A new lawn changes the look of a property almost overnight. Ruben’s installs new lawns for homes, rentals and commercial properties of any size or shape, including the drainage and irrigation that keep them healthy.
Your lawn options
Hydroseeding
A slurry of grass seed and mulch is sprayed onto the area, usually in a few hours. It lets you choose grass types, reshape the lawn and blend new grass into existing patches. The mulch helps hold soil against wind and water erosion, and small tufts of grass can appear within days.
Sod
Pre-grown grass rolled out like a carpet for an instant lawn. It keeps growing once it is installed and can be cut to the exact size of your property.
Artificial turf
A low-maintenance, budget-friendly alternative to natural grass. Like sod, it is cut to fit your property and installs in a few hours.
Drainage and irrigation
We install drainage and irrigation before the lawn goes in, so you do not have to dig it back up later. Options include French drains and flush-mounted sprinklers, designed to cut water use and keep the lawn healthy.
- French drains for soggy areas
- Flush sprinkler systems
- Irrigation designed to save water
How an installation goes
- Site visit and estimateWe look at your property and talk through your goals.
- PreparationThe ground is cleared, graded and prepared. See lawn preparation.
- Drainage and irrigationInstalled before the lawn if your site needs them.
- Seeding, sod or turfWe install the lawn you chose.
- AftercareWe tell you how to water and care for it, and we can keep it up for you with our lawn care service.
Seed, sod or turf: how to choose
- Seed costs less and suits shady areas, but takes longer to fill in
- Sod gives you an instant lawn and suits sunny areas
- Artificial turf needs little upkeep and suits tough spots
- Not sure? Call and we will help you choose
Recent lawn installs
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Sod install
Laying sod beside a new driveway
Sod at townhomes
Artificial turf yard
New lawn and asphalt driveway
Graded soil ready for a lawnWhy choose Ruben’s?
Ruben’s is a family-owned crew serving Whatcom County since 2009. We handle preparation, installation, drainage and upkeep, so one company can do it all.
Lawn Installation FAQs
How long does installation take?
Hydroseeding and artificial turf usually take a few hours once the ground is ready. Sod goes down quickly too. Preparation time depends on your site.
Can you install commercial lawns?
Yes. We install lawns for commercial properties of any size or shape.
How soon can we use the new lawn?
Keep traffic off until the lawn has rooted. We will give you guidance for your lawn type.
Do you handle drainage and irrigation too?
Yes. We install both before the lawn so it gets off to a good start.