Floratam, Palmetto, Empire Zoysia, Bermuda and Bahia — picked up at the nursery, delivered by our trucks, or installed by RGS crews after professional grading.
The right sod depends on sun, traffic, irrigation and how much maintenance you want. Most Miami lawns do best with Floratam in full sun, Palmetto where part of the yard is shaded, or Empire Zoysia where you want a denser, more premium look. Large open areas and swales are often a better fit for Bahia, and active full-sun yards for Bermuda.
Because RGS owns its delivery trucks, Bobcats and installation crews, a sod job does not have to be three vendors. We can strip the old lawn, grade, bring topsoil, lay the sod and leave you with a watering plan.
Not sure which one fits? Text us a photo of the area and we’ll recommend one.
Stenotaphrum secundatum ‘Floratam’
South Florida’s classic full-sun lawn — wide, blue-green blades and fast fill-in.
Stenotaphrum secundatum ‘Palmetto’
Softer St. Augustine for sun and partial shade — about 500 sq ft per pallet.
Zoysia japonica ‘Empire’
Dense, soft, premium-looking turf that holds color and handles light shade.
Cynodon dactylon (hybrid varieties)
Fine-textured, fast-recovering turf for full-sun, high-traffic areas.
Paspalum notatum (Argentine)
Budget-friendly, low-input grass for large open areas, swales and lots.
A quick starting number before you call. We confirm every quantity before delivery.
Enter total square feet, or length and width. Empire Zoysia pallets cover about 400 sq ft and Palmetto about 500 sq ft. Pick your variety — we confirm coverage for others when we quote.
A simple 4-week schedule from install day to an established lawn, plus first-mow timing and mowing heights by variety.
Use the calculator or send us a sketch, plat or photo with rough dimensions.
We confirm variety, quantity, today’s price and a delivery or install window.
Optional: old turf removal, Bobcat grading and topsoil so the sod lays flat.
Delivery to your driveway or full install, plus a simple watering schedule.
Empire Zoysia pallets cover about 400 square feet and Palmetto St. Augustine pallets cover about 500 square feet. Coverage for other varieties varies by farm, so we confirm the exact number when we quote. Order about 5% extra for cuts, curves and edges.
Often, yes, when the variety is in stock and our trucks have a slot in your area. Call or text before noon for the best chance. Large orders and Broward or Palm Beach deliveries are usually scheduled ahead.
Yes. New sod needs direct contact with clean, level soil. We can kill-off and strip old turf, remove debris, grade with our Bobcats and add topsoil before laying sod.
Keep the sod and soil underneath moist for the first two weeks — typically short cycles once or twice a day depending on heat and rain — then taper to deep, less frequent watering as roots knit. Follow Miami-Dade or your city’s watering rules; newly installed landscaping usually has an establishment allowance.
No warm-season grass loves deep shade. Empire Zoysia handles light shade better than Floratam or Bermuda. For heavy shade under oaks, we may recommend a shade-tolerant groundcover or mulch bed instead.
Send a photo of your space, a plant list or your inspiration. Our team will help confirm materials, quantities, delivery and installation.
