SUMMERWOOD, TEXAS — SOD INSTALLATION
Sod Installation in Summerwood, TX
new sod only takes if the water works first. The sequence is: check and repair the sprinkler system, then lay the sod, then set up fertigation so the new grass is fed steadily. Skip the first step and the new grass dies in patches, no matter how good the sod was.
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Summerwood: what is different here
Summerwood sod is big-lawn sod. Large-lot lakeside homes have a lot of turf, and a lot of turf needs a sprinkler system that actually covers it — every zone, every corner, including the grass around the pool deck and the patio. Before we lay sod, we run the whole system and fix the weak zones, the buried heads, and the dry spots, because new sod on a big lot dies in patches when the coverage is uneven. St. Augustine is the grass for the shade and heat here, and it needs different watering in sun and shade. After the sod takes, fertigation feeds it steadily through the sprinklers. On a lakeside lot, the lawn is the frame for the house — it is worth doing the sequence right.
What we do
- Sprinkler check first — we inspect and repair the sprinkler system before the sod goes down, so every part of the new lawn actually gets water.
- St. Augustine sod — the grass that handles Houston shade and heat, laid so the seams are tight and the roots take.
- Proper watering after install — new sod needs water on a schedule that keeps it moist without drowning it, and we set that schedule with you.
- Fertigation after sod — once the sod has taken, a fertigation system feeds it steadily through the sprinklers, a little bit every time a zone runs.
- Shade vs. sun — St. Augustine needs different watering in sun and shade, and we zone and schedule for that.
The sequence matters more than the sod
New sod dies for boring reasons: a zone that does not reach the back corner, a head buried under thick grass, a valve that will not open, a schedule that waters the sunny side and the shady side the same. That is why the sprinkler check comes first. We run the system, find the dry spots and the weak zones, fix them, and then lay the sod. After the sod has taken, fertigation keeps it fed steadily through the sprinklers. Skip the check and you are watering a lawn that cannot drink. See our sprinkler repair and fertigation pages for the two steps that make the sod step work.
How we work
We come out, look at what is actually going on, and tell you what needs fixing and what can wait. No two Summerwood homes are the same, so we do not quote a price sight unseen. We give you a clear plan and a free look first. We serve Kingwood, Atascocita, Porter, Humble, New Caney, Summerwood, Fall Creek, Huffman, Eagle Springs, Crosby, Baytown, and the Lake Houston area. Call or text (281) 504-9998, 24 hours a day. Tell us what is going on at your Summerwood home, and we will come take a look. Or reach us through Contact us.
Learn more: Texas A&M AgriLife — Turfgrass Selection for Texas (Bermuda, St. Augustine, Zoysia) · Texas A&M AgriLife — Maintaining St. Augustinegrass Lawns (watering, mowing, catch-can test)
Frequently asked questions
Will new sod take around a Summerwood pool?
Yes, if the sprinklers reach it and the watering schedule fits. Pool-adjacent turf gets splash and reflected heat, and it needs its own zone thinking. We check the coverage before we lay the sod.
Should I repair my sprinkler system before installing new sod?
Yes — always. New sod dies in the spots the sprinklers do not reach. We check and repair the system first, then lay the sod. See Should I repair my sprinkler system before installing new sod?
What grass grows best in shade here?
St. Augustine is the grass for Houston shade and heat. It still needs different watering in sun and shade — see Why does St. Augustine grass need different watering in sun and shade?
How do I water new sod in Houston?
Often enough to keep it moist while the roots take, without drowning it, and on a schedule that changes as the sod establishes. We set that schedule with you. See Should I water a Houston-area lawn every day during August?
How do I get a quote?
Call or text (281) 504-9998, 24 hours a day. Tell us what is going on, and we will come take a look.
Ready to fix it today?
Call or text (281) 504-9998 any time — 24 hours a day. We test first, explain what we find, and fix it the right way.
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