Measuring For Sod
Buy Sod’s turfgrass varieties, including those that are available at your local John Deere Landscapes store, are priced per square foot (sq. ft.). So, before you order or purchase your sod, you must first calculate how many square feet of sod you will need for your site.
To begin your calculations, sketch your site onto a piece of paper, and mark off areas into geographical shapes. Then, with a tape measure or wheel, measure the dimensions (length, width, diameter, etc.) of each shape, and record those on your sketch. Next, click on each shape below to see the formula needed to calculate the square footage of that shape. Finally, add up the square feet needed for each shape to determine the total amount of sod needed for your site.
Click on one of the shapes below for instructions how to measure:
Sod Calculator
Select Tall Fescue
Select Tall Fescue: The Lawn That Works as Hard as You Do
A great lawn is more than just a patch of grass—it’s where life happens. It’s where kids play, pets roam, and friends gather. With Select Tall Fescue, you’re not just getting a lawn; you’re investing in a resilient, year-round green haven that’s built to thrive in the Southeast.
SodStar’s premium blend of 90% turf-type tall fescue and 10% Kentucky bluegrass is designed with durability and adaptability in mind. From its exceptional drought recovery to its impressive shade tolerance, Select Tall Fescue is engineered to handle the challenges of modern landscaping while staying lush, vibrant, and inviting.
What sets it apart? It's advanced resistance to brown patches, enhanced wear tolerance from Kentucky bluegrass rhizomes, and ability to maintain a vivid green appearance all year long. Whether your lawn sees heavy foot traffic, unpredictable weather, or just needs a little less maintenance, Select Tall Fescue delivers beauty without compromise.
Green Year-Round
Drought Tolerant
Cold Tolerant
Why Choose Select Tall Fescue?
- Sunlight Requirement: Best performance with 4 to 6 hours of sunlight.
- Mowing: Best maintained at 2.0″ to 4.0″ mowing height (rotary mower).
- Fertility: Recommended 3 to 4 lbs. N/1,000 ft2 /year, applied in fall and early spring (do not fertilize in late spring or summer).
- Irrigation: Performs best with 1″ of water per week, especially in summer. May require more in sandier soils during extended dry periods.
- Weed Control: All herbicides labeled for use on turf-type tall fescue and bluegrass can be safely applied to SodStar’s Select. Preemergents should be applied in early spring to control crabgrass and other summer annual weeds. Always follow label instructions.
- Disease Control: Tall fescue can be susceptible to brown patch, but Select offers more resistance compared to other Tall Fescue varietals. Treat preventatively on high-end properties during summer months or curatively (as needed) on low-maintenance applications. Always follow label instructions.
- Insect Control: All insecticides labeled for use on turf-type tall fescue and bluegrass can be safely applied to SodStar’s Select. Monitor for white grubs in spring and summer and control accordingly. Always follow label instructions.
- Rejuvenation: May require reseeding in fall to repair high-traffic or bare areas.
Your Lawn, Built to Endure
- Select Tall Fescue isn’t just another sod option; it’s a thoughtfully designed solution for homeowners who value beauty, functionality, and sustainability. Whether you’re creating a family-friendly backyard, a polished front lawn, or a high-traffic recreational area, Select Tall Fescue delivers a lawn that works as hard as you do—requiring less water, less maintenance, and less worry.
- Choose Select Tall Fescue for a lawn that’s reliable, eco-conscious, and built to thrive in any environment.
Still not sure about Select Tall Fescue? Call our expert team at 866-428-9763 for assistance.
Why Choose Sod Over Seed—And Why Select Tall Fescue?
Why wait months for a sparse, uneven lawn to grow from seed when you can have a lush, vibrant yard established in just weeks with sod? Select Tall Fescue/Blue offers a simple, effective way to transform your outdoor space into a thriving, green retreat—without the hassle or the wait.
Sod offers:
- Faster Results:Skip the growing pains; enjoy your lawn within weeks instead of months.
- Fewer Weeds & Pests:Dense, healthy sod naturally blocks weeds and discourages pests.
- Low Maintenance:Less watering and fewer problem areas.
- Long-Term ValueWhile sod has a higher initial cost, it saves you time and money by reducing the need for extra treatments, repairs, and upkeep.
The Benefits of Select Tall Fescue for Your Home
A top-performing lawn and commercial utility turfgrass, Select Fescue/ Blue exhibits major advantages over other tall fescue blends.
- While most tall fescues are notoriously susceptible to brown patch, Select Fescue/Blue boasts varieties with the best resistance to this turf-disfiguring pathogen.
- The bluegrass component is carefully chosen to provide a level of wear tolerance and recovery not found with straight fescue. This means superior recovery from traffic and drought due to the bluegrass’ extensive underground rhizomes.
- All these benefits provide the beautiful, year-round-green lawn you expect from tall fescue.
Sold exclusively in the Carolinas and Virginia by SodStar (formerly Buy Sod), Select is, hands down, the best-performing fescue/blue mixture available on the market.
Whether you’re creating a polished front yard, a family-friendly backyard, or a durable recreational space, Select Tall Fescue is the solution that combines elegance, practicality, and sustainability.
