[jaygrizzle]

Just looked and the place I was going to source the zoysia sod (Meyer) also has Ironheart Bermuda. Not sure on how the price compares to the zoysia.

What are the crop circles of shame you're referring too?

The fast spread of Bermuda would certainly be a positive since I'm not going to be able to buy enough sod to cover all of the dirt.

 

[jaygrizzle]

So the zoysia sod is 50 cents a square foot and the Bermuda is 28 cents. So I can get almost double the amount of sod if I went Bermuda.

Hmm. Any distinct advantages to zoysia over Bermuda that I should know before potentially making a short sided decision?

I'm on a 5 acre lot and don't really have any neighbors too close (and they don't have perfect yards anyway) so I'm not too worried about the invasiveness of the Bermuda.

Only thing would be if there was a lot more cost involved annually in maintaining the Bermuda compared to zoysia.

Since I have so much bare dirt the quick spreading of the Bermuda should actually work in my benefit.

 

[jaygrizzle]

The lawn size is probably about 2 acres. The part that is currently dirt is maybe half an acre?

I have a well, and was just going to buy two hoses with a timed sprinkler. I'll be working from home for at least the next month so I'll have time to be around the house to water it.

Not sure if they supply sprigs or just the sod. Would it be better to sprig?

 

[jaygrizzle]

Thanks everyone. Unfortunately I think an irrigation system is out of question. Will 3 hoses be enough to keep alive just shy of 5,000 sq feet. I will be at home for at least the next month so I will be able to monitor and move hoses all day if necessary.

I've decided to spend $1,500. So after $150 or so for delivery at .28 per sq foot for the Bermuda that puts me at just over 4,800 sq feet of sod in total. I measured yesterday and the bare dirt surrounding the house is around a quarter acre not a half. So I'll have to deal with the other half of the yard at some point, but will just hit the important parts with sod this time around.