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You may not have known it, but Pless Farms has been a part of your life for over 30 years. If you have enjoyed crisp cotton sheets on a warm summer’s night, bitten into a candy bar that has peanuts with delight, or shared a watermelon with family, Pless Farms helped make it happen! Now, we are adding another way to improve your life with premium sod selected to perform on the highest levels.
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Bermuda sod because it’s one of the toughest, fastest-recovering, and most heat-tolerant turf grasses available — especially in the Southeast and Georgia. It’s widely used for homes, sports fields, golf courses, and commercial landscapes because it handles heavy use and intense sun extremely well.
Here are the biggest reasons people choose Bermuda:
Durability & Traffic Tolerance
Bermuda stands up to:
Kids and pets
Sports and foot traffic
Lawn equipment
Frequent use without thinning out quickly
It recovers aggressively because it spreads through both stolons and rhizomes.
Excellent Heat & Drought Tolerance
Perfect for areas like Cordele and the Southeast.
Thrives in high summer heat
Requires less water than many grasses once established
Handles dry periods better than grasses like fescue
Dense, Attractive Appearance
Modern Bermuda varieties can create:
A tight carpet-like lawn
Rich green color
Fine to medium texture depending on variety
Clean striped appearance when mowed properly
Centipede grass is popular across the Southeast because it’s a low-maintenance, slow-growing lawn that performs well in warm, humid climates like Georgia. It’s often called the “lazy man’s grass” because it typically needs less mowing, fertilizer, and care than many other turf types.
Here’s why people choose centipede sod:
Low Maintenance
Slower growth means less mowing
Requires less fertilizer than Bermuda or zoysia
Lower overall upkeep costs over time
Good Heat Tolerance
Handles Southern heat and humidity well
Performs well in areas with mild winters and long summers
Naturally Attractive Color
Has a light apple-green appearance many homeowners like
Doesn’t usually require heavy feeding to maintain color
Better Shade Tolerance Than Bermuda
Does better with partial shade than Bermuda grass
Good option for yards with scattered trees
Fewer Inputs
Less nitrogen
Less mowing
Less aggressive irrigation
Appeals to homeowners wanting a simpler lawn program
Dense Coverage
Forms a thick turf that helps suppress weeds once established
Good for Acidic Soils
Performs especially well in the naturally acidic soils common throughout South Georgia and much of the Southeast
Centipede isn’t perfect for every situation:
Not ideal for heavy traffic
Slower to recover from damage than Bermuda
Doesn’t tolerate drought as well as some Bermuda varieties
Can decline if over-fertilized (“centipede decline”)
Usually not preferred for athletic fields or high-use commercial areas
Centipede sod is especially good for:
Residential lawns
Low-maintenance properties
Older homeowners wanting less upkeep
Vacation homes
Areas with partial sun
Choosing zoysia sod comes down to wanting a lawn that looks refined, dense, and high-end while still being durable in the Southeast climate.
Why homeowners choose zoysia:
Beautiful, luxury appearance
Zoysia has a thick, carpet-like texture with a rich green color that gives a very polished look. It’s often chosen for upscale homes, golf courses, and premium landscapes.
Dense growth helps choke out weeds
Once established, zoysia grows tightly enough to naturally crowd out many weeds, reducing maintenance and herbicide needs.
Excellent heat and drought tolerance
Zoysia performs very well through hot Southern summers and can stay attractive with less water than many other turf types.
Soft underfoot
Compared to some Bermuda varieties, zoysia tends to feel softer and more cushioned for barefoot walking.
Handles traffic well
It stands up well to kids, pets, and general yard activity while still maintaining a refined appearance.
Lower mowing frequency than Bermuda
Zoysia grows more slowly vertically, so many homeowners appreciate mowing less often while still keeping a manicured lawn.
Good salt tolerance
Many zoysia varieties perform well in coastal environments and areas with mild salt exposure.
Better cold tolerance than St. Augustine
Zoysia generally transitions through cooler weather better than St. Augustine in many parts of the Southeast.
Common reasons landscapers and builders like it:
Gives an “instant upscale” look
Strong curb appeal for new homes
Works well in full sun and some partial shade
Dense rooting can help with erosion control
Things to know before choosing it:
Usually more expensive than Bermuda
Slower to establish and recover from damage
Can develop thatch if overfertilized
Some varieties need sharp mower blades for the cleanest cut
Why premium varieties are popular:
Improved varieties like CitraZoy and other modern Zoysias are popular because they combine:
finer texture,
better color,
improved disease tolerance,
and lower maintenance needs compared to older Zoysias.
Rooted in Service
For more than three decades, at Pless Premium Farms and now with Pless Premium Sod - A Division of Pless Farms, service has never been just something we provide — it’s the foundation we’re built on. From the fields where our sod is grown to the homes, businesses, and landscapes we help transform, every step reflects our commitment to quality, reliability, and genuine care for the people we serve. As a proud division of Pless Farms, we stand behind every square foot of sod with the same dedication that has guided our family for generations.
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