Customers Ask – “Can I Lay Sod Over Existing Grass?” Call 281-431-7441. The short answer to “can I lay sod over existing grass” is that it’s not a good idea. Some customers spray their existing lawn with Round-Up and then use a Weed Eater to cut the dead grass close to the soil level. That […]
Sod Installation Tips from Houston Grass South
Call 281-431-7441. Want to learn how to lay sod? These are sod installation tips from Michael Romine, the Owner of Houston Grass South. Houston Grass South takes great pride in delivering the best grass sod in Metro Houston. Our grass is grown on our family farm in Bay City, TX, where we've been in the grass sod business since 1981.
We can lay your sod for you or you can lay your sod yourself using these tips. It's a matter of preparing the project site for sod installation, laying the sod, and then watering enough to give the grass sod a good start at sending roots into the soil.
Our office is located in Arcola, TX, and we're a few miles east of Sienna Plantation and just off Highway 6 on McKeever Rd. You can pick up your grass sod at our office or we'll deliver your grass to your project site. Need other services like site preparation or sod installation? We can help you there too!
For more information, please call our office at 281-431-7441 or use our contact form to send us an email.
How to Lay Sod – Video
How to Remove Grass Sod – Video
How to Remove Grass Sod to Prepare for Sod Installation Call 281-431-7441. In this video, Houston Grass South owner Michael Romine describes how to remove old grass sod from your project area in order to prepare for laying new sod. Houston Grass South sells the finest St. Augustine grass, Bermuda grass and Zoysia grass available […]
Disposing of Old Grass
Questions About Disposing of Old Grass? Many of our customers ask us questions about disposing of old grass. In this video, Houston Grass South owner Michael Romine talks about your options for disposing of your old grass in preparation for laying new sod. Houston Grass South offers sod removal services if you don’t want to […]
Fertilize Before Laying Sod?
Do I Need to Fertilize My Yard Before Laying Sod? Should you spread fertilizer over your project area before laying sod? Not if you purchase your sod from Houston Grass South. In this video Michael Romine talks about whether you need to use fertilizer before laying sod and he describes what fertilizer you may use […]
Soil Issues for New Home Sod Installation
Are There Soil Issues for New Home Sod Installation? If If you’re purchasing a new home you may be wondering if there are issues associated with the soil at your new home site. Should you assume that your contractor will spread topsoil enriched with organic material around your new home? Will the soil around your […]
Can You Lay Sod Over Mulch or Wood Chips?
Call Houston Grass South at 281-431-7441 if you’re looking for top-quality Houston turf grass sod at prices that beat the big box stores! In this Turf Talk video, owner Michael Romine answers a question about whether you can lay sod over mulch or wood chips. Is It Smart to Lay Sod Over Wood Chips or […]
