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Rolling green hills, beautiful gardens and impressive scenery are all major parts of Ireland’s stunning and aesthetic landscape.  As people with a real pride of place and love of our outdoor spaces, it is no wonder that most of the country takes to their gardens, golf courses and parks for their peace of mind. DIY projects have become more than just a hobby recently with many revamping the whole garden. When it comes to installing a new garden, the decision often comes down to seeding or laying grass rolls with benefits to both.

In fact whether it is a garden you are preparing, a GAA pitch or even a golf course, this choice remains the same and knowing the different factors that should influence your decision will help. Growing grass seed from scratch has always been the tradition in Ireland but laying out grass sod has emerged as a real alternative with its own set of benefits.

It may not be the most publicized debate of our time but for those professional or amateur landscapers among us, there are a number of features to consider.

What is your project?
Naturally, the project you are embarking on will make a difference to the choice you make. Both sod and seed are very versatile and excel in different areas.

Grass seed has so many applications and is something we are all very familiar with. Most will choose seed especially for bigger fields and gardens. The cost and installation make it a very favourable option for these projects as it reduces the overall spend and intensive labour. It is equally adept in home gardens or other pitches and parks where time is less of a factor.

Sod or grass rolls have been around for quite some time and offer a great alternative to seeds. Sod is a great choice for home gardens, golf courses, GAA pitches and parks as it can be laid out just as it might look in the pictures. The turn-around time for a grass roll project is exceptional and if you are short on time, sod may b