Marco Island • Collier County
Sod Installation in Marco Island, FL
Grass on Marco Island grows on fast-draining sand and fill, and every drop it gets from the sprinklers is drinking water, because the city's reclaimed supply goes to golf courses, medians, condominium grounds and parks, not single-family homes. That shapes a sod job. Hodges removes the old turf, levels the lot so it drains toward the street or canal rather than the slab, and lays Floratam St. Augustine for owners who want a dense, classic lawn, or zoysia where a finer texture is preferred. Seashore paspalum is worth a look on lots that catch the most salt. Some homeowners add a city companion meter, which tracks outdoor water use separately from the house meter; ask Marco Island Utilities how it affects your bill. New sod needs extra water for its first weeks, so confirm the establishment allowance with the city. And remember the ten-foot no-fertilizer strip behind the seawall when planning any lawn feeding.
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Where it comes up in Marco Island
Bald Eagle Drive corridor
Caxambas
Tigertail Beach area
Plants and materials that suit it in Marco Island
Questions
Can I water new sod with reclaimed water on Marco?
Not at a single-family home. The city says its reclaimed water serves golf courses, medians, condominium landscapes and city parks, while single-family homes irrigate with potable water. That makes efficient watering of new sod especially worthwhile.
What is a companion meter, and do I need one for a new lawn?
It is a second city meter that tracks outdoor water separately from the master meter. The city charges a monthly fee for it, and it affects how sewer is billed. Ask Marco Island Utilities whether it makes sense for your irrigation use before the new lawn goes in.
Is there a grass that handles salt better than St. Augustine?
Seashore paspalum is known for salt tolerance and suits lots that take heavy spray or occasional salty runoff. It needs careful mowing and fertility management, so many Marco owners still choose Floratam St. Augustine and accept some salt burn near the water.