Planting & Sod in Bedford, TX

Planting & Sod for Bedford Homes

Many Bedford lawns have thinned out under decades of tree growth, and many foundation beds still hold red-tip photinia, nandina or ligustrum planted when the house was new. Replacing worn turf with new sod, pulling invasive shrubs and replanting beds with heat-tolerant choices is one of the fastest ways to refresh a 1960s to 1980s home. Privacy screens along fences and alleys are another common request.

Grass choice depends on sun. Bermuda handles full sun and heavy wear. St. Augustine tolerates partial shade under mature trees but needs watching for chinch bugs. Zoysia costs more but forms a dense, attractive lawn and is on the city drought-tolerant list. Sod goes down from April through September once soil warms. For beds, reliable picks include Texas sage, salvia greggii, Turk's cap, lantana, abelia, coneflower and black-eyed Susan, while cedar elm, chinquapin oak, Shumard red oak and Texas redbud suit local yards as trees.

Preparation decides how well plants take. Heavy clay needs compost worked in, beds raised a little for drainage and sod laid on loosened, graded soil. New plantings need steady water while they root. The city drought plan includes exceptions for watering new shrubs and trees by hand, drip or bubbler, but rules change by stage, so check the city for the current drought stage before planting. Call to plan your planting.