SOD
Seed make take months to establish. Turf largely avoids this problem, and with proper care, newly laid sod is usually fully functional within 30 days of installation and its root system is comparable to that of a seeding lawn two or three years older. Sod reduces erosion by stabilizing the soil in these types of areas. Sod is a finished product that is almost immediately usable.
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Seed
Seed may be blown about by the wind, eaten by birds, or fail because of drought. It takes some weeks to form a visually appealing lawn, and further time before it is robust enough for use. Erosion after seeding may be a concern in some areas near water. A 50 lb bag of seed is cheaper than a pallet of sod but that is like comparing a raw material to the finished product. To achieve a sod quality lawn from seed requires at least 1.5 years of fertilization, mowing, and irrigation. Seed also includes an ingredient call "WEED SEED." This is exactly what it says and you are essentially planting weeds along with your grass seed!We suggest to sod. Seed may be cheaper to buy initially, but you'll spend more int he long run having to replace it! Save money by not cutting corners!
