Warm-season sod varieties handle Durham’s hot, humid summers better than cool-season grass, which is why they are the standard choice for new lawns in the area. We match sod type to your yard’s sun exposure and intended use, whether that is a low-maintenance lawn or a high-traffic play area.
Old growth is cleared and soil graded before a single piece of sod goes down, so the lawn has a level, even base.
We select sod varieties based on your yard's actual sun exposure and how the space gets used, not a one-size default.
You leave with a specific watering and mowing schedule for the first few weeks, not general advice.
We confirm the base grade sheds water correctly before laying new sod.
Old growth cleared, soil graded, and the surface leveled before sod goes down.
Sod pieces fitted tightly with staggered joints so the lawn knits together evenly.
Clear watering guidance for the first weeks so roots establish properly.
We evaluate sun exposure, drainage, and current turf condition to recommend the right sod variety.
Old growth is cleared, soil is graded, and the surface is leveled before sod arrives.
Sod pieces are laid tight with staggered seams so the lawn knits together as one surface.
We walk you through the watering schedule that gets new roots established in the first few weeks.
New sod needs a different care routine than an established lawn for the first several weeks. Mowing height, watering frequency, and foot traffic all need to be adjusted while roots knit into the soil below. Once the lawn is established, it moves onto a normal mowing and care schedule like any other turf area on the property.
Late spring through summer is the strongest window for warm-season sod, giving it a full growing season to root before winter.
Light foot traffic is usually fine after about two weeks. We recommend waiting for the first mow until roots have taken hold, typically two to three weeks.
New sod needs frequent, light watering for the first one to two weeks to keep roots consistently moist, then a gradual shift to deeper, less frequent watering.
Sod gives you an established lawn immediately and less erosion risk, while seed costs less upfront but takes longer to establish and fill in.