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Sod Installation in Ruskin, FL

Farm-Fresh Sod Delivery & Installation — Ruskin, South Shore & North Manatee

If you are not satisfied with the quality of your sod upon arrival, we will replace it or refund your money.

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Bayside Sod is expanding north! From our 5th generation family farm in Bradenton, we now deliver and install farm-fresh sod across the entire South Shore corridor and North Manatee County - from Ellenton and Parrish up through Ruskin, Apollo Beach, and Riverview. Every pallet is cut fresh, delivered direct from our farm, and backed by our satisfaction guarantee.

Whether you’re a homeowner upgrading builder-grade turf, an HOA community with landscaping standards, or a landscaper who needs reliable delivery to the job site, we grow every proven Florida variety - Bahia, BIMINI® Bermuda, Bitter Blue, EMPIRE® Zoysia, Floratam, and ProVista St. Augustine. Find your community below to learn more about getting the best sod near you.

Find Sod Near You in Your Community

South Hillsborough & South Shore

North Manatee County

Don’t see your community listed? We also serve Bradenton, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, St. Petersburg, Brandon, and surrounding areas. Browse all of our local sod pages or give us a call - chances are, we deliver to you.

Why Bayside Sod?

Inc 5000 Bayside Sod Sarasota Bradenton Lakewood Ranch

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At Bayside Sod, you’re really in good hands.

We know the sod business and we stand by our products. You will get the best quality sod, backed with our freshness guarantee. Bayside Sod is a 5th generation family farm, we care about our products and we care about you, our clients.

We Grow: Quality Product Direct From Farm

We Install: Turn-key solutions for our customers

We Guarantee: If you are not satisfied you will not pay.

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Ready for a lawn you’ll love? Get a free quote today. Please call us at 941-702-1746.

Our Grass

Learn More About Sod Options Near You

NewSt. Augustine

Fusion St. Augustine

Bayside Sod’s patent-pending blend of four St. Augustine genotypes, for yards in full sun to moderate shade.

Bahia

Drought and heat tolerant, low maintenance, and the only variety that does not need an irrigation system.

Bermuda

Grass Comparison Based on Key Characteristics

Blade, sun and shade, irrigation, drought, traffic, maintenance, and establishment by variety
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

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