Centipede Grass Sod in Lake Charles, LA
Centipede sod delivered fresh to your property in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana. The low maintenance warm season grass for Louisiana yards.
A-grade sod
Low Maintenance Grass for Louisiana Lawns
Centipede grass Sod is a low, slow growing, medium textured, drought tolerant warm season grass that can produce a dense, attractive turf. Centipede grass grows to 3.5 inches and has a light green color. It does best in sunny areas, but can tolerate moderate shade.
- Low Maintenance and Fertilization Requirements
- Great for Southeast Lawns
- Warm Season, Heat Tolerant Grass
- Best In Full Sun - tolerates moderate shade
- Low Foot Traffic Tolerance
- Called Lazy Man's Grass since it's easy to maintain
Why Centipede Earned the "Lazy Man's Grass" Name
Centipede grows slow. That is the whole pitch. Less mowing, less fertilizer, less fuss. For Southwest Louisiana yards on acidic sandy loam, it forms a dense, even mat that needs almost nothing to stay healthy.
Color is light green, not dark like Bermuda or Zoysia. If a darker yard is what you want, pick a different grass. If you want a lawn that looks good without weekend chores, Centipede is the answer.
Types of Centipede Grass Sod
About Centipede Grass
Centipede has one main variety in widespread use across Louisiana. It spreads by stolons and forms a dense mat over time. Its light green color is distinctive - it will not be the darkest grass in your neighborhood, but it requires the least work to keep looking good.
Not recommended for high-traffic areas like dog runs or yards with kids playing daily. For those uses, St. Augustine or Bermuda are better fits.
Get Your Lake Charles Sod Quote
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Questions About Centipede Grass Sod
Yes. Centipede Grass Sod handles the heat and humidity of Southwest Louisiana well. It is a warm season grass suited for USDA zones common across Calcasieu Parish and the surrounding area.
We deliver to most of South Louisiana and Southeast Texas. That includes Calcasieu Parish, Sulphur, Westlake, Ragley, Vinton, Iowa, Dequincy, Bell City, Hackberry, Cameron, Lake Arthur, and parts of East Texas. Call 337-656-0600 to confirm your location.
Call for current pricing. We sell by the pallet with a minimum order. Installation costs average around $1.00 to $2.00 per square foot when combined with sod cost. Prices vary based on yard prep and any grading needed.
We currently sell sod by the pallet, with a minimum order. Call to get your square footage priced out.
We Deliver Across Southwest Louisiana
Call to confirm delivery to your town. If it is not listed, we may still run there.
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Fresh Louisiana-grown sod delivered to your property. St. Augustine, Zoysia, Bermuda, and Centipede available. Installation also available throughout Southwest Louisiana.