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Why Bermuda Sod is the Smart Pick for Your Southeast Lawn: A Woerner Turf Guide

Healthy Bermuda grass lawn

Living down here in the Southeast, you know how the heat can sneak up on you. We grow our own turf on the Gulf Coast, and when someone asks for a sharp-looking yard without a lot of hassle, Bermuda is our go-to recommendation.

Why Bermuda works so well here

  • It uses up to 38% less water than many other grasses.
  • It handles heavy foot traffic and recovers from bare patches.
  • It roots in within a couple of weeks.
  • It resists some pests and weeds.
  • It helps cool the area around your home.
  • It mows to a fine, dense texture.

TifTuf Certified Bermuda, our top seller

TifTuf Certified Bermuda is a hybrid we grow on our own farms, certified for Alabama, Louisiana and Florida. It is water-efficient, tolerates some shade and heat, recovers from frost and fills in quickly after damage.

Other options to consider

  • St. Augustine is a good fit for shade and coastal sites.
  • Zoysia is dense and durable and stays green longer into fall, but it establishes slowly.
  • Centipede is low maintenance and suits acidic soil.

Come see us

Visit Woerner Turf & Landscape Supply of Mobile, Woerner Turf & Landscape Supply of Baton Rouge or Gulf Kist Sod of Pensacola to talk through the right grass for your yard.

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