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New St. Augustine sod lawn in a front yard
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St. Augustine Sod in Ormond Beach, FL

St. Augustine Sod · Ormond Beach, FL

The most common lawn grass in Florida

St. Augustine sod is the most common lawn grass in Florida, according to the UF/IFAS Extension. It has a wide, flat blade and grows into a thick lawn, green to blue-green. It spreads by runners above the ground, so a new lawn starts from sod or plugs instead of seed. The right cultivar for your yard comes down to how much sun it gets.

GBS Sod and Landscape is based in Ormond Beach and serves Volusia and Flagler counties. We sell fresh-cut, Florida-grown St. Augustine sod by the pallet, for pickup or delivery. Our crew also lays it, and sod installation in Ormond Beach explains how that job runs. Call or text (386) 238-9215 for a free quote.

What We Handle

  • Fresh-cut, Florida-grown St. Augustine sod sold by the pallet
  • Seville St. Augustine, a dwarf cultivar that grows in shade and full sun
  • Pallet pickup available: call for the yard location
  • Delivery to homes in Volusia and Flagler counties
  • Old grass and weeds torn out and the ground graded before the sod goes down
  • Sod laid in a staggered brick pattern with tight seams, then rolled and watered in
  • Dead or thin sections cut out and replaced with fresh St. Augustine sod
  • Watering and first-mow advice for the weeks after the sod goes down

Request a St. Augustine Sod Quote

Tell us about the sod, pavers or drainage work you need and where it is. We look at the job and put your free quote in writing.

Floratam or Seville: Which St. Augustine Grass Fits Your Yard?

Floratam is the most widely used St. Augustine in Florida. It has a coarse, wide blade and grows fast in spring and summer. It needs sun: UF/IFAS says it does not hold up with less than 6 hours of sun a day. Mow it at 3.5 to 4 inches.

Seville is a dwarf St. Augustine with a finer, softer blade and a dark green color. UF/IFAS rates its shade tolerance very good, and it does well in full sun too. It grows where Floratam struggles, so it suits older neighborhoods with big shade trees. Mow it lower, at 2 to 2.5 inches.

Tell us how much sun each part of the yard gets, and we help you pick. Patching an older lawn? Match the cultivar already there, because a coarse Floratam blade and a fine Seville blade look different side by side.

Where St. Augustine Sod Fits in Volusia and Flagler Yards

St. Augustine is thought to be native to coastal regions, and UF/IFAS rates its salt tolerance as relatively good. That helps on the beachside along A1A and on lots near the Halifax River. Ormond-by-the-Sea sits on that strip between the ocean and the river.

Its weak spot is wear: it does not hold up to repeated foot traffic. A path the dog runs every day, or the ground under a swing set, wears thin. Bermuda sod takes that kind of wear and recovers fast in full sun.

St. Augustine needs water to stay green. UF/IFAS notes that most Florida soils are sand-based and hold little water. It also says an irrigation system should go in before the grass does. We handle irrigation repair for broken heads and dry corners before new sod goes down.

Buying and Laying St. Augustine Sod

St. Augustine sod is sold by the pallet, so measure the area you want to cover first. Sod delivery has more on pallet counts and getting the ground ready. Lay it the day it arrives: UF/IFAS says sod on a pallet lasts less than 48 hours in summer.

Laying St. Augustine sod starts with a clean bed. The old grass and weeds come out, and the ground is graded smooth, then dampened. The sod goes down in a staggered brick pattern with the seams pushed tight. Rolling and a thorough watering press the roots into the soil.

On an install, our crew does each of these steps. St. Augustine roots in fastest while it is actively growing. In central and north Florida, UF/IFAS suggests avoiding cold winter weather and hot, dry summer months when you can.

Pallets of St. Augustine sod set on graded ground before installation Finished front yard with new St. Augustine sod

Ready to get started?

Call or text for a written quote. We work about 30 miles around Ormond Beach across Volusia and Flagler counties.

(386) 238-9215
How We Work

How a Job With GBS Sod Runs

From the first call or text to the finished work, here is how it goes.

1

Call or Text

Call or text (386) 238-9215, or use the form. Tell us what the yard needs and the town the house is in.

2

We Look at the Job

We look at the yard and where the water goes. Point out any sprinkler lines or lighting cable, since utilities mark only their own lines after an 811 call.

