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Are you the proud owner of a newly constructed home, ready to shape the blank canvas of your property with a well-graded terrain and the lushness of a newly sown front and back lawn? Or perhaps you're dealing with a lawn that's seen better days, one that’s become more of an unsightly patchwork of brown than a vibrant outdoor oasis?

Maybe there's an upcoming special event that will shine the spotlight on your property, and you desire a lawn that radiates health and vitality. Cultivating a rich and thriving grassy expanse is more than just a matter of laying sod or scattering seeds; it's an art that follows a nuanced, methodical process for those results that will turn neighbors' heads with envy.

Why Do You Need A New Lawn Installed?

  • Do you need a new lawn for a new construction project?
  • Are you trying to renovate an existing lawn that is in poor shape?
  • Do you want to improve your properties appearance and curb appeal?
  • Are you embarrassed about your lawn compared to your neighbors?
  • Do you have an important event coming up and you want a beautiful lawn?

Martinez Landscaping & Pine Straw is a landscaping contractor based out of Charleston, South Carolina and serving Charleston County and the surrounding area.  We specialize in new lawn installation for our residential and commercial clients using grass seed or installing new sod.  From grading your property and lawn area for proper drainage, and preparing your lawn area with proper loam soil, organizing the installation of irrigation or sprinkler systems, and spreading the grass seed or rolling out the sod we can provide you with a beautiful looking new lawn.

Should You Use Seed Or Sod For Your New Lawn?

This is a question our customers who want a new lawn area often ask us!  The answer really depends on three things:

  1.  How will the new lawn area be used?
  2.  What is your overall budget?
  3.  Are you under a time constraint?

If you have kids or pets that frequently use and enjoy your lawn area then keeping them off the newly seeded area could be a problem.  If that’s the case, sod is usually a better option but installing sod is more expensive than traditional grass seed.  With a new sod lawn you’re going to have a green lawn within a day or two and an even more beautiful lawn within a week or two of the installation.

It will look like beautiful grass from day one but you’ll still see the visible lines from the sod being rolled out.  It takes a week or two for the grass to blend sufficiently so you won’t notice it.

With grass seed you’re looking at several weeks until you have a beautiful lawn and in many cases it's still not really any cheaper as you need to spend more time final grading a property for grass seed as it's a lot less forgiving than sod!

If you’re on a time constraint, let’s say you’re hosting a big party or a special event like a wedding on your property and you need it to look amazing for the big day, then sod is a much better, more predictable option.

What Types Of Grass Are Available?
We have access to a variety of sod species from local suppliers.

  • Drought-tolerant and heat-resistant
  • Fast-growing and self-repairing
  • Dense, fine to medium-textured grass
  • Ideal for high-traffic areas, sports fields, and lawns
  • Cold-tolerant and can withstand harsh winters
  • Fine-textured with a rich, dark green color
  • Moderate shade tolerance
  • Good for lawns, parks, and recreational areas in cooler climates
  • Shade-tolerant and can thrive in areas with less sunlight
  • Coarse-textured with a dark green color
  • Good for coastal regions due to salt tolerance
  • Ideal for lawns and landscapes in warm climates
  • Tolerates a wide range of soil types
  • Slow-growing, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant
  • Dense, medium-textured grass with good wear resistance
  • Suitable for lawns, golf courses, and parks in various climates
  • Shade-tolerant and can adapt to a wide range of soil conditions
  • Fine to medium-textured grass with deep root systems for drought tolerance
  • Cool-season grass suitable for lawns and landscapes in temperate regions
  • Low-maintenance and requires less frequent mowing
  • Low-growing, slow-spreading grass with a medium texture
  • Drought- and heat-tolerant, as well as low-maintenance
  • Good for acidic soils and has a moderate shade tolerance
  • Suitable for lawns and low-traffic areas in warm climates
  • Native to North American prairies and highly drought-tolerant
  • Low-maintenance and requires minimal watering and mowing
  • Fine-textured, grayish-green grass with a dense growth habit
  • Ideal for low-traffic lawns and natural landscapes in arid regions
  • Fast-growing, fine-textured grass with a rich green color
  • Cold-tolerant and often used for overseeding warm-season grasses
  • Requires regular maintenance, including watering and mowing
  • Suitable for lawns, athletic fields, and golf courses in cool to temperate climates

We cannot guarantee ALL of these varieties will be available at local sod farms.  It's best to check with us so we can let you know what species of sod are currently available through our local suppliers.

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New Lawn Installations Can Include

There is more to new lawn installation than simply throwing out some grass seed or rolling out some sod.  If you want beautiful, uniform, lush green grass, this must be done right!

Property Grading

Grading your lawn will include grading for drainage, and bringing in the necessary amount of loam soil (usually 3" to 6") and spreading it.

Irrigation

We can organize the installation of a lawn sprinkler system for your new lawn should you want to have your lawn irrigated.

