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of a sod installation vs. seeding/hydroseeding |
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There
are basically two ways to establish a lawn: turfgrass
sod or seeding/hydroseeding.
Sodding:
is applying strips of turfgrass sod to prepared soil
creating an instant lawn.
Seeding/Hydroseeding:
is applying selected turf-grass seeds to prepared soil,
allowing it to grow in place to maturity. Hydroseeding
incorporates a mixture of mulching material with the
seed at time of application.

Based
on surveys, the following are major benefits customers
received by sodding home or commercial lawns:
- Immediate
visual impact - cultivated sod allows you to enjoy
a lawn of instant beauty and maturity without the
usual time-consuming hassles and the on=going costs
related to seeding.
- Usability
- a sodded lawn allows low traffic use immediately
and normal high traffic levels within two to three
weeks. Because of this, sod stops mud tracking immediately.
Seeded area allow traffic use two to four months after
seeding and normal to high use only after the first
year.
- Sod
stops washouts - sodded slopes can accept heavy
rains without erosion or damage. Heavy rains, especially
on seeded sloped areas will cause seed, chemicals
and silt to wash onto sidewalks and into sewer systems.
- Weed
control - a sodded lawn requires minimal - if
any - chemicals to control weeks because sod is cultivated
using quality seed - most often certified, elite seed
- and a production management program that virtually
eliminates weeds from the sod field. Most seeded areas
at residential and commercial sites lack such a management
program and require multiple applications of chemicals
to combat competitive weed invasions until the turf
is established. Many weed seeds are in the soil used
as a top layer at the installation side. Sod that
is properly installed over weed infested soil stops
the growth of most weeds.
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| Is
a sod lawn less work?
Yes,
a professional sod lawn needs no special care because
it is a healthy mature lawn when installed, whereas
a sprigged or seeded lawn requires years of nurturing
to reach maturity. Sod is grown under expert supervision
from either top quality seed blends or certified hybrid
sprigs. After it's been installed, just water, mow and
fertilize your sod lawn as needed and it will remain
a healthy, green carpet of grass, requiring very little
maintenance.
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| Is
a sod lawn less work?
Yes,
a professional sod lawn needs no special care because
it is a healthy mature lawn when installed, whereas
a sprigged or seeded lawn requires years of nurturing
to reach maturity. Sod is grown under expert supervision
from either top quality seed blends or certified hybrid
sprigs. After it's been installed, just water, mow and
fertilize your sod lawn as needed and it will remain
a healthy, green carpet of grass, requiring very little
maintenance.
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| Can
sod withstand heavy usage?
Certainly!
Sod establishes itself quickly. In a couple of weeks,
it's ready for full use. It creates the perfect surface
for lawn games and family outdoor living. With today's
various blends of hardy grasses, sod is chosen for parks,
golf courses, athletic fields, as well as residential
homes and business parks.
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| When
can I install a sod lawn?
Sod
has revolutionized the lawn business! Now you can install
a sod lawn anytime during the year when the ground can
be tilled. There is no need to wait for the "right"
season to put in your lawn.
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| Is
sod a good investment?
Yes
-- it's the only way to go -- from bare soil to lush,
green lawn in just hours. Yet, it's relatively inexpensive
to use. In the few hours it takes to install your sod
lawn, your property value increases significantly and
even more in aesthetic value.
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| How
will sod affect our environment?
With
today's ecological concerns, many more people are considering
sod for its environmental benefits.
Sod
cools and cleans the atmosphere by reflecting the sun's
heat and absorbing noises, carbon dioxide and other
harmful pollutants. It releases valuable oxygen and
moisture into the air we breath. As it grows, sod silently
contributes to a healthier environment.
Sod
lawns meet the needs of today's fast-paced, demanding
lifestyle.
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| How
is sod related to our lifestyle?
Today
we expect convenience, efficiency and quality in our
products. Buildings are going up almost overnight and
attractive landscaping is installed in hours. Why wait
1 or 2 years for a new lawn to struggle to maturity
when you can have a beautiful sod lawn complimenting
your buildings right now. That high quality sod lawn
can be conveniently installed in hours, at a surprisingly
low cost
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