S & K Sod Company, Inc.
Laying It Down For Over 40 Years
How much water do you use in your new sod.
Watering new sod is not about just getting the grass blades wet. It is what’s underneath that really counts. When you install new sod, all that you’ve really done is laid down a green rug on top of the ground. The idea now is for that rug to send down roots and...
When is the best time to irrigate my lawn?
Sodded lawns should be irrigated during the early morning hours that coincide with the dew falling (usually from 4:30 a.m. until 8 a.m. with these times being adjusted with daylight savings time.) This helps to minimize evaporation, promote conservation and reduce the...
Free phone sod estimates.
An S & K Sod professional will give you a free phone estimate (providing you know the square footage needed for the area) no matter how small or large the job may be. To receive a phone estimate call 407-892-3400 now. Call 407-892-3400 to speak to a sod...
Things to look for in your new sod.
New sod is susceptible to insect infestation and fungus diseases and must be treated within 5 days after sod is installed. Recommended fungicides are Pro-Star or Heritage and recommended insecticides are liquid Sevin or Arena. New sod is very susceptible to...
What is Captiva St. Augustine grass.
A reduced input St. Augustine, Captiva’s pest resistance minimizes the need for chemical inputs and their low growth habit reduces mowing frequency. Resistant to all chinch bug varieties found in the State of Florida Lush, dark green color Resist the Plant hopper...
What is Argentine Bahia Grass
Argentine Bahia Bahia is a popular low-maintenance lawn grass for infertile soils. The primary uses for Bahia are residential and commercial lawns and erosion control. Bahia Characteristics: Dark green color Coarse texture blades with seed heads (May to November)...
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day 2021.
May the Irish hills caress you. May her lakes and rivers bless you. May the luck of the Irish enfold you. May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you. Call 407-892-3400 to speak to a sod professional about your specific sod needs. For complete sod installations or...
What is St. Augustine Floratam grass.
Like other Florida turf types, Floratam is a vigorous, coarse textured St. Augustine grass variety. Stolons of Floratam are large, purplish-red in color with internodes averaging 3 inches in length. Leaf blades are wider and longer than common St. Augustine grass....
What is Tifway 419 Bermuda grass?
Tifway 419 Bermuda grass Characteristics: Dark green color Medium texture and high shoot density Excellent wear tolerance Drought and salt tolerance Establishes quickly Rapid growth – competitive against weeds Poor shade tolerance- full sun Requires frequent mowing to...