Naples • Collier County
Sod Installation in Naples, FL
Swapping a tired lawn in Naples starts with knowing who maintains which grass. In the City of Naples, sod in the public swale in front of a house is the abutting owner's to mow, and the owner is expected to keep the swale bottom clear; sod work in that strip also needs a city right-of-way permit. Hodges strips the old turf, regrades so water heads toward the swale rather than the house, and lays new sod tight with seams staggered. Floratam, a St. Augustine cultivar, is the usual pick on irrigated lots; bahiagrass suits big, less-watered Estates parcels. Timing new sod around the rules matters. Newly laid grass needs more frequent water at first, so check what your utility allows for new landscapes. Inside city limits, a summer install also cannot get a nitrogen starter feed from June 1 through September 30.
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Questions
Who is responsible for the grass in the swale in front of my house?
Inside the City of Naples, the city's right-of-way handbook makes the abutting property owner responsible for mowing swale sod and keeping the swale bottom clear. Replacing that sod is right-of-way work, so a city permit is needed before Hodges lays it.
Floratam or bahia for a Golden Gate Estates lot?
Floratam St. Augustine gives a dense lawn but needs regular irrigation. Bahiagrass tolerates sandy, drier ground and suits large Estates parcels that are irrigated lightly or not at all. Many owners use St. Augustine near the house and bahia on the back acreage.
Can new sod be watered more often than my normal watering days?
New landscapes are usually allowed extra watering for a short establishment period, but the details depend on your provider, whether that is the City of Naples, Collier County or a private well. Confirm the current allowance with your utility before the sod arrives.