A beautiful lawn is one of the first things people notice when passing your home. When the lawn deteriorates, whether because of under-watering or weeds and pests, the appearance of your entire home can suffer. Replacing your grass is easy when you use sod installation in Denver. For a beautiful, plush, green lawn, sod installation is the go-to choice of homeowners in the Denver area.
If your lawn needs replacement, sod installation is fast, easy, and effective. Knowing what sod installation is and how it differs from traditional grass seeding can help you decide if this option is the best for your home. In this article, we’ll talk about sod installation in Denver and how it differs from grass seeding.
Sod is pre-grown grass cut into strips, complete with soil and intact roots. Sod comes in rolls that can be laid over bare dirt to create a new lawn. When installed in even rows over your property, sod can quickly replace an entire lawn. Sod is beautiful even when first installed and doesn’t require time to grow like grass seed. Sod comes in standard types. At Green Valley Turf Company, we sell Colorado Blue, Tahoma 31, and RTF Water Saver sod.
To grow grass from seed, homeowners must tear out old grass and lay grass seed over the ground. The seed is watered regularly until it’s germinated, and then it’s nurtured through regular watering and other types of care until it’s mature. This is a much longer process than installing sod. Some homeowners choose to install grass seed instead of sod because they want a type of grass seed that is not available through sod. Other homeowners turn to grass seed for money savings.
Sod doesn’t always adapt well to all sites. Sod grows best in locations where there is adequate sunlight and good conditions for growing grass. If you’re concerned about ensuring your sod will grow well, you can work with the experts at Green Valley Turf Company. We’ll help you choose the right type of sod for your property.
Why choose sod over grass seed? There are many reasons. Below are some of the benefits of installing sod.
Grass seed takes time to grow. Even after the first seeds germinate and sprout shoots, grass grown from seeds can take months to become durable and established. During this time, the grass must be treated with special care, with regular watering and minimal foot traffic.
About 12 weeks after newly seeding your lawn, your grass will be ready for light foot traffic. However, it will be a while before your grass is sturdy enough to withstand heavy play, footfalls from an excited dog, and other wear and tear. If the weather turns and conditions are poor for growing grass, your seeds may not grow well. This can make the process of seeding a lawn long and arduous.
Sod is not this way. Sod needs a little time for roots to become established. Once roots have taken hold in the dirt beneath the sod, you can walk on your sod much like an average lawn. This means people who plant sod can enjoy their grass in a matter of weeks.
Seeded lawns that don’t grow strong and lush upon first planting are susceptible to various problems, including weeds, insects, and diseases. This means homeowners who seed their lawns may need to spend extra time combating these problems.
The type of maintenance required by seeded lawns can also lead to extra expenses. The herbicides and insecticides that homeowners must buy to care for a seeded lawn can cost a lot of money. This can cut into the savings many homeowners seek when they lay grass seed.
Sod is stronger and more resistant to these problems from the start. Unlike seed, which is delicate in its early stages, sod is already established. The sturdiness of sod means it takes years before weeds and other problems can even have a chance on a sodded lawn.
Seeding a lawn is a lot of work. Even seeds grown under ideal conditions need extra watering, and keeping people off your lawn can be a full-time job. After the initial installation of sod, there is far less work to be done. While sod does need regular watering, it’s a “set it and forget it” option.
Seed and soil can wash away in times of harsh weather. Intense storms can disrupt the process of grass seed germination and can allow your hard work to wash away with the rain. Storms aren’t the only threat to a lawn covered in bare seeds—kids and pets can also scatter seeds and leave footprints with no grass inside.
Until your grass has established roots, seeds are vulnerable. If you have a sloped lawn, your problems may be even worse. Sod holds itself in place until roots become established.
A bare-seeded lawn is vulnerable to weeds. There’s lots of space for weeds to grow on a bare-seeded lawn and plenty of time for weeds to become established while grass seed grows.
Sod leaves no room for weeds. Most sod lasts for years before weeds have any opportunity at all to take hold on a property.
At Green Valley Turf, we’ve chosen some of the best grass varieties in the world for our sod. We’ve chosen grass specifically engineered to be high-quality and long-lasting. Tell us about your property, and we can recommend a sod type that will work for your lawn.
Sod is easier to take care of, so it has a better chance of looking good long after it’s installed. Remember, your lawn is one of the first things people will notice when they visit your home. Whether you’re selling your house or just inviting guests over for an event, the improved aesthetics of installing a sod lawn is worth it.
Good sod helps control erosion. Healthy grass converts carbon dioxide into oxygen and helps restore soil quality. In addition, many types of sod now require less water. The RTF Water Saver sod has deep roots and requires less watering from you.
A well-established landscape can raise the value of your home by making it more attractive to buyers. If you plan to sell your house sometime soon, installing a new lawn can lead to larger offers and a faster sale. People like buying homes that appear well-maintained, and a healthy lawn can help.
Green Valley Turf Company is your source for sod installation in Denver. Call today to learn more about how we can install a healthy, strong lawn in the Denver area.
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