Choosing the Right Sod for Your Lawn in North Texas
- Elevate Outdoors
- Jul 7
- 3 min read
Installing new sod is one of the fastest ways to transform your lawn—but choosing the right type of grass for your property is key to long-term success. In North Texas, where scorching summers, unpredictable rainfall, and clay-heavy soils are common, not all sod is created equal.
At Elevate Outdoors, we help clients select the ideal sod for their unique landscape needs, then follow through with expert prep work and installation to ensure the new turf thrives from day one.
Let’s break down the top sod types for our region—and why Zoysia is quickly becoming the go-to choice for homeowners across North Texas.
Top Sod Types for North Texas
1. Bermuda Grass
Sunlight Needs: Full sun (6+ hours/day)
Texture: Fine to medium blade
Durability: Very drought- and traffic-tolerant
Maintenance: Requires frequent mowing and fertilizing
Bermuda is a popular choice in North Texas due to its toughness and affordability. It establishes quickly, holds up well to heavy foot traffic, and thrives in full sun. However, it struggles in shaded areas and tends to go dormant (brown) earlier than other grasses in the fall.
2. St. Augustine Grass
Sunlight Needs: Moderate to full sun (tolerates partial shade)
Texture: Broad, coarse blade
Durability: Good in shade; moderate drought resistance
Maintenance: Requires more water and is prone to pests/disease
St. Augustine is a go-to for shady or mixed-light lawns. It has a deep green color and spreads quickly to fill in patches, but it requires more water and maintenance than Bermuda. It’s also more susceptible to fungal issues and chinch bugs in our climate.
3. Zoysia Grass (The Rising Favorite)
Sunlight Needs: Sun to partial shade (3–6 hours/day)
Texture: Fine to medium blade, dense and soft underfoot
Durability: Excellent drought, disease, and traffic resistance
Maintenance: Slower growth = less mowing; holds color longer into fall
Zoysia is becoming the top choice for North Texas lawns—and for good reason. It offers the perfect balance between Bermuda and St. Augustine: it's more shade-tolerant than Bermuda, more drought-tolerant than St. Augustine, and has fewer pest problems overall. Its dense root system helps crowd out weeds, and once established, it holds up exceptionally well with minimal maintenance.
Zoysia takes a little longer to establish than Bermuda but pays off with its durability, beauty, and long-term resilience—making it a smart investment for nearly any yard.
How Elevate Outdoors Sets Your Lawn Up for Success
No matter which sod you choose, preparation is everything. At Elevate Outdoors, we don’t cut corners. Our team follows a proven process to make sure your new grass doesn’t just look good on day one—it thrives for years to come.
Here’s what you can expect:
Expert Sod Selection Advice: We take into account your sun exposure, soil type, foot traffic, and aesthetic preferences to recommend the right turf for your space—not just the most popular option.
Professional Site Prep: We remove existing grass and debris, perform light grading if needed, and correct drainage issues before installation begins.
High-Quality Topsoil Installation: Laying sod directly on compacted or nutrient-poor soil is a recipe for failure. We spread a fresh layer of screened topsoil to give your new grass the perfect growing foundation.
Seamless Sod Installation: We lay each piece with precision, ensuring tight seams, proper alignment, and full coverage for a finished product that looks professionally done—because it is.
Post-Installation Care Guidance: You’ll receive clear instructions on watering, mowing, and fertilizing to help your sod root successfully and transition into your permanent lawn.
Let’s Build Your Ideal Lawn Together!
Choosing the right sod can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. At Elevate Outdoors, we bring years of local experience and a passion for quality to every job. Whether you’re refreshing a small backyard or starting fresh on a new build, we’ll help you pick the perfect grass and install it the right way—from the soil up.
Contact us today for a free consultation, and let’s get started on creating the lawn you’ve always wanted.