Sod (Live Grass)
| Description | Easy, cheap solution to creating a comfortable and visible green surface. |
| Typical Dimensions | Varied. Purchase as rolls or pallets, with the smallest amount being 10 sq. ft. |
| Estimated Cost | $0.25 / square foot of sod |
| Durability | Demo: 1 day to 1 month installation / Pilot: 1 month to 1 year installation |
| Plazas/Pocket Parks | Use to create a natural, soft green surface for demonstration parklets, plazas, and pocket parks. |
| Installation can be messy. Bring a broom or other method of sweeping up loose soil. | |
| Real grass is aesthetically pleasing and very inviting for users. It is an ideal material for projects that seek to invite people to lounge, play, and linger. | |
| Sod is somewhat delicate and is not ideal for long-term use in areas with high levels of foot traffic. | |
| Identify a steward to water the sod (fire department, neighbor, local business, public works department, parks department, etc.). |
| Borrow or seek turf donations from local landscape vendors for very short-term demonstration projects. | |
| Purchase from a local gardening supply, turf, or hardware store. |