Sod vs Seeding

Sod has revolutionized the lawn business! Many smart contractors, landscapers and homeowners just like you are recognizing the many benefits of sod over old fashioned seeding. As a result, more and more lawns are being established and repaired with sod. Here are some reasons why. . .

COST SAVINGS

Of course a big bag of grass seed and a few bales of straw will cost less than a pallet of sod, but that’s like comparing the cost of paint and canvas to a priceless work of art. Sod is a finished product, not raw material like seed, which is subject to fail and requires two to three years of your attention, water, fertilizer and pesticides to reach a maturity and beauty equal to sod on its first day. A sod lawn instantly increases your property value and the beauty of your home. And though grass seed is cheaper, sod is less likely to fail (or wash away, especially on slopes), which ensures your capital outlay is protected.

LABOR SAVINGS

Sod is simply less work! A sod lawn can be installed in just a few hours and needs no special care because it is a healthy mature lawn when installed. A sprigged or seeded lawn requires years of nurturing to reach maturity. Sod is also 90% weed free and grown under expert supervision from top quality certified sod seed. After it’s been installed, just water, mow and fertilize your sod lawn as needed and it will remain a healthy, green carpet of grass, requiring very little maintenance.

TIME SAVINGS

It takes about three years to establish a healthy, lush lawn with just seed and fertilizer. Sod, on the other hand, is a finished product that provides an immediate lush green lawn for nearly instant use. And unlike seed, which can only be successfully planted during limited times of the year, sod can be installed virtually year round. Sod makes obsolete the concept of waiting for the “right” season to put in your lawn.

CAN GO ALMOST ANYWHERE

Sod can be installed practically anywhere, even where seeding is impossible or too costly. Sod is often used to stop soil erosion and water pollution on slopes where rain would wash away both seed and soil. Additionally, sod is the ideal choice for locations with adverse conditions such as impermeable clays, stony sites and poorly drained areas. And now thanks to newer techniques of large-scale sodding, sod is an economical, fast and efficient choice for larger areas , as well.

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