Selecting the right turfgrass is critical to long-term success. Our team helps customers choose sod based on sun exposure, traffic needs, maintenance preferences, and regional conditions.
Palisades® Zoysia
Dense, drought-tolerant, and highly adaptable.
Palisades Zoysia is known for its deep root system, improved cold tolerance, and excellent wear resistance. It offers a rich green color with lower water and maintenance needs compared to many other varieties.
Palisades® Zoysia is a medium-textured zoysiagrass known for its versatility, durability, and attractive appearance. It forms a dense, uniform turf that performs well in residential, commercial, and recreational settings. Palisades is well-suited for full sun but also offers moderate shade tolerance, making it a flexible option for a variety of landscapes. It performs best at a mowing height of 1 – 2 inches. Once established, it provides excellent drought tolerance, good wear resistance, and lower overall maintenance compared to many other turf varieties.
Specifications
Leaf Width: Medium (approximately 5–7 mm)
Internode Diameter: Medium
Shoot Density: Moderate to High
Watering
- Palisades® Zoysia should be watered daily and kept moist during the first 10–14 days to support establishment.
- Once established, deep watering every 5–7 days is typically sufficient during the growing season.
- Hot and dry conditions may require more frequent watering, but Palisades has good drought tolerance once mature.
Mowing
- For best results, Palisades® Zoysia should be mowed regularly during the growing season.
- It performs best when maintained at a height of 1 – 2 inches.
- Due to its dense growth habit, consistent mowing helps maintain appearance and turf health.
Fertilization
- Until established, use a starter fertilizer that is lower in Nitrogen and higher in Phosphorous and Potassium.
- Once established, Palisades requires moderate fertilization and does not need as much Nitrogen as Bermuda varieties.
- Apply fertilizer primarily during the active growing season (late spring through summer) and avoid excessive Nitrogen, which can lead to thatch buildup.
Temperature Tolerance
- When properly maintained, Palisades® Zoysia offers excellent heat tolerance and good drought resistance.
- It performs well in high temperatures and maintains color and density through the growing season.
Wear Resistance
- Palisades® Zoysia has good wear tolerance for residential and light-to-moderate traffic areas.
- It recovers more slowly than Bermuda varieties but maintains a dense, durable turf when properly maintained.
Shade Tolerance
- Palisades® Zoysia performs well in full sun but also offers moderate shade tolerance compared to Bermuda varieties. It typically requires 5–7 hours of sunlight per day.
- Palisades exhibits a medium to dark green color during the growing season.
- With proper maintenance practices, it produces minimal seed head.
Weed, Insect, and Disease Control
Palisades® Zoysia is typically free of weeds, insects, and disease when it is delivered. However, in some installations, weed and insect problems may occur from close proximity to neighboring lawns or environmental conditions. Various cultural practices may be used to reduce these issues; however, should chemical controls be required, they should be used in accordance with the written instructions provided by the manufacturer.
Tahoma 31® Bermuda
Advanced Bermuda bred for performance.
Tahoma 31 Bermuda delivers superior cold tolerance, durability, and fast recovery. Poinsett Turfgrass is the only grower of Tahoma 31 Bermuda in Arkansas, making it a standout choice for high-traffic areas.
NorthBridge® is an improved hybrid Bermuda developed for enhanced cold tolerance and early spring green-up. It produces a fine-textured, dense turf that performs well in residential, commercial, and athletic field applications. NorthBridge performs best in full sun with a mowing height of 1/2 – 1 1/2 inches. Once established, it offers excellent drought tolerance, strong wear resistance, and improved seasonal performance compared to many traditional Bermuda varieties.
Specifications
Leaf Width: Fine (approximately 1.5–2.0 mm)
Internode Diameter: Fine to Medium
Shoot Density: High
Watering
- Tahoma 31® should be watered daily and kept wet during the first 7–10 days.
- Deep soaking every 5–7 days is generally adequate during the growing season.
- Hot and dry environments may require more frequent deep watering.
Mowing
- For best results, Tahoma 31® should be mowed regularly during the growing season.
- It performs best when maintained at a height of 1/2 – 1 1/2 inches.
- Frequent mowing helps maintain its dense, fine-textured appearance.
Fertilization
- Until established, use a starter fertilizer that is low in Nitrogen and higher in Phosphorous and Potassium.
- Once established, Nitrogen should be applied primarily during the active growing season to support color and recovery.
- Avoid excessive Nitrogen, as balanced applications will maintain turf health and performance.
Temperature Tolerance
- When properly maintained,
Tahoma 31® offers excellent heat and drought tolerance along with improved cold tolerance compared to many Bermuda varieties. - It performs well in high temperatures and demonstrates strong spring green-up following cooler conditions.
Wear Resistance
- Tahoma 31® has excellent wear tolerance and is well-suited for high-traffic areas such as athletic fields and commercial applications.
- It recovers quickly from damage during the growing season.
Shade Tolerance
- Tahoma 31® prefers full sun and performs best with at least 7–8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
- It exhibits a dark green color during the growing season.
- With proper maintenance practices, it produces minimal seed head.
Weed, Insect, and Disease Control
Tahoma 31® is typically free of weeds, insects, and disease when it is delivered. However, in some installations, weed and insect problems may occur from close proximity to neighboring lawns or environmental conditions. Various cultural practices may be used to reduce these issues; however, should chemical controls be required, they should be used in accordance with the written instructions provided by the manufacturer.
