How big is one pallet?
Approximately 450 square feet. About 168 slabs at 16x24 inches per slab. Pallet size can vary slightly between farms.
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Louisiana Sod Resources
Free guides, calculators, and care schedules for anyone installing or maintaining sod in Louisiana. Built from real install experience across all 64 parishes. No email required.
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Two-mode input: by square footage or by length and width dimensions. Built-in waste buffer. Outputs full pallets, half pallets, and slab count for any Louisiana yard size.
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Sod Buying & Care Guides
Six in-depth guides covering install timing, rooting, watering, prep, variety comparison, and the sod vs seed decision. All written for Louisiana conditions.
When to Install Sod in Louisiana
Best windows by region (south LA, central LA, north LA, Florida Parishes). Spring vs fall vs summer install. Variety-specific timing.
Read guideHow Long Sod Takes to Root
Three phases of establishment. The tug test. Variety-specific rooting times. How Louisiana climate and soil affect rooting speed.
Read guideWatering New Sod: Week-by-Week
Twice daily for week 1. Daily for week 2. Then taper. Soil-type adjustments and variety-specific water needs.
Read guideHow to Prep Your Yard
Seven-step prep checklist: kill old grass, debris removal, grading, soil test, tilling, final grade, pre-water. Louisiana soil-specific advice.
Read guideSt. Augustine vs Zoysia vs Bermuda
Side-by-side comparison of the three dominant Louisiana grass genuses. Decision tree by yard scenario. Real LA neighborhood examples.
Read guideSod vs Seed in Louisiana
Honest cost vs time vs weed-pressure tradeoff. When sod wins, when seed wins. Variety availability for both. Hybrid approach.
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Quick Reference
Common Sod Questions Answered
How fast can I get delivery?
Same-week delivery is standard across Louisiana. Same-day possible on early-morning calls when your variety is in season.
Best months to install?
March-May and September-October across most of LA. Year-round possible in south LA. Avoid winter installs in north LA.
How long until rooted?
2-3 weeks for most LA varieties with proper watering. Bermuda fastest (10-14 days). Zoysia slowest (28-42 days).
Contractor pricing?
Kicks in at five or more pallets. NET 30 for qualified accounts. Recurring delivery scheduling for ongoing jobs.
Can I install myself?
Realistic for yards under 1,000 sq ft if you have help. Larger yards or sloped lots benefit from a professional crew.
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