When a lawn is too far gone to save, most homeowners end up choosing between fresh sod and artificial turf. Both can look great on day one. The right choice depends on how you use the space, how much sun it gets, and how much upkeep you want.
Sod is real grass, grown on a farm and cut into rolls. Installed on properly graded, well-prepared soil, it roots in within a few weeks and gives you a soft, cool, natural lawn. Upfront it costs less than turf. The tradeoff is ongoing care: mowing, fertilizing, aeration, and enough water to get through July and August.
Artificial turf costs more to install because it needs excavation and a compacted crushed-rock base so rain drains straight through. In return, it skips the mowing, fertilizing, and summer watering, and it stays green year-round. It's especially useful in shady side yards where grass won't grow, dog runs, and small backyards that turn to mud every winter.
There are downsides to turf as well. It gets warm in direct summer sun, it needs an occasional rinse and brushing, and pets mean periodic cleaning. It also doesn't feed soil life the way a real lawn does.
Plenty of yards end up with both: real sod in the sunny main lawn and turf in the problem spots. On a free estimate, we look at sun, drainage, and how you use each area, then give you an honest recommendation and a clear price for either option.