Sod Installation & Lawn Renovation
Get a beautiful green lawn instantly with professional sod installation, or renovate your existing lawn back to health.
When Should You Install New Sod?
Sometimes a lawn is beyond simple repair. If more than 50% of your yard is weeds, bare patches, or dead grass, renovation with new sod is often the most practical solution. Starting fresh gives you an even, healthy lawn in just a few weeks instead of struggling with a failing one for months or years.
Sod is also the right choice when you need results quickly. Maybe you're selling your home and need instant curb appeal. Perhaps you're hosting an outdoor event and want your yard to look perfect. Or you just moved into a new house with a dirt yard and want usable outdoor space right away. New sod gives you a mature-looking lawn immediately.
Another reason to consider sod is consistency. When you seed a lawn, germination can be patchy, and you might end up with an uneven mix of grass types. Sod gives you uniform coverage from day one. You choose the grass variety you want, and that's exactly what you get across your entire yard.
Our Sod Installation Process
Installing sod correctly is crucial. Poor installation leads to brown spots, uneven growth, and long-term problems. Here's how we ensure your new lawn thrives:
- •Site Preparation: Remove existing grass, weeds, and debris down to bare soil
- •Soil Testing & Amendment: Test soil and add necessary nutrients and organic matter
- •Grading: Level and slope the soil for proper drainage away from structures
- •Sod Selection: Choose grass variety suited to your sun exposure and use
- •Installation: Lay fresh sod within 24 hours of harvest, tight seams, no gaps
- •Rolling: Roll the sod to ensure good soil contact and eliminate air pockets
- •Initial Watering: Thoroughly water immediately after installation
We work quickly because sod is living plant material that needs to be installed fresh. Most residential installations are completed in 1-2 days. If you're adding new sod, we can also coordinate with our irrigation team to ensure your new lawn gets proper watering from day one.
Choosing the Right Grass for South Gate
South Gate's climate supports several excellent grass varieties. The right choice depends on your sun exposure, water availability, and how you use your yard. Here are the most popular options:
Bermuda Grass: The most common choice in our area. It loves full sun, handles foot traffic well, and stays green with moderate water. Goes dormant and brown in winter but bounces back in spring. Perfect for active families.
Tall Fescue: Stays green year-round and tolerates some shade. Uses a bit more water than Bermuda but handles heat well. Good choice if you have trees or want consistent color all year.
St. Augustine: Thick, lush grass that handles shade better than most. Requires more water and doesn't tolerate heavy traffic as well. Best for front yards or less-used areas where appearance is the priority.
We'll help you choose based on your specific conditions and preferences. If you're also planning other improvements, our landscape design team can create a complete plan that includes your new lawn.
Lawn Renovation Without Full Replacement
Not every struggling lawn needs complete replacement. Sometimes renovation can bring it back to health. This involves aerating, overseeding, fertilizing, and improving soil conditions. It costs less than new sod but takes longer to see full results.
We'll honestly assess your lawn and recommend whether renovation or replacement makes more sense for your situation and budget. Both options work, but the right choice depends on your lawn's current condition and your timeline. Either way, ongoing lawn maintenance keeps it looking great long-term.
Ready for a Beautiful New Lawn?
Let's discuss sod installation or lawn renovation options for your property. Get your free estimate today.
(213) 527-1072