Planting & Sod in Carrollton, TX

Planting & Sod for Carrollton Homes

Planting in Carrollton begins with the soil. Blackland Prairie clay is dense and alkaline, and many older yards have decades of compacted ground and tree roots below the surface. Before sod or beds go in, crews remove dead turf and weeds, loosen the soil and work in compost or expanded shale so water can soak in instead of running off. Skipping that step is why so many shrubs struggle and sod lifts in patches after the first summer.

Plant choice comes next. Bermuda fills sunny lawns across Carrollton, St. Augustine handles the shade of older streets in 75006 and Rosemeade, and Zoysia suits owners who want a dense lawn with some shade tolerance. Beds do best with dwarf yaupon, abelia, dwarf Burford holly, Texas sage, lantana, salvias and turk's cap, while inland sea oats and autumn fern fill shady corners. Many yards lost shrubs in the February 2021 freeze, and replacements should lean toward varieties that came through it well.

Timing and watering finish the job. Warm-season sod roots best from late spring through summer, while fall is ideal for most trees and shrubs. New plantings need steady water while they establish, and from April 1 through October 31, Carrollton does not allow automatic sprinklers to run between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Privacy screens of Nellie R. Stevens or Eagleston holly and wax myrtle are common along back fences. Call to plan your planting.