Get a Head Start on Your Yard with Sod |
Posted: October 19, 2020 |
Sod is the secret home flippers and new construction contractors use to achieve an instantly perfect, beautiful, healthy, and weed-free lawn. Sod is grass that has been pre-planted and is sold in sections. It’s that top “strip” of lawn including the grass and top layer of soil, and the two are connected by roots and various organic materials. Sod is also what you’ll find on golf courses because the lushness of it allows for an even growth. In most cases, sod also grows longer than other types of grass, although you can customize the kind of sod (grass) you’d like to some degree. For those who have recently moved into a home or are tired of struggling with grass that won’t grow or is infested with weeds, sod provides an instant and gorgeous lawn. However, one of the first questions homeowners often have is whether they should sod or seed their lawn. There are benefits to each, and ultimately it simply comes down to preference. Sod is a more reliable solution than seeding, which is why it often wins out. The Benefits of SodSod is instantaneous. As soon as it’s laid, you’ll have a perfect lawn. You’ll also be able to start mowing right away and generally treating sod as you would an already established lawn (because now it is!). There’s no need to wait until a certain time of the year or season to lay sod. A big benefit of sod is that you’ll immediately reduce or even eliminate the time you spend dealing with weeds. Sod itself does not contain weeds, but since it becomes part of your lawn, it’s certainly possible for weeds to start to grow in the future—but it’s much easier to stay on top of weed control with sod than a seeded lawn. Plus, sod doesn’t need as much water as a seeded or natural yard, which is a big plus for many homeowners. On the other hand, sod is of course costlier than seed. Purchasing seeds and the tools to help evenly spread them is inarguably a very cost-effective solution. There’s also a very small chance that sod won’t “take root” in some areas and may require new sections. The best way to avoid this is to only work with a company with expertise and years of experience in laying sod. Some homeowners try to sod themselves, and while this is possible it can also be challenging and time-consuming. Unsurprisingly, laying sod is much more difficult than seeding. Sodding YourselfLaying sod yourself is possible for many homeowners and is actually pretty simple when you get the hang of it. You’ll need to prep the ground first by raking it and removing any rocks. Yards should be level, and fertilizer in the current soil helps with sod growth. Install sod as soon as it’s delivered because it doesn’t last forever in a rolled position. Sod does require routine watering when it’s first laid and that initial soak should be very comprehensive. Following this watering, sod should be watered every other day for two weeks. Treat sod gently when it’s first laid, and don’t mow it too short for the first month. To learn more about sod and other lawn care options, get in touch with The Dirt Bag today.
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