Artificial turf or sod: which is right for your Windsor yard?

Up-front cost

Sod costs less to put in. Turf costs more up front because of the base work and the material, but it saves on water, mowing and lawn care every year after.

Upkeep

Sod needs mowing, watering, feeding and the odd grub treatment. Turf needs an occasional rinse and a brush to stand the blades back up, and that's about it.

Summer heat

Windsor summers are hot, and grass can brown out in a dry August without regular watering. Turf stays green all summer. The trade-off is that turf gets warm in direct afternoon sun.

Kids, dogs and pools

Turf stands up to heavy traffic, stays mud-free and works well around pools. Natural grass is softer and cooler underfoot, but busy spots can wear thin.

Shade and tricky spots

Grass struggles in heavy shade and narrow side yards. Turf doesn't, which is why people often use it in exactly those spots and keep sod everywhere else.

The look

Sod is the real thing. Good turf comes close, especially with a clean edge against concrete or black curbing.

Our take

There's no wrong answer. We install both, and we'll tell you honestly which suits each part of your yard at the free estimate. Some yards end up with both.