Fort Myers • Lee County
Sod Installation in Fort Myers, FL
Plenty of Fort Myers lawns fail for one reason: Floratam laid under shade it was never going to tolerate. UF/IFAS rates Floratam, a St. Augustinegrass cultivar, as poor in shade relative to other St. Augustine types, and notes that chinch bugs have become a major pest of it. Under mature canopy, such as the streets around Edgewood or Edison Park, the darkest corners may do better with a more shade-tolerant cultivar or a planted bed instead of grass. Hodges strips the old turf, corrects the grade so water moves away from the house, and lays the new pieces tight with staggered seams. Watering a new lawn is where your address matters. A Fort Myers mailing address does not always mean city limits, and Lee County's watering ordinance applies only in unincorporated areas, so the schedule you follow depends on which side of the city line you are on.
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Where it comes up in Fort Myers
Edison Park
Allen Park
Valencia Terrace
Plants and materials that suit it in Fort Myers
Questions
Is Floratam the right grass for my yard?
In full sun it performs well, but UF/IFAS lists poor shade tolerance and heavy chinch bug pressure as its weak points. Under oaks or a dense canopy, ask about shade-tolerant St. Augustine cultivars or replacing the shaded patch with a bed.
How do I know whether the city or county watering schedule applies to my new sod?
Check whether your parcel is inside Fort Myers city limits; Lee County maintains a city-limits map layer. City properties follow the City of Fort Myers schedule, while unincorporated properties follow Lee County's rules, which in early 2026 were one day a week.
Can a new lawn be watered more than the normal schedule allows?
The water management district's rule gives new landscaping, including sod, extra watering days for up to 90 days after installation. Check the current city or county ordinance for how that allowance is applied where you live.