I often see sand layered at about 1” deep on top of prepared ground prior to seeding or turfing. This is done supposedly to add a smooth finish and improve drainage. In my humble opinion this does nothing for drainage, may well affect the grass negatively and at best is a poor substitute for a properly prepared and smoothed surface. Admittedly, heavy clay soils that are wet are the devils own job to level and smooth so timing, hard work and proper amendment of the soil is required, not a layer of sand! The Penultimate Step Your yard is also the first part of your home that people notice when walking through the front door. All you need to do is attach the bag to your garden hose, and it’ll cover up to 500 square feet of overseeding and 165 square feet for new lawns. Spraying grass seed on to a loosely compacted soil can result in it washing away with the soil. This is why hydroseeding your grass requires extra care during the soil grading process. Should I use hydroseeding, grass seed, or sod for my lawn?

Hydroseeding is the preferred method in areas where you are battling soil erosion. It gets high marks for its fast installation time and cost-effectiveness for larger areas. Pros But the good ol’ hydroseeder has come a long way since its inception, and even though the premise remains the same, today it’s sprayed as a slurry that contains seed, mulch, fertilizer, soil amendments, and water to ensure seeds grow properly rather than just seed and water. What’s in a Hydroseeding Slurry?Sod is the most expensive to buy compared to spray on grass seed and dry seeding, but can be installed by yourself, and at any time of year. Sod however does require frequent watering and lawn care and is also susceptible to disease issues. This helps to prevent damage to the sprinkler heads while you’re using heavy equipment. 5. Clear the area Requires lots of water – whether planting seeds from scratch or hydroseeding, any lawn will require a lot of water to establish itself and thrive. Spray on grass seed, however, requires water both during and after the slurry is sprayed.

If you are into DIY, and want to grass-up a lot of your ground, you can either rent a hydro grass seed or make hydro seed slurry so you can spray grass seed on the ground. As we have not attempted it we do not recommend it with confidence, but there are a lot of rental places offering Finn T-30, T-60 hydroseeders, that handles generous amount of 500 gallons of grass slurry.You can’t beat the simplicity of this spray-on lawn seed. Hook it up to your hose, spray down the yard, and you’re good to go. You can use this to get a green lawn with any grass type, and you don’t have to worry about whether the area gets full sun. What I Don’t Like Being well-educated on spray on grass seed will also guarantee that if something does go wrong, you’ll have a vague idea of how to fix the issue. Quality – a hydroseeded lawn is much healthier and long-lasting than a grass-seeded turf. Seeds from hydroseeding applications also hold moisture better than hand seeding techniques, therefore are able to develop deeper roots.

Even with their various advantages and disadvantages, each seeding method helps protect the soil from erosion. In fact, having a beautiful and healthy lawn not only looks great, but it can also be helpful to the environment, as well. If you’re unsure which method you should use, consider these scenarios: Meanwhile, when spraying the Hydro Mousse you can use its “heavy seed mode” in which the spray will turn a dark green color which will color the dirt patches and make it quite clear which areas have been seeded and which have not. Hydroseeding is a landscaping and erosion control technique that involves mixing grass seed, water, fertilizer, and a binding agent in a slurry, which is then sprayed evenly over a prepared topsoil surface. This method promotes rapid grass growth and is a great option if you are looking to establish a new lawn.

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The hose‘s pressure gives grass seed good penetration into the lawn. It allows the grass to grow in better condition. If you’ve had experienced serious grass seed failure many times, you may want something that gives you an edge to improve the speed of grass growth. Spray-on grass seed will work on a hill but you should avoid putting it on extremely steep slopes as it can cause run-off and clumping of your seeds lower down the hill than you'd like. There are a number of things you’ll want to do after hydroseeding your grass. Here are some of the most important tips: Can be installed by yourself or using a contractor Plant at anytime No wait time for growth Lawn can be enjoyed right away