Jacksonville Sod Company The Sod Lookbook · Jacksonville Edition (904) 555-0151

Jacksonville, FL · Sod delivery & installation

First Coast sod, cut fresh for Jacksonville yards

Jacksonville Sod Company delivers warm season sod matched to Northeast Florida. From the sandy lots of the Southside to the coastal yards of Ponte Vedra, we cut to order so your grass arrives green and ready for the First Coast sun.

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No. 01 — Cover

A Jacksonville sod grower who knows First Coast sand and salt air, not a garden center treating sod as a weekend sideline.

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The Jacksonville brief

Jacksonville spreads across the flat, sandy First Coast in USDA hardiness zone 9a, where fast draining soil, salt air near the beaches, and a long humid growing season set the rules for lawns. Sandy ground drains quickly and holds little fertility, so deep rooted, sun loving grasses do best. St. Augustine carpets most yards here, while Bahia handles the leanest sun baked lots and Centipede suits lower maintenance homeowners. We pick grass that thrives on sand instead of fighting it.

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The grass index

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St. Augustinegrass

The most widely planted lawn grass on the First Coast, with Floratam and other cultivars suited to Northeast Florida's sandy soil and sun, recommended by UF/IFAS Extension.

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Zoysiagrass

A dense, fine textured turf that gives a tidy Jacksonville lawn with good wear tolerance and some shade tolerance, listed by UF/IFAS Extension for the region.

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Bahiagrass

A low input, deep rooted grass that thrives on the sandy, low fertility soils common around Jacksonville, recommended by UF/IFAS Extension for full sun lawns.

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Centipedegrass

A slow growing, low maintenance grass that suits the acidic sandy soils of Northeast Florida, noted by UF/IFAS Extension for homeowners who want less mowing.

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What we deliver

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Sod delivery

Fresh cut pallets delivered across the First Coast, harvested to order so the grass arrives green despite the Northeast Florida heat and humidity.

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Professional installation

Our crew lays, seams, and rolls your sod for firm soil contact so it roots quickly in Jacksonville's loose, sandy ground.

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Sandy soil prep

We grade and amend the fast draining sand common around Jacksonville so new sod holds moisture long enough to establish.

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Old lawn removal

We strip out worn turf and weeds and haul it away so your new First Coast lawn starts on clean, level ground.

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How it works

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Measure

Tell us the square footage — or we help you estimate it.

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Choose

Pick the grass matched to First Coast sand and sun.

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Schedule

We cut to order and set a delivery window.

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Roll out

Fresh sod arrives ready to lay and root.

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The house standard

Made for the First Coast

We stock the sand and sun tolerant grasses UF/IFAS Extension lists for Northeast Florida, the ones that actually last here.

Cut to order

Pallets are harvested for your delivery date, never left aging on a lot in the Jacksonville heat.

Sand ready prep

We work with the fast draining First Coast soil so your new sod gets the moisture it needs to root.

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Coverage map

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In their words

“Our Floratam St. Augustine took to the sandy Southside yard fast and looks like a carpet now.”

Demo review — Travis B., Mandarin

“They recommended Bahia for our sunny lot and it has been almost no maintenance. Quick delivery too.”

Demo review — Sandra M., Orange Park
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Field guide Q&A

What grass grows best in Jacksonville, FL?

St. Augustine, especially Floratam, is the most popular for First Coast yards thanks to its sun tolerance and lush look. Bahia handles the leanest, sunniest lots, Zoysia gives a denser lawn, and Centipede suits low maintenance owners. UF/IFAS Extension recommends all four for the area.

Do you deliver sod across the First Coast?

Yes. We deliver fresh cut sod throughout Jacksonville and surrounding areas including Orange Park, Ponte Vedra, and St. Augustine. Call (904) 555-0151 to check availability and schedule delivery.

Which grass handles Jacksonville's sandy soil best?

Bahia is the toughest on lean, sandy sun baked lots because of its deep roots, while St. Augustine thrives on sand with a bit of irrigation. Both are well suited to the fast draining First Coast soil. We will match the grass to your yard.

How much sod does my Jacksonville lawn need?

Plan on about 450 square feet per pallet. Measure the length and width of your yard, subtract the driveway, beds, and patio, then call (904) 555-0151 with the total square footage and we will figure the pallet count for you.

Does salt air near the beaches affect my lawn?

It can. Coastal yards in Ponte Vedra and the beaches do better with salt tolerant grasses, and St. Augustine handles salt spray reasonably well. We will steer you toward the right cultivar if your lot is near the water.

When is the best time to lay sod in Northeast Florida?

Warm season sod roots best in warm soil, and the First Coast's long growing season means spring through early fall is ideal. Laying in that window gives the lawn plenty of time to establish before cooler weather.

Ready for a fresh lawn in Jacksonville?

Call now to check availability and schedule your delivery.

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