SOD BENEFITS
An instant lawn requires little cost after install
After sod has been installed the immediate reward of a green lawn will offset the higher installation costs over seeding any day.
Sodding is a "no brainer"
You have two choices, sod your lawn anytime of year or seed your lawn only in the spring or fall. With the immediate lawn option, you don't have to worry once it is established.
Benefits of sod compared to seed
| Seed | Sod | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to install | Spring or Fall | Any time of year |
| Seed quality | Low quality seed | high quality certified seed |
| Weed control | Many applications which can be costly | Requires no chemical applications, sod is weed free |
| Uniformity | Uneven and patchy | Uniform on arrival |
| Erosion Cointrol | Can erode from heavy rains | Eliminates erosion |
| Visual impact | Rough and unfinished look | instant lawn beautiful grass |
| Useability | Restricted foot traffic for 2 months | Minimal foot traffic for 2 weeks and normal foot traffic after |
| Installation cost | Lower cost | Higher cost |
| Cost vs. value | Lower initial costs, however after additional fertilizer, water, and chemicals are applied costs could be more than sod. | The “instant lawn” requires little additional costs, and its immediate aesthetics offset the higher installation cost. |
