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Why Hydroseed?

4/21/2016

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If you’re in need of a new lawn, or a complete overhaul of an existing lawn, hydroseeding may be a great option. Hydroseeding is a fast, cost-effective way to grow grass. Generally, it’s slightly more expensive than traditional methods of overseeding with dry seed, but it produces grass more evenly and quickly. It’s also a less expensive option than installing sod.

How does it work?
High quality grass seed, wood fibers, fertilizer, binding agents and water are measured and combined into a hydroseed mixture. The mixture is then sprayed onto the lawn area with specialized landscape equipment. The wood fibers and binding agents in the mixture help the seed and fertilizer attach to the prepared area and work to retain moisture and deflect wind, rain and pests. 

​The protective mulch covering is typically a green shade that is more attractive than straw that is often used as protection with dry seeding. A blend of grass seed in the hydroseed mixture is selected based on your property conditions, including how much sun/shade you get, the weather/time of year, as well as the soil type and terrain.

Germination of seed will depend on the time of year and the weather, but with ideal conditions, grass may be visible within a week of hydroseeding (sometimes in just 4/5 days!). Dry seeding can take 4-6 weeks before grass is visible. Also, hydroseeding mulch adds to the humus content of a lawn as it decomposes, which is great for the soil and, ultimately, your grass. For dry seeding, straw is often used to protect the newly laid seed, but the bacterial makeup of straw can leach essential nitrogen from your soil as it decomposes, which is not great for your soil, or your grass.

Is it better than sod?
If you want instant gratification (and who doesn’t?) you probably lean towards sod for installing a new lawn. But it’s expensive. Hydroseeding is generally a third of the cost (or less) than sod and produces a lush lawn that is just as nice looking as sod. Also, there is a risk of sod “not taking” to your lawn; where it doesn’t actually take root in your lawn, but lays above it and can be rolled right up long after it has been laid. With hydroseeding, your new grass seedlings are grown right into your soil.

If you’re thinking of installing a new lawn, consider hydroseeding. You’ll be surprised how inexpensive it is to have a spectacular lawn in just a couple of weeks. Call Gardenin' Angels for an estimate at 774-284-1171.   

14 Comments
Jeremy Thompson link
10/18/2017 01:47:59 am

Interesting to know that Hydroseeding is a fast, cost-effective way to grow grass. I think that would be good for our new yard since it looks so barren due to recent constructions. That would make our home pleasing to the eyes. Thanks for the idea!

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James Lee Tucker link
5/18/2018 08:39:47 pm

My friend mentions that he recently purchased a house but its front yard is bare. He said he's considering hydroseeding to grow grass fast. That is the first time I heard the hydroseeding, and I'm glad I found your informative article about hydroseeding. Now I know more about it and how it's done. Thanks!

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Bison Bluegrass link
6/12/2018 05:26:53 am

It is a process of mixing a high-quality grass seed, starter fertilizer, a wood fiber blend of mulch, and a glue type tackifier with water. This mixture is then sprayed onto your soil.

ydroseed is a great option for seeding your yard. The mixture binds the bluegrass seeds to the soil better than plain seed and straw. The fertilizer gives the seed better nutrients while it takes root, helping the bluegrass to germinate quickly.

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Rosie Beckett link
1/14/2019 11:21:41 am

It is great to know that hydroseeding grass growth will be visible in as little as one week! I recently built a custom home in an area that does not have grass, so the front and back lawn looks bare. The fact that hydroseeding would show results quickly and is cost-effective would make it a great option for me. Also, the fact that hydroseeding has a mixture that helps the seed to retain moisture and deflect rain is good to know because I live in a wet area that rains a lot!

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Bison Bluegrass link
1/23/2019 05:48:01 am

What Is HydroSeeding And How Does it Work?
You may be wondering, what’s the hydroseeding process? HydroSeeding is a process where seed and then any mixture of fertilizer, lime, biostimulants, moisture retention polymers, tackifiers, along with other additives are coupled with water along with a hydroseeding mulch to create a slurry that’s sprayed on the ground to determine plant life and control erosion.

These components are included a truck or trailer mounted tank which contains whether jet agitation system or perhaps a mechanical agitation system which results in a homogenous slurry that’s then transported towards the job site and sprayed over prepared ground inside a uniform layer.

HydroSeeding offers several benefits over conventional seeding processes, for example, faster, more consistent germination, reduced labor costs, and superior erosion control. Almost any grass or ground cover that may be grown by seed could be HydroSeeded.

Including any sun or shade lawn seed, sports field mixes, pasture mixes, native grasses, wildflowers, roadside mixes and erosion control mixes. To be able to provide this kind of lawn service, you need to find top quality HydroSeeding Equipment for purchase to provide outstanding performance and if you live in canada and wonder where to purchase them you should check hydroseeding alberta.

For More Details: https://bisonbluegrass.com

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Amy Winters link
8/8/2019 11:40:45 pm

Thank you for pointing out that hydroseeding is a less expensive option than installing sod. My husband and I have been trying to get our grass to grow in our backyard, and have been having the worst luck. It's good to know that there are landscaping options like hydroseeding that can help grow grass.

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Mary Jane Scholz
9/20/2019 08:32:36 am

If I hydroseed in September in Mass do I need to water it? It will take me hours to do it.

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David Johnson link
10/24/2019 12:26:41 pm

That's awesome that pests and rain are deflected along with wind when you hydroseed. About a month ago I moved into a new home that doesn't have much lawn or garden, but I definitely need one to give me something to do. I'll have to look into hydroseeding mulch.

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Franklin White link
4/3/2020 01:37:36 pm

I had no idea that you could add to your lawn's humus content by adding hydroseeding mulch to it. My dad was telling me that his lawn's soil has been getting worse over the past couple of years. I'll talk to him about using this type of mulch to fix it up.

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8/6/2020 05:43:08 pm

A wonderful blog! Thank you for explaining everything.

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kate hansen link
8/18/2021 05:43:33 pm

It's good to know that hydroseeding isn't expensive! My husband was telling me last night about how he has been thinking about hiring a hydroseeding service for our lawn in a couple of weeks, and I wanted to learn more about the advantages. I really appreciate you helping me learn more about the benefits of hydroseeding for your lawn!

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Glendale Landscaping link
8/2/2022 01:30:59 am

Thank you for sharing this informative article. I hope a lot of people who are inspired by gardening could read this wonderful article.

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Lawn Care In The Midlothian Area link
10/25/2022 02:56:55 am

Hydroseeding is a process that involves mixing water and seed together and then spraying the mixture onto a prepared soil surface. The hydroseed mix creates a protective layer over the seeds, which helps to promote germination and early growth.

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Jessie Holloway link
11/16/2022 04:17:36 pm

Thanks so much for explaining what hydroseeding is and how it produces a generally higher quality spread of grass cover. My sister is re-landscaping her backyard and she's been looking into tearing up her existing grass and seeding a new cover. We'll have to look into hydroseeding and its benefits to see if we should consider doing that instead of other methods.

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