St. Augustine Sod for Bradenton, FL
Discover the Best St. Augustine Sod in Bradenton
St. Augustine is the broad-bladed, warm-season grass on most Bradenton lawns, and Bayside Sod grows it on our farm on State Road 64: Floratam for full sun, Bitterblue for shade, ProVista for shade with half the mowing, and our new Fusion blend for full sun to moderate shade.
Floratam for Full Sun, Bitterblue or ProVista for Shade
We grow every one on our Bradenton farm and cut them to order.
- Full sun, about 80 percent of the day
Floratam St. Augustine
The most common St. Augustine in Bradenton, and it holds up to pets and regular activity.
About Floratam St. Augustine - Up to 60 percent shade from oaks or the house
Bitterblue St. Augustine
Dark blue-green color and the best shade rating we grow, with moderate traffic tolerance.
About Bitterblue St. Augustine - Shade, plus less mowing and easy weed control
ProVista St. Augustine
Handles up to 60 percent shade, resists glyphosate for spot weed control, and is mowed up to half as often.
About ProVista St. Augustine - Full sun to moderate shade
Fusion St. Augustine
New for 2026: Bayside Sod’s patent-pending blend of four St. Augustine genotypes, with enhanced LVN resistance.
About Fusion St. Augustine
Grass Comparison Based on Key Characteristics
Bayside’s own ratings for our St. Augustines. All need permanent irrigation.
| Variety | Sun and shade | Irrigation | Drought resistance | Foot traffic | Maintenance | Establishment time | Blade |
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| Bitterblue St. Augustine | Good for full sun, moderate for shade | Permanent irrigation required | Moderate | Good wear, moderate foot traffic | Moderate | Moderate | Broad and coarse |
| 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 |
| ProVista St. Augustine | Good for full sun, moderate for shade | Permanent irrigation required | Moderate | Good wear, moderate foot traffic | Lower than other St. Augustine (slower vertical growth) | Moderate | Broad and coarse |
The Farm Is on State Road 64, So Bradenton Sod Is Cut to Order
Bayside Sod has grown sod in Bradenton since 1987. The farm and store are at 19810 FL-64, east of I-75 on State Road 64, so a Bradenton order is cut the day it ships, and a homeowner who needs a few pieces can pick them up at the store. Homeowner delivery anywhere in Bradenton is free, starting at one pallet.
Manatee County is under the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s one-day-per-week watering order, extended on September 22, 2026 through March 31, 2027. New St. Augustine still goes in: the county’s watering variance for new lawns allows daily watering for 30 days and three days a week for the next 30, as long as new sod covers at least half of each irrigation zone and you register with the Water Conservation Department at 941-792-8811 ext. 5327 before or on installation day. Our Manatee County water restrictions guide walks through it, including what to tell an HOA.
Once it is in, St. Augustine’s Bradenton problems are predictable: sod webworms and chinch bugs in the heat, large patch when nights cool. Our guides on sod webworms, large patch, and caring for new sod in summer cover what to watch for.
Bradenton Neighborhoods We Deliver To
- Bayshore Gardens
- Braden River
- Greyhawk Landing
- Heritage Harbour
- Palma Sola
- River Club
- Tara
- West Bradenton
Plus every other address in Bradenton. We also deliver to Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota.
By the Piece at the Farm, or Free Delivery by the Pallet
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Pick your St. Augustine
Floratam, Bitterblue, or ProVista, by how much sun the yard gets. Call and we will help you decide.
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Count the pallets
One pallet covers 400 sq ft. Divide your square footage by 400 and round up, or buy by the piece at the farm.
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Pick up or get free delivery
Pick up any quantity at 19810 FL-64, or have a pallet or more delivered free anywhere in Bradenton.
Prefer a hands-off job? Our crew removes the old lawn with a sod cutter, preps the soil, and lays the new St. Augustine, and you make the final payment only when you are satisfied. Sod Installation in Bradenton
Ready to Price St. Augustine for Your Bradenton Yard?
Tell us the variety and square footage, and we will quote it for pickup or free delivery.
Fresh on Arrival, or We Replace It
If the quality of your sod disappoints you on arrival, we replace it or refund your money. For installation, you make the final payment only once you are satisfied. Bayside Sod is a fifth-generation family farm, growing sod in Bradenton since 1987.
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Sun, Shade, Pickup, Delivery, and the Watering Variance
Which St. Augustine grass is best for a Bradenton yard?
It depends on sun. Floratam is the most common St. Augustine in Bradenton and wants about 80 percent sun. Bitterblue and ProVista both handle up to 60 percent shade; ProVista also grows slowly enough to be mowed about half as often. Every St. Augustine needs permanent irrigation and at least four hours of good sun a day.
Can I buy St. Augustine sod by the piece in Bradenton?
Yes. The farm store at 19810 FL-64, Bradenton sells any quantity, from one $3.75 piece (16 by 24 inches, 2.67 sq ft) to a truckload. Hours are Mon to Fri 8 to 4:30, Sat 8 to 12. Call ahead so we can have your variety cut.
Is delivery free in Bradenton?
Yes, for homeowners, starting at one pallet (400 sq ft). Landscapers and larger orders get a delivered price with the quote. Call (941) 702-1746 for today’s pallet price.
Can I install St. Augustine sod during Manatee County’s water restrictions?
Yes. The one-day-per-week schedule runs through March 31, 2027, but Manatee County’s watering variance for new lawns allows watering any day for the first 30 days (before 4 a.m. or after 8 p.m.) and three days a week for days 31 to 60. Register with the Water Conservation Department at 941-792-8811 ext. 5327 before or on installation day, and keep your receipt. Our Manatee County water restrictions guide has every step.
Does the variance cover my whole yard if I only re-sod the front?
No. Only irrigation zones where new sod covers at least half the zone run on the establishment schedule; the rest of the yard stays on its one day a week. Most timers have an A and B program, so put the new zones on B for the first 60 days.
Can my HOA make me water less than the variance allows?
No. The District’s order bars HOAs from enforcing standards that require more water, and a filed Manatee County variance documents your establishment schedule. If an HOA pushes back, report it to the Water Conservation Department. See the District’s restrictions page (opens in a new tab).
Is Turf Care available in Bradenton?
Yes. Turf Care is based at the farm and serves Manatee and Sarasota counties. Plans start at $79 a month and include soil testing, which matters for St. Augustine because chinch bugs, sod webworms, and large patch are its common problems here. See Turf Care plans.
Get St. Augustine Sod From the Farm in Bradenton
Call the farm to have your variety cut, or send the quote form and we will price it with free delivery.