FAQs
Is a sod lawn less work?
Yes, a professional Sod Lawns 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 has 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.
Where can I use sod?
Sod can be installed practically anywhere, even where seeding is impossible or too costly. Sod is often used to stop soil erosion and water pollution on slopes where rain would wash away both seed and soil. Sod is available in a variety of grasses to suit various needs such as climate, amount of usage, sun and shade conditions.
Can sod withstand heavy usage?
How will sod affect our environment?
How is sod related to our lifestyle?
What are plugs and springs?
Why buying sod is a good investment?
Certainly! Sod establishes itself quickly. In a couple of weeks, it is ready for full use. It creates the perfect surface of 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.
With today’s ecological concerns, many more people are considering sod for its environmental benefits. Sod cools and cleans the earth’s 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 is also great for the environment! Sod cools the atmosphere by reflecting 50% of the sun’s heat, reduces glare, filters odors and noise as well as absorbing carbon dioxide and other harmful pollutants. It also produces clean oxygen. Sod provides a soft and clean playing surface for babies, lawn games and entertaining guests.
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 a 1 or 2 years for a new lawn to struggle to maturity when you can have a beautiful sod lawns complimenting your buildings right now. That high quality sod lawns can be conveniently installed in hours at a surprisingly low cost.
Even though the benefits of a sodded lawns are numerous, the buyer may wish to break up the sod as plugs (2”x2” pieces) or use springs (loose stem and root pieces) which are purchased by the bushel. To use as plugs, 1 sq. ft. of sod can be broken up into pieces to cover 3.5 sq. ft planted 6 inches apart. One bushel of sprigs can cover 100 sq. feet. Sprigs are similar to true seed in the sense that ground coverage will be nearly complete at planting. One to six months may be required before a lawn will grown in after plugging or sprigging depending on many variables including choice of grass and local weather.
Sod provides instant beauty and instant value. Within a few hours, sod can transform a yard from bare soil to a lush, living carpet of mature grass. Sod is a great investment! Landscaping with sod instantly increases the market value of your property from 5% to 10%.
Enjoy life with cultivated sod--by leaving it to the professionals, you can enjoy the perfect lawn today. Why ruin your leisure hours over a period of 2-3 years when trying to establish a lawn from seed, when you could be enjoying a new yard immediately with sod?