Do I need to lay sod or reseed my lawn? If you are reseeding your lawn, or redecorating an existing lawn, the common question is whether to lay sod or seed it.
Reseeding a lawn is an option for anyone with a damaged lawn. Which is better? Do I reseed or lay sod?
Let’s first discuss the benefits and drawbacks of sod vs. seeding a lawn.
Let’s discuss what you have now. Are you able to use the blank canvas as a starting point or will you need to rebuild? First, check your lawn for weeds. It may be time to do a re-evaluation if your lawn is more than half full of moss, tough itch, clover or weeds.
Test your soil. This is an essential part of any lawn project. This will eliminate any guesswork about the type of nutrients that you should add to your soil or what kind of seed or sod you should use.
Use sod for its many benefits
- Instant results
- Immediate erosion control.
- Flexibility
- Weeds are limited
There are some disadvantages to using sod.
- High costs
- Labor costs are high
- You have a choice of restricted grass
- Conditions for difficult growing
- Transplantation window for short time
I will tell you now that I don’t like sod. Let me tell you, I think seeding lawns has more benefits than sod.
Benefits of Seeding or Reseeding Lawns
Preparing an area for seeding or reseeding is nearly the same as preparing it for sod. Laying sod takes more time than seeding a lawn. This can increase labor costs.
Sod is grown and grounded in the right temperature and environment.Even though the sod farm is only 10 miles away from you, microclimates can have an impact on the growth and health of your plant. Sod farms have specific soil conditions and temperatures that will grow the best grass.
It will struggle to adapt and catch a route in soil it is unfamiliar with. This is why many sod-laid yards end up dying quickly.
Sod can also be difficult to install and is best done in the warmer months.. People have asked me why they want sod in winter. To me this is a waste of time and money. The shock to the grass may cause it to die quicker. Also, most ground and plants are still dormant so the sod won’t take root.
The first time you reseed or seed your grass seed means that it has had a chance at adapting to your soil, microclimate and nutrients. This allows for a more beautiful, long-lasting lawn.
It is also less expensive to plant seeds.Premium grass seed is generally less expensive than regular sod for the same area.
There are also more options. We recommend that you seed over sod every day.Right choice of grassYour soil and air conditions. You have many options for grass choices when you choose to reseed, as opposed to sticking with what the sod company offers.
img alt=”Should My Lawn Be Replanted or Designed?” src=”https://firstfruitslandscaping.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Untitled-design-21.jpg”/>You don’t have the instant lawn that makes your neighbors enviousIt’s worth it if your lawn continues to grow in six months, while the sod lawn further down the road has become brown and thin, or both.
You do need to take care of each one.However, I’ve found that sod requires more attention, care, and time than seeding or even reseeding.
When is sod a good idea, you ask?
It is an excellent ‘quick fix. It might be good for an open house or to sell a home quickly and you don’t have a chance to let the grass grow.
You can use it to beautify your wedding venue or other events immediately, provided you don’t need to maintain it.
There aren’t many great reasons to choose sod instead of seed. Although it may take longer, you will reap the benefits in the end with a lush lawn and healthy grass that lasts.
