Bare dirt by the driveway. Thin patches under the shade tree. A whole yard that never came back. We prepare the ground the right way, lay fresh sod, and show you how to water it so it takes root.
Sod is easy to lay and easy to lay badly. The work under the grass is what makes it last.
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We walk the yard with you
We look at the bare spots and figure out why the grass quit there. Too much shade, too much foot traffic, or water that sits after a rain. Then we tell you straight what will grow. No pushy sales, ever.
2
We get the ground ready
Old grass and weeds come out. We break up the packed dirt so roots have somewhere to go, then rake the bed smooth and level so every piece lies flat.
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We lay it and water it in
Pieces go down tight, seam to seam, cut clean along your beds and walks. We soak it before we leave and hand you a simple watering schedule.
What's Included
Whole yards and small patches
A brand new lawn, front, back, or both
Patching bare spots, worn paths and thin shady areas
Old grass and weeds cleared out before we start
Ground loosened and raked smooth so the sod lies flat
Clean cuts around beds, trees, walkways and mailboxes
Scraps hauled off and the drive blown clean before we go
New sod fits right in with the rest of the yard. Take a look at our recent work, or see everything we do for homes.
Every yard is a little different. Here is the plain-English version, and we will tell you which one fits yours.
St. Augustine
The one most folks around here already have. Wide, soft blades and a deep green color. It puts up with shade better than the others, so it is usually the answer under a big oak. It does like a good drink of water.
Bermuda
Fine, thin blades and a tight carpet look. It wants full sun most of the day. Tough stuff, so it holds up to kids, dogs and ball games. It will thin out fast in heavy shade.
Zoysia
Thick and dense, and soft on bare feet. It takes some sun and some shade, and it stays neat between mowings. It fills in slower than the others, so give it a little patience.
Sometimes the right answer is one grass in the sunny front yard and a different one in the shady back. We will say so if that is the case.
The First Few Weeks
Water it, and it will root
New sod lives or dies on water. It is simple, and we write it down and leave it with you before we pull out of the drive.
Week one and two: water every day, mornings are best. Keep the sod and the dirt under it damp, not soggy.
Week three and four: every other day, a little longer each time. That pulls the roots down deep.
After that: a good soak two or three times a week is plenty.
Stay off it while it roots. Keep the kids and the dog on the old lawn for a couple of weeks.
Wait to mow until a corner holds when you give it a tug. Usually two to three weeks. Set the mower high that first time.
If a spot looks off, call us. We would rather answer the phone than have you worry about it.
What Neighbors Say
5.0 stars on Google
“Pinewoods Landscaping did an incredible job for us. From start to finish they were professional, dependable, and clearly take a lot of pride in their work. The attention to detail and quality of the finished project truly exceeded our expectations.”
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Jaime Fitzgerald
Google review
“Their attention to detail and clear communication throughout the project exceeded my expectations. Even though it was a small job, they treated me like a top priority from start to finish.”
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Keri Elliott
Google review
“Kaden did an excellent job on my flowerbeds around my pool. He pays attention to details and I am very happy with the results. I am using him on my next project.”