Planting sod is a great way to take care of your lawn and add beauty and value to your property. A beautiful front or back yard makes your outdoor spaces more attractive to your family, and also provides a great place to entertain friends!
As with all landscaping techniques and lawn care services, if you have never installed sod in your yard before, you might be at a loss over how to get started and when to have it done. Here are a couple of things to consider when you are thinking about installing sod.
While you can plant sod anytime, there are times when it grows better than others. The best time to plant sod is generally early to mid-fall, but spring is also a good time to plant sod. In general, plan to plant your sod in the cooler seasons.
One of the things people think about when planting grass on their lawn is whether they should plant grass seeds or sod. Both of these have their pros and cons, so knowing what to expect will help you make the best decision. Here are the pros of planting seeds:
The bottom line: If you want a wider variety of grass types to choose from, or don’t have the time to install sod, then you should plant seeds. However, seeds require proper soil and water to ensure that they grow successfully.
Benefits of Sod
Many people are embracing sod on their lawns because of its numerous advantages. These are some of the benefits of installing sod:
Simply put, professional sod installation helps you turn your regular lawn — with its weeds and bald spots — into a lush, dense lawn that is healthier, resists weed growth, and doesn’t need as much watering to stay healthy.
How to Install Sod
Despite its advantages, sod installation is not as easy as people think. If you think you can do it yourself, you need to remember a few important points:
Sod installation is just one of the many landscaping services we offer to help you have a more beautiful and healthy lawn. With our personal service, we’ll talk you through each step of the process, offer expert advice and answer any questions you may have.
Contact us today to get an estimate on your sod installation project!