Lake Mary · Heathrow · Markham Woods · Alaqua
Sod Installation in Lake Mary, FL
St. Augustine and premium zoysia, installed over properly prepped soil for a lawn that roots fast and lasts — estate quality, owner-run.
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Sod installation in Lake Mary, FL costs $2.00 per square foot for ProVista, Floratam, Seville and Palmetto St. Augustine and $2.15 per square foot for CitraZoy and Empire zoysia, installed; other cultivars are quoted on site. That includes removing the old turf, correcting the grade, prepping the soil, laying fresh sod delivered within 24 hours of harvest, and a 60-day establishment program. Michael Geist walks every Lake Mary property personally before quoting.
Choose the Right Sod for Lake Mary
Zone 9b sun, shade, and soil all change which grass will thrive. We install the cultivar that fits your property — not just the one that's easiest to sell.
St. Augustine
ProVista, Floratam, Seville, and Palmetto — broad-bladed, shade-tolerant, the classic Florida lawn. ProVista is the low-mow, semi-dwarf upgrade. CitraBlue quoted on site.
$2.00 /sq ft installed
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Premium Zoysia
CitraZoy and Empire — dense, finer-bladed than St. Augustine, drought-tolerant, and the estate choice for Heathrow and Alaqua. Reel-cut for a fairway finish. Zeon, Trinity and Geo quoted on site.
$2.15 /sq ft installed
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Not Sure Which?
Michael tests your soil, checks sun and shade through the day, and matches the cultivar to how you want to live on the lawn. One honest recommendation.
Free property walk & recommendation
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How We Install Sod in Lake Mary
A new lawn is only as good as the soil and the prep beneath it. Here is exactly what we do.
Property walk & cultivar selection
We measure the yard, test soil pH, read the sun and shade, and recommend the grass that will actually perform on your lot.
Remove old turf & correct grade
We strip the existing grass, fix low spots, and laser-grade where needed so water drains away from the home.
Prep the soil
We till for root contact and amend with compost or lime as the soil test dictates — healthy living soil first.
Lay fresh sod
Sod is delivered within 24 hours of harvest, laid in staggered seams, trimmed clean at the edges, and rolled for solid contact.
Water-in & 60-day establishment
We water immediately, set a custom schedule, and come back to check rooting until the new lawn is fully knitted in.
Why Soil Prep Decides Everything
Sod laid over compacted, un-graded ground roots poorly, scalps on the high spots, and puddles in the lows. Most failed installs in Lake Mary trace back to skipped prep.
We treat the soil as the product: strip, grade, amend, and roll. That is why our lawns knit in fast and stay even — and why we never lay new sod over dead grass.
Get a Quote$2.00ProVista, Floratam, Seville, Palmetto /sq ft installed
$2.15CitraZoy & Empire zoysia /sq ft installed
400sq ft per sod pallet
24 hrharvest-to-install freshness
St. Augustine vs. Zoysia in Lake Mary
Both thrive in Zone 9b. The right pick depends on sun, how the lawn is used, and the finish you want.
| St. Augustine | Premium Zoysia | |
|---|---|---|
| Installed price | $2.00 / sq ft (ProVista, Floratam, Seville, Palmetto) | $2.15 / sq ft (CitraZoy, Empire); others quoted |
| Shade tolerance | Best (CitraBlue, Palmetto) | Moderate |
| Blade & feel | Broad, soft | Fine, dense, carpet-like |
| Reel-mow finish | No — St. Augustine is always rotary-cut | Yes — fairway stripes |
| Drought & wear | Good | Excellent |
Our Approach
"Healthy lawns and landscapes do not exist without healthy living soil."
New sod is a fresh start — the best moment to fix the soil that the old lawn was fighting. We grade, amend, and feed the soil biology so your Lake Mary lawn establishes faster and needs less rescue chemistry for years after.
Recent Sod Installations
Real zoysia and St. Augustine installs across Lake Mary, Heathrow, and the north-Seminole estates.
Lake Mary Neighborhoods We Sod
Serving Lake Mary ZIPs 32746 & 32795 and the surrounding estate communities.
HeathrowMarkham WoodsAlaquaAlaqua Lakes
TimacuanMagnolia PlantationHeathrow Woods
Greenwood LakesCardinal OaksSanford
Lake Mary Sod Installation FAQ
How much does sod installation cost in Lake Mary, FL?
Installed sod in Lake Mary is $2.00 per square foot for ProVista, Floratam, Seville and Palmetto St. Augustine and $2.15 per square foot for CitraZoy and Empire zoysia; CitraBlue, Zeon and other cultivars are quoted on site. For example, a 5,000 sq ft St. Augustine lawn runs about $10,000 installed, including old-turf removal, grading, soil prep, fresh sod, and a 60-day establishment program. Call (407) 687-3322 for an exact quote.
What is the best sod for a Lake Mary lawn?
For full-sun Heathrow, Markham Woods, and Alaqua properties, premium zoysia (Empire or CitraZoy) gives the most manicured, drought-tolerant finish. For shadier lots, CitraBlue or Palmetto St. Augustine handle Lake Mary's oak canopy better than older Floratam. We test soil and shade before recommending a cultivar.
How long does sod installation take?
Most residential Lake Mary sod installs are completed in one day. Larger estates or projects that need grading, drainage, or irrigation work may run two to three days. We deliver sod within 24 hours of harvest so it roots fast.
When can I walk on and mow my new sod?
Stay off new sod for about two weeks while roots establish. First mow is usually about three weeks after install. St. Augustine is mowed with a rotary mower at 3.5–4 inches; zoysia is cut at its cultivar height (CitraZoy about 1–1.5 inches with a reel, Empire 1.75–2.5 inches) once it has knitted in.
Do you remove the old grass before installing sod?
Yes. Every Yard Works sod installation includes removing the existing turf, correcting the grade, and prepping the soil. We don't lay new sod over dead grass — proper soil contact is what makes it root.
How much sod will my Lake Mary yard need?
Sod is sold by the pallet, which covers about 400 square feet. We measure the area, round up, and add roughly 5% for cuts and curves so no seam is left short. Michael confirms exact square footage during the property walk.
Get Your Lake Mary Sod Quote
Tell us about your yard and Michael will walk the property, measure, and build an exact, soil-first quote — no call centers, no pressure.
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