Types of Sod/Grass Types
The Crossroads Sod Farm lineup was strategically created to accommodate the diverse geography and climates of the South, the wide variety of sod jobs we take on, and the unique needs of every customer.
Black Beauty Fescue
Cool season grass with a natural dark green color that lasts all year long. It has a thick blade. This tough grass is traffic tolerant. Black Beauty Fescue’s waxy coating makes it resistant to weeds and disease and the deep roots helps preserve the moisture.
TifTuf Bermuda
Warm season grass that goes dormant in the winter causing it to turn brown. It has a thin blade. This grass roots in 10-14 days. The roots reach deep promoting high drought tolerance. TifTuf Bermuda can thrive in poor soil conditions and partial shade.
419 Tifway Bermuda
Warm season grass that goes dormant in the winter causing it to turn brown. It has a deep green color with a fine texture. It thrives in full sun conditions and does well at tolerating heat and wear.
HGT Bluegrass
Cool season grass with a bright green color. This thick blade grass was developed in harsh climate conditions, specifically to withstand diseases, pests, and traffic. HGT Bluegrass establishes quickly and thrives in fair shade conditions.
Zeon Zoysia
Premium warm season grass with a bright green color. This thick blade grass grows horizontal stems creating a dense carpet that can withstand high traffic and drought conditions. Zeon thrives in full sun conditions and is tolerant of partial shade.
Meyer Zoysia
Premium warm season grass with a dark green color. This medium blade grass forms a dense turf inhibiting the growth of weeds. Meyer is tolerant of partial shade and cold.
Stadium Zoysia
Premium warm season grass with a very dark green color and fine texture. This dense grass spreads rapidly for excellent wear tolerance and recovery. Stadium Zoysia has extensive rhizome growth making for excellent heat and drought tolerance.
What kind of sod do I need?
Selecting the right sod is the difference between throwing money out the window and investing in grass that will take root and thrive.
So, how do you choose the right grass type? These are the factors that must be considered to choose the right sod type for your project:
- Climate
- Sun Exposure
- Foot Traffic/Intended Use
- Maintenance Level
- Soil Type and PH
- Visual Preference
- Weather &Seasonal Appearance
- Water Needs
- Resilience
Want to discuss your needs and grass options? Let’s talk! Want us to come out and take a look at your property? We’re happy to do it!
Take the first step toward a greener tomorrow…
The Farm Fresh Difference
We have 6 farms across Tennessee and Alabama and firmly believe that we offer the best sod on the market. Our expertly grown grass species thrive in different environments and serve different purposes, but a few things are the same across the board. Every grass type is expertly grown by our tight knit network of farmers, inspected to ensure premium quality, and delivered fresh.
Most sod sits in a warehouse for days or rustles around in a truck for hundreds of miles, drying out and fighting for its life before its planted. That severely degrades the quality of the sod.
What does Crossroads Sod Farm do differently? You’ve heard of farm-to-table restaurants, right? We follow a similar model. Our team plans and moves swiftly to minimize the time between when our sod is harvested and laid. With our network of farms, we can reach our customers throughout the midsouth within a day. The sod leaves our farms in peak condition, arrives healthy and ready to take root in its new home.