Traditionally, revegetation ground reclamation work starts by properly preparing the area to be revegetated. In today’s fast-paced world, traditional sod or hand (Dry) seeding just does not cut it anymore especially when a cost effective, uniform turf is required with speed, and efficiency.

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Hydroseeding (or hydraulic mulch seeding, hydro-mulching, hydraseeding) is a planting process of a calibrated slurry mixture consisting of water, hydroseeding mulch, seed, fertilizer, and additives applied simultaneously under pressure over a PREPARED SOIL SURFACE, which dates back to the 1950’s. It is often used as an effective erosion control and quick planting technique for hillsides, ditches, and sloping lawns.​

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Hydroseeding can be used in almost any place where the ground has been disturbed from residential lawns to large-scale construction projects and anything in between. It is ideal for seeding grasses, ground covers, wildflowers and/or virtually any other plant that can be grown from seed and can be completed in a noticeably short period of time and will typically cost less than planting with sod, but more than broadcast seeding.

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​Hydroseeding can be completed any time of year, provided that the ground is not frozen, or snow covered and ensures better seed-to-soil contact, protecting seeds from being washed away by rain, blown away by wind, or eaten by animals when cured. It is widely used for lawns, golf courses, athletic fields, landscaping, and large-scale construction or restoration projects. The conventional time for hydroseeding is when it is cool but not cold, when daytime air temperatures range between 15 - 24 degrees Celsius (59 - 75 degrees Fahrenheit), and ground temperatures are at least 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit), and you are expecting a realistic amount of rainfall. There are advantages and challenges that come with each planting season and some seasons tend to provide more hospitable climates for growing different varieties of lawn grasses, ground covers, wildflowers.

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How Hydroseeding Works

The process typically involves several steps:

1. Site Preparation: The area is graded and well-draining with 2”-4” of quality topsoil.

2. Using specialized trucks or equipment, the slurry is applied under pressure and evenly.

3. The slurry when cured provides nutrients, retains moisture, and creates a protective environment for seeds, leading to faster and more consistent growth, improved root development.

 

Benefits of Hydroseeding:

• Ideal for slopes, berms, and unstable terrain, as seeds are embedded and protected.

• Grass or plants often begin to sprout within days, with visible results in one to two weeks.

• Reduced Maintenance and less risk of seed loss compared to dry seeding methods.

• Suitable for challenging terrains, environmentally sensitive areas, and both residential and commercial projects.

 

Hydroseeding is commonly used for:

• Lawns and landscaping

• Golf courses and athletic fields

• Construction sites and large-scale land restoration

• Slopes and areas prone to erosion

By combining precision seed placement with nutrient-rich slurry, hydroseeding ensures robust plant growth.