Artificial turf in Port St. Lucie, FL
Port St. Lucie (St. Lucie County) has about 245,021 residents. Here is what the local climate means for a turf lawn, which of our nine lines we would pick, and who can install it.
The climate in Port St. Lucie, in numbers
Summer highs in Port St. Lucie average 88 F. That is warm enough that a natural lawn needs regular watering from late spring through early fall.
Rainfall is heavy, about 59 inches a year. Turf with a fast-draining backing keeps the surface usable after a storm instead of muddy.
USDA hardiness zone 10a.
Source: NOAA 1991 to 2020 US Climate Normals, station NETTLES IS, FL US (10 miles from Port St. Lucie).
- Summer high
- 88 F
- Winter low
- 59 F
- Rain a year
- 59 in
- USDA zone
- 10a
Turf lines that fit Port St. Lucie
All nine lines ship here at the same price as anywhere else, $2.60 to $3.50 per square foot. These are the ones we would start with for this climate.
Active Turf$3.20 / sq ft
Fast drainage matters where summer rain is heavy; this line is built to drain and dry.
Size and price itHome Elite$3.30 / sq ft
A dense pile that stands back up after wet weather and heavy use.
Size and price itPaw Pro$3.20 / sq ft
For dogs: a shorter pile that drains fast and rinses clean.
Size and price itTrue Putt$3.20 / sq ft
For a backyard putting green: a short, dense pile with a true roll.
Size and price it
The $10 comes off a later turf order. Turf is cut to your length and cannot be returned, so a sample is the safe first step.
Water rules and rebates that apply in Port St. Lucie
South Florida Water Management District year-round landscape irrigation rule restriction
Lawn watering is limited to two or three days a week by odd or even address and never between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., from utility water, wells or surface water alike; reclaimed water and hand watering are exempt.
Source, read 2026-10-20. Rules change; check the agency's current schedule.
Delivery to Port St. Lucie
Turf ships by freight on a pallet within 3 days of your order. Delivery to a commercial address with a dock or forklift is free. Delivery to a home address is $200, which pays for the liftgate truck. Rolls are 15 ft wide and heavy; plan where the pallet will sit. Samples ship by parcel, included in the $10.
Installers we like in Port St. Lucie
Independent landscaping and turf contractors near Port St. Lucie with strong public ratings. You hire them directly; we are not part of the contract. Ask for a base, seam and infill plan in writing.
Bud’s Lawn Sprinklers
Port St. Lucie · 5.0 stars (117 reviews)
Huge Design Pavers & Landscaping Inc
Stuart · 5.0 stars (81 reviews)
Beautify Your Yard
Port Saint Lucie · 5.0 stars (24 reviews)
High Class Lawns
Port Saint Lucie · 5.0 stars (23 reviews)
Mantis Landscape
Port Saint Lucie · 5.0 stars (19 reviews)
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