Sod, seed and lawn renovation with grading and soil preparation that give you a thick, even lawn around new patios and hardscapes.
After construction, a patio needs a lawn that looks as good as it does. Sod gives you an instant green yard and helps control erosion, while seed is more economical and slower to fill in. Either way, results depend on grading, soil and watering. Nashville lawns face clay soil, hot summers and cold snaps, so the grass type and the preparation matter.
Your designer reviews sun, traffic and soil and recommends turf type, such as fescue, Bermuda or zoysia. The crew grades the lawn, tills or loosens the soil, adds compost or topsoil, rolls the surface and lays sod in staggered rows or spreads seed with starter fertilizer. Rolling and a first watering finish the job, and the scope includes a watering plan. Mowing height and timing matter in the first year. We suggest waiting until the sod is rooted before the first cut, keeping the mower blade sharp and not cutting more than a third of the height at one time. Our care sheet covers fertilizing and weed control by season.
Fescue likes shade and cool seasons, while Bermuda and zoysia love sun and heat, and we match the type to your yard.
A smooth, sloped grade keeps water off the patio and the house and prevents puddles.
Loosened soil and added organic matter help roots go deep, which makes the lawn stronger.
New sod and seed need frequent, light watering at first, and we share a schedule.
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BeforeAfterTurf type chosen.
Smooth slope shaped.
Loosened and amended.
Installed.
Contact established.
Watering and mowing tips.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
ResourceUT ExtensionThe University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture's Extension service, which publishes research-based guidance on lawns, gardens, trees and…Learn more ResourceWeb Soil SurveyA free online tool from the Natural Resources Conservation Service that maps soil types and their properties for…Learn more 
Comparison guideTennessee Climate and ClayHow Middle Tennessee heat, heavy rain, clay soil and freeze-thaw cycles affect patios, decks, walls and plants.Learn more Pick the project and options to see a typical sequence from design and approvals to base, build, finish and cleanup.
You tell us how you want to use your outdoor space. One call sets up a visit that fits your day.
A designer walks the yard, measures, notes slope, drainage, sun, trees and utilities and listens to your goals.
You see a layout, materials and a written scope with the base, drainage, structures and schedule before anything begins.
Utility marking is requested, the area is excavated and a compacted stone base and drainage are built first.
Surfaces, walls, structures and features are built in a clear order, with checks and photos along the way.
The site is cleaned up, the space is explained on a walk-through and care tips are shared.
Sod gives an instant lawn and costs more, and seed costs less and takes longer to fill in. We help you choose.
Tall fescue, Bermuda and zoysia are common, depending on sun and use.
Spring and early fall are ideal, and we plan around the grass type.
Light use after a couple of weeks is common, and we give specific advice.
Yes, we repair bare spots with sod plugs or seed.
Artificial TurfSynthetic turf installed on a drained, compacted base for play areas, pet runs, putting greens and low-maintenance yards.Explore 
Irrigation and Sprinkler SystemsZoned sprinkler and drip irrigation that waters lawns, beds and pots efficiently, with smart controllers and rain sensors.Explore 
Landscape Drainage and GradingRegrading, swales, dry creek beds and drains that move water around patios and away from the home.Explore 
Seasonal Planting and ColorSeasonal annuals, bulbs and mums that refresh beds and pots for spring, summer, fall and winter around your…Explore Tell us about your yard and one designer will call you back to set up a visit.
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