Sod Grass Varieties
Midiron Sod
It’s tough. It’s durable. It doesn’t take much work. Midiron is the most popular type of sod grass variety in Arizona. It’s the perfect dessert variety because of its drought tolerance, resiliency under heavy traffic, quick recovery, and easy transitions. It is the ideal type of sod for commercial jobs where little maintenance and high traffic are factors. Midiron can be mowed with either a reel or sharp rotary mower.
Tifway Sod
Tougher than Tifgreen and more sophisticated than Midiron, the Tifway variety has a very dense, medium-fine leaf texture with an aggressive growth habit and excellent traffic tolerance. Tifway is recommended for an active backyard and is best maintained with a reel mower.
Sod Grass Comparison Chart
| Variety / type | Midiron | Tifway 419 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usage: | Lawns, Commercial Sites, Parks | Lawns, Sports Fields, Golf Fairways | |
| Color: | Solid Green | Bright Green | |
| Leaf Texture: | Medium | Medium, Fine | |
| Shade Tolerance: | Poor | Poor | |
| Traffic Tolerance: | Great | Great | |
| Pet Tolerance: | Good | Good | |
| Salt Tolerance: | Good | Good | |
| Recovery Rate: | Best | Excellent | |
| Drought Tolerance: | Excellent | Excellent | |
| Recommended Mowing Height: | 3/4″- 1 1/4″ | 3/4″- 1″ | |
| Frequency: | Weekly | 4-6 days | |
| Mower Type: * | Rotory, Power Reel | Power Reel, Sharp Rotory | |
| Features: | It’s tough, It’s durable and easy to maintain. The most popular grass in Arizona. | Very dense, with medium-fine leaf texture. Great choice for active backyards. | |
| Frequency: | Weekly | 4-6 days | |
| * 1/3 Rule: For Maintenance mowing, never mow more than 1/3 of the leaf blade at a time. | |||
Services
We’ve been growing and delivering sod in since 1985 and today we bring a variety of resources to any landscaping job – large or small.
Installation
We provide high-level installation services. Our crews will lay and roll your sod in a timely and professional manner, leaving your job site or home in pristine condition.
Small Rolls
We custom cut to your specific needs. Our rolls come in 10 square foot increments. Each roll is 2 feet wide and 5 feet long and weighs approximately 25-30 pounds.
Big Rolls
If you need to sod a wide and relatively flat area, big rolls are a good choice for you. These rolls are 42 inches wide and can span 100 feet or more, covering big areas quickly with fewer seams.