{"id":1258,"date":"2019-03-14T18:59:33","date_gmt":"2019-03-14T22:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expertsnutrite.com\/seeds-or-sod-which-is-best\/"},"modified":"2021-08-02T09:00:39","modified_gmt":"2021-08-02T13:00:39","slug":"seeds-or-sod-which-is-best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expertsnutrite.com\/en\/seeds-or-sod-which-is-best\/","title":{"rendered":"Seeds or Sod, Which is Best?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Whether you want to start a new lawn or repair a damaged lawn, it all boils down to the same question: should you sow seeds or lay sod? Although sowing seeds and cultivated sods are two effective ways to get a healthy, druable lawn, each has their pros and cons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Your Time, Your\nMoney<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cultivated\ngrass sods, also called \u201cturf rolls\u201d, provide a mature lawn almost right from\nthe start. Despite being more expensive, sod is a quick way to have uniform\ngrass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sowing\nseeds is definitely the most affordable solution. However, growing grass from\nseeds takes more time. It may take up to three years before sown lawn reaches\nsod maturity and density.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apart\nfrom these time and money aspects, there are more pros and cons to consider\nwhen choosing between seeds or sod. Our Nutrite Experts did a little digging on\nthe matter, here\u2019s their insight:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Sod<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n Almost\n instantly mature lawn.Because\n roots are already well developed, the lawn only needs a few weeks to take\n root.Cultivated\n grass is more resistant to weeds because it is already very dense.Its\n density is uniform.\n \n \n \n <\/td>
\n Turf\n rolls often consist of a single grass species (Kentucky bluegrass). Kentucky\n bluegrass is a vigorous grass, yet it requires a sunny location, frequent\n watering, and fertilizing. This type of sod is grown in fields with a regime high\n in fertilizers and water. Once in a backyard, these turf rolls may have a\n hard time acclimatizing to poor soil conditions or shaded areas. You must\n therefore feed sod adequately.Adding\n a layer of soil from sod can contribute to soil fragmentation and comprise\n normal water retention.Most\n expensive option!\n \n \n <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Seeds<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n Sowing\n seeds does not require any specific skills or special equipment.This\n option is a great way to cover a large surface quickly.You get\n to choose the type of grass best suited to your location.Most\n affordable option!\n \n \n \n <\/td>
\n The\n main downside is the growth time.Avoid\n walking on a recently sown area.\n \n <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Best of Both\nWorlds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Combining both methods can provide an interesting solution! Laying sod means you get to enjoy your yard right away. When sowing seeds, you can choose to add other grass plants to your lawn mix for extra diversity, which is a token of dense, healthy lawn all summer long!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The\nNutrite Experts offer a seeding service to regenerate your lawn. This could\ncome handy if you need to cover a large area or if your lawn has been damaged\nby white grubs, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\nstill can\u2019t decide? Ask one of our experts now. They will gladly shed some\nlight on this matter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n