If you have an area that is extremely bare or you have a yard that you want to renovate, then slit-seeding is the way to do it. If you are undecided whether to seed or sod your yard consider having your yard slit-seeded. Managing a seeded yard versus a sodded yard has many more advantages in the long run. Seeded yards have better drought tolerance than sodded yards. When sodding, you are introducing a different layer of soil that is on the sod role to the native soil in your yard. This creates a soil compatibility issue. This makes it extremely difficult for the roots to penetrate deep in the ground resulting in a shallower root system. With a shallower root system present during the hotter months the grass will burn out, and most likely portions of your lawn will die. When portions of your lawn eventually die, it becomes a favorable environment for weeds to grow more consistently in your yard, ultimately leading to an unhealthy looking lawn. |
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