Grass type · The problem solver
Zoysia sod in north Texas
Zoysia is what we move people to when St. Augustine is struggling and bermuda is not an option. It tolerates shade far better than bermuda, takes traffic better than St. Augustine, and holds colour longer into the fall.
What it is good at
Mixed sun and shade, yards with kids or dogs, and anywhere the last lawn failed for reasons nobody could explain. Palisades zoysia in particular does well in north Texas and is what we most often put down.
What it will not tolerate
Deep shade will still beat it, and it is slower to establish than bermuda — you are trading early speed for a tougher lawn later. It is usually the more expensive option per pallet.
Looking after it once it is down
Zoysia wants less water than St. Augustine once established, which is part of why we recommend it. Mow lower, around two inches, and expect it to go dormant and tan in winter before greening back up in spring.
How it compares
| Grass | Sun needed | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| St. Augustine | Part shade to sun | Filtered shade and matching existing lawns |
| Zoysia | Part shade to sun | Mixed sun and shade, traffic, previously failed lawns |
| Bermuda | Full sun only | Open sunny yards and best value per square foot |
Not sure which you need? That is the conversation we have at the quote, and it starts with how many hours of direct sun the yard actually gets — not how many you think it gets.
Getting it installed
Whichever variety you choose, the prep is what decides the outcome: stripping the old turf, correcting grade, breaking up compacted clay, and making sure the sprinklers will actually reach the new turf. The full sequence is on the sod installation page.
We install Zoysia across The Colony, Frisco, Plano, Carrollton, Little Elm, Lewisville, McKinney, Prosper.
Is Zoysia right for your yard?
Tell us how many hours of direct sun it gets and we will tell you honestly — including if the answer is a different grass.
(214) 998-0636Request onlineAt a glance
- Best for: the problem solver
- Install season: spring through early fall
- Right now: good window
The other two
- St. Augustine — best for shade
- Bermuda — full sun only
Before you buy sod
- Tree trimming if shade is the issue
- Drainage if water stands
Tell us what the yard needs.
Send a couple of photos and we will give you a real number — usually the same day, always before we schedule anything.
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