Please read below for information on each type of turf grass we grow and install. For detailed information and maintenance instructions you can follow the link below each type of turf.

 

Floratam

Floratam grass is a vigorous, course textured St. Augustine grass variety. Developed by agricultural stations in 1972 to be the most drought tolerant of all St. Augustine grasses. Floratam has very good fall color retention and greens up nicely in the spring. The blade width can reach between 5mm to 7mm on average and has a nice blue green color tone. St. Augustine Floratam can grow in Sandy, Loam, Clay and even muck. It has an excellent wear and injury recovery rate. Floratam performs best in full sun and can tolerate shade. When established St. Augustine Floratam is a super think turf grass it tends to drown out most weeds that try to establish. Overall St. Augustine Floratam is a very versatile turf grass that is commonly used for residential lawns, commercial lawns, golf courses and sports fields.

Our St. Augustine Floratam comes in 500 sq. ft. pallets. We have developed a stringent fungus, mildew and foreign vegetation maintenance program to ensure quality, healthy sod arrives at your home. We have a 30 day weed warranty on all of our grasses.

Zoysia Grass

Zoysia is as hardy as it is attractive, and has a deep, thick root structure. It is more drought resistant then most varieties of Zoysia grass. In addition, slower vertical growth, plus natural chinch bug resistance's, mean your lawn will require less maintenance, mowing, water than other types of other warm season grass. In some instances, once naturalized to the local climate. Zoysia requires minimal irrigation.  Zoysia grass was developed specifically for the unique southern environment. Empire Zoysia grass meets the Florida Green Building Coalition's "Green Building" standards. This allows Florida builders seeking "Green Home Certification" to specify Zoysia and receive certifying points.  Zoysia grass is the only Zoysia grass approved by the FGBC with a proven track record in the state.

 Zoysia grass has a nice blue green color with a blade width of 5mm - 7mm. Zoysia has a soft feel to touch. Zoysia has a very good fall color retention and spring Greenup.  Zoysia will grow in Sand, Sandy, Loam, Clay and muck with no issues.  Zoysia demonstrates excellent wear and recovery habits. Because  Zoysia is naturally chinch bug resistant it is rated in the excellent category for insect and disease control.  Zoysia has also been placed in the drought resistant category and is approved by the FGBC.

Overall  Zoysia is durable enough for professional use,  Zoysia is also a favorite of golf courses, theme parks, master planned communities, office complexes and other commercial areas. It can also be the solution for residential lawns.

 419 Bermuda Grass

419 Bermuda grass is a very dense and fine textured hybrid Bermuda grass.  419 Bermuda is low growing and spreads horizontally rapidly. It's density, fine texture and soft blades provide a soft cushion in which to walk and play.

 419 Bermuda has a blue green color and it's blade width can be 5mm to 7mm in size.  419 has a soft feel to the touch with a blade width of 5mm - 7mm.  419 Bermuda has a very good fall color retention and spring green up rating.  419 will grow in sand, sandy, loam, clay and muck with no issues.  419 Bermuda has an excellent wear and injury recovery ability.  419 Bermuda also demonstrates excellent injury, disease and weed resistance.

Overall 419 Bermuda is a great solution for sports fields and golf courses, residential homes and commercial areas.

Bahia Grass

Bahia grass is resistant to drought, diseases and insect attacks. Bahia grass will survive in conditions that most other turf grasses can not. Bahia grass requires some maintenance to look good in residential and commercial applications. The grass tends to thin out over time and has a low resistance to many weed controls. Bahia grass has a vigorous growing habit a can need mowed frequently.

Bahia grass has a blue green color. Bahia grass has a soft feel with a blade width of 5mm to 7mm. Bahia grass has a very good fall color retention and spring green up rating. baihia grass can grow in sand, sandy, loam, clay and muck with no problems. Bahia grass demonstrates excellent wear and injury recovery. Bahia grass also has an excellent resistance to wear and injury recovery.

Overall Bahia grass is commonly used on residential lawns and commercial areas. FDOT also uses Bahia grass along highway and roadway applications. Bahia grass is not a good solution for sloped areas or to control washouts. Bahia grass will flourish on flat dry infertile soils better then most turf grasses.