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How much sod do I need?

One pallet covers 450 square feet. Measure the lawn you actually want grass on, subtract beds, driveways, and patios, divide by 450, and round up. Add 5% for trimming around curves. Our satellite measuring tool does the math for you.

How fast can you deliver?

Count on 48 hours from order to driveway. Sod is cut to order: we schedule the cut when you order, the farm cuts at first light, and it’s on your driveway the next day or the day after. Rain can push a cut back a day or two, and we text you the moment we know. Order by Wednesday for the weekend.

Which sod is right for my yard?

Bermuda for full sun and heavy traffic, St. Augustine for shade under mature trees, Zoysia for a soft, premium lawn in mixed light. Mixed-light yards often get two: Bermuda on the sunny side and St. Augustine under the trees.

When is the best time to install sod in DFW?

Late March through October, once soil temperatures pass 60°F. The sweet spots are April through early June and September through mid-October. Sod laid in winter sits dormant until spring.

Do you install sod too?

Yes. Order delivery only, or let our local crew handle prep, install, rolling, and the first watering. Installation is the best insurance for sod that roots fast.

How do I water new sod?

Soak it right after install. Water daily for the first 7 to 10 days, every other day the second week, then move to a normal schedule. Mow for the first time after 2 to 3 weeks, once the sod resists a gentle tug.

Do I need topsoil?

If your subsoil is compacted clay or new-construction fill, yes. An inch of topsoil across the lawn is about one cubic yard per 324 square feet. Sod laid on prepped soil roots in 10 to 14 days; sod laid on clay can take a month.

How heavy is a pallet?

2,500 to 3,000 pounds wet. A half-ton pickup handles one, a three-quarter-ton handles two. Past two pallets, take delivery.

What areas do you serve?

All of Dallas-Fort Worth, including Fort Worth, Dallas, Arlington, Plano, Mansfield, and the surrounding suburbs.

How long has Sod Friend been in business?

Sod Friend is new. The crew that delivers and installs for us, Loera’s Landscaping, has worked across Dallas-Fort Worth since 2010, and their reviews are the ones you see on this site, shared with their permission.

Who runs Sod Friend?

Sod Friend is a Dallas-Fort Worth sod company. Delivery and installation are done by the crew at Loera’s Landscaping. Call (817) 765-1655 or send the form and a real person calls you back.

Where is Sod Friend based?

We are a service-area business covering Dallas-Fort Worth. There is no retail yard to visit: sod is cut to order at North Texas farms and delivered straight to your driveway.

What does sod cost from Sod Friend?

Per-pallet prices for every variety are published on our sod page, from $265 to $385 a pallet depending on the grass. One pallet covers 450 square feet. Delivery and installation are quoted once we know the address and the square footage.

Is Sod Friend the same company as Loera’s Landscaping?

No. Sod Friend is a new company that does one thing: sod, delivered and installed. Loera’s Landscaping handles the delivery and the installs for us, and their reviews and Nextdoor award are shared here with their permission.

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