HYDROSEEDING
What is Hydroseeding?
Hydroseeding is a process by which seed, water, fertilizer, fiber mulch, and plant food are blended together in a tank and applied onto a prepared top soil area, and applied by a spray hose. Once sprayed onto the topsoil, the wet fiber mulch will help create a bond to the soil and provide the seed with a water retaining blanketing-coat while protecting it from sunlight, wind, and erosion. As the grass seed begins to germinate, the fiber mulch will slowly decompose adding nutrients to the soil. Hydroseeding can be used on all areas including hills, ditches, acreages, commercial and residential areas.
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Why Consider Hydroseeding
QUALITY
The lawn quality that hydroseeding affords is much healthier, greener and longer lasting than sodding or hand seeding applications. The root establishment is grown deeper into the soil and avoids the shock of being transplanted into foreign soils, which is what occurs with sod methods. Hydroseeding typically yields superior results the first time it is installed and the seeds are more resistant to external problems because it has been adjusted to its present soil conditions. Hydroseeding soils hold moisture better than sod or hand seeded types, therefore the seeds can germinate quicker. Additionally, hydroseeding includes fewer weed seeds, no layering of soils, greater possibility of planting trees and shrubs, and incorporates a tackifier coagulant that will not experience wash out. With hydroseeding, it is possible to customize the application of different grass seed preferences to meet the quality expectations of the client’s aesthetic appeal, traffic needs and surrounding environments.
COST EFFECTIVE
Hydroseeding is definitely the most economical choice for establishing the growing results desired without the expense, time consumption, material costs or installation demands of sodding or traditional hand seeding methods. Hydroseeding typically costs 50-80% less than the price of sod, and coupled with labor charges, the overall expenses associated with sodding can be astronomical. Hydroseeding is also the cost effective solution over hand seeding, in terms of time. While the average hand-sewn lawn takes about half the day, the same area can be hydroseeded to completion in about an hour to an hour and a half. With effects like this, it doesn’t take too long to justify the investment of a hydroseeded lawn. While maintaining even more beautiful results, a healthier lawn, costs savings and faster germination, hydroseeding is truly the cost effective choice and wave of the future.
COVERAGE
Hydroseeding provides a thicker, more uniform lawn that essentially consists of a mat of interlocking fibers creating the ideal growing environment that doesn’t have the threat of seams showing as with sod or sparse, patchy areas with hand seeding. Hydroseeding creates an evenly covered area that forms a barrier to keep seed stabilized and retain moisture, fertilizer and other healthy growth-enhancing nutrients, while ultimately resulting in a full, lush lawn. Other beneficial coverage advantages of hydroseeding are its ability to cover large, difficult and inaccessible areas, such as slopes, that are too steep for sod applications. Coupled with increased plant survival and faster germination, hydroseeding is ideal for covering projects ranging from golf courses to roadside erosion control.
HEALTH & MAINTENANCE
Hydroseeding creates the ideal microenvironment for germinating seed because the slurry materials enhance the seeds germination process and stimulates the seeds to grow a healthy, deep-rooted system in the ground where moisture is at its greatest. In comparison to sod, hydroseeding is grown right at ones home, rather than some distant sod farm, so the threat of transplant shock or soil adaptation problems are not an issue. A hydroseeded yard maintains full growth and resists disease and weeds.
Once the hydroseeded lawn has set for 24 hrs, it is time for watering. Depending on temperatures, watering should take place in the morning, late afternoon or early evening hours. Keep your bed mulch moist, but don't over water it. If you see puddling, stop watering. During the first 2 - 3 weeks your lawn needs to stay as moist as possible. Lack of watering causes the seed to dry up and expire.
Be careful not to over water during these periods. This can also cause seed damage. The most common reason for hydroseeding failing to grow is not enough water. If you notice your lawn thriving in any shadier areas and not in the direct sun you are losing a lot of moisture due to evaporation. It is very important to compensate for this and increase your watering in the full sun areas.
Keep your mulch moist, don t let it dry out for periods longer than 24 hours.
Hydroseeding is a completely safe and non-toxic method of growing grass that is harmless to kids, pets and the environment.
