How to Compare the Cost of Hydroseeding to Sod

Hydroseeding and sod are two popular means of planting seeds for new lawns. Hydroseeding plants your lawn in a single liquid application containing seeds, fertilizer, water and mulch. Sod installation entails laying out patches of mature grass that bond to your soil. Both processes save time and effort in comparison to traditional seeding. However, you will need to assess how much either procedure will cost if price is an important factor.

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Instructions

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  Determine the area of lawn you intend to plant. Measure your designated lawn area by square feet (length in feet times width in feet). Keep this value handy, as it is important for price comparisons.
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  Determine the type of grass you would like to install. Unlike planting grass seeds by hand, there are limited grass types available for hydroseeding and sod installation. Make sure you are comfortable with the grass types available to you through each method.
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  Contact local hydroseeding contractors to discuss pricing for your lawn area. While hydroseeding generally costs less than sod, determine how much the contractors in your area will charge. Shop around by discussing pricing with several hydroseeding contractors if possible.
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  Record the pricing estimates the hydroseeding contractors give you.
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  Contact nearby sod growers to discuss pricing for the area of sod you would like to purchase. Shop around among the sod growers as you did among the hydroseeding contractors.
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  Compare the least expensive estimates from both groups. Hydroseeding is much less expensive than sod in most cases, but it is important to compare anyway so that you are aware of what is available to you locally.

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