New house we bought in April has pine straw in the entire backyard. I want to convert to grass, but am not sure how I want to go about it. Sod would probably be the quickest/easiest, but is obviously more expensive. The yard is approximately 7500 square feet. Will probably do some sort of fescue due to the region and the climate. It does very well here and most yards have it.

What say the aldeer brethren?

Pinestraw=better lime it before anything

I’m sure I’ll need to. If I do it, I’ll do it right and soil test it before proceeding.

Good deal

Sod. I have tried and failed at seeding.

Sod, and water the crap out of it.

If using fescue lightly disc it then seed and cover with wheat straw. Fescue is very easy to establish.

Grass is better when it is someone else's problem.

I will say my biggest hesitation to seed is keeping the dogs off of it for a month. That would mean a leash every time they have to go out since they would have to go in the front yard.

It's always better than a bunch of pavement n concrete...i gotta have grass round me or I'd feel outta place

Is the yard level? If so, I’d really lean toward seed.

It all slopes away from the house. It’s not steep, but it’s a pretty gradual slope. I think if I did do seed, I could roll the yard to pack it down slightly, then the wheat straw should be enough to keep the seed and dirt from washing out.