Or you can cut that time down by using sod to get the desired look without worrying about empty patches of ground or sparse areas that did not get enough seed. As soon as you get it down, you have an instant yard. Many homeowners are turning to sod this year after army worms invaded many lawns last year. Figuring out how much is needed to get started, one simply must figure the square footage of the area. Forrest said to multiply the length by the width to come up with a starting number, although with odd shaped yards that can be difficult.
Many places offer home estimates.
Most sod comes in rolls that are 18 inches wide and 6 feet long. Buying in large quantities can result in price breaks. Steve's Sod Store Inc. Bermuda is for full sun lawns while fescue works well in areas with 50 percent shade. Zoysia can be put in full sun or light shade. To put down the sod, it is important to properly prepare the area, Abel said.