living spaces that are both beautiful and functional. We offer a range of services including 2D and 3D landscape renderings: Pools, spas, decks, patios, outdoor structures, fire features, landscape lighting, retaining walls, water features, plants, landscape rock, mulch, and boulders. We also offer an exterior paint visualizer to help you envision your home. Let’s work together to create your dream outdoor project!
With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you and welcome your questions. Thank you for your interest!
"Amazing work done. We are extremely happy with the design, installation and especially the finished product."
Ed H on July 2022
With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you and welcome your questions. Thank you for your interest!
"Amazing work done. We are extremely happy with the design, installation and especially the finished product."
Ed H on July 2022
Local family owned excavation,land management and site work pro!
"Definitely knocked it out of the ball park!! He graded and re-rocked my driveway where water won’t wash out. Best money spent! Thanks again"
Josh b on August 2024
Local family owned excavation,land management and site work pro!
"Definitely knocked it out of the ball park!! He graded and re-rocked my driveway where water won’t wash out. Best money spent! Thanks again"
Josh b on August 2024
Family owned and operated company built on experience and trust. It's our mission to do it right the first time with attention to detail and the the desire to please. Since 1997, our professionals have been landscaping homes throughout the Northland. We are a family owned and operated business, therefore we all take great pride in our work and accomodating the customer’s needs. We have built our reputation on quality and excellent customer service. A Handyman & A Greenthumb LLC prides itself on offering a professional experience from start to finish with a strong attention to detail with every step of your project. Throughout the design and installation process you will be meeting with experienced professionals that have worked within the industry for many years. Once the design phase of the process is complete & approved. We have an experienced installation crew that is ready to transform your space into one that you can enjoy with family and friends for years to come. We look forward to meeting you and introducing you to the staff at A Handyman & A Greenthumb. Award winning.
"They're good, price a bit high, they did a good job like they always do."
Don W on September 2022
Family owned and operated company built on experience and trust. It's our mission to do it right the first time with attention to detail and the the desire to please. Since 1997, our professionals have been landscaping homes throughout the Northland. We are a family owned and operated business, therefore we all take great pride in our work and accomodating the customer’s needs. We have built our reputation on quality and excellent customer service. A Handyman & A Greenthumb LLC prides itself on offering a professional experience from start to finish with a strong attention to detail with every step of your project. Throughout the design and installation process you will be meeting with experienced professionals that have worked within the industry for many years. Once the design phase of the process is complete & approved. We have an experienced installation crew that is ready to transform your space into one that you can enjoy with family and friends for years to come. We look forward to meeting you and introducing you to the staff at A Handyman & A Greenthumb. Award winning.
"They're good, price a bit high, they did a good job like they always do."
Don W on September 2022
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!
"They were quick, efficient, and did a great job"
Dan C on December 2024
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!
"They were quick, efficient, and did a great job"
Dan C on December 2024
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Absolutely FANTASTIC! I would ask this company to do any job within any area of their expertise in that I trust them so completely! Communication is stellar, respect for the customer & the customer’s wishes is unmatched. I’ve rarely ever seen such hard workers who use every minute of time & consistently have the kindest of attitudes towards the job. This company has legitimately earned our highest respect & I reiterate that we will call on them for any & all future jobs!"
Marylin S on October 2024
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Absolutely FANTASTIC! I would ask this company to do any job within any area of their expertise in that I trust them so completely! Communication is stellar, respect for the customer & the customer’s wishes is unmatched. I’ve rarely ever seen such hard workers who use every minute of time & consistently have the kindest of attitudes towards the job. This company has legitimately earned our highest respect & I reiterate that we will call on them for any & all future jobs!"
Marylin S on October 2024
Triple M Dirt work offers excavation service. We dig and trench to install pipes, fix drainage. We regrade to fix eyesores in your yard like divots, tree stumps, etc. 7 years of operating excavators and skid steers, installing communication pipes to sewer and new water lines.
"Seemed like an honest hard working guy."
Seth B on March 2025
Triple M Dirt work offers excavation service. We dig and trench to install pipes, fix drainage. We regrade to fix eyesores in your yard like divots, tree stumps, etc. 7 years of operating excavators and skid steers, installing communication pipes to sewer and new water lines.
"Seemed like an honest hard working guy."
Seth B on March 2025
You Grow We Mow it ! Mowing Fall/Spring clean up Mulching landscaping trimming Roof and gutter clean up and more ...
