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Factors Timing Soil Preparation Water Requirements Purity of Stand Weed Control Uniformity Visual Impact Usability
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Seed best fall or spring same highest poorest multiple applications to low 6-8 months before mature low to no traffic for 2 - 4
Initially lower, offset by management for up to one year
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Hydroseed best fall or spring same moderate poorest control broadleaf weeds fair appearance is present. months, one year to maturity
higher maintenance and
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Turfgrass Sod year round same lowest highest minimal, if any 99-100% uniform instant beauty, mature light traffic 2-3 weeks, normal use in 4 weeks Lower overall. Initial investment is higher but results are immediate. Lower maintenance and management time required. |
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