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In Alabama’s mild climate, there’s truly no bad time to lay sod. Whether you’re refreshing a front yard, starting a new landscape, or repairing bare spots, homeowners across the state can successfully plant sod year-round.

According to local experts, Alabama’s warm soil temperatures make it possible for both warm- and cool-season grasses to establish roots nearly any time of the year. Spring and early summer provide fast growth, but even fall and winter offer favorable conditions thanks to the state’s moderate weather.

Blake Thaxton, Alabama Farmers Federation Greenhouse, Nursery & Sod Division director, said the state’s climate gives homeowners and landscapers an advantage when it comes to sod installation.

“Unlike many areas of the country, Alabama’s growing conditions allow sod to be planted nearly any time of the year,” Thaxton said. “As long as you’re getting water to it, sod can take root and thrive, whether it’s January or July.”

That year-round flexibility is something local producers understand well. Matt Smith, owner of Dixie Sod Farm in Pell City, said buying from an Alabama farm ensures freshness and quality.

“Our sod is cut to order and delivered as quickly as possible, so it’s ready to go in the ground immediately,” Smith said. “When customers buy local, they know they’re getting a product that’s adapted to this climate and handled with care from start to finish.”

When you buy local sod, you’re not just getting fresh grass, you’re getting grass that’s grown specifically for Alabama’s soil and climate. That local connection makes all the difference in how well your lawn performs.

Purchasing sod directly from Alabama farmers ensures you’re getting a high-quality, freshly cut product that hasn’t spent days on a truck. Local farms grow varieties specifically suited to Alabama’s diverse regions, from drought-tolerant Bermuda to lush Zoysia sod.

In addition to superior quality, buying locally keeps dollars in the community and supports farm families across the state.

So whether it’s the heat of July or the chill of January, Alabama homeowners can rest easy knowing it’s always a good time to go green with local sod grown right here at home.

For a list of local turfgrass producers, visit SweetGrownAlabama.org.