Our Smart Sod Tall Fescue is the number one selling grass in the area. It uses 30% less water than other tall fescues, earning it certification by the Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance and it is ideally blended to the climate in Virginia.

Grass Type

Tall Fescue

Temperature Zones

2,3,4,5,6

Required Sunlight

75%

Growth Type

Bunch Type

Time to Establish

2 - 3 Weeks

Leaf Texture

Medium

Color

Medium Green

Summer Aesthetics

Good

Winter Aesthetics

Average

Initial Cost

$

Maintenance Cost

$$$$

Watering Needs

​

Mowing Frequency

High

Mowing Height

2 - 4"

Weed Care

Medium

Traffic Tolerance

Medium

Cold Tolerance

Yes

Heat Tolerance

Dormant

Eco Sod has the best shade tolerance of any of our grasses. Eco Sod has a fine texture. This grass is drought tolerant, super-low maintenance, and is considered the best choice for no-mow areas. Eco Sod has Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance certification and is used as a LEED turfgrass.

Grass Type

Fine Fescue

Temperature Zones

2,3,4,5,6

Required Sunlight

50%

Growth Type

Bunch Type

Time to Establish

2 - 3 Weeks

Leaf Texture

Fine

Color

Medium Green

Summer Aesthetics

Good

Winter Aesthetics

Average

Initial Cost

$$$$

Maintenance Cost

$

Watering Needs

​

Mowing Frequency

Low

Mowing Height

3 - 6"

Weed Care

Medium

Traffic Tolerance

Low

Cold Tolerance

Yes

Heat Tolerance

Dormant

Kentucky Bluegrass is a darker blue-green color and is considered to be the most beautiful and softest grass. This grass repairs itself, is cold tolerant, and has finer blades than tall fescue. Our Kentucky Bluegrass is used for athletic fields and horse paddocks.

Grass Type

Bluegrass

Temperature Zones

4,5,6

Required Sunlight

75%

Growth Type

Rhizomes

Time to Establish

2 - 3 Weeks

Leaf Texture

Fine

Color

Bluegreen

Summer Aesthetics

Good

Winter Aesthetics

Average

Initial Cost

$$

Maintenance Cost

$$$$$

Watering Needs

​

Mowing Frequency

High

Mowing Height

2 - 4"

Weed Care

Medium

Traffic Tolerance

Medium

Cold Tolerance

Yes

Heat Tolerance

Dormant

NorthBridge Bermudagrass is dark green with a fine texture and has a quick recovery. This grass is a higher maintenance grass that easily repairs itself when damaged. NorthBridge is available as sod or sprigs.

Grass Type

Bermudagrass

Temperature Zones

1,2

Required Sunlight

100%

Growth Type

Stolons & Rhizomes

Time to Establish

1 - 2 Weeks

Leaf Texture

Fine

Color

Bright Green

Summer Aesthetics

Excellent

Winter Aesthetics

Dormant

Initial Cost

$$$$

Maintenance Cost

$$

Watering Needs

​

Mowing Frequency

Medium

Mowing Height

1 - 2"

Weed Care

Medium

Traffic Tolerance

High

Cold Tolerance

Dormant

Heat Tolerance

Yes

Latitude 36 Bermudagrass is the hottest new turfgrass on the market. This cold tolerant, state-of-the-art grass is the top performer as rated by the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program. Latitude 36 is becoming the grass of choice for new professional and collegiate athletic fields. This turfgrass requires a higher level of maintenance then our Sovereign and Riviera Bermudagrass. Latitude 36 is available as sod or sprigs.

Grass Type

Bermudagrass

Temperature Zones

1,2

Required Sunlight

100%

Growth Type

Stolons & Rhizomes

Time to Establish

1 - 2 Weeks

Leaf Texture

Fine

Color

Dark Green

Summer Aesthetics

Excellent

Winter Aesthetics

Dormant

Initial Cost

$$$$

Maintenance Cost

$$

Watering Needs

​

Mowing Frequency

Medium

Mowing Height

1 - 2"

Weed Care

Medium

Traffic Tolerance

High

Cold Tolerance

Dormant

Heat Tolerance

Yes

Riviera Bermudagrass is one of the most popular turfgrasses for golf courses, sports fields, and home lawns. This aggressive, cold tolerant bermudagrass has medium texture, and a bright/dark green color. Riviera requires less maintenance then Latitude 36 or NorthBridge bermudagrasses.

Grass Type

Bermudagrass

Temperature Zones

1,2,3

Required Sunlight

100%

Growth Type

Stolons & Rhizomes

Time to Establish

1 - 2 Weeks

Leaf Texture

Medium

Color

Dark Green

Summer Aesthetics

Excellent

Winter Aesthetics

Dormant

Initial Cost

$$$

Maintenance Cost

$

Watering Needs

​

Mowing Frequency

Medium

Mowing Height

1 - 2"

Weed Care

Medium

Traffic Tolerance

High

Cold Tolerance

Dormant

Heat Tolerance

Yes

Sovereign Bermudagrass is the lowest maintenance bermudagrass we sell. It has a bright/dark green color, medium texture, and is a “look-a-like” to Riviera bermudagrass. Sovereign is one of the fastest rooting and recovering bermudagrasses, and is the best value bermudagrass we sell. Woodward Turf Farms is the exclusive retailer of this product in the region. Sovereign is available as sod or sprigs.

Grass Type

Bermudagrass

Temperature Zones

1,2

Required Sunlight

100%

Growth Type

Stolons & Rhizomes

Time to Establish

1 - 2 Weeks

Leaf Texture

Medium

Color

Medium Green

Summer Aesthetics

Excellent

Winter Aesthetics

Dormant

Initial Cost

$$$

Maintenance Cost

$

Watering Needs

​

Mowing Frequency

Medium

Mowing Height

1 - 2"

Weed Care

Medium

Traffic Tolerance

High

Cold Tolerance

Dormant

Heat Tolerance

Yes

SmartZoy, Meyer Zoysia grass, has a finer texture and tolerates low mowing heights. This grass is cold tolerant and is the first choice for golf courses and discerning homeowners. SmartZoy is available as sod or 2 inch square plugs.

Grass Type

Zoysia

Temperature Zones

1,2,3,4

Required Sunlight

100%

Growth Type

Stolons & Rhizomes

Time to Establish

2 - 3 Weeks

Leaf Texture

Medium

Color

Medium Green

Summer Aesthetics

Excellent

Winter Aesthetics

Dormant

Initial Cost

$$$$$

Maintenance Cost

$

Watering Needs

​

Mowing Frequency

Low

Mowing Height

0.75 - 3"

Weed Care

Low

Traffic Tolerance

Medium

Cold Tolerance

Dormant

Heat Tolerance

Yes