Hydroseeding is the process of mixing seed, fertilizer, and mulch with water in correct proportions in a tank and then spraying this mixture onto designated lawn areas. Other materials can be added to the mix, such as lime to adjust the soil PH for maximum growth. Tackifier, a glue-like substance which causes the mix to create a crust, is often added to prevent soil erosion on hills and slopes.
Hydroseeded lawns usually cost half the price of turf. With an irrigation system, a newly hydroseeded lawn is ready to mow in three weeks.
Benefits of hydroseed:
Seed mix is tailored to your site
Seed is distributed evenly
Fertilizer is applied at the same time
Seed germinates faster
A higher percentage of the seed germinates
Soil erosion is minimized
Cost is much lower than turf.