Types of Sod in Winnipeg

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Peat base sod means it is grown in peat moss soil instead of mineral soil. Peat Moss is an organic material that is used to enrich the soil and provides more nutrients. It is best suited for residential applications with light traffic and gets that dark lush color much easier. It has a nicer feel to the touch when walking on it and feels like a cushioned surface.

Draw backs to peat sod is it requires a bit more maintenance than mineral based sod in the form of watering, fertilizer and tender loving care. Higher levels of fertilization application can result in thatch building up faster, likely requiring yearly Power Raking and Aeration.

Mineral sod is best suited for high traffic areas where medium to heavy traffic would be more common. It holds moisture well and due to it's dense soil base has high durability and it is used to install sports fields and public parks where it can withstand a beating and stay strong. 

If your family shares your sodded space with a lot of pets, Mineral Based Sod is more forgiving. 

Draw backs to mineral sod is it will never achieve the same deep green lush color as peat sod and tends to not appear as full or constant. As well the soil compacts into a firmer and more dense base, and therefor will not have the same pillow like feel when walking on it.