Advantages of Choosing Grass Seed vs Sod

When it comes to creating a beautiful lawn, it seems as though the grass seed vs. sod debate is always a hot topic. Both sod and grass seed have advantages and disadvantages, so it is up to you to determine which one best fulfills your unique needs and preferences.

What Is Grass Seed?

Grass seed can be used to grow an entirely new lawn, or repairs holes in an existing lawn. It needs to be planted and given ample time to sprout. It typically takes at least one full growing season for a seed-grown lawn to become dense enough to withstand regular foot traffic.

What Is Sod?

Sod is pre-grown and has the ability to create an “instant lawn” because it already has roots ready to implant into fresh soil for moisture and nutrients. The act of “sodding” involves laying pre-grown rolls of grass onto the soil.

What Are Advantages of Using Grass Seeds?

Using grass seed to plant a lawn is a popular choice among homeowners for a number of reasons. Using grass seed offers benefits such as:

Cost

Almost always, grass seed costs less to purchase and create a new lawn with than sod. It is a cost-effective choice for homeowners who wish to have a lush, green lawn, while still being mindful of their budget.

More Variety

There are more varieties available for grass seed than sod, giving you the option to truly customize your lawn’s appearance as you please.

Ease of Implementation

Planting grass seed in a lawn is a D-I-Y-friendly task that any homeowner can tackle with a little patience. On the contrary, unrolling and planting sod on your lawn is more time-consuming, and the sod can quickly die if not planted correctly or watered too much.

Reliability

In most cases, after being planted and cared for, as long your grass seed remains undisturbed to grow, it is able to thrive and develop a strong root system. When it comes to sod, not all sod transplants are successful because it will have to adapt to different amounts of sunlight, soil balance, and moisture content to survive.

Hancock Seed’s Quality Grass Seed Mixes

At Hancock Seed, we offer an impressive selection of grass seed mixes, created to thrive in different climates and conditions including warm, cool, and transition climates.

Our Guarantee

We have proudly spent more than 40 years perfecting our product – from growth to harvesting and processing to packaging. We guarantee that all our products are the freshest, highest-quality seeds. All our seeds have been cleaned and meet or exceed all legal requirements for germination rates and quality so you can have total confidence in your investment.

Partner With Hancock Seed

With so many types of grass seed available to choose from, it can be difficult to know which is best for your property. Luckily, this is where Hancock Seed can help. Our experienced team has the knowledge and expertise to help you determine the best grass seed to help you achieve all of your yard and lawn goals. We can even provide helpful guidance when it comes to planting your new seeds and caring for them to ensure the highest possible chance that they thrive.

Contact Hancock Seed to get started.