Seeding / Sodding
Perhaps the most oft-asked question we receive from individuals who want to establish or renovate their lawn is "Should I seed or sod?"
Just as every lawn is unique, there are a variety of pro's and con's that should be consired when deciding the best way to establish or renovate your lawn.
Contact us to help you decide if you should seed or sod your lawn, and afterwards our year-long monthly maintenance program can help you take care of your investment
| Considerations | Seeding | Sod |
|---|---|---|
| Planting | Seed must be planted at the beginning of the growing season, and will need to be covered with straw or netting to protect seed from washing away or being eaten by birds. Watering will need to occur lightly but frequently for two to four weeks to keep the soil most, but prevent the seed from washing away. | Sod planting is not as susceptible to seasonal restrictions, however as it is perishable, it should be installed as soon as it arrives. Once installed, the sod should be watered and kept wet for one to two weeks. |
| Coverage | Seed can take weeks to grow, and even then only a portion of the seed planted will germinate. A large percentage of the seed will fail to germinate due to poor stands, erosion, bird consumption, and a variety of other reasons. | Because sod is grown by professionals, and thick and lush lawn can be established in merely a few hours. |
| Grass Variety | A variety of seeds are often available from your local home or garden center. Furthermore, you can create your own seed blend from the available selection to best suit your growing condition. | You will be limited to the sod from your local farm. |
| Weeds | The germination time required for seed also gives ample opportunity for weed growth. | Sod is professionally grown and is less inclined to allow weed growth. |
| Expense | If optimal conditions exist, the upfront costs of establishing a lawn by seed are much less than sod. | The initial cost of establishing a lawn by sod are relatively expensive, but the rewards are immediate and the maintenance is much less involved than seeding. |
| Maintenance | A newly seeding lawn will require several weeks of watering, and more than likely, several growing seasons of overseeding and fertilization to become thick and lush. | After the sod is installed, it will require a few weeks of watering and regular fertilization to maintain your green lawn. |