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Grass, Seed, & Sod

Grass seed is the humble starting place of any great lawn. Grass seed comes in many different varieties, including warm and cool season grasses. Warm season seed types include Bermuda grass, centipede, St. Augustine, and zoysia. Cool season grasses include Kentucky bluegrass, ryegrass, and fescue. Many people opt to plant a mixture of grass types, rather than just one.

Sod is grass turf that is connected to the soil beneath it and held together by roots. It is usually grown and cultivated by professional landscapers and landscaping companies. Using sod is an alternative to planting a lawn from seed, resulting in a ready-made lawn. Sod is often sold in large, rolled bundles.

Both seed and sod varieties have different characteristics, depending on type. Grasses can grow by bunching or creeping. Grass blades can be fine or coarse in texture. Likewise, there are both perennial and annual varieties of grass.


Grass, Seed, & Sod Guides

  • Grass sod

    Grass sod offers a great alternative to planting lawns from seed because it is both quick and effective. Sod is often grown by agriculturists and then sold to landscaping companies. To learn more about grass sod, click here.
  • Grass allergies

    If you suffer from itchy eyes, nose and throat and can't stop sneezing, you may be allergic to your lawn grass. Grass allergies affect thousands of people each year. To learn more about grass allergies and how to combat them, read on.
  • Planting grass seed

    There are different methods of planting grass seed, each with their own set of advantages and disadvantages. Finding a method that best fits the needs of your situation is important.
  • Common grass seeds

    With so many varieties of grass seeds available for purchase, you may have a hard time deciding on a particular cultivar. Grass seeds fall into two distinct categories: warm and cool season grasses.
  • Grass seed and sod guide

    The difference between grass seed and sod is relatively simple: sod is grass that has already begun the growing process. There are advantages and disadvantages to both seed and sod. To choose the one that best fits your needs, here are some practical things to consider.