Centipede Sod — Jacksonville, FL
Centipede grass is the "lazy man's lawn" — and we mean that as a compliment. It grows slowly, stays low, needs less mowing than any other grass type we install, and thrives in the acidic sandy soil that is common across Northeast Florida.
The light green color of Centipede is distinctive. It will not look like the dark green St. Augustine next door, but it will look good year-round with a fraction of the effort. Less fertilizer, less mowing, less watering.
Centipede does best in full sun to light shade. It does not handle heavy foot traffic as well as Bermuda or Zoysia, so it is not ideal for yards with active kids or dogs. But for front yards, retirement homes, and properties where curb appeal matters more than durability, it is an excellent choice.
One important note: Centipede does not like high-pH soil or heavy fertilization. Over-fertilizing is actually the most common way to kill a Centipede lawn. Less is more with this grass.