The Benefits of Hydro Seeding

Hydro seeding or hydro-mulching is a one-step process involving a mixture of the seed, fertilizer, mulch, binder and water to form slurry. The resulting mixture is sprayed into the soil to provide an interlocking mat that is needed for seed germination.

This planting process is commonly used because of the numerous advantages over the traditional ways of broadcasting and sowing seeds.  

• Grows quickly due to faster germination rate triggered by the contact of seed with water.
• Produces a healthier, more attractive, greener and longer lasting quality lawns.
• Gives a thicker, even and uniform distribution due to the seed spreader guided by the dye included in the slurry.
• Allows custom tailoring of two or three proper seeds suited for different areas in the lawn.
• Serves as erosion control due to the effective binding agents that keep the soil in place, holds moisture and protects against severe conditions.
• Keeps lawn healthy due to the establishment of deep roots and resistance from diseases.
• Offers little maintenance due to lack of weed seeds in the mixture.
• Lacks the process of removing the straws and the nets used in the process.
• Environment-friendly due to the safe and nontoxic methods used in growing grass.
• Lesser manpower needed in accomplishing the process of planting.  
• Can be applied in difficult or hard to reach areas such as hillsides and narrow areas.
• Substantially very cost effective as compared to other traditional methods.

Hydro seeding is an effective, reliable, and flexible way of grass seed planting. Several hydro seeding contractors offer a variety of choices to meet the needs and requirements of the clients. All of these experts aids in maintaining a greener and healthier environment.

The Right Grass for Seeding Your Lawn

Discerning well on the right grass for your lawn may not be high up on your priority list but it is something that you also need to give some thought into. Picking the right grass may mean a make or break between having an environment-friendly lawn that will need low maintenance versus a lawn that is prone to weeds, diseases and pests. There are a couple of things to consider once you decide to take on this task.

Get to know your lawn. There is a wide variety of grass to choose from so before you drive up to your garden store, identify the basic conditions in your yard. Is it exposed to sunlight for most of the day? Know that grass grows best if it is located in an area that receives more than four hours of sunlight every day. With sunlight, photosynthesis is enabled which causes growth, resistance and tolerance to temperature and disease.

To avoid or reduce general wear and disease, the soil pH levels, phosphorous and potassium have to be maintained, meaning, there is a need to fertilize the lawn. There are other things to look into such as water drainage, soil fertility and acidity and your lawn’s inclination. When you know about these details, you can then pick the grass seed that is most suitable for your landscape. There is a lot to choose from as there are differences in colour, texture, tolerance to heat or cold, resistance to disease and pests and their preferred conditions.

After picking, there’s grass seed planting and maintenance, as well. These are not simple tasks. You will break a sweat. But these are all a small price to pay for that lush lawn that you and your family are rewarded with after all that hard work.