Best Sod For Your Lawn

Finding the right kind of sod for your lawn is crucial before you set it down. Turf varies in its tolerance, upkeep requirements, and even appearance. When you start your sod search, keep the following things in mind.

How Much Sun Your Yard Gets: Just like planting flowers, you need to consider the sun for your grass. Most warm-season grasses (grasses that go dormant in the winter) love the sun! If your yard receives sun for a part, but not all of the day, you first need to determine how many hours of direct sun the lawn receives in mid-summer. There are some good apps out there to help you, like Lumos and Suntracker AR.  All grasses require some sun, so it is important to know which are more shade tolerant than others, but no grass likes full shade.

Purpose: What is the daily usage of your lawn? You basically only need to think about the soil and sun if there is little traffic. However, you should think about this if you have a lot of activity from kids, dogs, sports, etc.

*It’s crucial to understand that some grass can be killed by dog urine. Therefore, if you have a pet, be sure to get one that is resistant to it.

Maintenance & Upkeep: Certain varieties of sod require less fertilizer, irrigation, and mowing than others, making them easier to maintain. Others need frequent mowing and dethatching, need a lot of water to endure the hotter months, or need fertilizer to develop healthily.

Additionally, many grasses require more care since they are more vulnerable to weeds, turf bugs, and lawn diseases.

Aesthetic: Light green, emerald, and blue-green are among the various colors of green that are available in turf. The texture of grass is also influenced by the various sizes and forms of its blades; turf might feel fine or gritty to the touch.