St. Augustinegrass
The dominant lawn grass in South Florida, with Floratam and Bitter Blue cultivars suited to Miami's heat, sun, and sandy marl soils, recommended by UF/IFAS Extension.
Miami, FL · Sod delivery & installation
South Florida sod, delivered fresh across Miami
Miami Sod Company cuts and delivers tropical climate sod across South Florida. We carry the heat and salt tolerant grasses built for Miami's year round growing season and sandy marl soils, harvested to order so your lawn arrives green and ready to lay.
Locally grownCut to order, not trucked in
Fast deliveryAcross South Florida
Climate matchedSouth Florida grasses
Sod for South Florida
Miami sits in the subtropics of USDA hardiness zone 10b, where sandy marl over limestone, salt air, intense sun, and a near year round growing season define lawn care. The thin soil drains fast and holds little, so heat and salt tolerant grasses rule. St. Augustine carpets most South Florida yards, while Zoysia and Bermuda handle sunny, high traffic lots and salty coastal lawns. We match grass to Miami's heat, salt, and sun rather than work against them.
Grass matched to Miami
A Miami sod specialist tuned to South Florida heat, salt, and limestone soils, not a general lot moving pallets that wilt in the tropical sun.
Zoysiagrass
A dense, fine bladed turf that gives a manicured South Florida lawn with good salt and wear tolerance, listed by UF/IFAS Extension for the region.
Bahiagrass
A low input grass for sunny, sandy Miami lots that tolerates poor soil and heat, recommended by UF/IFAS Extension for full sun lawns that get little pampering.
Bermudagrass
A fine, fast establishing grass for high traffic, full sun South Florida yards, noted by UF/IFAS Extension for its heat and salt tolerance.
What we do
Sod delivery
Fresh cut pallets delivered across South Florida, harvested to order and moved fast so the grass arrives green despite the Miami heat and humidity.
Professional installation
Our crew lays, seams, and rolls your sod for solid contact so it roots quickly in Miami's thin, sandy marl soil.
Salt and soil matching
We help coastal and bayside Miami yards pick salt tolerant grass that holds up to spray and the region's thin limestone soils.
Old lawn removal
We strip out tired turf and weeds and haul it off so your new South Florida lawn starts on clean, graded ground.
How it works
- 1
Measure
Tell us your square footage — or we help you estimate it.
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Choose
Pick the grass matched to South Florida heat and salt.
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Schedule
We cut to order and set a delivery window.
- 4
Roll out
Fresh sod arrives ready to lay and root.
Why Miami Sod Company
Built for the tropics
We stock the heat and salt tolerant grasses UF/IFAS Extension lists for South Florida, the ones that thrive in Miami's year round sun.
Cut to order
Pallets are harvested for your delivery date, never left wilting on a lot in the South Florida heat.
Coastal soil savvy
We work with Miami's thin marl over limestone and salt air so your new lawn establishes where others struggle.
4South Florida grasses
Next dayTypical delivery turnaround
8Miami areas served
4.8Demo rating · 33 reviews
Areas we serve
HialeahCoral GablesKendallDoralMiami BeachAventuraHomesteadPinecrest
What customers say
“The Floratam they laid in our Kendall yard handled the summer rains and full sun beautifully.”
Demo review — Luis A., Kendall
“They picked a salt tolerant grass for our place near the bay and it has thrived. Fast delivery.”
Demo review — Camille R., Coral Gables
Common questions
What grass grows best in Miami, FL?
St. Augustine, especially Floratam and Bitter Blue, is the standard for South Florida because it loves the heat and sun. Zoysia gives a denser lawn, Bahia suits lean sandy lots, and Bermuda handles high traffic. UF/IFAS Extension recommends all four for the Miami area.
Do you deliver sod across South Florida?
Yes. We deliver fresh cut sod throughout Miami and nearby areas including Hialeah, Coral Gables, Kendall, and Doral. Call (305) 555-0137 to confirm availability and book your delivery window.
Which grass handles Miami salt air best?
For coastal and bayside lots, salt tolerant Zoysia and Bermuda hold up well, and St. Augustine tolerates moderate salt spray. If your yard is near the water we will match you to the cultivar that stands up to the salt.
How much sod will my Miami yard need?
Each pallet covers around 450 square feet. Measure your lawn length by width, subtract paved areas, beds, and the pool deck, then call (305) 555-0137 with the square footage and we will size the order.
Will sod root in Miami's thin, sandy soil?
Yes, with the right prep. The marl over limestone here drains fast, so we grade and amend the ground and choose grasses suited to it, helping the sod hold moisture long enough to establish.
Can I lay sod year round in South Florida?
Largely yes. Miami's subtropical climate keeps soil warm most of the year, so sod can establish in nearly any season, though the warm, rainy months give the fastest rooting. We can advise on timing when you call.