We purchased about 1600 sq ft of sod from Craigslist
from 2 different sellers for about $280 total. While laying down grass, we also made space on the side of the house for a flower be of some sort. Bought lawn edging from Home Depot and installed it.
P.S – Hubby used the tractor to churn up the soil so the sod can be put down. It just helps level the ground a bit more.