Free labor: yours
Small quantities of sod are more expensive than large but the cost still adds up to very little if you do it yourself. A typical 1-by-5-foot section is a manageable 25 pounds.
Costs for 100 square feet of sod:Extension for rake:
$.99Box of starter fertilizer: $4
Rental of lawn roller: $10
Sod: $80
Total cost: $94.99
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