"Juan mows my lawn weekly and also provided services for aeration and overseeding for the Fall after the heat had killed a lot of my grass."
LaTicia A on October 2024
You Grow We Mow it ! Mowing Fall/Spring clean up Mulching landscaping trimming Roof and gutter clean up and more ...
"Juan mows my lawn weekly and also provided services for aeration and overseeding for the Fall after the heat had killed a lot of my grass."
LaTicia A on October 2024
Family owned & operated.
"Mr. Barrett was sensational. My home is 35 years old, and the faucet handle was so badly corroded that it was difficult even to turn off the water. In spite of the corrosion and difficulty in removing the old fixture and installing the new one, Mr. Barrett never lost his patience and continued to work on the fixture at a time when most plumbers probably would have given up and tried to sell me lots of expensive new piping. I used Handyman Barrett for the first time just one week ago for an entirely different project, and I will certainly call him again for any home projects."
AVRAHAM L on May 2019
Family owned & operated.
"Mr. Barrett was sensational. My home is 35 years old, and the faucet handle was so badly corroded that it was difficult even to turn off the water. In spite of the corrosion and difficulty in removing the old fixture and installing the new one, Mr. Barrett never lost his patience and continued to work on the fixture at a time when most plumbers probably would have given up and tried to sell me lots of expensive new piping. I used Handyman Barrett for the first time just one week ago for an entirely different project, and I will certainly call him again for any home projects."
AVRAHAM L on May 2019
We are a locally owned and operated business with over 37 years of experience in the construction industry. We are a company based on Quality & Integrity. We believe honesty is the best policy.
"This company was referred by a friend who had used them for flips in the past and had positive experiences. Perhaps it was due to Randy not being available during our job to run things, but we had an absolutely terrible experience. Long story short, I'd give the final work product a C, and that may be generous. Orlando regularly cut corners or ignored issues, which led to multiple redos. Project was way over schedule and extremely stressful. We were also treated terribly by Jackie, who accused of us lying and being too picky. Long version... We had a pretty straightforward kitchen update, new granite, backsplash, repoly on cabinets and a new wet bar/cabinet to replace a desk. Demo went well and took about a week, then we waited 3 weeks (with no working kitchen) for granite. We had to contact the granite sub directly to get any updates and schedule installation. The initial backsplash install (subway tile) was absolutely terrible and amateurish. No miter cuts on shluter and raw edges on all outside corners. On first redo, Orlando tried to cut corners to reduce tile replacement, so it still looked terrible. Third attempt, not great, but acceptable. Throughout entirety of backsplash installs, no supervisor came to our house to direct the work, so it was left to us to work with Orlando and try to problem solve to correct the problems. After waiting 8 weeks beyond the originally promised date for the cabinet, they installed it in the wrong place and it was not centered under the existing hanging cabinet. We did not notice this until the backsplash was installed and it became obvious. When talking to Orlando about it, he said he noticed it before installing the backsplash. So I guess he was just hoping we wouldn't notice? Another corner cut. To reduce rework, we agreed to moving the upper cabinet and redoing the top row of backsplash. Not ideal, but acceptable. Then came the repoly of the cabinets. After initial application, we noticed several drips and brush marks. Showed them to Orlando and he attempted to fix. Result was so much worse! Next day, I get a final invoice. No walk through as indicated in the contract. When I explained the new issues with the poly, Jackie accused of us making up the issues and just trying to skirt the last payment. No supervisor had been to our house to inspect the work and she's accusing us of lying! In the back and forth, she starts by stating neither me or my wife were there to inspect the work. When I point out that I was working from home all day, she says she was misinformed and then the story changes to I was standing over Orlando watching him work. Also not true as I was working in my basement office and Orlando left without telling me. So who is lying at this point? Then she simply demands final payment, completely ignoring our complaints. I demand that a supervisor finally come to our house to actually review the work, so Dustin finally does. Guess what, he confirms our complaints were valid and indicates the method Orlando was using to apply poly to the cabinets was wrong. So Orlando reworks them again. We're still not happy with the final product, but decided to pay the invoice and cut our losses, because it was obviously not going to get any better. One other note...every time payment came due, we'd get an invoice emailed to us late in the week with demand for immediate payment so they could make payroll. This company has been in business for 30+ years and they can't make payroll unless they get my $3k payment on Friday? This is either a lie or an indicator of a poorly managed and struggling company. Either answer is a big red flag! Now bring on the response to this review that will undoubtedly blame us and include a bunch of excuses. We got plenty of those throughout the nearly 4 months our project took to complete."
