As the temperature rises and the snow melts, we all have spring on our minds. At least I’m assuming. I’m positive its not just me.
You might remember that the kids spent their last spring absolutely covered in dirt. Head to toe. Now I’m all for some good dirt. Its healthy and good to be outside, exploring, and getting dirty. But baths are no ones favorite in our home. Showers are even worse. So bathing every single kid every single day is NOT worth the effort. Not that I really have to justify it, but this year, I am ready for GRASS in the yard!!
Fun fact. Every time I type the word “yard” I first type “yarn.” Because, priorities.🧶
We had good goals for grass. We had planned to seed it ourselves last year, and babysit it until we got a lush lawn. But my goodness, that just wasn’t going to happen. Its laughable now, really. Of all things, we just couldn’t even think about that last year. No WAY. We made a good attempt to kill the bulk of the weeds, brought in topsoil, and got it all ready for hydroseeding.
Our neighbours hydroseeded their property a couple of years ago, and we were so intrigued! They paid as few hundred dollars, not very much at all, it seemed, and the guy travelled here, sprayed everything really thoroughly, and threw a big fat warranty on it. It seemed like perfect option for us! No fuss, no muss. Affordable. Guaranteed. So it wouldn’t be a super thick lawn right away. So what?
Brady contacted the same company this year and our yarn HA! See?!?! There!
Our YARD will cost around $700 to hydroseed. And the warranty is down to four weeks. I can’t help but feel a little shaky on my feet with this. The price almost doubled, and the warranty went down to less than a month! I said to Brady, at that price, we may as well do sod.
But. Sod is obviously more expensive than that. I assume. I really don’t know for sure, to be honest :/ Its always felt SO out of reach, financially. And even more so now that Brady can’t be the one to lay it. I know we cannot afford to get it installed, so we’re back to expensive, low warranty hydroseed. Maybe? Ugh. I don’t knowwwww!!
What I do know is that I really really want a lawn this year. Even if we only really get to be on it in fall. I want it to exist! I’m tired of our property looking ragged and dirty.
All of this being said, I welcome your feedback and advice! What would you do? Pay for the best and ask friends to help? Pay for midrange and hope for the best? Give hand seeding another whirl but just keep praying we can move? Guys. Input is the name of the game here. What would YOU do?