Whether you currently have a lawn that has seen better days and you want to start over from scratch, or if you don't have a lawn yet and are looking to add one to your property, growing a new lawn is a great way to increase your curb appeal. Whether you want to host gatherings or just have someplace to relax and talk with people, a new lawn will be a perfect addition to your property in Illinois. Now there are two ways you can go about growing a new lawn. You can either install sod or you can plant grass seeds on your lawn. Both options have their advantages, and you'll want to select the option that is just right for you. You'll need to consider the amount of time you want to wait before you'll see results, the level of foot traffic or activity your lawn will have to endure, and the amount of upfront care and maintenance you'll be willing to put into your new lawn.


How much time do you have before you need a new lawn?

Element Turf professional installing new sod patch to lawn in Godfrey, IL.

One of the first things to consider when deciding between installing sod or seeding your lawn is timing. You want to think about the amount of time that's required before your new lawn is established. For instance, if you're going to host an event soon and you need to see results faster, then installing sod is the ideal choice because it gives you that lawn you desire almost immediately. However, if you're not in a situation where you need an established lawn quickly, and you are willing to wait a few months for a solid, strong lawn, then seeding may just be the perfect choice for you.

Sod can have a fully established root system in just six weeks!

Do you anticipate heavy foot traffic on your lawn?

Another important factor to consider is the amount of foot traffic you anticipate on your lawn. If you believe your lawn will be subject to heavy foot traffic, then you may want to think about seeding your lawn instead of going with sod. Seeding your lawn would be the better choice because it grows much deeper roots than sod, meaning your seeded lawn will tolerate heavy foot traffic better than a sodded lawn. However, if you don't think your lawn will be the site of a lot of activity, then installing sod could be a good choice for you.


How much maintenance will you put into your new lawn?

Home owner watering lawn after new seeding service in Moro, IL.

The amount of time you have to contribute towards maintaining your newly established lawn is another important factor when deciding between installing sod or seeding your lawn. Seeding requires more upfront time and attention. For example, your newly seeded lawn may require several light waterings per day depending on the weather conditions. Sod, on the other hand, still requires maintenance, like watering it each day, so it can establish roots in your soil. However, it doesn't require as much time to care for it since you're transplanting pre-grown grass onto your property.


Ready for a new lawn? Give us a call to schedule our sod installation or new lawn seeding service.

Whether you decide to have sod installed on your lawn or you want to grow a new lawn from scratch with seeds, we have you covered! At Element Turf & Outdoor Solutions, LLC, we offer both new lawn seeding and sod installation services, so you can choose the option that's just right for you. We offer these services to property owners in Alton, Godfrey, Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Maryville, and throughout the surrounding areas of Illinois. Call us at (618) 467-7047 to schedule either of these services.