Types of Sod
For Your Lawn
in Charleston
Charleston, SC
Centipede
Centipede grass, originally from southern China, was introduced to the U.S. in the early 1900s and has adapted well to South Carolina. Known for thriving in acidic and nutrient-poor soils, it requires less fertilization and maintenance compared to other grasses, earning it the nickname 'lazy man’s grass.' While it can be ideal for certain homeowners, it’s not suitable for everyone, as its success depends on soil type, climate, and other factors. Centipede is particularly well-suited for residential lawns in South Carolina’s Midland and Coastal regions
Bermuda (419)
Tifway 419 Bermuda is a dense, fine-textured, low-growing grass with a strong, deep root system. Known for its vigorous growth, Tifway 419 establishes quickly, making it a highly efficient turf option. This warm-season grass thrives in full sun, with excellent heat tolerance up to 110 degrees, wear resistance, and rapid recovery from damage. It also offers strong cold and drought tolerance, as well as disease resistance, reducing the need for frequent maintenance. Dormant in winter, Tifway 419 comes back vigorously in the spring and summer. It is commonly used on golf courses, sports fields, and both commercial and residential lawns
Bermuda (Celebration)
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Bermuda (Northbridge)
NorthBridge® Bermudagrass, a recent Oklahoma State selection, offers a fine texture, enhanced cold tolerance, early spring green-up, and exceptional sod strength. This variety shows great potential as a cold-tolerant bermudagrass, making it ideal for homes, sports fields, golf courses, and commercial spaces in the transition zone.
st. Augustine (palmetto)
Palmetto® St. Augustine is the leading patented turfgrass worldwide, with over 1 billion square feet sold. Known for its improved color and finer texture, this grass variety excels in shade, cold, frost, heat, and drought tolerance. Widely used across the southern U.S., from the Carolinas to California, it thrives in a variety of climates and soil types, making it an excellent option for both residential and commercial landscapes. With its proven versatility, Palmetto® St. Augustine has become a popular standard in many regions."
st. Augustine (tamstar)
TamStar is a St. Augustinegrass developed by Texas A&M University, known for its impressive drought resistance. Specifically bred for use in the Southern United States, TamStar offers several traits that make it well-suited to the region. It features tolerance to gray leaf spot, resistance to drought and chinch bugs, and an early spring green-up.
st. Augustine (Cobalt)
Cobalt St. Augustine is a hardy and versatile warm-season grass that thrives in sunny conditions while also tolerating shade and drought. Once established, it develops a lush, dense turf, making it an excellent option for lawns with heavy foot traffic. This grass variety is adaptable to different soil types and climates, and its rich green hue adds beauty to any landscape. Known for its resistance to diseases and ability to withstand colder temperatures, Cobalt St. Augustine is a reliable choice for a variety of environmental conditions.
Zoysia (icon)
ICON is a zoysia grass known for its vibrant emerald green color and natural resistance to drought and chinch bugs. It establishes quickly and is highly salt-tolerant, originally found in the rocky cliffs, beach dunes, and salt marshes of eastern Australia. With its inherent beauty and durability, ICON is a turf option that will be appreciated by homeowners and families alike.
Zoysia (innovation)
Innovation is a highly adaptable zoysiagrass, developed by researchers at Kansas State University and Texas A&M. Known for its exceptional cold tolerance, it is an ideal choice for areas in the transition zone. Fast-growing and easy to maintain, Innovation also offers good shade tolerance. Its rich dark green color and medium-to-fine texture make it an attractive option for both golf course professionals and homeowners seeking a high-quality lawn
Zoysia (Empire)
EMPIRE Turf® Zoysia is an innovative medium-bladed, dark green zoysiagrass known for its superior wear tolerance. It requires less mowing and fewer chemical treatments while being resistant to chinch bugs. What sets EMPIRE Turf apart is its ability to withstand drought conditions, allowing homeowners to temporarily stop watering without risking long-term damage to the lawn. Ideal for southern lawns, EMPIRE is a proven zoysia grass that thrives where other varieties may struggle, offering a variety of benefits in one reliable turf option
Zoysia (zeon)
Zeon Zoysia, known as “Barefoot Grass,” is a superior fine-bladed zoysia cultivar developed by USDA research geneticist Jack Murray from Kobe, Japan selections. Zeon offers increased shade tolerance, low thatch production, and rapid spreading, making it a user-friendly and low maintenance option for both golf course fairways and premium home lawns. Zeon’s fine texture and easy maintenance using a standard rotary lawnmower make it a highly sought after choice for landscaping and construction projects
Zoysia (zenith)
Zenith Zoysia sod is an excellent choice for both residential and commercial properties. Known for its wide leaf blades, Zenith Zoysia offers exceptional heat and drought tolerance, making it a durable option for various landscapes."
Zoysia (chisholm)
Chisholm is a medium-textured zoysiagrass known for its cold hardiness, making it suitable for the northern areas of the transition zone. Developed by Texas A&M AgriLife Research and the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station, this cultivar offers fast establishment and recovery, along with superior turf quality when compared to Meyer zoysiagrass
Zoysia (Palisades)
Palisades Zoysia is a dark green, medium-broad textured turf with high density, developed by Texas A&M University. Known for its shade tolerance and minimal water requirements, Palisades is an ideal choice for low-maintenance landscapes. Its ability to thrive in both sunny and shaded areas makes it perfect for addressing tricky spots in the landscape, especially in South Carolina. With a medium-textured leaf that grows upright, similar to tall fescue, Palisades Zoysia can be maintained at mowing heights ranging from 3″ down to 1/2″, making it suitable for applications like golf tee boxes. Thanks to its aggressive rhizomes, Palisades thrives in a variety of soil types across the Carolinas and Georgia, performing well in both full sun and partial shade.
Zoysia (Royal)
Royal Zoysia is a fine-textured warm-season turf known for its vibrant green color and low-growing habit. Developed by Texas A&M University and introduced in 2001, it is one of the newest fine-textured zoysia varieties available. Like other zoysia grasses, Royal thrives in partially shaded areas but prefers full sun. It’s an excellent choice for homeowners seeking a beautifully manicured lawn that complements a formal landscape. Royal Zoysia stands out from other zoysia grasses due to its fine texture, dense rhizome and tiller growth, strong salt tolerance, shade adaptability, and rapid recovery from damage. While it can be maintained at mowing heights up to 3″, it can also tolerate lower mowing heights down to 1/2″. With good winter hardiness, Royal is well-suited for use on sports fields, golf course fairways and tee boxes, as well as residential lawns