Sod Vs Seed
Can't decide between using sod or seed at your home? Sod is the quickest and cleanest way to get grass fast. The answer to "Should I seed or sod?" depends on how much time you want to invest in growing a dense lush lawn. While the cost for turf is higher, the frustration and hassle sod will save you is worth the investment.
Sod
Advantages
- Instant Lawn
- Sod can be installed any time of the year
- Grown in a highly maintained environmen
- Fully established in two - three weeks
- State-certified sod has no weeds
- Sod will immediately stabilize erosion on inclines
Disadvantages
- More expensive for large areas
- While installation is simple, it large areas can be labor intensive
Seed
Advantages
- Can overseed into marginal lawns
- Less costly for large areas
- Can be stored for long time period
Disadvantages
- Germination can take 10-30 days
- Limited foot traffic for the first year
- Greater time and maintenance commitment
- Can only seed at certain times during the season
- Rain will wash away seed and seedlings
- Longer maturation period
- Requires more water
We carry both sod and seed for your projects. We generally recommend sod since a properly prepped and seeded area will only be marginally less costly than sod. Sod has a much higher rate of success and prevents all erosion immediately upon installation.