Sod Installation & Lawn Renovation

Why Choose Sod Over Seed

When you need a new lawn, sod provides instant results. Instead of waiting months for grass seed to germinate and fill in, you get a complete lawn in a single day. This matters in Florida where erosion, weeds, and weather can sabotage seeded lawns before they ever get established.

Sod also gives you more control over the grass variety you're getting. You know exactly what type of grass you're installing and what it will look like. With seed, germination is unpredictable, especially in our climate. Sod establishes quickly, usually ready for light use within 2 to 3 weeks. A seeded lawn might take 6 months or longer to reach that point, if it succeeds at all.

Our Sod Installation Process

Professional sod installation is about more than just laying down grass. Proper site preparation makes the difference between sod that thrives and sod that fails. Here's our complete process:

• Site assessment and grass variety selection
• Removal of old grass and debris
• Soil preparation including grading and amendment
• Fresh, high-quality sod delivery and installation
• Precise fitting around obstacles and borders
• Initial watering and establishment care instructions
• Follow-up monitoring to ensure proper rooting

We start by removing your existing lawn or vegetation. Then we grade the soil to ensure proper drainage away from your home. Poor grading is one of the main causes of lawn failure. We also amend the soil with organic matter and nutrients to give the new sod the best possible start.

Choosing the Right Grass for Doral

Not all grass varieties perform equally in South Florida. The right choice depends on your sun exposure, how you use your yard, and how much maintenance you want to do. We help you select the grass that fits your specific situation.

St. Augustine is the most common choice in Doral because it handles our climate well, tolerates some shade, and creates a lush, carpet-like lawn. Floratam is a popular St. Augustine variety that resists chinch bugs. Palmetto is another option that stays greener in winter and has better shade tolerance. For high-traffic areas or sports use, Bermuda grass is incredibly durable and recovers quickly from wear.

Zoysia is gaining popularity for its fine texture and lower maintenance needs once established. It uses less water than St. Augustine and needs less frequent mowing. However, it establishes more slowly. We'll evaluate your property's sun exposure, drainage, and your maintenance preferences to recommend the best grass variety. Once installed, proper care from our lawn maintenance services keeps it looking great.

Lawn Renovation for Failing Grass

Sometimes your existing lawn just can't be saved with fertilization and care. Severe pest damage, disease, poor grass variety choices, or drainage problems can leave you with a patchy, thin lawn that looks terrible no matter what you do. That's when renovation makes sense.

Lawn renovation can be complete replacement with new sod or targeted repairs in the worst areas. We assess the condition of your existing turf and the underlying causes of failure. If the problems are fixable, we'll tell you. If starting over makes more sense, we'll explain why.

Renovation also gives you the opportunity to improve other aspects of your lawn. We can regrade to fix drainage issues, upgrade your irrigation system for better coverage, or adjust bed lines to create more usable lawn space. Think of it as hitting the reset button on your lawn with a plan to prevent the same problems from happening again. Many renovation projects also include updates to surrounding landscape features for a complete transformation.

Establishing and Caring for New Sod

New sod needs special care during its first few weeks. The grass has been cut from its growing field and needs to establish roots into your soil. This period is critical. Proper watering makes the difference between sod that thrives and sod that fails.

For the first two weeks, new sod needs frequent watering to keep it moist while roots grow into the soil. We provide detailed watering instructions and follow up to ensure everything is establishing properly. After about three weeks, you can reduce watering frequency as the grass becomes established.

Your first mowing should happen once the grass reaches about 3 inches tall, usually 2 to 3 weeks after installation. Don't cut more than one-third of the height at once. After the first month, your new lawn can be treated like an established lawn with regular mowing, fertilization, and routine care. The investment you make in proper sod installation pays off with years of beautiful, healthy grass.

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