NorthBridge® Bermuda
Strong roots. Reliable coverage.
NorthBridge Bermuda offers excellent density, dark green color, and strong winter hardiness — making it ideal for residential and commercial applications.
NorthBridge® is an improved hybrid Bermuda developed for enhanced cold tolerance and early spring green-up. It produces a fine-textured, dense turf that performs well in residential, commercial, and athletic field applications. NorthBridge performs best in full sun with a mowing height of 1/2 – 1 1/2 inches. Once established, it offers excellent drought tolerance, strong wear resistance, and improved seasonal performance compared to many traditional Bermuda varieties.
Specifications
Leaf Width: Fine (approximately 1.5–2.0 mm)
Internode Diameter: Fine to Medium
Shoot Density: High
Watering
- NorthBridge® should be watered daily and kept wet during the first 7–10 days.
- Deep soaking every 5–7 days is generally adequate during the growing season.
- Hot and dry environments may require more frequent deep watering.
Mowing
- For best results, NorthBridge® should be mowed regularly during the growing season.
- It performs best when maintained at a height of 1/2 – 1 1/2 inches.
- Frequent mowing helps maintain its dense, fine-textured appearance.
Fertilization
- Until established, use a starter fertilizer that is low in Nitrogen and higher in Phosphorous and Potassium.
- Once established, Nitrogen should be applied primarily during the active growing season to support growth, color, and recovery.
- Avoid excessive Nitrogen, as balanced applications will maintain turf health and performance.
Temperature Tolerance
- When properly maintained, NorthBridge® offers excellent heat and drought tolerance along with improved cold tolerance compared to many Bermuda varieties.
- It performs well in high temperatures and maintains strong color and density throughout the growing season.
Wear Resistance
- NorthBridge® has excellent wear tolerance and is well-suited for high-traffic areas such as athletic fields, commercial properties, and golf course applications.
- It recovers quickly from damage during the growing season.
Shade Tolerance
- NorthBridge® prefers full sun and performs best with at least 7–8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
- It exhibits a dark green color during the growing season.
- With proper maintenance practices, it produces minimal seed head.
Weed, Insect, And Disease Control
NorthBridge® is typically free of weeds, insects, and disease when it is delivered. However, in some installations, weed and insect problems may occur from close proximity to neighboring lawns or environmental conditions. Various cultural practices may be used to reduce these issues; however, should chemical controls be required, they should be used in accordance with the written instructions provided by the manufacturer.
Tifway 419 Bermuda
A proven standard for athletic and recreational fields.
Tifway 419 remains a trusted choice for sports fields and golf courses due to its uniform texture and resilience.
Tifway 419 is an improved hybrid Bermuda developed in Tifton, Georgia. Tifway forms a fine textured, dense hybrid Bermuda turf, which excels in high traffic areas and under athletic field conditions. It performs at its best in full sun with a mowing height of 3/4 – 1 1/2 inches. When fully established, it has excellent drought and heat tolerance and will recover quickly from wear or stress.
Specifications
Leaf Width: Fine
Internode Diameter: Fine
Shoot Density: High
Watering
- Tifway 419 should be watered daily and kept wet during the first 7-10 days.
- Deep soaking every 7 days is generally adequate during the growing season.
- Hot & dry environments may require more frequent deep watering.
Mowing
- For best results Tifway 419 should be mowed at least weekly during the growing season.
- It should be mowed to a height of 3/4 – 1-1/2 inches.
Fertilization
- Until established, use a starter fertilizer that is low in Nitrogen and higher in Phosphorous and Potassium
- After it is established, higher Nitrogen rates should only be applied in the spring, for injury recovery, or for planned ‘peaking’. Apply lower rates of N in summer and fall
Temperature Tolerance
When properly maintained,
- Tifway 419 is both heat and drought tolerant
- Can withstand temperatures in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Wear Resistance
Tifway 419 is the most wear tolerant of the hybrid Bermudas
Recovers quickly from damage during the growing season.
Shade Tolerance
- Tifway 419 prefers a full sun location with little or no shade. It needs 8+ hours of sun.
- Tifway 419 exhibits a dark green color during the growing season.
- With proper maintenance practices, it produces little seed head.
Weed, Insect, And Disease Control
Tifway 419 is virtually free of weeds, insects, and disease when it is delivered. However, in some installations, weed and insect problems may occur from close proximity to neighboring lawns having these problems. Various cultural practices may be used to reduce these problems; however, should chemical controls be required, they should be used in accordance with the written instructions provided by the manufacturer.
Estimate Your Sod Needs
Sod is priced by the square foot, so knowing your lawn size helps you plan accurately.
Simple Lawns
For simple areas, use:
Length × Width = Total Square Feet
Standard Pallet Coverage:
- 500 sq. ft. per pallet
- Each roll covers 10 sq. ft.
Irregular-Shaped Lawns
For irregular-shaped lawns, you can estimate your yard online using Google Maps:
- Open Google Maps on a desktop
- Enter your address
- Right-click and select “Measure distance”
- Click around your lawn’s perimeter to see total square footage
Measurements are estimates. Our team is happy to help confirm quantities.