Whether you want to plant a new lawn or revitalize an old one, you have two choices to attain a beautiful and lush lawn. You can grow turf from seeds and wait for it to germinate or buy mature sod and transplant it to your lawn. Learn four critical differences between seeding and sodding so you can choose the best one for your yard.
Maintenance
Among the biggest benefits of sodding is getting an instant lawn. You can transform an ordinary dirty yard into an extraordinary lush lawn that calls for summer picnics in a day.
Sodding is low maintenance. You only need to water your new sod properly immediately after installation and in the next two weeks. Also, mow your lawn when it comes to age. Notably, you can lay sod any time of the year as long as you water adequately, though fall and spring are best.
On the contrary, seeding takes time to grow and germinate into a dense, lush lawn. Typically, you can expect to see results in two years. Also, you must invest significant time and effort to tend to your lawn, from seeding and watering to weeding.
When seeding, for instance, you should barricade your yard to keep animals and foot traffic from harming the fragile seedlings. Also, consider the time of year you plant your turf seeds - spring and early fall are ideal.
Variety
While sod is an appealing choice for time and maintenance, you have limited choices for turf. Only specific grass is grown for sod, which may not complement your local climate, soil type, and yard location. For instance, if you have a shaded yard, the available sod may not be shade-tolerant.
However, sod is handy for yards in sloped or erosion-prone areas where seeding is unideal. Also, sod sourced from local sod farmers grows well in the local climate and prevents transplanting shock.
Seeding, on the other hand, provides a broad range of turf types and varieties. You can choose a grass that will grow well in your locality and soil and meet your yard's unique features, such as the amount of shade and traffic. Also, seeding gives you access to turf that is drought-, pest-, and disease-resistant for better outcomes and minimal maintenance.
By seeding, you allow your turf to develop strong roots for a healthy and lush lawn. Also, since the turf grows in the environment it will live in, it adapts to your local climate, and you don't encounter transplanting problems. Nevertheless, seeding can be messy with all the mud and dust, and you may have to reseed if the grass does not germinate.
Cost
Sod is often more costly than seed because a professional has invested time, effort, and money to grow the turf. You can expect to pay less per square foot for seed than per square foot for sod. That makes sod more costly than seed. Seeding is an excellent option for budget-conscious people.
Installation
Seed is easy and less labor-intensive to install, and you only need a spreader to disperse turf on prepared soil. On the contrary, sod is relatively cumbersome to install. The sod rolls can be heavy to carry around your yard, and the installation process is comparable to solving a jigsaw puzzle whereby you need to determine which pieces go where.
Although sod and seed are excellent options to achieve a beautiful and healthy lawn, sodding often takes the day. You enjoy an instant lawn and don't have to worry about time-consuming and expensive maintenance, especially in today's busy lives.
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