NewSt. Augustine
Fusion St. Augustine
Bayside Sod’s patent-pending blend of four St. Augustine genotypes, for yards in full sun to moderate shade.
All Sod Varieties
The Best Sod Near You: Sarasota, Bradenton, Brandon, St. Pete and Surrounding Areas
Bayside Sod grows seven lawn grasses for Southwest Florida: Floratam, Bitterblue, and our new Fusion St. Augustine, EMPIRE and CitraZoy Zoysia, Bimini Bermuda, and Bahia, cut fresh daily at our Bradenton farm.
Grown on Our Farm
Seven Sod Varieties, Cut Fresh Daily
Four grass families: St. Augustine, Zoysia, Bermuda, and Bahia.
Bahia
Bahia
Drought and heat tolerant, low maintenance, and the only variety that does not need an irrigation system.
Bermuda
Bimini Bermuda
A fine-bladed Bermuda for full sun and heavy traffic, from backyards to sports turf.
St. Augustine
Bitterblue St. Augustine
Shade tolerant for yards with up to 60 percent shade, and holds up to pets and moderate traffic.
Zoysia
CitraZoy Zoysia
A University of Florida zoysia with a finer blade than EMPIRE and improved disease resistance, for a soft lawn.
St. Augustine
Floratam St. Augustine
The most common St. Augustine in the area, best for yards with about 80 percent sun.
Looking for Another Variety?
Let us know and we can source it from our partner farms.
Comand Compost
We sell Comand compost alongside the sod for new installations.
Compare Varieties
Grass Comparison Based on Key Characteristics
Bayside’s own ratings for sun, water, traffic, and upkeep.
| Variety | Sun and shade | Irrigation | Drought resistance | Foot traffic | Maintenance | Establishment time | Blade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahia | Good for full sun, limited for shade | Irrigation required only to establish | Good to excellent | Moderate to good wear, moderate foot traffic | Low | Moderate | Medium width and texture |
| Bimini Bermuda | Excellent for full sun, limited for shade | Permanent irrigation recommended | Good | Good wear, moderate to heavy foot traffic | Moderate | Moderate to fast | Fine texture, narrow, and pointed |
| Bitterblue St. Augustine | Good for full sun, moderate for shade | Permanent irrigation required | Moderate | Good wear, moderate foot traffic | Moderate | Moderate | Broad and coarse |
| CitraZoy Zoysia | Good for full sun, limited for shade | Permanent irrigation required | Moderate | Good wear, moderate foot traffic | Moderate | Moderate to slow | Fine to medium texture, narrow leaf blade |
| EMPIRE Zoysia | Good for full sun, limited for shade | Permanent irrigation required | Moderate | Good wear, moderate foot traffic | Moderate | Moderate to slow | Fine to medium texture, narrow leaf blade |
| Floratam St. Augustine | Good for full sun, limited for shade | Permanent irrigation required | Moderate | Good wear, moderate foot traffic | Moderate | Moderate | Broad and coarse |
| Fusion St. Augustine | Thrives in full sun and moderate shade | Permanent irrigation required | Moderate | Good wear, moderate foot traffic | Routine inputs, the same as any St. Augustine lawn | Moderate | Broad and coarse |
Still Deciding?
Tell us about the sun, shade, and irrigation in your yard, and we will recommend a variety.
Where We Deliver
Pickup in Bradenton, Delivery Across Four Counties
Manatee, Sarasota, Hillsborough, and South Pinellas. Delivery starts at one pallet (400 sq ft).
Choosing Sod
Water, Mowing, Price, and the Guarantee
What is the best sod for Southwest Florida?
It depends on three things in your yard: hours of sun, irrigation, and foot traffic. Floratam St. Augustine suits most sunny, irrigated yards; Bitterblue or ProVista suit shade; Bahia suits yards without irrigation; Bimini Bermuda suits heavy traffic in full sun.
Which sod needs the least water?
Bahia. It needs irrigation only to establish and rates good to excellent for drought. Bimini Bermuda rates good; the St. Augustines and EMPIRE and CitraZoy Zoysia rate moderate and need permanent irrigation.
Which sod needs the least mowing?
ProVista St. Augustine grows slowly, so ProVista needs mowing up to half as often as other St. Augustine varieties.
Can I see the varieties in person?
Yes. The farm store at 19810 FL-64, Bradenton has a live display of every variety. Hours are Mon to Fri 8 to 4:30, Sat 8 to 12.
Is every variety the same price?
By the piece, yes: $3.75 for any variety. Pallet prices vary by variety; call (941) 702-1746 for today’s prices.
Do you guarantee the sod?
Yes. If you are not satisfied with the quality of your sod on arrival, we replace it or refund your money. Bahia is the exception: it is harvested from pastures, so we cannot guarantee its quality.
Free Quotes
Found Your Grass?
Tell us the variety and the square footage, and we will send a price and a delivery day.