Sod or seed? Which is best?
Choice one: Plant grass seed and wait. And wait. And wait.
Choice two: Unroll sod for a perfect instant carpet of lawn.
That’s one big difference when you compare sod vs. seed.
But there are other differences, too, that can help you choose which way to go.
Let’s take a look at some factors to help you choose sod or grass seed.
This is Central Florida, land of palm trees.
Pick a palm for your yard or property, and it’ll thrive, right?
Actually, no. Just because this is Florida doesn't mean every variety of palm loves it here.
Some varieties, like Royal, Traveler's, or Coconut palms will likely die here in Central Florida if we get a bad frost or freeze.
If these three are your favorites, Traveler's palm, which looks like a banana tree, is the most likely of the three to survive in Central Florida, if not exposed to cold winds.
But there are better choices.
Fact number one: here in Orlando, you need an irrigation system for your lawn and landscaping.
You know it. We know it. Your lawn knows it.
Basically, everyone knows it.
Without irrigation, you risk parched brown grass, wilted flowers, and the embarrassment of unsightly, struggling landscaping, not to mention the expense of re-planting or re- sodding.
Now that we’ve cleared that up, the question is, what do you need to know before installing a sprinkler system?
Here are 7 important things to know before installing an irrigation system.
Every once in a while, a new sod appears on the market and everybody goes crazy for it.
The newest lawn darling is ProVista sod, a trademarked sod by Scotts that promises a lush, dense, deep green lawn with fewer weeds.
What’s so exciting about this new sod? Scott’s is making some pretty intriguing claims.
Let’s take a look:
If you had a fabulous patio, we could sit out there with landscape designer Eric Frisch and talk about how great paver patios are.
Oh, shoot. Maybe just pull up a chair in the grass, then.
There are other patio material choices, of course, from gravel to stamped concrete.
But Ground Source designer Frisch sticks to pavers.
What’s so great about pavers?
How much does a paver patio cost?
What are some designer tips for a great paver patio installation?
Let’s take a look.
So, you need new sod. Your first question is probably “Who are the sod installers near me?”
Sure, that’s a good start. But there are other important questions to ask a sod installation company.
You don’t just want the closest sod installer. You want the best sod installer, who you can trust to show up, do the job right, and deliver the freshest, healthiest sod.
Is there a best time of day to run your irrigation system?
As long as your lawn and plants get enough water, does it matter?
It does.
Here in Orlando, Orange County sets the lawn watering rules, and we’ll talk about those. But within those restrictions, there are some helpful tips.
First, let’s answer the question we just posed: yes, you should switch to smart irrigation.
How can we answer so quickly? It’s pretty easy.
Whether you realize it or not, you’re likely wasting water. And here in Central Florida, with a year-round growing season, that can add up to a significant cost in your water bill.
Before you clear an area of your yard’s old, tired grass, you have to get rid of the old stuff.
How does that work?
Lawn elves don’t exactly scamper across your grass in the night and spirit away your old turf. Although that would be cool.
Here’s a look at what really happens.
St. Augustine grass is one of the most popular lawn grasses in Florida, for lots of reasons.