3

Your Free Written Quote

The quote comes to you in writing, with the work spelled out. Once you say yes, we set a date.

4

The Ground Work

The old lawn or the worn-out beds come out first. Then we grade the ground, and pavers get a compacted base.

5

The Finished Yard

We lay the new sod and water it in, or set the pavers and sweep in the joint sand. Then water new sod every morning for its first two weeks.

FAQ

St. Augustine Sod Questions, Answered

Common questions about st. augustine sod around Ormond Beach and across Volusia and Flagler counties. If yours is not here, call or text and ask.

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Can I grow St. Augustine grass from seed?
No. St. Augustine grows from living pieces of grass, such as sod or plugs. Sod is the fastest way to a full lawn, because it covers the ground the day it goes down. It still needs three to four weeks to root before it is ready for play.
How much does St. Augustine sod cost?
The price depends on how many pallets the yard needs. Pickup or delivery is part of the quote, and so is installation if you want it. An install also covers tearing out the old grass and grading. We look at the job and put a free quote in writing.
How often should I water new St. Augustine sod?
Our advice: water it every morning for the first two weeks. After that, UF/IFAS says to cut back to two or three times a week. The St. Johns River Water Management District gives new plantings extra watering days. Its rules tighten in a water shortage, so check the current rules for your county.
When can I mow new St. Augustine sod?
Give it three to five weeks before the first mow. Tug on a corner first, and wait until the roots hold and the sod will not lift. Mow at the height for your cultivar, and take no more than a third of the blade at a time.
Can I pick up St. Augustine sod myself?
Yes. Pickup is available; call or text (386) 238-9215 for the yard location. Ask what a pallet weighs, so you bring a truck or trailer that can carry it. Have the ground ready before you load up, so the sod goes down the day you get it home.
Why does St. Augustine grass get brown patches?
UF/IFAS names the southern chinch bug as the main insect pest of St. Augustine. Damage often shows first as the weather warms, in sunny, dry spots along sidewalks and next to the house. In parts of Florida the grass also goes dormant in winter and turns tan until spring. When a section is too far gone, we cut it out and lay fresh St. Augustine sod.
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Why Choose GBS Sod

Sod, Pavers and Drainage Around Ormond Beach

Grading Comes First

Standing water and low spots are grading problems. We fix the grade before new sod or pavers go down.

Sod by the Pallet or Installed

We sell St. Augustine, Zoysia, Bahia and Bermuda sod, fresh cut. Buy it by the pallet for pickup or delivery, or have us lay it.

One Company for the Whole Yard

The company that lays your sod also builds paver patios and retaining walls. Irrigation, rock and mulch beds, landscape lighting and yard cleanouts are part of the work too.

A Free Quote in Writing

Call or text and tell us what the yard needs. We look at the job first, then put your free quote in writing.

Google Reviews

Rated 4.7 on Google Around Ormond Beach

Real reviews of our sod, paver and drainage work, 37 reviews on Google.

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My experience was excellent. Cesar was punctual and did an outstanding job installing a stone retaining wall in the front of my house. He completed the job in a very professional manner. He takes pride in his work and the finished product is beautiful. I would recommend Cesar and GBS Sod and Landscape to anyone who needs a retaining wall installed.

Frances Royalsa week ago · Google review

Caesar and Hugo did an awesome job in getting my front and backyard looking beautiful. They stripped my backyard and my front yard, put in new irrigation, border paving, weed block, seashell, along with new sod. My beach house now looks like something that belongs in a magazine. I can’t thank them enough for what they have done for me. GBS sod landscaping was fair priced, worked on time, and completed my job in a very quick time. I highly recommend GBS Sod and Landscaping for all your yard needs.

Donald Gralina month ago · Google review

Wonderful experience working with GBS sod and landscaping !They installed new Sod, pavers and irrigation system in our yard after we had to put in a new septic system. Front yard looks amazing. Highly recommend.

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Tell us about the yard and the work you have in mind. Call or text (386) 238-9215 or use the form, and we will set up your free quote.

  • Call or text (386) 238-9215
  • Serving Ormond Beach, FL and nearby Volusia and Flagler towns
  • Free written quotes · sod, pavers, grading and drainage

Request a Quote

Tell us about the sod, pavers or drainage work you need and where it is. We look at the job and put your free quote in writing.

Call (386) 238-9215