We assess your yard’s sun exposure and soil health to help you choose the right turf, from shade-tolerant Zoysia to hardy St. Augustine. You get a clear, all-inclusive quote.
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At Evergreen Outdoor Services, we specialize in professional sod installation across Houston and nearby areas. Whether you’re building a new lawn or fixing bare and patchy spots, our team makes the process simple.
We assess your yard’s sun exposure and soil health to help you choose the right turf, from shade-tolerant Zoysia to hardy St. Augustine. You get a clear, all-inclusive quote.
Our crew handles the heavy lifting: stripping old grass, tilling the soil, and properly preparing the area before hand-laying fresh, farm-direct sod for a tight, seamless finish.
We blow off your driveways and walkways so your property is pristine. Finally, we provide a customized watering schedule and our "Green Lawn Guarantee" for total peace of mind.
The gold standard for Houston yards with a mix of sun and shade. It grows thick and soft, providing a reliable, lush green carpet for your family.
Perfect for full-sun yards and high-traffic areas. This tough, fast-growing turf is the top choice for homes with active kids and pets.
A premium, polished turf with a fine texture. Zoysia offers a golf-course look with great drought tolerance and lower maintenance requirements.
Don't stop at the grass. Bundle your sod install with fresh mulch and garden bed Detailing to transform your home’s curb appeal in a single visit.
From small patch repairs to full lawn replacements, we have the team and expertise to handle it. Tell us about your yard below to get your personalized quote.
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Not every yard is the same. Whether you have deep shade from oaks or scorching sun, we help you select the perfect St. Augustine, Bermuda, or Zoysia variety for your home.
Rest easy knowing your home is protected. We carry full General Liability, bringing professional-grade accountability to your private yard.
We don't just lay grass over dead lawns. We remove old debris, till the soil, and correct minor issues to ensure proper and long-term health.
We treat your home like our own. Our crews maintain a clean workspace, protect your existing flower beds, and ensure your driveway is blown clean before we leave.
We cut your sod to order and install it the same day. By sourcing directly from local farms, we ensure you receive healthy, moisture-rich turf that roots quickly.
We don’t disappear after the job. We provide a custom watering guide and clear instructions to make sure your new investment takes root and thrives for years.
We transform your yard from "dirt patch" to "deep-green" in a single day. But we know what can happen after we leave. That's why we don't just dump the grass and disappear—we set you up for long-term success.
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Protect your new investment. We provide professional weekly or bi-weekly mowing, edging, and debris blowing to keep your new turf in peak condition.
Renew tired flower beds to match your fresh lawn. We install premium plants, mulch, and decorative rock to create a cohesive, beautiful landscape.
Prevent standing water from damaging your new grass. We correct problem slopes and install drainage solutions when needed to keep your yard dry and functional.
Upgrade your outdoor living space. From custom patios and walkways to driveway extensions, we provide expert residential concrete solutions.
You don’t need to waste time on bad installs or guess your way through fixing bare patches. If you want a lawn that roots fast and looks good long-term, getting it professionally installed is the right move.
We handle the prep, the install, the cleanup, and the care steps so everything comes out exactly the way it should.
Homeowners often ask if they can seed to save money. In Houston's climate, the answer is usually no. Here is why professionally installed sod is the only real choice for a healthy yard:
Seed: Months of mud, invasive weeds, and heavy daily labor.
Sod: An instant, weed-free lawn you can enjoy immediately.
Yes. We warranty our workmanship, including proper preparation, grading, seams, and installation practices. We also make sure your sod arrives fresh from local farms and is installed as quickly as possible so it has the best chance to root successfully.
Because sod is a living product, long-term success depends on proper watering, sunlight, drainage, and aftercare. We provide custom watering instructions and follow-up guidance to help your new lawn establish properly.
For a deeper breakdown of what causes new lawns to struggle, read our guide on why new sod fails in Houston.
New sod usually fails because the problem was not the sod itself — it was the conditions underneath it. In Houston, the most common issues are poor drainage, compacted clay soil, uneven grading, inconsistent watering, heavy shade, and weed pressure before the sod has rooted.
That is why we look at more than just the grass. A successful sod installation starts with preparation: removing old material, improving soil contact, correcting low spots where needed, and making sure water is not sitting in the wrong areas.
Our full guide on why new sod fails in Houston explains the main causes and how to avoid buying your lawn twice.
Yes, if your yard holds water. Installing sod over a drainage problem can make the lawn look better for a short time, but the same wet spots, thinning grass, fungus pressure, and root problems can return later.
Houston’s clay soil does not drain like sandy soil. Low areas, compacted zones, poor slope, and roof runoff can all create problems for new sod.
Sometimes the fix is light grading. Other times, a drainage system may be needed before sod makes sense. Our guide on French drains vs. surface drains explains the difference and how each one applies to Houston yards.
We work with several grass varieties suited for Houston’s heat, humidity, and mixed soil conditions:
The right sod depends on your sunlight, irrigation, soil condition, maintenance expectations, and how your family uses the yard. We do not recommend choosing grass based on appearance alone.
For a deeper comparison, read our guide to Houston’s most popular grass types.
Our residential sod installation service is designed to give Houston homeowners a clean, professional lawn transformation without cutting corners on the prep work.
Depending on your yard’s condition, the service may include:
If your yard needs more than sod — such as drainage correction, landscape bed work, or cleanup — we can identify that during the walkthrough and help phase the project correctly.
Residential sod installation pricing depends on square footage, grass variety, prep work, access, grading needs, soil condition, and whether old grass or weeds need to be removed first.
A small, simple front yard will price very differently from a larger backyard with drainage issues, compacted soil, poor access, or old turf that needs to be removed.
We provide clear walkthroughs and transparent quotes so you know what is included before work begins. For a deeper pricing breakdown, visit our 2026 sod installation cost guide for Houston.
We recommend keeping pets, kids, and heavy foot traffic off the new sod for about 10–14 days. Light access for watering is fine, but the goal is to let the sod root without being shifted, compacted, or torn up.
For mowing, wait until the sod has rooted firmly, which usually takes about 2–3 weeks. You can check by gently tugging on a corner of the sod. If it resists, it is starting to attach.
If your yard is used heavily by kids or pets, safety and layout matter too. Our kid-safe lawn and garden checklist for Houston families covers common yard hazards like sharp edging, low limbs, soggy areas, and unsafe plant placement.
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