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.