Keeping a beautiful lawn takes time and energy, and some landscapes are easier kept than others. Some landscaping companies can resolve this challenge through hydroseeding. If you’re not familiar with this technique, the following guide will introduce you to this process.

What Is It?

Hydroseeding is a landscape seeding technique where a fertilized mulch solution with grass seeds is sprayed onto a prepared area. While the exact mixtures that each landscaping company will use differ, the key is a good balance to enable the hydroseeding solution to spread evenly without running off uneven surfaces and puddling up.

The mulch solution protects the seeds from the elements, while the fertilizing agents speed up the germination process. Since it is all organic matter, the mulch will eventually decompose into the soil and continue to feed the grass as it grows. 

What Are the Benefits?

One of the biggest advantages of hydroseeding is consistency, as traditional methods don’t distribute seeds as evenly and efficiently. Sowing dry seeds allow for wind drift, and tilling creates ruts and pockets where seeds will collect and create thick grassy patches rather than the even coverage created by this method.

Plus, with the ability to cover uneven terrain with a wide range of possible grass seeds to use in the mulch mixture, it also provides a uniquely flexible landscape seeding solution for a variety of yards.

If you’re interested in getting lush grass throughout your yard, reach out to Down to Earth Landscaping & Snow Removal in North Pole, AK. Their skilled landscape contractors have perfected their hydroseeding services specifically for Alaskan growing conditions. They offer lawn maintenance and snow removal for both commercial and residential locations. Call (907) 590-0730 for a free estimate or visit their website for more information on their products and services.