What sod works best in Lexington, SC yards?

Centipede and Bermuda are common because they handle our clay soil and hot summers well; zoysia is also used where a finer, shade-tolerant lawn is wanted.

How long before new sod can be walked on?

Most installers recommend keeping heavy foot traffic off new sod for two to three weeks while roots establish, with regular watering during that period.

Is it cheaper to overseed instead of replacing the whole lawn?

Overseeding costs less but doesn't fix bare patches, weed-choked areas, or wrong grass type as reliably as a full sod replacement does.

Sod installation and lawn replacement in Lexington, SC

This is for homeowners replacing an existing lawn wholesale, not routine mowing, aeration or overseeding. Lexington's mix of centipede, Bermuda, and zoysia lawns means the right sod choice matters, and a lot of yards here need old turf killed off and graded before new sod goes down.

Typical scope includes removing dead or unwanted grass, grading and soil prep, laying new sod (centipede and Bermuda are common choices for our clay soil and summer heat), and initial watering guidance to get it established.

Old lawn removal and soil grading
Sod selection suited to Midlands soil and sun exposure
Full-yard or partial-yard sod installation
Post-install watering and establishment guidance

What it costs

Sod jobs are priced mostly by square footage, with grading, soil amendment, and the type of sod chosen (centipede vs. Bermuda vs. zoysia) all affecting the total. Yards needing significant grading or drainage correction before sod goes down will cost more than a straightforward relay onto decent existing soil.

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FAQ

What sod works best in Lexington, SC yards?: Centipede and Bermuda are common because they handle our clay soil and hot summers well; zoysia is also used where a finer, shade-tolerant lawn is wanted.
How long before new sod can be walked on?: Most installers recommend keeping heavy foot traffic off new sod for two to three weeks while roots establish, with regular watering during that period.
Is it cheaper to overseed instead of replacing the whole lawn?: Overseeding costs less but doesn't fix bare patches, weed-choked areas, or wrong grass type as reliably as a full sod replacement does.

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