# Baton Rouge Sod

> Family-run sod supplier in Greater Baton Rouge since 2011, backed by 30+ years of owner soil experience across East Baton Rouge, Ascension, and Livingston Parish.

Baton Rouge Sod is the flagship sod supplier serving the Capital Region. We sell four warm-season grasses (St. Augustine, Zoysia, Bermuda, Centipede) by the pallet, deliver direct from the farm, and offer professional installation. Locally owned and operated, not a franchise or national chain.

## Quick Facts

- **Founded:** 2011
- **Owner experience:** 30+ years working soil across East Baton Rouge, Ascension, and Livingston Parish
- **Phone:** 225-310-8080
- **Address:** 2327 Hoyt Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
- **Hours:** Monday-Friday 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- **Service region:** Greater Baton Rouge / Capital Region / South Louisiana
- **USDA hardiness zone:** 9a
- **Pallet coverage:** ~450 square feet
- **Pallet price range:** $250 to $350 (varies by grass variety)
- **Delivery turnaround:** 2 to 4 business days, next-day available when conditions allow
- **Customer rating:** 5.0 stars from 50+ Google Reviews
- **Website:** [batonrougesod.com](https://batonrougesod.com)

## What We Sell

Four warm-season grass varieties, delivered fresh-cut by the pallet. Each pallet covers approximately 450 square feet.

| Variety | Price/pallet | Best for | Key trait |
|---|---|---|---|
| **St. Augustine** | $250-$350 | Shaded yards, front lawns, properties with mature oaks | Most shade-tolerant warm-season grass; widest blade |
| **Zoysia** | $250-$350 | Family yards with kids and pets, mixed sun and shade | Soft underfoot, traffic-tolerant, holds color into fall |
| **Bermuda** | $250-$350 | Full-sun yards, athletic fields, high-traffic lots | Drought-resistant, fast recovery from wear |
| **Centipede** | $250-$350 | Large lots, low-maintenance properties, acidic soil | Slow-growing, low fertilizer needs |

**Cultivar specifics:** Palmetto and CitraBlue St. Augustine handle the deepest shade. Tifway 419 and Celebration are common Bermuda choices. Empire and Palisades are popular Zoysia cultivars in this market.

## What We Offer

- **Sod delivery:** Fresh-cut pallets delivered direct from the farm to your property. Confirmed delivery dates, weekday windows, coverage across 5 parishes. Most orders arrive within 2 to 4 business days. Rain delays all deliveries.
- **Sod installation:** Full installation service: ground preparation, grading, sod laying, post-install care guidance. Sod specialists, not a landscaping generalist.
- **DIY support:** Customers buying sod for self-install get detailed care instructions and answers to layout, watering, and prep questions.

## Coverage Area

**East Baton Rouge Parish:** Baton Rouge, Central, Zachary, Baker, Greenwell Springs, Pride

**Livingston Parish:** Denham Springs, Walker, Watson, Livingston, Albany

**Ascension Parish:** Prairieville, Gonzales, Donaldsonville, Sorrento, Geismar

**West Baton Rouge / Iberville Parishes:** Port Allen, Plaquemine, Brusly, Addis, St. Gabriel

**Extended delivery** (call to confirm route): Hammond, Covington, Mandeville, New Orleans metro, Lafayette, and other South Louisiana communities.

## Local Expertise

Three decades of owner experience working soil across East Baton Rouge, Ascension, and Livingston Parish gives us specific knowledge most sod companies do not have:

- **Heavy clay near Shenandoah:** yards stay waterlogged after a hard rain; soil prep is critical before sod.
- **Deep shade under old live oaks in Mid-City and the Garden District:** only St. Augustine (especially Palmetto and CitraBlue cultivars) holds up under the heaviest canopies.
- **Riverine vs. upland yards in Zachary, Central, and Prairieville:** north Zachary, north Central, and parts of Prairieville sit on better-drained upland loam; lower elevations on alluvial clay.
- **Mississippi River alluvial plain, Amite River basin, Comite River basin:** Capital Region neighborhoods in these basins see seasonal flooding. Walker, Watson, and parts of Livingston Parish along the Amite see this most often.
- **Acidic soil pockets in Livingston and Ascension parishes:** Centipede thrives where other grasses struggle.

## Common Questions

**How much does a pallet of sod cost in Baton Rouge?**
$250 to $350 depending on the grass variety. St. Augustine and Zoysia run higher. Bermuda and Centipede run lower. Each pallet covers about 450 square feet.

