hydroseeding vs sod

newnan – posted 26 April 2005 10:27

I am in the Atlanta area (Newnan) and I am in need of a new bermuda yard. I have around a 15 pallet job. Estimates are around 2K for hydro vs 3.2K for sod. These prices include a good bit of prepwork. I have no experience with any type of start up method so I am looking for opinions. Is sod worth the extra 1200? Sod would be T419 but I am not sure what the seed variety would be. I have an irrigation system so would seeding be an option? Thanks in advance.

ted – posted 26 April 2005 13:03

sod it.

Scott Moore – posted 17 May 2005 19:01

Just think back to the old saying that “you get what you pay for”. In other words, sod it.

bigboyboo – posted 17 May 2005 21:51

I live in Southwest Florida and I hydroseeded with Princess 77 Bermuda for less than $900. Did it three weeks ago, and its looking great. I saved over $4000, as I was going to sod with Floratam. Great decision.

newnan – posted 18 May 2005 04:23

Unfortunately I contracted with a terrible contractor. Prep work was terrible and now I have a bumpy and wavy yard where water stands in several places. You do get what you pay for!!!!

grassnut – posted 18 May 2005 16:33

Hey bigboyboo,

You obviously haven’t been reading much on this site or you would know that seeds don’t work worth a crap. You may think it looks great, but I’m sorry to inform you that you’re mistaken 🙂