Advantages of Hydroseeding Over Sod
Sod is a good solution to the need for a new lawn although it is expensive. Sod generally costs 3-5 times more than hydroseeding. Hydroseeding will often produce turf as nice looking as sod within a very short time at a significant cost savings.
With hydroseeding the new seedlings are grown on your soil; sod can have a problem with the type of soil it was grown on not having sufficient compatibility with the soil it is planted on. This is called "not taking".
If you have ever seen sod that looks like it could be rolled right back up even years after it was planted; that is sod that did not take. With sod the roots are chopped off resulting in a less healthy plant.
With sod it is important to have sod installed by someone who has a lot of experience. Sod will shrink over the first month and if it is not installed properly, gaps will open up between the sod rows.
It is vital that a substantial amount of water is applied as soon as sod is in place otherwise the sod can be damaged or lost if the proper amount of water is not applied.
With hydroseeding the new seedlings are grown on your soil; sod can have a problem with the type of soil it was grown on not having sufficient compatibility with the soil it is planted on. This is called "not taking".
If you have ever seen sod that looks like it could be rolled right back up even years after it was planted; that is sod that did not take. With sod the roots are chopped off resulting in a less healthy plant.
With sod it is important to have sod installed by someone who has a lot of experience. Sod will shrink over the first month and if it is not installed properly, gaps will open up between the sod rows.
It is vital that a substantial amount of water is applied as soon as sod is in place otherwise the sod can be damaged or lost if the proper amount of water is not applied.
Created by Blair Wilson