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Sod Installation in Sarasota, FL

New sod installed right — grading, laying, and the watering plan that makes it take root.

Most failed sod isn't bad sod — it's bad prep or bad watering. We install sod in Sarasota the whole way: removing what's dead, grading the soil, laying fresh St. Augustine (or the grass that fits your yard), and setting the exact watering schedule that gets it established.

What's included

Old turf removal and soil grading
Fresh, farm-direct sod laid tight — no gaps, no stale pallets
Watering schedule set for the critical first month
Follow-up check to confirm it's rooting

What it costs

Sod is priced by the square foot, installed. Measure your area or let us measure it free — you'll get one written number covering removal, prep, sod, and installation.

Where we work

Verde Palms Lawn & Landscape provides sod installation across Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Osprey and Lakewood Ranch. Not sure if we cover your street? Call (941) 555-0142 — if we can't help, we'll point you to someone who can.

Sod Installation FAQ

Common questions

How long does new sod take to establish?

New sod roots in about 2–4 weeks with proper daily watering, and it's fully established in about a month or two. We install it, set the watering schedule for you, and check that it's knitting in — most failed sod jobs come down to bad watering in week one.

What's the best grass for Florida yards?

St. Augustine is the most common choice — it loves the heat and handles our sandy soil, though it needs regular feeding and watch for chinch bugs. Zoysia and Bahia work well in some situations too. We'll tell you honestly what fits your yard and how much care each one needs.