| Some Lawns might require some over seeding and some Fertilizer treatments. Other yards that have died due to drought and have been taken over by different types of weeds might require a fresh new start. It is better to kill everything including weeds and existing lawn and seed the whole yard. New lawn seed. Please contact us for a free estimate |
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Most lawns if properly cared for will have a long and healthy life. But sometimes older lawns will start to show some wear and tear for people, pets, weeds, foreign grasses, and the elements. Lawn renovation is the process of repairing your lawn from simple repairs such as dead spots, to more complex problems that may require replanting.
Does sod or seed lawn establishment require more water?
You could spread seed across a yard and never water it, where sod would die within a couple of days without water when it's installed. To that extent, seed would use the least amount of applied water, but in a one-on-one equal comparison, sod will require less water than seed to establish a lawn.
Seedings should be watered lightly, daily to keep the soil surface moist at all times for 3 to 4 weeks.
New sod should be watered initially to a soil depth of 6 inches and then light, daily waterings for 2 to 3 weeks. Thus, on the day the seed is planted, or the sod installed, the same amount of water would be required. The differences start to accumulate in the following weeks.
When does a seeded lawn become as water-use efficient as a sodded lawn?
So far, there is no real answer to that question. While it would seem that once the seeded lawn was established, had a thatch layer and developed root structure, it would match the efficiency of sod, that may not be the case. On-going studies at a major university are showing that the open soil of newly seeded yards is actually compacted by rainfall and irrigation. Even after 2 to 3 years, it will not allow water to penetrate the surface as readily as a sodded area. When the water won't penetrate, it runs off, or must be watered on a slower schedule to allow for proper deep watering.
You could spread seed across a yard and never water it, where sod would die within a couple of days without water when it's installed. To that extent, seed would use the least amount of applied water, but in a one-on-one equal comparison, sod will require less water than seed to establish a lawn.
Seedings should be watered lightly, daily to keep the soil surface moist at all times for 3 to 4 weeks.
New sod should be watered initially to a soil depth of 6 inches and then light, daily waterings for 2 to 3 weeks. Thus, on the day the seed is planted, or the sod installed, the same amount of water would be required. The differences start to accumulate in the following weeks.
When does a seeded lawn become as water-use efficient as a sodded lawn?
So far, there is no real answer to that question. While it would seem that once the seeded lawn was established, had a thatch layer and developed root structure, it would match the efficiency of sod, that may not be the case. On-going studies at a major university are showing that the open soil of newly seeded yards is actually compacted by rainfall and irrigation. Even after 2 to 3 years, it will not allow water to penetrate the surface as readily as a sodded area. When the water won't penetrate, it runs off, or must be watered on a slower schedule to allow for proper deep watering.
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Lawn Tilling
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Lawn Seeding
Weed Killer Spray
Soil Compacting w/ roller
| Over Seed existing Lawn |
| • Mowing the lawn first • Weed Control • Light Tilling • Seeding with small spreader • Fertilizing • Water |
| Starting at $200 Regular Yard |
| New Lawn from scratch |
| • Removing the old lawn • Lawn and Weed Killer if needed • Soil Break up with Tiller Machine • Fertilizing • Leveling the soil • Final leveling with roller • Seeding with walk behind spreader • Compact lightly with roller • Water |
| Starting at $450 Regular Yard |
Before & After
Thinking about laying down sod? San Antonio Sod
San Antonio Landscaping Services will help restore your lawn to it's original beautiful look.These are some of the most common signs that your lawn may need renovation.
What are there major differences in preparing a yard for sod or seed?
Most experts agree that soil preparation is a major factor in the success of a lawn, whether it's seeded or sodded. Basically, there are no significant differences in preparing the area. These would include tilling the soil to a depth of 4 to 6 inches, removing any debris, rocks, etc., and having the soil tested. As called for by the soil and tests, incorporate the nutrients and other amendments and then ensure the planting bed is free of water-holding depressions or other areas that don't conform to the desired finished grade.
Is time of year an important factor for establishing a lawn?
Experience has shown that seeded lawns do best when planted in the fall or spring because of less competition with weeds and other pests. Turfgrass sod can be installed at anytime according to most growers and this would include placing it on frozen ground, if the sod is available.
How quickly can a new lawn be used by an active family?
Many new varieties of seed germinate within a few days, providing the beginning appearance of a lawn within a week or 2, but experts still suggest that the homeowner must give the lawn a couple of months to establish itself to take the wear and tear of family life.
Sod will look like a mature lawn the day it's installed, but it too needs some establishment time, usually a week or 2. Once the sod pieces are thoroughly rooted into the existing soil, it's ready for regular use.
Most experts agree that soil preparation is a major factor in the success of a lawn, whether it's seeded or sodded. Basically, there are no significant differences in preparing the area. These would include tilling the soil to a depth of 4 to 6 inches, removing any debris, rocks, etc., and having the soil tested. As called for by the soil and tests, incorporate the nutrients and other amendments and then ensure the planting bed is free of water-holding depressions or other areas that don't conform to the desired finished grade.
Is time of year an important factor for establishing a lawn?
Experience has shown that seeded lawns do best when planted in the fall or spring because of less competition with weeds and other pests. Turfgrass sod can be installed at anytime according to most growers and this would include placing it on frozen ground, if the sod is available.
How quickly can a new lawn be used by an active family?
Many new varieties of seed germinate within a few days, providing the beginning appearance of a lawn within a week or 2, but experts still suggest that the homeowner must give the lawn a couple of months to establish itself to take the wear and tear of family life.
Sod will look like a mature lawn the day it's installed, but it too needs some establishment time, usually a week or 2. Once the sod pieces are thoroughly rooted into the existing soil, it's ready for regular use.
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The fastest and most proficient way of fixing this problem is to Install sod, but if you don't want to spend the money, we can help you out by seeding your lawn.
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