Should i sod or seed my lawn

If you need to tailor your yard to a specific environment, seeding with specific species for your area would be a better way to go.

Sod is not known for shade tolerance. Sod can shrink and leave spaces which weeds easily invade. Turf needs to be overlapped when laid. Sod is also the cleanest choice; not a lot of dust or mud. Seed — Though it can take longer to establish a dense lawn, over time I think seed edges out sod on quality. There are more grass types and varieties to choose from so can select a turf you know will grow well in your area. However, seeding can be frustrating. And it is messy, lots of dust and mud at first.

The critical component to a thriving lawn, whether you sod or seed, is the soil. The investment you make in soil preparation will give you the best strategic advantage and increase your odds of success. It is absolutely essential that grass be well rooted in order to thrive. Often even sod fails because owners do not prepare the soil well before laying it.

Prepare the site to ensure your lawn is healthy either way. Conduct a soil test first and learn the characteristics of your soil. The best type of soil for growing turf is sandy loam mostly sand with some clay and silt.

Clay needs to be amended with organic matter such as peat. Seeding may seem like an easier task, but it also may be something you want a professional to do. Contact your local Spring-Green professional to learn about our core aeration and overseeding services.

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Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass are probably the most popular type of grass growing in the northern parts of the US. Turf-type tall fescue is the most common cool-season grass growing in the Transition Zone. Fine fescue is the preferred species for shady areas.

Take a tip from the pros and test your soil ; it's an integral part of any successful lawn project. Test results and recommendations eliminate guesswork with an in-depth look into essentials such as soil pH, organic matter and potential availability of necessary nutrients. With your starting point confirmed, you can fertilize and amend your soil with confidence and improve its ability to support dense, healthy grass.

Examining Options for Sod or Seed Whether you establish your new lawn from sod or seed, all the personal and environmental benefits that natural lawns offer can be yours. Both approaches lead to beautiful, healthy, sustainable lawns, but the methods differ significantly from the start.

With sod, a sod farmer does the growing for you. Harvested sod consists of mature grass and a soil layer, held together by netting or severed grass roots. It's sold in ruglike rolls ready to be unfurled, and it comes with a unique set of pros and cons: Advantages of sod Instant results.

Newly installed sod offers immediate gratification. It's not ready for normal lawn traffic, but it instantly gives the look of finished lawn. Fast establishment. Handled and installed properly, new sod generally takes just two to three weeks to root well and become established.

Immediate erosion control. On slopes or areas with erosion problems, sod works as a blanket to help hold soil in place from the start.

Flexibility in timing. Sod can be installed anytime in the growing season, except in very high heat. Sod roots fastest when laid during the period of peak growth for the type of grass involved. Limited weeds. Quality, state-certified sod has few or no weeds. It outcompetes weed seeds that that try to move in early on. Quick traffic turnaround.

Easier to complete: Overseeding your lawn is a simpler process than sodding and requires overall less labor-intensive work. Weed competition: New grass seedlings have to compete with weeds for sunlight, nutrients and light. Longer establishment period: Sod can establish itself much faster. New seed can take up to 10 weeks before it is well-established and ready for foot traffic. Long-term results: While new sod can quickly transform your yard, reseeding can take a full growing season for new grass to appear dense, lush and green.

Whether you decide on resodding or reseeding your lawn, it is important that you keep up with regular maintenance including watering, fertilizing and proper mowing. Lawn care is a long-term and ongoing process that takes time, patience and commitment! If you ever have questions regarding the health or condition of your turf, please do not hesitate to contact Weed Man, we would be more than happy to help!

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