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Sod for Sale in Lakewood Ranch, FL
Discover the Best Sod for Sale Lakewood Ranch.
Bayside Sod sells sod to Lakewood Ranch by the pallet or truckload, cut the day it ships at our farm on State Road 64, a few minutes north of the Ranch, and delivered free to homeowners.
Ordering in Lakewood Ranch
HOA Approval First, Then Free Delivery From a Farm a Few Minutes Away
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Clear it with your HOA
Most Lakewood Ranch villages review lawn changes. Submit the modification request first; we can tell you the variety and square footage to put on it.
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Pick the variety and count pallets
Choose the grass that fits your yard. One pallet covers 400 sq ft; divide your square footage by 400 and round up.
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We cut and deliver free
We cut your order at the farm and truck it down to your village. Homeowner delivery in Lakewood Ranch is free, starting at one pallet.
Prefer a hands-off job? Our crew installs across the Ranch too. Sod Installation in Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch Conditions
Two Counties, One Watering Day, and a Modification Request
Lakewood Ranch straddles the Manatee and Sarasota county line, and that decides where you register a new lawn. Both counties are under the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s one-day-per-week order, extended on September 22, 2026 through March 31, 2027, and both honor a 60-day establishment period for new sod. Manatee County villages register with the county Water Conservation Department at 941-792-8811 ext. 5327; Waterside and the other Sarasota County villages register with the District. Our Manatee and Sarasota guides walk through each.
Irrigation in the Ranch comes from Braden River Utilities as a blend of reclaimed, surface, and well water, so the once-a-week schedule still applies to most homes; only straight reclaimed water is exempt. Town Hall’s own irrigation page reminds residents that micro-irrigation for beds may run any day, and that a working rain sensor is required by law.
Before you order sod, most villages want a modification request through Community Association Services at Town Hall, which the Country Club and Edgewater manual says takes about 15 days. A few villages specify the turf itself: Esplanade’s landscape standards allow re-sodding only with EMPIRE Zoysia. Bring us the standard and we match it.
Grown on Our Farm
Seven Varieties Available for Lakewood Ranch Delivery
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.
Ready to Price Your Lakewood Ranch Order?
Tell us the variety and square footage, and we will quote the sod with free delivery to your village.
Compare Varieties
Grass Comparison Based on Key Characteristics
| Variety | Sun and shade | Irrigation | Drought resistance | Foot traffic | Maintenance | Establishment time | Blade |
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| 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 |
Why Bayside Sod
Harvested a Few Minutes From Your Village
Bayside Sod is a fifth-generation family farm, growing sod on State Road 64 since 1987. Lakewood Ranch is our closest market, so we harvest your order the day it ships, and it spends minutes on the truck, not hours.
Our guarantee: if the sod quality disappoints you on arrival, we replace it or refund your money. Installation customers make the final payment only once they are satisfied with the install.
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Lakewood Ranch Sod Questions
HOA Approval, Free Delivery, Reclaimed Water, and Which County
Do I need HOA approval to replace my lawn in Lakewood Ranch?
In most villages, yes. Modification request forms go through Community Association Services at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, and the Country Club and Edgewater manual quotes about 15 days to process one. Some villages also name the replacement turf in their landscape standards (Esplanade’s allow re-sodding only with EMPIRE Zoysia, with prior written approval), so check yours before ordering. Lakewood Ranch Town Hall (opens in a new tab).
Is sod delivery free in Lakewood Ranch?
Yes, for homeowners, starting at one pallet (400 sq ft). The farm is a few minutes up State Road 64, so Lakewood Ranch is one of our shortest runs. Landscapers and larger orders get a delivered price with the quote. Call (941) 702-1746 for today’s pallet price.
Can I install new sod during the water restrictions?
Yes. The one-day-per-week schedule runs through March 31, 2027, but new lawns get a 60-day establishment period: any day for 30 days, then three days a week. Which office you register with depends on your side of the county line. Manatee County villages call the Water Conservation Department at 941-792-8811 ext. 5327 (Manatee guide); Waterside and other Sarasota County addresses register with the District (Sarasota guide).
My irrigation is on reclaimed water. Do the restrictions still apply?
Usually, yes. Lakewood Ranch irrigation water comes from Braden River Utilities and is a blend of reclaimed, surface, and well water. The District exempts only straight reclaimed water from the schedule, so plan on the once-a-week days unless your utility says otherwise. See the District’s restrictions page (opens in a new tab).
Which grass do Lakewood Ranch HOAs usually want?
St. Augustine is the most common lawn in the Ranch, and Floratam is the usual choice for sunny lots. Where a village names a turf in its standards, as Esplanade does with EMPIRE Zoysia, we match it; where it does not, we recommend one for your sun and shade.
Can you install the sod too?
Yes. Our crew removes the old lawn with a sod cutter, preps the soil, and lays the new sod, and you make the final payment only when you are satisfied. See sod installation in Lakewood Ranch.
Is Turf Care available in Lakewood Ranch?
Yes, on both sides of the county line. Turf Care serves Manatee and Sarasota counties, with plans from $79 a month that include soil testing. See Turf Care plans.
Free Quotes
Get Fresh Sod Delivered in Lakewood Ranch
Call the farm or send the quote form, and we will price the sod with free delivery to your village.