San Antonio, TX · Sod delivery & installation

Drought ready sod for San Antonio, cut to order

San Antonio Sod Company delivers warm season sod chosen for South Central Texas. With watering restrictions a fact of life here, we steer you toward grasses that stay green on less, cut fresh for your delivery date so the lawn roots in fast.

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8Greater San Antonio areas served

Sod for South Central Texas

San Antonio sits on the edge of the Hill Country in USDA hardiness zone 8b, where alkaline clay over limestone, hot summers, and recurring drought shape every lawn. Water restrictions are routine, so grass that sips rather than guzzles wins here. Sunny yards in Schertz and Stone Oak do well on Bermuda and native Buffalograss, while shaded lots near the river rely on St. Augustine where irrigation allows. We match the grass to your water, not the other way around.

Grass for San Antonio

A San Antonio sod grower who plans around the city's watering rules and alkaline ground, not a lot pushing thirsty grass that fades by July.

Bermudagrass

A drought and heat hardy full sun grass recommended by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for South Central Texas, ideal for San Antonio's hot, dry summers and frequent watering limits.

Zoysiagrass

A dense turf that stays green on less water than St. Augustine and takes light shade, listed by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension among grasses adapted to the San Antonio area.

Buffalograss

A Texas native built for low rainfall and alkaline soil, recommended by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension as one of the most water thrifty lawn grasses for the San Antonio region.

St. Augustinegrass

The common pick for shaded San Antonio yards, a warm season grass Texas A&M AgriLife Extension notes for shade tolerance, best where irrigation is available.

What we do

Sod delivery

Fresh cut pallets delivered across Greater San Antonio, harvested to order so the grass arrives healthy despite the South Texas heat.

Professional installation

Our crew lays, seams, and rolls your sod for firm soil contact, which helps it establish quickly before the next dry spell.

Water wise grass matching

We help you pick drought tolerant grass suited to San Antonio's watering rules so the lawn survives restrictions without going brown.

Old lawn removal

We strip and haul off failing turf and weeds so your new San Antonio sod starts on clean, graded ground.

How it works

1

Measure

Tell us the square footage — or we help you estimate it.

2

Choose

Pick the grass matched to South Texas heat and drought.

3

Schedule

We cut to order and set a delivery window.

4

Roll out

Fresh sod arrives ready to lay and root.

Why San Antonio Sod Company

Built for drought

We lead with the water thrifty grasses Texas A&M AgriLife Extension lists for South Central Texas, the ones that hold up under San Antonio watering limits.

Cut to order

Pallets are harvested for your delivery date, never left baking on a sales lot in the South Texas sun.

Alkaline soil savvy

We prep for the alkaline clay over limestone common around San Antonio so your new roots have a fighting chance.

Areas we serve

New BraunfelsSchertzBoerneStone OakHelotesConverseUniversal CityAlamo Heights

What customers say

“They put in Buffalograss that has stayed green through every watering restriction this summer.”

— Demo review — Hector V., Schertz

“Honest advice on which grass would survive our water limits, and fast delivery to Stone Oak.”

— Demo review — Dana L., San Antonio

Common questions

What grass grows best in San Antonio, TX?

With watering limits in mind, drought tolerant Bermuda and native Buffalograss are the strongest picks for sunny yards. Zoysia stays green on less water too, and St. Augustine works in shade where you can irrigate. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension recommends all four for the area.

Do you deliver sod across Greater San Antonio?

Yes. We deliver fresh cut sod throughout San Antonio and nearby communities including New Braunfels, Schertz, and Boerne. Call (210) 555-0128 to confirm availability and set up delivery.

Which grass needs the least water in San Antonio?

Native Buffalograss is the most water thrifty, followed by Bermuda in full sun. Both are good choices if you want a lawn that survives San Antonio's watering restrictions without turning brown by midsummer.

How much sod will I need for my yard?

A pallet covers about 450 square feet. Measure your lawn length by width, subtract paved areas and beds, then call (210) 555-0128 with the figure and we will tell you how many pallets your San Antonio yard takes.

Can I lay sod during watering restrictions?

Usually yes. New sod often qualifies for a temporary establishment watering allowance under local rules. We will talk you through the current restrictions and the grasses that handle them best before you order.

When is the best time to lay sod in South Central Texas?

Warm season sod roots best in warm soil, so spring through early fall is the window around San Antonio. Laying then gives the lawn time to establish a deep root system before the next dry stretch.

Ready for a fresh lawn in San Antonio?

Call now to check availability and schedule your delivery.

Call (210) 555-0128
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