Home Lawn Renovation Project: What You Need to Know before Getting Starting

FAQs to Help You Make the Smart Purchase!

When you decide you are going to renovate your lawn, there are several questions to ask yourself first to determine the scope of the project:

Budget & Soil Composition

How much money do I want to invest in my property? Am I looking for short or long term improvements?

What is my soil like? Is it a nice rich soil or do I have lots of clay or sand? Do I have 4-6 inches of a good growing medium?

Growing Environment

What is my growing environment like? Will that allow my sod or seed to succeed? This is considering things like sunlight, airflow, tree competition, drainage, slope, soil pH, etc…

Resurface vs Renovation & Sod vs Seed

Am I going to start from scratch or just fix up what I have?

Do I want sod or seed? Am I looking for an instant look or am I okay with the seed taking time to grow in and the maintenance needed to make it strong? See the Zander Sod seed choices here>> to help you choose the type to best suit your project.

Best Product

Do I know what the best sod or seed is for my lawn? Do I have lots of shade or full sun? Have I tried to grow grass multiple times with little success? Do I have lots of traffic on my lawn? Do I want something that requires little maintenance? 

Time Commitment

Do I have the time to care for the seed or sod properly for as long as it takes to establish? Am I willing to do daily/weekly/monthly maintenance on it? Mowing, weeding, fertilizing, watering, etc…

DIY or Professional Help

Do I want to do it myself or have someone else do it? Do I have the time and expertise to invest in the installation? 

Taking a serious look at all these questions and coming up with answers will help you determine which way to go. 

Planning a lawn renovation doesn’t have to be overwhelming—start by answering the questions above, then explore our full range of seed, sod, and soil options to find what’s right for your goals. Have questions? Get in touch with our knowledgeable team today.

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