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Benefits of Sod Compared To Seed
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Seed
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Sod
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Time to Install
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Planted in spring and fall only
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Can be installed year round.
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Water Requirements
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Frequent watering
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Less watering
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Seed Quality
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Poor quality seed
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Higher quality, certified seed
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Weed Control
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Requires many chemical applications to rid lawn of weeds
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Requires no chemical applications because sod is weed free when purchased.
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Uniformity
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Lawn may appear spotty due to uneven germination
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Uniform upon arrival
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Erosion
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Can erode from heavy rains
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Eliminates erosion
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Visual Impact
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Rough and unfinished look
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Instant green, beautiful lawn!!!
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Useability
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Restricted foot traffic for 2 months
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Minimal foot traffic for 2 weeks, with normal foot traffic after
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Installation Cost
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Lowest cost
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Highest cost
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Cost vs. Value
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Lower initial costs, however after additional fertilizer, water, and chemicals are applied costs could be more than sod
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The Òinstant lawnÓ requires little additional costs, and its immediate aesthetics offset the higher installation cost.
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