Sod Vs. Seed

So you have a brown or bald spot on your lawn and want to fix it. Let’s say you’ve tried bringing it back to life by watering it, making sure you don’t cut it too short, as well as threw some fertilizer on it and still nothing’s happening. The grass is dead and it isn’t coming back. So now it’s time to replace it, you have two options. You can either use sod or have it seeded both have their pros and cons which will be discussed here.

Laying Down Sod

One great benefit of sod is that you got nearly full grown grass there right away. Sure you’ll have to water it quite frequently so it takes but once sod is put down it’s generally going to stay there. It’s less vulnerable then seeding but it also comes with its drawbacks. For on sod is a lot harder to put down than seeds. It’s also going to cost you a little more. To make sure that your sod is done right and is going to take I always recommend going with a professional. You can do it yourself just make sure that it gets plenty of water and is set down properly.

Seeding The Dead Spots

Now we’ll look at seeding and it’s pros and cons. With seeding it’s relatively labor free. Unless you count spreading some seeds across the yard as labor. You’ll want to make sure the ground is prepared to take the seed at first and then afterwards are going to have to water it very frequently so the seeds can take root and grow into healthy green grass. Seeds take less labor to throw down then sod and they’re also cheper. But they’re also much more vulnerable than sod. Not only do you have to water it frequently but you also have to monitor it for weeds to make sure they don’t take root.

Overall it really depends on what you want. If you don’t mind getting your hands dirty or paying someone else to do so and have some change then sod is your number one choice. But if your on a tight budget and don’t want to lug around sod then seed is a great option for you.

Sam