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HYDROSEEDING
WHAT IS IT ?
Hydro-seed is mixed slurry of quality grass seed, fertilizer, tackifier
(helps with seed and soil contact and erosion), fabric mulch, pre-emergent
crabgrass control and hydro-gel (help with water retention to keep
the seed moist. All of this is mixed with water sprayed on to the
soil with state-of-the-art equipment,
WHY ?
There are many reasons hydro-seed is better then dry grass seed;
uniform coverage: with dry seed it is difficult to be positive the
entire seeded area has been seeded at the desired rate, erosion:
the hydro-seed mixture will help keep the soil from running in wet
conditions, water holding capacity: the mixture is designed to help
keep the top inch of soil moist, seed soil contact: for good germination
soil contact is crucial the mixture will help keep the seed in place
and will hold it to the soil to ensure good contact.
HOW TO MAKE IT GROW ?
The top inch or two of the soil should be fairly loose and fluffy
when the seed is applied. After the seed is applied it should be
watered enough to keep the top inch of soil moist as often as possible.
It should not be over watered to the point of runoff. This requires
watering the seed lightly more then once a day.
AFTER GERMINATION ?
When the seed begins to germinate and there is an even cover of
grass over the entire area it is safe to start increasing the watering
time and watering less frequently. At this time you should be watering
twice a day once in the morning and once in the evening. Fertilizer:
At this time you should fertilize the area with a well-balanced
starter fertilizer. If you are not comfortable applying the fertilizer
we can recommend a certified processional to do so. It is important
to remember your new lawn is still very tender and needs to be watched
closely for weeds and other problems. You should slowly work towards
watering the area only once a day and then even to once every other
day. You should plan to fertilize the area every 3 weeks until the
lawn is growing strong (usually 4 to 6 weeks) even after the lawn
has come in, a well balanced fertilizer and lawn treatment program
is required to keep your investment healthy.
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