The Best Sod for Long Beach

The Best Sod for Long Beach

Long Beach is a coastal city located in Southern California south of Los Angeles. Long Beach is the seventh most populous city in California and is known for its beaches, the Queen Mary ocean liner, and the Port of Long Beach, which is one of the busiest container ports in the world.

Long Beach Climate

Long Beach has a Mediterranean climate, characterized by mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The average temperature in Long Beach ranges from the mid-60s Fahrenheit (18-20°C) in winter to the mid-70s Fahrenheit (24-26°C) in summer. The city also experiences a marine layer, which can bring fog and overcast conditions during the morning and evening hours. Rainfall is moderate, with most precipitation occurring between November and March.

Sod grass is more than just about lawns, sod grass can be used in many ways to help support biodiversity large and small. 

The Best Grass for Long Beach

Kurapia Ground Cover

Kurapia ground cover is a type of groundcover plant that is gaining popularity as a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant alternative to traditional turfgrass. There are several reasons why Kurapia ground cover is considered an excellent choice for your Long Beach lawn. First, Kurapia requires 60% less water than traditional turfgrass, making it an excellent choice for water conservation efforts. . Second, Kurapia ground cover is resistant to weeds due to it's robust root system. For the same reason, Kurapia ground cover also helps with erosion control. Overall, Kurapia is a good choice for those who want a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and eco-friendly groundcover option.

Hybrid Fescue Sod Grass

Fescue sod grass is a top choice for Long Beach because it has many benefits such as drought-tolerance, resistance to foot traffic, thrives in sun and year-round color. Hybrid fescues are extremely popular and come in manty variations of blends and mixes. Below, we have the top fescue sod grass options for Long Beach, California!

Marathon

Although the Marathon sod series is not listed on our website, we do carry it! Marathon I is a tall fescue, making it hardy and ideal for busy areas. Marathon II is Dwarf Tall Fescue, which means it has a slower growth pattern with little change to the benefits a tall fescue offers. Marathon III is an extra Dwarf Fescue, meaning the grass blades will be a little smaller and the growth pattern is slower as well. a Give us a call for a free quote or to place your order over the phone. 

West Coaster Tall Fescue

Our West Coaster tall fescue sod is a classic for Long Beach! This tall fescue grass has been around for decades, getting better with each harvest. If you have kids, pets, or frequently host social events and celebrations, our West Coaster Tall Fescue is the right choice for you. 

Elite Plus Fescue

Elite Plus is another great choice for Long Beach! With a slower growth pattern, the Elite Plus will likely require less mowing than other sod options. 

Shade Blend

Long Beach, we introduce to you the Shade Blend grass! Shade Blend would have to be special ordered but is the perfect fit for Long Beach. Shade Blend is a mix if tall fescue sod frass and fine fescues, making it drought tolerant, heat resistant, resistant to foot traffic, but best of all, shade tolerant! With the tendency to an overcast climate, Long Beach is the perfect location for our Shade Blend grass. 

RTF

RTF sod is one of the best choices for Long Beach lawns for one simple, and universal reason: it is the only fescue that heals itself. Self-healing is the cherry on top of all the other benefits of fescue sod grass like drought tolerance, heat tolerance, resistance to foot traffic and year-round green color. 

St. Augustine

St. Augustine is a beloved warm-season grass the greater Southern California region, and especially Long Beach. St. Augustine is popular in Long Beach for many reasons but we'll keep it simple. St. Augustine is a hardy grass resistant to shade that grows back and back. In fact, we have customers in Northern California who call asking for St. Augustine because they had it down in Southern California and loved it!

Bermudagrass

TIFTUF

Although there are many types of bermuda grass options, TIFTUF will be one of your best bets in Long Beach. TIFTUF is a hybrid bermudagrass, meaning it is sterile, and has been grown to provide a shorter dormancy period and improved shade resistance. In addition to a shorter dormancy period and improved shade tolerance, the TIFTUF offers the historical benefits of bermuda grass which are resistance to foot traffic, drought tolerance, and significant water savings. 

The Best Grass for Long Beach

 Thank you for joining Sod and Seed, Inc. to learn about the best grass for Long Beach! We thank our Long Beach customers and look forward to servings more homes and properties. Please feel free to reach out at 1-800-381-8163 for a free quote or to place your order over the phone. Be sure to use code "WINTERSALE" for discounted pricing. We hope to hear from you soon!

Beautiful picture a customer shared with us of his Shade Blend lawn