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Seed vs. Sod
In every case except overseeding, the choice is between various types of turfgrass seed and various types of turfgrass sod. Seeding a new lawn or overseeding and patching with seed are common practices because using grass seed has certain advantages.

Choosing Sod
An excellent alternative to seeding your lawn is to lay sod for an instant turf. Even though a permanent turf has instantly replaced the bare soil, care must be taken to develop a strong root structure to ensure a long life for the new grass plants.

Preparing To Sod the Lawn
If the soil has sufficient organic matter and air in it, it will support a good population of earthworms and microbes. Tilling the turf into the soil: An alternative to stripping off the old turfgrass sod is tilling it into the soil with a large rented self-propelled or tractor drawn tiller that will loosen the soil to a depth of at least 6 inches..

About Renovation With Sod
Routine Maintenance - The easiest way to insure a beautiful lawn for the long term is to overseed the existing turf every four or five years or when it is about 25% weeds.

Tall Fescue is the ideal grass for Maryland, Washington D.C. and Virginia lawns
If you want to choose the right grass for this area, choose Tall Fescue. Many lawns are being started in new communities where poor soils are an issue. In other words, a large amount of fertilizer is not necessary to keep your lawn healthy.

Listings for Turfgrass / Sod in Washington

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	Dewilde's Nursery, Inc
	Bellingham, Washington (WA) 98225


	Shorty's Nursery Inc
	Ridgefield, Washington (WA) 98642


	Shorty's Nursery Inc
	Vancouver, Washington (WA) 98664


	Thorsett Landscape Nursery
	Kent, Washington (WA) 98042


	Tower Perennial Gardens
	Spokane, Washington (WA) 99223