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Having a lawn is a dream come true for a lot of families. If you already have one, lucky you! But have you ever looked at that green and lush yard your neighbor has? There are two ways you can actually achieve that: seed and sod. Using sod over seed can incur you more cost. However, this pre-grown grass has many benefits that outweigh the cost. Here are some advantages of why you need to get sod for your lawn.
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Using sod provides an instant lawn
One of the most common benefits of using sod for a lawn is its convenience. Sod turns a bare patch into a gorgeous grass-covered yard once it is already installed. For installing sod, you will get a head-start to use your lawn for any activities in a short time of waiting. Also, installing sod can be done in any season of the year, just as long as it is not yet frozen.
Using seed, on the other hand, requires several weeks before the grass grows. It typically takes 18 weeks for it to grow. Seed-planted lawns are often covered with straw to protect the seed, which makes your yard look unattractive. If you do not have the patience to wait too long before seeing your lawn thriving, go for the sod!
Installing sod requires less irrigation
After installing sod, it only requires low maintenance. It is important to water it twice a day for a few weeks so that it can germinate. The good thing about the sodded lawn is that it doesn’t dry out right away. Grass-seeded lawns need watering four or more times a day to keep the yard moist, depending on the weather conditions. Grass-seeded lawns dry out right away. That’s why it needs more watering than grass-sodded lawns. We believe that the less frequently you water your garden, the more water and workload it saves.
Sods are professionally grown
If you don’t know to grow your lawn, sod is the perfect choice for you because professionals develop it. These professionals know the right techniques to have a healthy lawn as they use superior quality soil to keep the lawn lush and green. They plant it using seeds and cultivate it for several weeks. Once it’s ready, they use specially designed machines to lift multiple strips of sod.
Sods are faster to use
Unlike grass-seeded lawns, sod lawns can be used way faster since the grass is already grown. Roots from the installing sod establish as early as two to four weeks, which means that they can be used more first than when the seed is used. While experts suggest a light activity for the first four to six weeks, sod is generally ready for use rather than a seeded lawn. The young grass blades that grow from seeds are susceptible to damage. Activities such as walking, playing, and entertaining can result in dead grass. But with sod, it already has a head-start in growth.
At My Landscapers, we understand what Gardens and lawns require in the fall. Request your free lawn care estimate today, and a My Landscapers landscaping professional will help you understand the needs of your property. With Fall already here in Toronto, Vaughan & Richmond Hill, it is important to have your grass and garden maintained.
