Zone · Turf
Sod Installation & Hydroseeding
St. Augustine, Bermuda and Zoysia sod installation and hydroseeding, prepped the right way before a single roll goes down.
Chapter 01
Why We Prep Sod Better
New sod laid straight over dead or diseased turf looks fine for the first few weeks, then thins out as the old layer underneath breaks down and blocks the fresh roots from reaching real soil. Fort Worth's clay-heavy ground makes that worse, since compacted clay already gives roots less room to work with.
As Hoyer's puts it: "our company doesn't cut corners. From the prep work all the way to post install irrigation check … We prep your lawn the right way, not just throwing sod on old turf."
Hoyer's crew member laying fresh sod on a prepared sand bed
St. Augustine, Bermuda or Zoysia
Hoyer's services include sodding St. Augustine, Bermuda, and Zoysia. Generally speaking, St. Augustine tolerates more shade than the other two, Bermuda wants full sun and takes DFW summer heat well, and Zoysia grows slower and denser once it's established, which usually means less mowing later on.
For a yard that's more slope than lawn, or ground that erodes faster than grass can hold it, hydroseeding is worth asking about too. Hoyer's offers it as an effective choice for erosion control as well as cost.
Chapter 03
After Your Sod is Installed
Hoyer's aftercare guidance starts the same day: water the new sod thoroughly right after it goes down, then keep the soil moist for about two weeks while the roots knit into the ground underneath.
After that, their guidance shifts to deep, infrequent watering rather than a quick daily sprinkle, which encourages the roots to grow down instead of staying near the surface.
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Zone · Turf
Which turf fits your yard
Hoyer's installs all three sods above. Here's roughly how they compare for a typical Fort Worth yard, as general guidance rather than a promise for any one property:
St. Augustine
Handles more shade than most warm-season grasses and spreads by thick, leafy runners. A common pick for yards with mature trees.
Bermuda
Wants full sun and holds up well against DFW summer heat and foot traffic, but thins out fast in shaded corners.
Zoysia
Slower to establish but grows into a dense, fine-textured lawn once it fills in, which usually means less mowing down the road.
Once the new sod is in, ask about lawn leveling and topdressing if the yard has low spots, or keep it looking sharp with weekly maintenance.