When can i hydroseed

Even shade-tolerant grasses need at least three hours of filtered sunlight a day. You may find it to thin out over time. Can I hydroseed over my existing lawn? Hydroseed will do better with good seed to soil contact. If your lawn is thin we recommend de-thatching or core aerating to bring soil to the surface before we hydroseed.

Why is my lawn so thin and have moss growing in it? This is usually due to a lack of sun-light. This area stays moist longer and may be acidic.

How long does it take after hydroseed is applied before grass will appear? Depending on the soil temperature, weather conditions and how much it has been watered, the seed should germinate anywhere from 5 to 10 days. What if I can not water as recommended? This is the most important thing you need to do for the first few weeks. If the seed is not watered adequately it will not grow and may die. We offer a Co-polymer gel that will help retain moisture. When Can I walk on the hydroseed? It will need to dry completely and then you can walk on it only as necessary until the first mowing.

Why is the grass thicker in some areas than others? The grass is thicker because it is maintaining more moisture; you will need to increase your watering for the thinner areas. Usually the areas out of direct sunlight are thicker. Are the materials used in hydroseeding dangerous to my children or my pets? Hydroseed is simply a mixture of grass seed, starter fertilizer, water and hydro mulch made from wood fibers that is dyed green with a dye similar to food coloring.

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Video Clips. Diagnosing Lawn Problems. Evaluating Fertilizer Program. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Hydroseeding is a convenient, cost-effective way to plant grass seed, but like seeding and laying sod, it has its pros and cons. Affiliate Disclosure. More efficient than traditional seeding and more affordable than laying sod, hydroseeding strikes a fine balance.

Although the name sounds pretty high-tech, hydroseeding can be done DIY-style or by a professional lawn care company. Most people recommend hiring a company for their equipment and expertise. This slurry is made up of grass seeds, mulch , water, fertilizer , biostimulants, and occasionally green-tinted dye. Hydroseeding is also called hydromulching and hydraulic mulch seeding. And now, hydroseeding. This process is the middle-of-the-road approach in terms of cost, labor involved, and growth rate.

Meanwhile, hydroseeding spreads the slurry evenly for a more uniform look. The process of hydroseeding, whether you tackle it yourself or hire a professional, involves the following steps. For the best results, hydroseeding should be done between March and October. Unlike laying sod, with hydroseeding, you can use a custom grass blend made up of different species, each with their own beneficial traits.

Your starting point should be the weather where you live. If you hydroseed yourself, you can ask your local garden center about which grass blend will work best.

At weeks after it is sprayed, you can carefully push mow it. Do not go away on vacation and leave it to grow without being mowed for much longer than days. We cannot repair this type of damage, you will have to start from scratch. We do not need to inspect hydroseed in the first weeks. You must give it time and be patient with it.

You need to hand seed bare spots and follow our care instructions. You will see faster growth in some areas and slower growth in others. This is completely normal. Also, judging your growing hydroseed from a 2nd story window view should be avoided until the lawn is established. Lime creates the perfect environment for grass to germinate. It sweetens the soil by raising the Ph level to a neutral point of 7.

Ph is the percentage of nitrogen in the soil. Changes in the Ph are in the root zone only and it's a short-term fix. You should still apply lime to the lawn in the future. Ours lasts for the length of the germination process. We always carry feet of hydroseed hose on the truck. We do have extra hose we can bring upon request. Yes, you need to water your lawn for the life of it. Once it fills in, you can taper down the frequency at your own discretion. The care sheet you receive will go over that.

Rain alone will not be sufficient enough to keep your lawn healthy and thriving for years to come. Skip to content. We receive dozens of phone calls per day about hydroseed. We love to help and educate people about the process and our product. We have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions about hydroseed and listed them below to save you time. Why is hydroseed better than hand seeding? What kind of mulch do you use?