Sod vs Seed: Which One Is My Best Bet?

Are you wanting to level up your lawn game? Whether you’re installing a brand-new lawn from scratch or totally transforming your current grass, you know your grass game could use a boost. Whether you’re a homeowner looking to improve your property value, a landscaper who wants lush results, or maintaining an athletic field or golf course, chances are you’ve heard the question before and thought to yourself “Should I sod or seed?”

Although planting grass seed to establish a lawn may seem like the more affordable option at first glance, installing sod can end up saving you money and time and hassle down the road. Here’s how:

Top Advantages of Sod vs Seed

We know you love your lawn. We love your lawn. That’s why we want to walk you through the top advantages of installing sod, and how to lawn envy-worthy yourself.

Time

Sure, it may take time for sod to take root before being played on or walked over frequently, but at least you don’t have to wait 10-12 weeks before seeing your lawn! Grass that’s grown from seed takes weeks to sprout, grow in, and be able to handle even just light foot traffic. Not to mention how uncontrollable it can be due to weather, weeds, erosion, and more.

With sod, you get an instant lawn that’s green and full from day one. You do still need to allow the roots to take hold before frequently walking or driving on it (typically 2-3 weeks), but other than that you’ve got yourself a lawn. So, whether you’re entertaining guests, letting the kids play outside, or having your furry friend roam free, you can enjoy your yard sooner with sod.

Sod can even be installed any time during the growing season (as long as the ground isn’t frozen) and doesn’t require perfect weather to grow like a seeded lawn does. While your sod lawn will establish itself quickly with proper watering, it can take a seeded lawn one full season just to grow enough grass to cut!

Low Maintenance & Quick Growth

Growing grass from seed requires way more work than simply laying sod. Not only does it need to be planted at just the right time of year (between August and mid-September for most of Northern New Mexico), but it also needs plenty of watering to ensure the seed grows. Water too little and your lawn may not grow at all. Water it too much or let Mother Nature do the watering and you risk washing your newly seeded lawn right down the street!

With sod, you get a mature, thick lawn that’s free of weeds right from the start. All you need is enough water and care to help it take root within 2-3 weeks. No waiting around a full year or more for your lawn to establish while you fend off weeds, pests, and diseases.

Affordable

Grass seedlings are delicate and can quickly be overwhelmed by weeds, insects, fungi and other diseases. Not only will weeds rob your soon-to-be lawn of valuable nutrients, but you’ll be left paying extra money for herbicides/ weed killers, insecticides, and fungicides to combat them. Many lawn owners spend even more money than they should by unknowingly overapplying these products. Leave it to the pros and you’ll save yourself money and hassle.

Here at ASAP Sands Outdoor Services, we’ve been installing sod for the past 40 years. That’s four decades of knowing exactly how to roll sod so that its long-term health is maximized. Go with sod and you won’t have to worry about failed germination, competing with weeds or starting over completely. It’s just easier (and less expensive) down the road.

Say Goodbye to Weeds, Runoff, & Mud

If you’ve ever witnessed that mysterious turquoise line running down the street from someone’s lawn, you’ve seen the results of washing out a hydro-seeded lawn firsthand. A sod lawn quickly eliminates runoff and erosion.

If you have areas of your lawn that are sloped or want to grow grass on hills, sod works immediately as an erosion control method. Bare topsoil is practically begging for weeds to grow. Sod helps you avoid weeds by creating a natural barrier preventing them from growing. Sod also allows you to kiss muddy footprints goodbye if you have kids or pets. Dirt stays where it should with a sod lawn.

Choose special varieties of sod and you can even install a lawn that’s weed-resistant!

Increase Your Property Value with a Professionally Grown Lawn

Did you know that having a healthy sod lawn can increase your property value, help improve your curb appeal, and make your home more appealing to buyers?

Let The Pros Handle Installation

If you’re trying to figure out if you should sod or seed your lawn, remember that installing sod over seeding will allow you to take full advantage of all the benefits we listed above. To save yourself money, time, and stress contact ASAP Sands Outdoor Services for professional sod installation services. Serving Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Placitas, Corrales, North Albuquerque Acres and beyond!

Premier Sod Installation Services in Albuquerque

ASAP Sands Outdoor Services is your go-to source for premium sod installation in Albuquerque. We provide the best sod lawn services for your residential home lawn or commercial business space.

Looking to upgrade your outdoor landscape? Give us a call or request a quote online today and let us work our magic on installing your new lawn.