Instant green or patient and thrifty? Here is how sod and seed compare on cost, speed, risk and results.
Seed is cheaper per square foot and gives you more choices of grass. Sod costs more but gives you a lawn right away. That is the short version. The longer version involves weather, slope, weeds, watering and patience, and the right answer depends on your yard and your priorities.
Seed needs weeks of careful watering to sprout and months to fill in. It can wash away in storms and invites weeds in the open ground. Sod is already a mature plant, so it roots in days to weeks, resists erosion and crowds out weeds from the start. On large, flat areas with time to wait, seed or hydroseed can be a sensible choice. On slopes, high-visibility areas and anywhere you want to use the lawn soon, sod usually wins.
Seed is cheaper.
Sod is instant.
Sod holds soil.
Sod crowds them out.
Both need care.
Depends on the site.
Sod InstallationInstant lawn, done right: we prepare the soil, lay fresh sod in tight rows and roll it so…Explore 
Sod DeliveryFresh sod delivered by the pallet for do-it-yourselfers, contractors and landscapers, with real advice on how much to…Explore 
Sod RemovalOld, weedy or dead grass cut out and hauled away, leaving clean soil ready for new sod, turf…Explore 
Topsoil and CompostQuality topsoil, compost and soil blends delivered to your yard, with help figuring out how many yards you…Explore 
OverseedingThicken a thin lawn with fresh seed worked into the soil, the fall routine that keeps fescue dense…Explore 
HydroseedingA sprayed slurry of seed, mulch and nutrients for large areas, slopes and budget-conscious lawns.Explore 
Contractor PartnershipsSod, turf and soil support for landscapers: supply, subcontract crews and a reliable partner when your schedule is…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 Often yes for small, visible or sloped areas and when you want a usable lawn quickly.
Fescue seed struggles in summer heat. Fall is far better.
Yes. It costs less than sod and gives better results than loose seed on large areas.
Grass and turf guideTall FescueThe most common lawn grass in Middle Tennessee: deep green, tough, shade tolerant and a little demanding in…Learn more 
Grass and turf guideBermudaA tough, fast-spreading warm-season grass that loves full sun, handles traffic and turns tan in winter.Learn more 
Grass and turf guideZoysiaA dense, soft warm-season grass that tolerates heat and light shade and feels like carpet underfoot.Learn more 
Grass and turf guideKentucky BluegrassA rich, velvety cool-season grass that repairs itself but works harder in a Tennessee summer than fescue.Learn more Call us and we will visit, measure your yard and give you a clear plan and a written scope for sod, artificial turf or both.
