About Hydroseeding
FAQs
• What is Hydroseeding?
• When is the best time to hydroseed?
• How should I water my newly hydroseeded lawn?
• How long will it take before I see results?
• How do I take care of my new lawn?
What is Hydroseeding?
Hydroseeding or hydromulching is a grass planting process that has been used on everything from highways, to residential lawns,
the process is fast, simple, economical, and efficient. The hydroseeding process starts by mixing cellulose fiber mulch, grass seed
and water in a tank to be pumped and mixed by a machine. Once the mixture is fully blended it is then sprayed on the ground. The
sprayed mixture on the ground is referred to as a blanket or a mat, the material in the mat enhances the seed geminating process
and will stimulate the seeds to grow a healthy and deep root system and an even pattern of leaf stock.
When is the best time to hydroseed?
Spring — gives you a jump on a nice lush lawn for summer and fall. When the cool weather of the fall arrives you will see a
noticeable thickening of the newly seeded areas.
Summer — depending on your vacation schedule, the summer can be an excellent time to hydroseed. Make sure you water twice
daily for 20 minutes each watering, and you will have a nicely established and lush lawn in the fall when the nights start to get
cooler.
Fall — gives you a nice lush lawn for the following spring. The lawn will be a little thin in the fall, but by next spring it will thicken up
and fill in nicely. You will have a nicely established lawn the following spring.
How should I water my newly hydroseeded lawn?
The establishment of your new lawn requires water. The hydromulch, hydrosprig, hydroseed is in place and waiting. It must be kept
moist at all times the first 14 days. The frequency and amount of water applied will be determined by soil composition, temperature,
grass, and equipment used to water. Most hydromulch, hydrosprig, or hydroseed need 2-3 times a day watering to ensure it is kept
moist. The grass should at first have frequent light sprinklings. If this is not possible soak your lawn until run off is just detected in
the morning and again in the evening. This process should be done for the first 2 - 2 1/2 weeks then cut back to once a day until first
mowing. Don't let the mulch dry out. After the first mowing (see here) water for all types should be cut back on the number of times
but increase on the amount of water. Slowly cut back to a point of long but infrequent watering to get the roots as deep as possible.
How long will it take to see results?
Depending upon watering and/or rainfall amounts, a properly hydroseeded lawn should show results in as little as three days and
should be fully established in three weeks or less.
How do I take care of my new lawn?
Mowing your lawn - as soon as the new lawn is 1 1/2 - 2 inches high for Bermuda and St. Augustine, 3 inches for Fescue and rye it
is time for the first mowing. Hybrid Bermudas and bent grass need to be cut shorter at 1/2 to 1 inch. Subsequent cuttings should be
done often and no more than 1/3 of the grass remove at one time. For different types of grasses please contact us.
Weed Control — This is very serious: do not use weed control products on new young grass. The grass at this stage may react
severely to the chemicals and dye. Weeds invade the grass all the time and you may want to hand pull or spot treat the lawn but
never use weed and feed, pre-emergent, or treat the total lawn with killer at least for one year of growth. The best defense on
weeds is a healthy lawn. Proper mowing, using quality fertilizer, and water creates the best lawn.
Fertilizing — Fertilizer is provided in all the types of installation. The sod farm fertilizes heavily, it does not need any additional for
about three weeks after installation. Hydromulch will need to be fertilized within three weeks of installation or the first cutting which
ever is sooner. The initial fertilizing for all the processes should be a quick release type. After the first application, use a slow
release balance formula to help create a healthy and strong lawn.