An instant lawn, done right
Sod is the fastest way from dirt to lawn: fresh-cut grass, laid the same day it is harvested, rooted and growing within weeks. We handle the whole job — killing or removing the old lawn, grading for drainage, laying the sod tight with staggered seams, and rolling it so every piece touches soil.
The right grass for your yard
We install St. Augustine for most Orlando yards — it handles the shade under live oaks and repairs itself fast. For full-sun yards where you want that tight, manicured carpet look, we install Zoysia. We will tell you honestly which one your yard's sun and soil can support before you spend a dollar.
Grading matters as much as the grass
Sod laid on bumpy, poorly drained ground becomes a bumpy, poorly drained lawn. We grade so water flows away from the house and off the lawn, fill low spots that would become puddles, and set the final height so the sod meets your driveway and sidewalks cleanly.
How It Works
- Free on-site quote. We walk your yard, measure the area, check sun and shade patterns, and look at drainage. You get a written quote — no guesswork, no “we'll see.”
- Pick the grass together. St. Augustine for shade and toughness, Zoysia for full sun and a manicured look. We tell you honestly which one your yard can support. The wrong grass in the wrong spot dies no matter how well it is installed.
- Clear the old lawn. We kill or strip the failed lawn and remove the debris. Sod laid over dead grass is a shortcut that fails — we do not take it.
- Grade for drainage. We smooth bumps, fill low spots, and set the slope so water flows away from your house. This step decides whether your new lawn drains or puddles for the next ten years.
- Lay it fresh, same day. Sod arrives fresh-cut and goes down the same day — staggered seams like brickwork, edges cut tight, then rolled so every piece makes full contact with the soil.
- Aftercare plan and check-back. We leave you a simple watering schedule and come back to check that the sod is rooting. Most lawns are rooted and ready for normal care within a month.
St. Augustine or Zoysia: the honest guide
St. Augustine is Orlando's default for good reason. It tolerates the shade under live oaks and palms, establishes fast, and repairs damage aggressively — a bare spot fills itself in. It wants to be mowed tall (3.5–4 inches) and it is the thirstier of the two.
Zoysia is the showpiece grass: dense, fine-bladed, and gorgeous when maintained. It needs full sun — at least six good hours — and a lower mow (2–2.5 inches). It establishes slower and costs more, but it crowds out weeds better than anything once it is in.
What we will not do: sell you Zoysia for a shady yard because it costs more. If your lot is under oak canopy, St. Augustine is the answer and we will say so.
Watering new sod in Orlando heat
New sod lives or dies on water, and Orlando heat is unforgiving. The schedule is simple: weeks 1–2, water daily — enough to keep the sod and the top inch of soil damp, usually in the early morning. Weeks 3–4, taper to every other day as roots grab hold. After a month, switch to deep, less-frequent watering like an established lawn.
The number one killer of new sod is underwatering in week one. The number two killer is watering at night, which invites fungus in our humidity. Morning watering, every time. We leave the full schedule in writing and check back to make sure the sod is rooting.
HOAs and sod projects
Many Orlando HOAs require approval before you change the landscaping — including re-sodding. The approval is usually simple (grass type and project dates), but skipping it can mean a violation letter on a brand-new lawn. We will tell you what your HOA typically asks for, and we can time the install around your approval. We also keep the job site clean daily, which keeps neighbors and boards happy.
Aftercare that keeps it alive
Stay off the new sod for two to three weeks while roots establish. The first mow is light — just a trim off the top, never more than a third of the blade. Hold off on fertilizer for the first month; the sod farm fed it before harvest, and early feeding mostly feeds weeds. By week four, most lawns are rooted, green, and ready for a normal care routine — which is a great time to start weekly mowing. Call (301) 679-9193 or send the form for a free quote — no pressure, no obligation.