Establishing a new lawn on your property in North Carolina is exciting, and you can do it via seed or sod. However, that begs the question: which option is better? While both will do the job, it just depends on your preferences. For example, sod is ideal if you want instant results, but if you're not in any rush, seeding is good, too. You'll also want to consider how much maintenance you're willing to do; both require work, but the amount of effort you have to put in to get your new lawn to a healthy place varies. Additionally, your budget contributes to whether you should opt for seed or sod, as the former is usually less expensive. Continue reading to learn more about each and what to consider when choosing one to establish your new lawn!

How fast do you want results when establishing your new lawn?

Sod being installed on a property in High Point, NC.

One factor to consider when choosing between seed or sod to establish your new lawn is how fast you want results. If you prefer beautiful, lush grass instantly, sod is the way to go. After all, sod is pre-grown grass that comes in rolls, which pros will install so you don't have to wait for anything to grow. However, if you're not in any rush and prefer establishing your new lawn from the ground up, seeding is a good option, too.

How much maintenance are you willing to do for your new lawn?

When choosing between seed or sod to establish your new lawn, another factor you'll want to consider is the amount of maintenance you're willing to do. While both require maintenance, the effort you'll need to put in to achieve a healthy state varies. Sod requires a lot of TLC for the first month, such as frequent watering to help it establish roots in the soil and minimal use while it does. However, you can cut back and resume normal maintenance after that.

On the other hand, seeds require a lot more time and attention to help them germinate, develop roots, and grow into healthy, green grass. You can expect this to take around six months before you can return to normal maintenance, and it's crucial to follow a strict schedule until then to yield the best results.

You'll want to wait about three weeks before mowing newly installed sod to avoid causing additional stress while it's developing roots.

What is your budget like for establishing your new lawn?

A recently seeded, young lawn in Jamestown, NC.

Cost is, arguably, the most impactful difference between seed and sod, and your budget is the final factor to consider when deciding which option is better for establishing your new lawn. Seeds are usually less expensive than sod, as the latter takes time, labor, and resources to grow ahead of installing it. So, the former is better if you want a more cost-efficient method of establishing a new lawn. However, if budget isn't something you're too concerned about, you can't go wrong with either!

Call Us to Schedule Our Sod Installation or New Lawn Seeding Service Today

At Ideal Landscaping & Irrigation, we offer sod installation and new lawn seeding services to residential and commercial properties, as well as HOAs, in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Summerfield, NC, and throughout the surrounding areas. Both sod and seed are great options for establishing your new lawn, so it comes down to your preferences and how fast you want results, the maintenance you're willing to do, and your budget. Whichever you choose, you can trust that our skilled experts have what it takes to exceed your expectations and give you the lawn of your dreams! Call us at (336) 396-9191 to schedule our sod installation or new lawn seeding service today!