Sod Varieties
Floratam St. Augustine
St. Augustine has been the gold standard of Florida lawns for decades. It thrives in warm weather and will go dormant in the cold. Floratam St. Augustine has a coarse texture and wide, long blades. An irrigation system and maintenance are required to keep a healthy lawn.
It is dark green in color and a great option for residential lawns. It thrives in full sun with a quality irrigation system. This type of sod can tolerate moderate cold temperatures and can be identified by its thick, full, blades.
Argentine Bahia
Bahia has become a popular, low-maintenance lawn grass that performs well with limited water. Along with being drought resistant, it is also more resistant to disease and insects than most other varieties.
It is drought tolerant with a thin blade and a deep root system. Irrigation is not required, making this a popular option for replacing high-maintenance lawns and pastures.
Empire Zoysia
Empire Zoysia is a medium-bladed, dark green, soft grass. It is a very attractive turf grass for any high end residential or commercial property. It will turn brown in freezing conditions and will return to its natural green color in spring. Irrigation is recommended.
It is a medium-bladed, slow-growing grass that is fairly drought tolerant and grows well in sunny, lightly-shaded areas.
