Choice one: Plant grass seed and wait. And wait. Aaaand 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 here in Orlando.
Sod or seed? Let’s take a look.
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:
So, you’re planning to order a delivery of fresh, green sod to install, finally making your yard that lush oasis of your dreams.
Pretty exciting! Delivery day can’t come soon enough, right?
Are you ready? Have a plan?
You need one.
Here at Ground Source, most of our customers hire us to both remove their existing turf and then install a fresh new sod lawn.
But if you’re tackling the installation yourself, here are some pro tips for sod delivery in Orlando:
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 more important questions.
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.
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.
Quick answer to this big question: Probably.
Zoysia is the popular grass with the cool-sounding name that might be the perfect turf for you.
A homeowner favorite, a zoysia lawn has a lot going for it, from its green, dense appearance to the way it performs in your yard.
Is Zoysia sod right for you?
Your new sod lawn is in, and your Orlando, FL yard has never looked better.
But before you start sending out invitations to that backyard barbecue, be sure you know how to care for your beautiful new lawn for the first few weeks.
After all, you just made a big investment, and you have big plans for your impressive new yard.
Here in Central Florida, we’re known for sun. (All the more reason we appreciate shade.)
But when the lawn is in shade, it has to be suited for it. Most types of grass — like northerners headed to Daytona in February — love the sun.
What’s the best grass for Florida shade?
Here’s a look.
Too bad sod installation isn’t as easy as throwing down your new living room rug — just roll it out and admire the beauty.
There’s more to installing your instant green carpet of grass than that, and some steps along the way are especially critical to ensure your new lawn thrives.
Great sod installers follow certain procedures along the way.
Thinking of installing your own sod? These sod installation tips can guide you.