Consider Sunlight Exposure for Sod vs. Seed

What happens here

Examine the repair area to determine its sunlight exposure. Look up to see if trees or structures cast significant shade. Sod, typically grown in full sun on farms, struggles to thrive in shaded environments. If your area is heavily shaded, sod may only barely survive, or slowly wither and die over one to two years, despite initially looking good.

Goal: Decide between sod and seed based on the repair area's sunlight conditions.