Mark E on August 2021
We are a locally owned and operated business with over 37 years of experience in the construction industry. We are a company based on Quality & Integrity. We believe honesty is the best policy.
"This company was referred by a friend who had used them for flips in the past and had positive experiences. Perhaps it was due to Randy not being available during our job to run things, but we had an absolutely terrible experience. Long story short, I'd give the final work product a C, and that may be generous. Orlando regularly cut corners or ignored issues, which led to multiple redos. Project was way over schedule and extremely stressful. We were also treated terribly by Jackie, who accused of us lying and being too picky. Long version... We had a pretty straightforward kitchen update, new granite, backsplash, repoly on cabinets and a new wet bar/cabinet to replace a desk. Demo went well and took about a week, then we waited 3 weeks (with no working kitchen) for granite. We had to contact the granite sub directly to get any updates and schedule installation. The initial backsplash install (subway tile) was absolutely terrible and amateurish. No miter cuts on shluter and raw edges on all outside corners. On first redo, Orlando tried to cut corners to reduce tile replacement, so it still looked terrible. Third attempt, not great, but acceptable. Throughout entirety of backsplash installs, no supervisor came to our house to direct the work, so it was left to us to work with Orlando and try to problem solve to correct the problems. After waiting 8 weeks beyond the originally promised date for the cabinet, they installed it in the wrong place and it was not centered under the existing hanging cabinet. We did not notice this until the backsplash was installed and it became obvious. When talking to Orlando about it, he said he noticed it before installing the backsplash. So I guess he was just hoping we wouldn't notice? Another corner cut. To reduce rework, we agreed to moving the upper cabinet and redoing the top row of backsplash. Not ideal, but acceptable. Then came the repoly of the cabinets. After initial application, we noticed several drips and brush marks. Showed them to Orlando and he attempted to fix. Result was so much worse! Next day, I get a final invoice. No walk through as indicated in the contract. When I explained the new issues with the poly, Jackie accused of us making up the issues and just trying to skirt the last payment. No supervisor had been to our house to inspect the work and she's accusing us of lying! In the back and forth, she starts by stating neither me or my wife were there to inspect the work. When I point out that I was working from home all day, she says she was misinformed and then the story changes to I was standing over Orlando watching him work. Also not true as I was working in my basement office and Orlando left without telling me. So who is lying at this point? Then she simply demands final payment, completely ignoring our complaints. I demand that a supervisor finally come to our house to actually review the work, so Dustin finally does. Guess what, he confirms our complaints were valid and indicates the method Orlando was using to apply poly to the cabinets was wrong. So Orlando reworks them again. We're still not happy with the final product, but decided to pay the invoice and cut our losses, because it was obviously not going to get any better. One other note...every time payment came due, we'd get an invoice emailed to us late in the week with demand for immediate payment so they could make payroll. This company has been in business for 30+ years and they can't make payroll unless they get my $3k payment on Friday? This is either a lie or an indicator of a poorly managed and struggling company. Either answer is a big red flag! Now bring on the response to this review that will undoubtedly blame us and include a bunch of excuses. We got plenty of those throughout the nearly 4 months our project took to complete."
Mark E on August 2021
Seeding is less expensive up front compared to sod installation. However, sod provides an instant lawn with minimal maintenance, while seeded lawns require extended care and can take up to two years to fully establish.
“To determine how much sod you need, first calculate your yard’s total area by sketching your layout and multiplying each section’s length by its width. Standard sod pieces measure 2 feet by 1½ feet, and one pallet covers 450 square feet. Divide your total square footage by this pallet coverage figure and consult your sod provider for precise estimates to ensure you purchase the correct amount.”
“New sod develops a strong root system within 10 to 14 days, so it is not ready for heavy use until this period is complete. Do not walk on or disturb the sod during this critical phase, as premature activity delays healthy rooting. Allow the grass to settle firmly to secure long-term lawn durability.”
“You can begin limited, careful use of your lawn two weeks after installation to allow initial rooting. However, refrain from heavy traffic or frequent mowing until six weeks have passed and the roots have fully anchored the sod. Consistent watering during this period is essential to promote robust development and long-term stability.”
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“The best time to install sod is during spring or fall. These seasons offer optimal temperatures and moisture levels that ensure rapid rooting and strong establishment. Avoid installing sod in winter when the ground is frozen or in summer when extreme heat can dehydrate the grass, as proper conditions are critical for a durable lawn.”