Hills are everywhere in Middle Tennessee. Here is how to hold a slope with grass, and when you need more than grass.
Middle Tennessee is rolling country, and many yards include a bank, a hillside or a drainage swale. Slopes are hard on lawns. Seed washes away in the first storm, loose soil gullies and mowing gets harder and more dangerous as the angle increases. Left bare, a slope can send mud into the street and into a neighbor's yard.
Sod is one of the best tools for slopes because it arrives with roots already knitted together. We grade the surface to a stable angle, pin the sod with stakes, add erosion matting where needed and send roof or driveway runoff somewhere else before it can undo the work. On very steep banks, terracing, retaining walls or groundcovers are safer and more attractive than a lawn you cannot mow. We tell you when a slope is beyond what grass can do.
Grade to hold.
Stays put.
Protect the slope.
Extra grip.
For steep banks.
Plan for the mower.
Slope and Erosion SodSod on slopes, banks and drainage swales: pinned, graded and rolled so it holds the hill instead of…Explore 
Grading and Site PrepThe foundation of a good lawn: smooth grade, correct slope, loose soil and drainage that carries water away…Explore 
HydroseedingA sprayed slurry of seed, mulch and nutrients for large areas, slopes and budget-conscious lawns.Explore 
Lawn DrainageWet spots, standing water and soggy corners fixed with grading, drains and the right path for water to…Explore 
Turf Base PrepThe part you never see and always feel: excavation, crushed stone base, compaction and slope that keep turf…Explore 
Measuring and DesignAccurate measurements and a simple design plan for the whole yard: lawn, turf, beds, paths and drainage on…Explore Take the quiz, check a problem or ballpark a budget.
Which Grass or Turf Is Right for My Yard? QuizAnswer five questions about sun, use, pets and upkeep to see the grass or turf that fits your yard.Try it 
Sod Calculator: How Much Sod Do I Need?Enter the length and width of each lawn area to see the square feet, the pallets and rolls to order and a sensible waste allowance.Try it 
Sod and Turf Budget PlannerPick a project and a size and get a ballpark planning range.Try it On moderate slopes, yes, with proper pinning and watering. Steeper banks need matting or other solutions.
Slopes steeper than about three to one are hard to mow safely. Groundcovers or walls may be better.
Both work. Sod protects immediately, and hydroseed costs less on large areas. We compare them for your slope.
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