Hydroseeding
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What is Hydroseeding?
Hydroseeding is a process whereby a mixture of seed,
water, fertilizer, tacifier and wood/paper fiber mulch is sprayed over an area to be seeded.
The wood/paper fiber mulch forms a micro-environment that helps to retain moisture and
protects the seed during the germination process. As the plants mature, the
mulch fiber gradually decomposes adding nourishment to the soil.
What can we hydroseed?
Cost
The cost of hydroseeding starts at 20 cents per square
with a $400 minimum charge. Areas from 5,000 - 10,000 sq. ft. are priced
at 15 cents per sq. ft. Those areas larger than 10,000 sq. ft. are priced
at 12 cents per sq. ft. Taxes are in addition to the prices above.
If
erosion control or a biostimulant is requested, there will be an additional
charge.
We provide hydroseeding service to the Lower Mainland, Squamish areas
including Bowen Island.

Care and watering of your Hydro Seeded lawn
Your hydro seeded application contains grass
seed that requires a continuous supply of moisture. This moisture must come
from rainfall or watering. It's not likely that it will rain every day over
the initial two to three week period, so be sure to water frequently, enough to keep
moisture in the soil.
During the establishment phase, once-a-day
watering is usually appropriate during March and April. On warmer days, two or
more waterings a day may be required. Avoid puddling and washing, but water
thoroughly. Keeping the soil moist is very important during this
germination phase of your lawn. Should the soil dry out, the newly
germinated seedlings will die and your lawn will need to be re-seeded.
The second phase of the watering program
beings when the overall grass is about 1" tall. Reduce the frequency of watering to twice a week,
again depending upon weather. On warmer days, you may want to water more
frequently.

A
new lawn should be mowed as soon as the grass blades are 2" to 3" high.
Delaying the first cutting may allow long grass blades to bend over, causing a
shabby appearance. Subsequent mowing should be done often and lawn mower blades
should always be kept sharp to prevent bruised and torn grasses which develop
unsightly brown spots.
Try to cut no more than 1/3 of the grass at a time.
One general rule for mowing is that the shorter you want to mow
the more often you need to mow to maintain healthy grass
Fertilizing
About one month after hydroseeding, fertilize your new lawn using a
high nitrogen (the first of the 3 numbers on the bag) fertilizer and water
thoroughly. A high
phosphorus or "starter fertilizer" was used when your lawn was hydroseeded. The
phosphorus will stimulate root growth, and in the early stages it is important
to get good root growth before you stimulate a vigorous top growth with
nitrogen. Do not use weed killer on a new lawn.
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