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Laying new sod to create a stunning lawn is both an art and a science, and our highly
trained sod installation team has perfected both. View photos of our sod installation projects.

Sod Installation
Laying new sod to create a stunning lawn is both an art and a science, and our highly
trained sod installation team has perfected both.

The sod we use is of the very highest grade available and we offer a variety of different
grasses and turf. After examining the site, we will advise you on the particular type of lawn
we recommend for your property.

Once we determine the best choice for your
landscape, we will prepare the site to ensure
proper drainage.

The sod is expertly laid to ensure that a firm
bond between the sod and the soil is achieved.

The sod is laid with careful consideration of the
surrounding walkways and buildings, following
gradients and curves to ensure visual and
aesthetically beautiful lines.

Our sod laying team takes great care in their work, laying each piece by hand.

When we have finished laying the sod, we will carefully roll the new lawn to ensure that it
will be perfectly level when we are through.

The finished product that we hand over to you,
our client, never fails to please.

A rich green lawn that is beautifully contoured
and immaculately sculpted immediately enhances
the beauty and value of your property.

Sod comes in several varieties. Some prefer
shade, others prefer sun, and others perform
well in high traffic areas. If you are thinking about
ordering or planting sod, it’s important to know
the difference between the varieties. That way,
you’ll be able to achieve the lawn you desire in
the most cost-effective and timely manner.

Some turf choices for Central Florida:

Bermuda

Bermuda grass is one of the best choices for a hot, sunny climate.

BENEFITS:
Bermuda is the most popular of sod grasses available. It is widely used because of its low maintenance requirements and its
good tolerance to regional weather conditions. It is a rapidly spreading variety that becomes extremely dominant and
discourages weeds if maintained properly. Bermuda takes root very quickly and grows well in clay conditions.

It needs less water than other grasses, and its ability to withstand frequent traffic contributes to its desirability. Bermuda sod
provides a green dense luster in the growing season and reverts to a light wheat color during its dormant period in the winter
months. It is a favorite of golf courses, and again, if maintained properly gives a beautiful appearance.

RECOMMENDED SUNLIGHT:

10-12 hours per day

PRO'S:

•Least Expensive of the Five Sod Types

•Low Overall Maintenance

•Highest Tolerance to Sunlight

•Good Tolerance to Traffic

•Takes Root and Spreads Rapidly

•Aggressive Growth

•Grows Well in Clay

CON'S:

•Loses Color During Winter Dormancy

Zoysia

When properly cared for, Zoysia's appearance is impeccable, but if not properly maintained, it can gain a semi-dormant look.
Zoysia has been referred to as the Premier sod. When at its best, Zoysia looks nothing short of spectacular. It is a
slow-growing, fine-textured, dense turf grass.

Maintenance is similar to that of Bermuda sod; however, Zoysia requires less mowing during the growing season than the
other types. It is generally resistant to weeds and can tolerate a high volume of traffic. When properly cared for, Zoysia's
appearance is impeccable, but if not properly maintained, it can gain a semi-dormant look.

Some types of Zoysia sod available are MEYERS, EMERALD, and ZEON

Palmetto and St. Augustine

Palmetto is a native St. Augustine cultivar selected for better color and finer texture. Palmetto St. Augustine demonstrates
superior shade, cold, frost, heat, and drought tolerance. This versatile turfgrass is used across the southern United States
from the Carolinas to California under a wide range of climate and soil conditions making it the ideal choice for residential and
commercial use.

Palmetto is rapidly becoming accepted as a landscaping standard as it has been used in thousands of lawns since 1994.
Please note that like all turfgrass, Palmetto St. Augustine is a living plant, not a miracle grass. When properly maintained,
however, Palmetto St. Augustine will deliver years of an aesthetically pleasing and functional lawn.

RECOMMENDED SUNLIGHT:

10 - 12 hours per day

PRO'S

■Moderate to excellent durability

■Excellent shade-tolerant properties

■Grows and spreads fast

■High heat and salt tolerance

CON'S

■Can have excessive thatch buildup

■Poor cool weather tolerance (Below freezing can even kill the grass)

Centipede

Centipede is a warm season grass. Its most favorable attribute is its low maintenance requirement. It requires less mowing
than the other sod types, and is highly resistant to weeds.

Although it has a strong growth habit, it is slow to replenish weak areas and is not as traffic tolerant as Bermuda. Centipede
can tolerate a moderate amount of shade, but does its best in full sun.

The color is normally paler than other sod types and requires a consistent watering schedule to achieve a lush green
appearance. Like Bermuda, it goes into dormancy during the winter.

RECOMMENDED SUNLIGHT:

7-8 hours per day

PRO'S

•Low Maintenance

•Grows Well in Poor Soil

•Requires Less Mowing

•High Resistance to Weeds

CON'S

•Builds a Heavy Thatch

•Course Texture

•Appearance Not as Lush as Other Grasses

Zoysia has been referred to as the Premier sod. When at its best, Zoysia
looks nothing short of spectacular. It is a slow-growing, fine-textured,
dense turf grass. Maintenance is similar to that of Bermuda sod;
however, Zoysia requires less mowing during the growing season than
the other types. It is generally resistant to weeds and can tolerate a high
volume of traffic.