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Hydroseeding
& Lawn Replacement
Hydroseeding Fact Sheet
What is it?
Hydroseeding is applying slurry of water, wood fiber mulch, seed and fertilizer to prevent soil erosion and provide an environment conducive to plant growth.
Methods and Materials:
A tank mounted trailer equipped with a special pump and continuous agitation system is used. The pump forces the slurry through a top
 mounted discharge nozzle or discharge can be through 100 to 200 feet of hose. Tank capacities range from 500 to 1000 gallons. Water is added first and then the wood fiber, tackifier (if used), fertilizer (if used), and seeds. Any coated seed would be loaded last. Legume seeds should be pellet inoculated with a special bacteria to stimulate the fixing of nitrogen. Seed should not be added to the slurry until immediately prior to beginning the operation and not remain in the tank more than 30 minutes. Single application hydroseeding uses 1500 to 2000 pounds of wood fiber mulch per acre and tackifier is often applied over loose, blown straw to tack it down.
Hydromulching uses 2000 to 3000 pounds of wood fiber mulch per acre and tackifier can be used for temporary protection where landscaping will be planted after the rainy season. Wood fiber is usually dyed to aid in uniform distribution, but care should be taken to ensure that concrete or painted surfaces are not stained and that plants and animals are not injured. Wood fiber has natural tackifying properties but adding a tackifier should be considered on steep slopes.
Seed Selection:
Seed and fertilizer recommendations are dependent upon the location of the area to be treated. Our tech. will be able to help you with any question you might have.
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