Time to Establish

While a new seeding can take a year to 18 months to mature, a newly sodded lawn will be ready in an afternoon. The lawn can be used lightly for the first two weeks until the roots are fully established. After two weeks, the turf is ready for heavy usage.

 

The Environment

The number one enemy to the health of the Chesapeake Bay is runoff and erosion. A seeding in this area will most likely be eroded considerably during the 18 months it takes to establish. Sod curtails almost all erosion immediately upon installation, and absorbs or filters most runoff. If you are performing ground work near the water, you can count on sod to significantly reduce your environmental impact.

 

Cost

Sod is less expensive than most people expect. While seeding may be less expensive than sod initially, you must consider the long term cost of returning to the jobsite and re-seeding areas lost to erosion, weeds, and disease. Many people finally decide to sod after battling their seeding for several years, only to be left with a patchy lawn full of weeds and bare spots.

 

Seed Blend

We are constantly searching for the best type of turf varieties for the Mid-Atlantic region. Most seed bought in your local store is also sold everywhere across the country. Manufacturers select blends that grow "ok" everywhere. The seed we use in our sod is selected to thrive in our specific climate and soil type.

 

Watering

Sod requires significantly less water to establish than a seeding. While sod has to be watered daily for only about two weeks, a seeding requires daily waterings for several months. This is because the bare ground dries out much quicker during hot summer months. A thick layer of turf insulates soil moisture from sunlight and wind.