Why worry about grass seed? Rollout the perfect lawn with sod! If you want beautiful lawn with low maintenance in a small amount of time, sod may be a perfect alternative for you. If you aren’t familiar with sod, first let’s provide a brief introduction into what sod is, and then we will provide you with several ways that sod can make planting your lawn, or the lawns of your clients, easier.

Sod, which is also sometimes referred to as “turf,” is actually a number of layers. The top is grass, and then underneath there are roots and a layer of dirt just below the root. The turf, which is held together by the strength of the roots, forms a blanket mat of grass. This can often be used to plant lawns quickly in areas where people can’t wait for typical grass seed or plugs to grow, or where it may be difficult to get grass seed to take. It is most often grown on farms which are local to your area, because sod cannot take long trips simply because it dries out quickly. Farms are able to grow the sod, and then cut the grass several inches under where the grass begins, to provide a blanket effect when laying it down on the ground. Most often, new home builders or landscapers purchase sod because it allows them to plant a lawn very quickly without much maintenance. Sod usually has to grow for at least a year before it is dense enough to be harvested and sold.

Sod farms are extremely successful in growing the grass because they are committed to treating the grass in the exact, proven methods that help the grass grow quickly. This includes constant watering and mowing, along with proper fertilization, all of which is done with equipment that is specialized to creating the perfect lawn. Most individual homeowners do not have the time or dedication to grow their own lawn, so utilizing sod is a great fix if you want a great looking yard in a hurry.

Sod is a great option for a variety of other reasons as well. Often if you plant grass seeds, they can be washed away by heavy rainwater. Birds also have a tendency to eat the seed, and even the wind can blow it away. Because of these reasons, much of your seed may disappear before it has a chance to soak into the soil and start to grow, so sod is a great way to guarantee that your hard work will give you something to show for it.

The only significant downside to sod is that because of the convenience and built in quality, the cost is much higher than simply planting seed. Many people find it unaffordable, but if you consider all the hard work you get to eliminate and that your lawns looks beautiful from day 1, many people feel like it is certainly worth the investment.

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