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New Construction Lawn
Posted on 2/15/22 at 9:31 am
Posted on 2/15/22 at 9:31 am
Looking for a recommendation for a grass type for my new construction. Sod is out of the question because 20+ pallets would be needed. Was looking at Zenith Zoysia. Location is Thibodaux La.
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Posted on 2/15/22 at 11:41 am to Chevyboy95
we did sod...15 pallets...had 4 laborers lay it in 2 days. Definitely worth it not having to deal with the dirt and mud any more.
Posted on 2/15/22 at 12:10 pm to Chevyboy95
We’re in a similar spot with our new construction. We have about an acre so sodding cost would be ridiculous. Starting to look into Hydroseeding which is way cheaper than sod and comes up faster than plain seed. Got a quote for $4k for Bermuda. Asked about zoysia and it was more than double. From everything I’ve read while possible to grow zoysia from seed it’s a lot slower to come up and fill in than Bermuda.
Posted on 2/15/22 at 1:03 pm to tigerpride8
bermuda will spread and cover much quicker. Def go with hydroseeding option if seeding.
If you just want green grass mixed with weeds, hydroseed. If you want a weed free lawn looking good, just sod and get it over with. Post construction site will require some serious work / costs to get a weed free good looking lawn.
If you just want green grass mixed with weeds, hydroseed. If you want a weed free lawn looking good, just sod and get it over with. Post construction site will require some serious work / costs to get a weed free good looking lawn.
Posted on 2/16/22 at 12:41 pm to Chevyboy95
You want to seed it? Good luck
You could sod to a certain extent around the house and seed the extremities.
Also remember when seeding, it still needs water. It’s not a set it and forget it deal and it’s difficult to rely on rain water
You could sod to a certain extent around the house and seed the extremities.
Also remember when seeding, it still needs water. It’s not a set it and forget it deal and it’s difficult to rely on rain water
This post was edited on 2/16/22 at 12:44 pm
Posted on 2/16/22 at 1:09 pm to Chevyboy95
20 pallets isn't really that much sod.
Posted on 2/16/22 at 1:27 pm to Chevyboy95
Have 1 acre with a 2400 sq ft. house just built. In October we put down 22 pallets of centipede and still will need around 3 more to finish up. It was $150 a pallet, $200 to have 20 delivered and placed around house.
Laid out the sod with 2 others and it took us a whole weekend but wasn't that bad with cold beer and good music playing.
Laid out the sod with 2 others and it took us a whole weekend but wasn't that bad with cold beer and good music playing.
Posted on 2/16/22 at 1:46 pm to Chevyboy95
It is difficult to grow a whole lawn from warm season grass seed. Maybe sod the front, sides, and 20 feet off the back with bermuda or zoysia. You could then seed the back 40 and take your time filling that in.
Posted on 2/16/22 at 9:54 pm to Chevyboy95
Bermuda. Easy to maintain from weeds
Posted on 2/17/22 at 7:34 am to Geauxld Finger
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You want to seed it? Good luck
You could sod to a certain extent around the house and seed the extremities.
Also remember when seeding, it still needs water. It’s not a set it and forget it deal and it’s difficult to rely on rain water
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Posted on 2/17/22 at 7:35 am to gsvar2004
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20 pallets isn't really that much sod.
Approximately 9,000 sq feet - that's a good bit
Posted on 7/16/22 at 10:19 pm to Chevyboy95
What did you end up doing? Did it work out?
Posted on 7/17/22 at 6:41 pm to Chevyboy95
This is the perfect project to order sod and have some laborers from the Home Depot parking lot put it down.
Pay em $10/hr, might cost you $400-$500 labor total
Pay em $10/hr, might cost you $400-$500 labor total
Posted on 7/17/22 at 7:09 pm to Geauxld Finger
quote:what is this, 2019?
and have some laborers from the Home Depot parking lot put it down.
Posted on 7/17/22 at 8:00 pm to Geauxld Finger
You are not getting guys from Home Depot for less than $150-200/day
Posted on 7/17/22 at 8:51 pm to Chevyboy95
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Posted on 7/18/22 at 2:43 pm to Chevyboy95
Just built and seeded with Bermuda. The grass is coming in good but so are the weeds. Not sure if sod is a better solution for the $. I need 20 pallets for the front yard. $5500 is hard to part with after building a house just for grass.
Posted on 7/19/22 at 7:28 am to JDat
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If you just want green grass mixed with weeds, hydroseed. If you want a weed free lawn looking good, just sod and get it over with. Post construction site will require some serious work / costs to get a weed free good looking lawn
This is true, but a bit short sighted. Hydro seeded roughly 27,000sqft with Bermuda. Had to regrade my entire lot and sod wasn’t an option.
Just a few things to consider:
1) there will be weeds in the first year of your new lawn. This is why I did Bermuda so I could be aggressive with herbicides later.
2) Seed requires watering twice per day. Most seed germinates in 3-4 weeks but you’ll have to keep that watering scheduled probably through your first mow. It’s dry right now so that will require more work.
It was worth it in the end for me. I love my yard.
Posted on 7/19/22 at 8:23 am to ShermanTxTiger
I would also make sure that your builder really grades out the yard well. The better prepared the soil is the better the seed will take.
Posted on 7/19/22 at 5:12 pm to Chevyboy95
Sack of Bermuda seeds
Bottle of Celsius
Best lawn the hood in two years.
From another thread:
Bottle of Celsius
Best lawn the hood in two years.
From another thread:
This post was edited on 7/19/22 at 5:18 pm
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