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If you're looking for the best way to create a lush new lawn, your two main choices are seeding and using sod. While many homeowners aren’t as familiar with this technique, sodding offers many benefits for yards. Here’s what you need to know about this helpful material. 

What Is Sod?

Sod is a layer of grass plants, soil, and roots that is essentially rolled up like a carpet and transported to your door. There, when it’s unrolled, it creates an instant lawn that’s already thick and healthy. It is held together by the interlaced roots of grass plants.

How Is It Different From Seeding?

SodWhen you seed a lawn, you spread your choice of seed and fertilizer directly onto the soil, then wait for the plants to sprout and grow. It takes several weeks before the lawn is strong enough to walk on; until then, the plants are small and vulnerable with a shallow root system. Sod has already undergone the process of seeding and growth, which means you can walk on it as soon as it's installed.

When Should You Choose Sodding Over Seeding?

If you're in a hurry to have a fully established lawn, sod is the perfect choice for you. You might also need it if you live in a difficult area where the climate is too dry and windy for seeding to be effective. If your property has flooding problems, sod can even help divert the water, while seeds would wash away or drown.

 

If you're considering sod for your yard or need lawn maintenance, choose Metro Sod & Seeding in Lincoln, NE. Serving Lancaster County, they take pride in getting their work done on time and within budget. Their team is trained to work in all environments and offers a full range of excavating, lawn renovation, and sprinkler services. To schedule a visit, call (402) 730-4421 or reach out online.

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