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Why You Should Lay Sod For Your Yard

June 8, 2019 by admin Leave a Comment

Sod installation for lawns offers numerous advantages when compared to grass or seed. Soil seeding and growth takes time and requires a lot of patience. Usually, lawn owners have to be really careful with lawn care as the grass grows, while with sod you get an instant satisfaction that lasts for years.

When you have a lawn that is tired (with grass that is mostly yellow and numerous weeds or when there is no lawn) laying sod is recommended. This is because of advantages like the ones mentioned below.

Nearly-Instant Lawn

Some will tell you that this is just vanity but the truth is that most people want to get a perfect lawn as soon as possible. When you opt for sod, you quickly have a place to welcome your neighbors and friends for a weekend barbecue.

Having the lawn almost instantly available has the extra advantage of eliminating the necessity to deal with mud for the weeks necessary for grass seed lawns to grow.

Lower Price

At first glance, sod seems to be more expensive than a grass seeded lawn. However, in the long run, it does save you money. When you grow the lawn from seeds, you need to spend money on extra fertilization, weed control and the need to overseed during the second season after first seeding. Combine this with the time you spend taking care of the lawn and it becomes clear that sod is cheaper and more convenient.

A Healthier Lawn

Sod lawns enjoy the very best soil, constant fertilization, and very good watering so that root development is as strong as possible. Professionals can take care of the growth process for you. Even if costs are higher upfront, the sod instantly becomes a very strong foundation for a green lawn that will last for years. Grass health is practically guaranteed by using the best grass and growing it in a highly protected environment.

All grass plants will be sown together. Because of this, there won’t be any bare spots and you will not need reseeding.

Fewer Weeds

When you first use sod for your yard, there are no weeds that you have to worry about since the new turf you buy is fully professionally grown. Besides this, because of sod density, weed seed germination is discouraged. You will not need to buy and use herbicides as with regular grass-seed lawns. However, since nature tends to find a way, you might have to do some weed pulling every now and again, but your new lawn shouldn’t acquire too many of those nasty weeds.

Preventing Soil Erosion

The use of sod prevents topsoil erosion in the areas that are hilly or sloped. This is actually a highly recommended solution to deal with rain runoff or drainage problems that are really common with bare soil. If the ground around your home is at risk of erosion, you can often solve the problem with good sod.

Conclusion

All homeowners want beautiful lawns that are green and healthy. This increases curb appeal and is a huge part of the charm that transforms the house into a home. Sod installation is definitely something that you need to consider due to the main advantages mentioned above.

Author’s Bio:

Kym Preslar is a bit of a gardening and home improvement fanatic. She’s been working on her garden for over 5 years and loves writing about everything landscape-related. Whether it’s keeping care of sod or the greenhouse, she’s been there and done it all. Currently, she’s enjoying her time working at SodLawn as their Content Manager.

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