Seed Or Sod Installation

Depending on which method you'd like us to do we will either spread out grass seed or roll out your sod for an instant lawn.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Lawn Installation

The ideal time to install sod can vary but generally, the best time is during the growing season when temperatures are moderate, and there's adequate rainfall. Spring and fall are often the preferred times.  Laying sod in the middle of a summer heatwave is not recommended.

Proper watering is critical for sod to take root. Water the sod immediately after installation, ensuring the soil beneath is moist to a depth of 4-6 inches. For the first two weeks, water the sod daily or as needed to keep the soil consistently moist. Gradually reduce watering frequency after that, allowing the grass to develop deeper roots.

You can mow the new sod lawn once the grass has reached a height of 3-4 inches, typically within 2-3 weeks after installation.

Limit foot traffic on the new sod for the first two weeks to allow the roots to establish properly. After that, you can gradually increase foot traffic as the grass becomes more established and resilient.

Yes, sod can be installed on slopes; however, it requires extra care to prevent erosion and ensure proper establishment of the sod. We will lay the sod perpendicular to the slope and use sod staples or pins to secure the edges.

Laying sod over existing grass is not recommended, as it can lead to poor root establishment and very uneven surfaces. It's best to remove the old grass using a sod cutter and prepare the soil properly before installing the new sod.

Sod typically takes about 2-4 weeks to root, depending on the grass variety, climate, and soil conditions. Proper watering and limiting foot traffic during this period will help encourage root establishment.

How Our New Lawn Installation Process Works

We’ve installed dozens and dozens of new lawns for new homes and property development in Charleston, South Carolina and we are happy to get your new lawn installed properly.

  1. We start with our initial consultation and taking accurate measurements of your property.
  2. We assess the existing soil conditions and take note of any grading or drainage issues.
  3. We can install any required drainage and handle final grading.
  4. We will bring in proper loam soil or topsoil and spread as needed to ensure a uniform and level surface.
  5. We can arrange to have irrigation and sprinklers installed at the same time if you like.
  6. We then spread out your grass seed or roll out sod.
  7. The end result is a beautiful, lush green lawn!

For most average sized lawns this entire process can be completed in just 1-3 days.  For much larger residential lawns on estate properties or acreages or commercial properties the process can take longer but the end result is exactly the same.  You’re going to end up with a beautiful, lush green lawn.

If you’d like to schedule a consultation with us to discuss your new lawn installation with seed or sod we’d be happy to meet with you.  Please call 843-817-4903 or fill out our online form and we’ll get right back to you.

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Amber Stewart
Amber Stewart
November 2, 2023

Mr.Carlos Martinez and his crew has done an excellent Job on Manicuring beautifying my families mulch bed. We are truly satisfied. They are and excellent and Reasonable company and deserves the price he is asking for.

Lisa German
Lisa German
June 1, 2023

I can't say enough about Mr. Martinez and his team. They did a wonderful job! He was very professional. Quality work, competitive pricing and just an overall positive experience. I highly recommend his services!

Zach Miller
Zach Miller
April 26, 2023

We were hosting a wedding shower at our house and even though it was raining, Carlos and his team showed up on time and were able to make the yard look great even though we weren't able to provide them much of a heads up. Will definitely utilize his company again moving forward.

David Warren
David Warren
March 17, 2023

Carlos and his team are amazing! Always quality work and great with scheduling! They have great pricing and will treat your yard just as well as you do! 5 stars!

Kevin Trunkle
Kevin Trunkle
February 25, 2023

Our yard looks better than ever. They were right on time and did a great job. Thanks again.

priscilla wangcharoenrat
priscilla wangcharoenrat
May 30, 2022

Delivered good quality pine straw to our backyard. 👌

Diane B
Diane B
March 30, 2022

Placed order for pine straw delivery one day and it was delivered bright and early the next day! They even helped carry it from the curb! I call them every year for straw.

Brad Balkham
Brad Balkham
November 24, 2021

Carlos did an excellent job taking care of our landscaping and pine straw on extremely short notice. The timeliness, quality of work and value were exceptional. Highly recommend!

Natalie Bikulege
Natalie Bikulege
October 12, 2021

Carlos and his team drove all the way to Greenville and did an amazing job. We have been looking everywhere for a landscaping company to help us and no one was responding. Carlos and his daughter responded right away and worked us in as quickly as they could. He gave us great advice and we couldn’t be happier!!

Barry Sigal
Barry Sigal
July 21, 2021

Did a great job. Would use again

Dahlia Guerrero
Dahlia Guerrero
May 23, 2021

Great service beautiful work!!

Elizabeth Reigart
Elizabeth Reigart
April 5, 2021

Outstanding service, high quality product. Definitely will continue to use in the future. Thanks, Carlos for an excellent experience.

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