Sod Selection Guide
Lush & Green
Instant Lawn
Sod is the
perfect option for an instant, dense green lawn without the wait and risk of
planting grass seed. It provides a place to relax, play with the kids or let
the pup out to run. There are many types of sod that do well in our region. All the sod sold at Pike Nurseries is grown in Georgia so it perfectly acclimated to the Southeast. Here's a guide to selecting the best sod for your yard.
Warm Season Sod
Most lawns in the
Southeast use a warm season sod. These are sods that work well in our climate tolerating the heat, humidity, and most have drought resistance. It's best to lay warm season
sod during its growing season which is mid-spring through summer.
Zoysia Zeon Sod
Most popular! This Southern sod with dense growth, soft texture, and deep green color. Slow-growing which means you'll mow less.
- Full to partial sun; the most shade tolerant
- Dark green color
- Thin blade (fine texture)
- Slow-growing
- Brown/dormant in winter
- Drought tolerant
Zoysia El Toro Sod
The most
drought tolerant Zoysia sod with medium/coarse blades and dark green color.
Tolerates heavy traffic from pets & kids.
- Full to partial sun; medium shade tolerance
- Dark green color
- Medium blade (coarse texture)
- Brown/dormant in winter
- Most drought tolerant
Centipede Sod
A low-maintenance
sod that is naturally short and slow growing. Bright green coarse blades can take medium to heavy traffic.
- Full sun
- Bright green color
- Medium blade (coarse texture)
- Brown/dormant in winter
- Drought tolerant
Bermuda Tifway 419 Sod
A great
all-around sod for landscapes with dark green, thin blades. A durable Bermudagrass
sod that can take heavy traffic and recovers quickly.
- Full sun
- Dark green color
- Thin blade (fine texture)
- Brown/dormant in winter
Bermuda TifGrand Sod
A great sod for
landscapes or even golf courses with the darkest green, thin blades. A durable sod
that can take heavy traffic.
- Full sun to partial shade
- Darkest green color
- Thin blade (fine texture)
- Brown/dormant in winter
- High foot traffic tolerance
Bermuda TifTuf Sod
Bred at the University
of Georgia, TifTuf is the fastest Bermuda sod to establish roots, plus it has high
drought resistance while keeping its color and quality. Uses 38% less water
than other Bermudas. Fastest to green up in spring.
- Full sun to partial shade
- Bright green color
- Thin blade (fine texture)
- Brown/dormant in winter
Cool Season Sod
Enjoy a green
lawn year round with a cool season sod like Fescue. It can withstand cold
freezes and bounce back. Without the same heat tolerance as a warm season sod, Fescue needs more
regular water and reseeding. It's best to lay cool season sod once
the temperatures cool off in fall through early winter.
Fescue Sod
The ultimate
cool season sod for the Southeast. A great, lush sod with a deep green color
year-round. Over-seeding is highly recommended.
- Full sun to partial shade
- Bright green color
- Medium blade (coarse texture)
- Green year-round