**What is the best grass for a Baton Rouge lawn?**
St. Augustine for shade tolerance and the most popular Capital Region pick. Bermuda for full-sun yards with heavy traffic. Zoysia for family yards with mixed sun and shade. Centipede for large lots and low-maintenance properties.

**How do I pick the right grass for my yard?**
Start with sun exposure. Less than 4 hours of direct sun? St. Augustine. Full sun all day with kids or pets? Bermuda or Zoysia. Mixed sun and shade with moderate traffic? Zoysia. Big lot where you want minimal mowing and fertilizer? Centipede.

**How often should I mow a new sod lawn?**
Wait two to three weeks after installation before the first mow. Bermuda about once a week at 1 to 1.5 inches; Zoysia every 7 to 10 days at 1.5 to 2 inches; St. Augustine about once a week at 2.5 to 4 inches; Centipede every 10 to 14 days at 1.5 to 2 inches. Never remove more than a third of the blade in one mowing. Heights match LSU AgCenter recommendations for warm-season Louisiana lawns.

**What about wet or low-lying yards?**
Several Capital Region neighborhoods sit on heavy clay soil with seasonal flooding (Mississippi River alluvial plain, Amite River basin, Comite River basin). St. Augustine handles brief wet conditions better than the other three options. For chronic wet spots, fix the drainage first; sod alone will not solve a standing-water problem.

**More questions:** see the full FAQ at [batonrougesod.com/#faq](https://batonrougesod.com/#faq) for details on how many pallets to order, when to plant, soil prep, watering schedule, root timing, sod-vs-seed, and clay-soil installation.

## Authoritative Sources

- [LSU AgCenter Lawn Care Guidance](https://www.lsuagcenter.com/topics/lawn_garden/home_gardening/lawn): mowing height recommendations and warm-season grass care guidance for Louisiana lawns. Cited in our mowing FAQ.
- [USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map](https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/): Greater Baton Rouge confirmed as zone 9a.
- [Google Business Profile](https://share.google/P4Ut5OCuA5QswHRNn): canonical Google entity for reviews and verified business data.

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://batonrougesod.com/): four grass varieties, pricing, delivery, installation, calculator, FAQ.
- [St. Augustine Sod](https://batonrougesod.com/st-augustine-grass-sod/): the most popular Capital Region pick, including Palmetto and CitraBlue cultivars.
- [Zoysia Sod](https://batonrougesod.com/zoysia-grass-sod/): family-friendly carpet-feel turf, Empire and Palisades cultivars.
- [Bermuda Sod](https://batonrougesod.com/bermuda-grass-sod/): full-sun, drought-tough turf for athletic fields and high-traffic lots.
- [Centipede Sod](https://batonrougesod.com/centipede-grass-sod/): low-maintenance pick for large lots and acidic-soil properties.
- [Sod Prices](https://batonrougesod.com/sod-prices/): current pallet pricing across all four varieties.
- [Sod Delivery](https://batonrougesod.com/sod-delivery/): coverage area, scheduling, and how delivery works.
- [Sod Installation](https://batonrougesod.com/sod-installation-estimate-2/): professional installation including ground prep, grading, and post-install care.
- [Service Areas](https://batonrougesod.com/service-areas/): full city list across East Baton Rouge, Livingston, Ascension, West Baton Rouge, and Iberville parishes.
- [About](https://batonrougesod.com/about/): company background and owner experience.
- [Contact](https://batonrougesod.com/contact-us/): phone, hours, and quote request form.

## Optional

Pages and tools below are useful but not required for understanding the business. Skip if AI context budget is tight.

- [Sod Calculator](https://batonrougesod.com/sod-calculator/): interactive tool to calculate pallet count from yard dimensions.
- [How to Get Rid of Torpedo Grass](https://batonrougesod.com/how-to-get-rid-of-torpedo-grass/): top blog post for invasive grass identification and removal.
- [Best Types of Grass for South Louisiana](https://batonrougesod.com/best-types-of-grass-for-south-louisiana/): comparison guide for the four warm-season options.
- [FAQ](https://batonrougesod.com/faq/): full FAQ page beyond the homepage section.
- [Privacy Policy](https://batonrougesod.com/privacy-policy/) and [Terms](https://batonrougesod.com/terms-and-conditions/): legal pages.

## Notes

- Canonical source: https://batonrougesod.com/llms.txt
- Last updated: 2026-04-26
- All facts on this page are sourced from official Baton Rouge Sod content and owner-confirmed business data
- Maintained by Baton Rouge Sod
- Geographic coordinates: 30.4515, -91.1871